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Lieberman in talks about caucusing with Senate GOP

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is talking to Connecticut independent Sen. Joe Lieberman about the possibility of Lieberman caucusing with the GOP. (11/07/2008)

Obama calls for swift action on economy

President-elect Obama said Friday that the country is facing the greatest economic challenge in a lifetime and "we're going to have to act swiftly to resolve it." (11/07/2008)

Ritchie answers questions on the Senate race recount

As the votes trickle in, Republican Senate candidate Norm Coleman's lead over his challenger Democrat Al Franken continues to shrink. Secretary of State Mark Ritchie joins Midday to answer listener questions about voting procedures, election results and the recount in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race. (Midday, 11/07/2008)

Only 239 votes separate Senate candidates

The number of votes that separates incumbent Republican Norm Coleman from Democratic challenger Al Franken continues to fluctuate. The unofficial results from the secretary of state's office show Coleman with a lead of 239 votes. (11/07/2008)

Barack Obama's historic victory informs school lesson plans

Teachers and students across Minnesota are spending class time discussing this week's historic election. (11/07/2008)

Coleman, Franken campaigns prepare for recount

The campaigns for Republican Senator Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are preparing for a recount with the unofficial results showing Coleman with a lead at less than 500 votes. (11/06/2008)

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