Election Coverage from MPR

An insider's look at presidential debates

Former vice president and Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale joins Midday to discuss the art of the presidential debate. (Midday, 09/26/2008)

Debate prospects questionable

Prospects were questionable at best that John McCain and Barack Obama would meet Friday for their first presidential debate as progress appeared to dissolve between Congress and the Bush administration on a $700 billion financial industry bailout. (09/25/2008)

Farm Bureau opposes constitutional amendment

Officials with the Minnesota Farm Bureau announced today they're joining the campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment to raise money for the environment and the arts. (09/25/2008)

Obama rejects McCain call to delay debate

Republican John McCain said Wednesday that he wants to postpone Friday's debate to deal with the nation's financial problems, but Democrat Barack Obama said "it's more important than ever" that the country hear from its next president. (09/24/2008)

McCain suspends campaigning

Republican presidential nominee John McCain said Wednesday he will suspend campaigning and wants to delay Friday's debate with Democratic rival Barack Obama. (09/24/2008)

Some Democrats worry about race in campaign

Concern about ongoing racial prejudice is causing unease among those backing Barack Obama for president. (09/24/2008)

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