Election Coverage from MPR

Catching up on the campaign trail

2008 presidential candidates are busy campaigning across the country, presenting policy plans and fighting for every vote they can get. Gustavus Adolphus political science professor Chris Gilbert provides analysis on recent news in the national and local political scene. (Midday, 04/03/2008)

Ellison calls for more attention to Afghanistan conflict

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison said the war in Afghanistan would be a bigger issue in the presidential election if reporters and citizens took more interest in it. (04/02/2008)

Klobuchar endorses Obama

DFL Senator Klobuchar held off on an endorsement. One reason she said was that it was hard to choose between two Senate colleagues: Hillary Clinton & Barack Obama. (03/31/2008)

Republicans endorse Davis in 1st District

Republicans in Minnesota's 1st District have backed Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis to run for Congress. (03/29/2008)

Coleman launches re-election bid

Republican Norm Coleman formally launched his bid for a second term in the U.S. Senate Wednesday morning from his St. Paul campaign headquarters. (03/26/2008)

Franken holds Capitol event, challenges Coleman's record

Senator Norm Coleman officially launches his re-election campaign tomorrow. At a state Capitol rally this morning, DFL challenger Al Franken attacked Coleman's record in the Senate. (03/25/2008)

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