Election Coverage from MPR

Franken proposes tax plan

DFL Senate candidate Al Franken has a tax plan that he says would ease the strain on the middle class. Franken accused Republican Sen. Norm Coleman of favoring the wealthy and special interests. (07/21/2008)

Two Republicans vie for chance to oppose Rep. Tim Walz

State Sen. Dick Day, R-Owatonna, and Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis both want to defeat Democratic Rep. Tim Walz. But first one will have to beat the other in a Republican primary. (07/20/2008)

Coleman, Franken to share stage

U.S. Senate candidates Norm Coleman and Al Franken are scheduled to share a stage for the first time after criticizing each other for months. (07/19/2008)

His mission: make new citizens voters

In Minnesota, one man has made it his mission to make sure new citizens are ready to exercise the right to vote. (07/18/2008)

Minn. Democrat who chided Franken won't pick sides

The leading Democrat to criticize Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken over racy material from his past career in satire isn't picking sides now that Franken faces a primary challenger. (07/18/2008)

Obama, McCain, and the race gap

A recent New York Times/CBS poll indicates a wide discrepancy in how black and white voters view Barack Obama and the state of race relations in America, suggesting that Obama's presidential campaign might not have the transformative effect some have hoped for. (Midmorning, 07/18/2008)

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