Election Coverage from MPR

Ron Paul supporters want voice at convention

As the state Republican convention gets underway in Rochester, Minnesota supporters of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul want to be heard, and that has party officials worried. (05/30/2008)

Thirty years ago it was the Republicans' year

This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest political turnarounds in Minnesota history. (05/30/2008)

McCollum criticizes Franken over Playboy article

Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum says that a Playboy article written by Senate candidate Al Franken eight years ago presents a serious political problem for Democratic candidates this year. (05/29/2008)

Republicans convene in Rochester

Midday broadcasts live from the Republican State Convention in Rochester. Ccommentators Tom Horner and Todd Rapp offer political analysis and take listener questions as the Republican party gears up to nominate its candidates for the 2008 elections. (Midday, 05/29/2008)

Live from the Republican State Convention

Midday broadcasts live from the Republican State Convention in Rochester, featuring interviews with Republican candidates for Congresss, a look ahead to the Senate race for incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, and a look back at 1978's "Minnesota Massacre," when Republicans took the state by storm. (Midday, 05/29/2008)

Ramping up to the Republican convention

Former Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office. (05/29/2008)

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