Campaign 2008: U.S. House

Republican plans write-in challenge to Bachmann

A Sartell man plans another challenge to U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann - this time as a write-in candidate. (10/20/2008)

Democrat Tinklenberg plans big advertising blitz

Sixth district congressional challenger Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg plans to launch a large advertising campaign this week, thanks to an unexpected financial windfall. (10/19/2008)

Bachmann says Obama 'may' be anti-American

Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann said in a TV interview Friday that she's concerned Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama "may have anti-American views." (10/17/2008)

Bachmann, Tinklenberg clash in debate

The race in Minnesota's 6th District is heating up as national Democrats and Republicans start to put money in. (10/16/2008)

6th District race a referendum on Bachmann

Incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann faces two challengers as she seeks a second term in Congress. (10/16/2008)

1st Congressional District candidates debate

Incumbent DFL Rep. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Brian Davis met in Mankato to debate the issues. (Midday, 10/14/2008)

Sarvi, Kline hold first formal debate in Chaska

Republican Congressman John Kline and his DFL challenger Steve Sarvi have crossed paths from time to time on the campaign trail this year, but Monday they met for their first formal debate in Chaska. (10/13/2008)

Walz, Davis spar in Minn.'s 1st District

Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and his Republican challenger Dr. Brian Davis clashed on Social Security, oil drilling and other issues in their first one-on-one debate. (10/09/2008)

6th District candidates disagree on bailout, Iraq

The three candidates for congress in Minnesota's 6th District met for their first debate last night in Stillwater. The proposed federal bailout of the financial industry dominated the event. (10/02/2008)

House vote keeps Bachmann from first debate

Republican Michele Bachmann, who represents the 6th District, couldn't make her flight home in time because of House action today on the financial bailout bill. (09/29/2008)

Bachmann: Oil drilling should pay for bailout

Republican Rep. Michele Bachman opposes the $700 billion bailout plan for the financial industry. She is trying to link the bailout with her other high-profile policy push for expanded oil drilling. (09/23/2008)

Minn. 3rd District candidates spar on taxes, foreign policy

The candidates running for Congress in Minnesota's 3rd District clashed over taxes, foreign policy and the Wall Street bailout in a debate last night. (09/23/2008)

Minn. 3rd District candidates debate

Candidates in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District reached for the senior vote Tuesday in a televised debate focused on Social Security and other issues that matter to older voters. (09/17/2008)

Erik Paulsen addresses the Republican National Convention

Erik Paulsen, a candidate for Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, addressed the Republican National Convention on its fourth night. (09/04/2008)

Down-sized convention does not stop Republicans from stumping

Today's pared down schedule at the Republican National Convention gave two Minnesota Republicans some extra time to focus on their own campaigns. (09/01/2008)

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