Politics from Minnesota Public Radio

How Minnesota fits into the national campaign

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:00:00 -0500

Now that the national party conventions are over, the real work begins for the presidential campaigns. We look at where Minnesota ranks in the pecking order.

The View of a Protest

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:44:26 -0500

A look back at a police-protester clash during the Republican National Convention on Sept. 1.

Winners and losers from the RNC

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:33:22 -0500

It'll be about six weeks before sales tax data gives a read, perhaps, on the economic impact of the Republican National Convention on the Twin Cities.

McCain, Palin on the stump in Wisconsin

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:49:23 -0500

Republican presidential candidate John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin got a rousing reception in Wisconsin this morning, their first joint appearance after the GOP convention.

McCain promises change in Washington

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:59:53 -0500

Republican presidential nominee John McCain accepted his party's nomination Thursday night, boasting his reputation as a maverick and telling delegates he'll be an agent of change in Washington if elected president. Midday broadcasts his acceptance speech.

The Republican ticket hits the campaign trail

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:47:54 -0500

After John McCain's acceptance speech capped the Republican National Convention, McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin are taking the Republican message to Wisconsin, Michigan and elsewhere before the general election. Midday examines this past week's convention and the political road ahead.

McCain's speech excites Minnesota GOP delegates

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:32:29 -0500

Call it the home field advantage, but Minnesota's delegation to the Republican National Convention had prime seats to watch John McCain accept the party's nomination for president last night.

Republicans vie to challenge Collin Peterson

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:21:04 -0500

On primary day, voters in Minnesota's 7th Congressional district choose a Republican candidate to challenge incumbent Rep. Collin Peterson (D-Minn.).

Final day protests end in an estimated 300 arrests

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:47:34 -0500

A protest that started on the State Capitol lawn yesterday afternoon ended with an estimated 300 arrests, the most of any day during the Republican National Convention. The protesters had planned to march to the Xcel Center where the RNC held its final day of events.

Delegates, party leaders praise Gov. Tim Pawlenty's speech

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:14:25 -0500

Governor Tim Pawlenty took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night describing Senator John McCain as a strong and compassionate leader.

Was the Republican National Convention worth it?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:41 -0500

After four days of hosting the Republican National Convention, St. Paul can finally go back to being a quiet little town. But with all of the headaches that it brought, such as road closures and protests, was it worth it?

A look back at the RNC

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The media and political spotlight may be shining elsewhere, but in St. Paul, there's economic impact to be tallied and court hearings to be held for those arrested in the protests.

McCain tells convention, nation he'll bring change

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:25:00 -0500

John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" plaguing the nation as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming" to Washington, he promised the Republican National Convention.

Tim Pawlenty addresses the Republican National Convention

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:27:24 -0500

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's speech at the Republican National Convention.

Erik Paulsen addresses the Republican National Convention

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:20:27 -0500

Erik Paulsen, a candidate for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, addressed the Republican National Convention on its fourth night.