Election Coverage from MPR

Bill Clinton presses Minn. to elect Franken

Former President Bill Clinton is telling Minnesota Democrats, it's not enough to elect Barack Obama for president -- that they must also send DFLer Al Franken to the Senate. (10/31/2008)

MPR poll: Senate race still up for grabs

A new MPR News/University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute poll shows the race between Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and his DFL challenger Al Franken remains very close, and Independent Dean Barkley is still running third. (10/31/2008)

A closer look at Minnesota's Legislative races

Legislative leaders join Midday to discuss the races for state House and Senate. House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and House Minority Leader Marty Seifert will also examine the impact of the election on the next Legislative session. (Midday, 10/31/2008)

Obama courts possible cabinet member; McCain fights for Ohio

Barack Obama's campaign has approached Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel about possibly serving as White House chief of staff, officials said Thursday. Meanwhile, Republican candidate John McCain spent the day on a whirlwind tour of the battleground state of Ohio. (10/30/2008)

Bachmann, Tinklenberg spar in final debate

Sixth District Rep. Michele Bachmann says voters are not interested in her "anti-American" comments about Barack Obama and liberal members of Congress. Bachmann tried to set aside the lingering controversy today during a final debate with her Democratic challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg. (10/30/2008)

Coleman camp files complaint over Franken ad

Sen. Norm Coleman's re-election campaign has filed a legal complaint over an ad aired by Democratic challenger Al Franken, even though a ruling won't occur until well after Tuesday's election. (10/30/2008)

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