Election Coverage from MPR

Opening day at the Democratic National Convention

Midmorning previews the 2008 Democratic National Convention from the Pepsi Center in Denver, where the event will take place all this week. Sen. Barack Obama will accept the party's nomination for president on Thursday night. (Midmorning, 08/22/2008)
Minneapolis and St. Paul

RNC creates friendly competition between Twin Cities

St. Paul counts down to the Republican National Convention, but why do people continue to think the event is in Minneapolis? It's generating some healthy competition between our Twin Cities. (08/22/2008)

Pawlenty gets encouragement, gives few clues on VP

Gov. Tim Pawlenty fielded questions about the possibility of being John McCain's running mate from both reporters and fairgoers today, but he didn't say much. (08/22/2008)

MPR poll: Coleman, Franken tied; many undecided

A new Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute poll shows Democrat Al Franken in a statistical tie with Republican Norm Coleman in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race. (08/22/2008)

First debate for the 3rd Congressional District candidates

The 3rd Congressional District is one of the most closely watched races in the country. The three candidates in the race held their first debate Thursday. (Midday, 08/22/2008)

Who's number 2?

The media and Democratic party supporters are eagerly anticipating Barack Obama's vice presidential pick. Midmorning looks at the options, and what kind of message Obama's selection will send. (Midmorning, 08/22/2008)

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