Election Coverage from MPR

Are small campaign donors making a difference?

Studies by campaign finance watchdogs show more smaller donations flowing to Democratic campaigns. But that doesn't mean big money donors are not having an impact as well. A look at whether campaigns are getting more or less democratic and transparent. (Midmorning, 05/13/2008)

Partisan friends

A recent discussion at Minnsota Public Radio's UBS Forum explored how people with differing political views reach across ideological divides to maintain their friendships. (Midday, 05/12/2008)

Nelson-Pallmeyer: Don't count me out

DFL Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer claims significant support among DFL state convention delegates. And some observers say Al Franken's tax problems could make an opening for him. (05/11/2008)

Clinton vows to stay in race during S.D. stop

Clinton, speaking in an airport hangar in Sioux Falls, said the Democratic Party will be stronger as the process continues. (05/08/2008)

Juan Williams on presidential politics

After the primaries in North Carolina and Indiana, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has picked up more support from superdelegates and Hillary Clinton is facing renewed calls to step down. National Public Radio news analyst Juan Williams joins Midday to discuss the latest news on the presidential campaign trail. (Midday, 05/08/2008)

Exploring the partisan gap

Why can't Republicans and Democrats work together to solve problems? (05/08/2008)

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