Election Coverage from MPR

McCain in Hudson, Wis.

Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain will be in Hudson, Wis. for a women-only forum. Midday broadcasts McCain's Hudson talk, then Carleton College political scientist Steven Schier provides political analysis and takes listener calls. (Midday, 07/11/2008)

Campaigning in border cities is good political strategy

Holding presidential campaign events in border towns like Hudson helps candidates leverage the kind of local news coverage they like the most. (07/11/2008)

McCain rallies supporters in St. Paul before Hudson visit

Republican Sen. John McCain takes his presidential campaign to Hudson, Wis., today, where he'll hold a forum targeting women voters. Last night, McCain urged his Minnesota volunteers to redouble their efforts on his behalf, saying Minnesota and other Midwestern states are critical to his election. (07/10/2008)

Franken, Coleman raise similar amounts in second quarter

DFL Senate candidate Al Franken ended the first half of 2008 with $4.2 million in the bank. Franken's campaign says it raised $2.26 million during the months of April, May and June. (07/10/2008)

McCain forum on women and the economy

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain holds a forum event in Hudson, Wis. to hear about the challenges women face in this economy. (Midmorning, 07/10/2008)

Ventura says he hasn't decided yet on Senate run

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura is shooting down media reports that he's already decided whether to run for U.S. Senate. (07/09/2008)

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