Election Coverage from MPR

The issue of race in presidential politics

Juan Williams, journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the nonfiction bestseller "Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954-1965," discusses the role race is playing in the 2008 presidential election. (Midday, 01/16/2008)

Many Mormons back Romney, but say it's not just faith

Minnesota's 28,000 Mormons are probably watching Tuesday's Michigan presidential primary more closely than most Minnesotans. Michigan is seen as key for former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Mass., who would be America's first Mormon president if he makes it to the White House. What does Romney's candidacy mean to Minnesota Mormons? (01/15/2008)

Al Franken begins running TV ads

Democrat Al Franken has released the first two TV ads for his Senate campaign. (01/14/2008)

McCain not the only one benefiting from Pawlenty's campaigning

Gov. Tim Pawlenty is back in Minnesota Monday, touring the state trying to build support for his 2008 bonding bill proposal. Over the weekend, Gov. Pawlenty criss-crossed the state of Michigan to build support for presidential hopeful John McCain. (01/13/2008)

Bloomberg backers seek support of Minnesota IP

Members of Minnesota's Independence Party will meet later this month to decide whether to join a national organization that wants New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run for president. (01/11/2008)

Meet the Candidates: Sen. Norm Coleman

Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, who's running for re-election this year, answers questions about his recent trip to Iraq and other major issues facing Congress. (Midday, 01/11/2008)

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