Election Coverage from MPR

The Republican Party in the post-Bush era

The Republican presidential debate on Wednessday was about more than just choosing a candidate. It was also about what the party should stand for in the post-Bush era. (Midday, 11/30/2007)

Republicans sharpen their attacks during CNN/YouTube debate

With the final round of a yearlong campaign approaching, the Republican presidential race grew remarkably bitter during a CNN/YouTube debate Wednesday night, as the top contenders jockeyed for the upper hand -- and sought it by tearing down one another. (Midday, 11/29/2007)

Lessons from Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln's famous address at Cooper Union launched him from an obscure Midwestern politician to a national contender for the White House almost overnight. Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer says today's political candidates could learn something from the way Lincoln ran that campaign. (Midday, 11/28/2007)

Is this the best way to pick a president?

States are piling on earlier than ever to make their primaries and caucuses count, and that likely means an even longer general election campaign between the endorsed candidates. (Midday, 11/28/2007)

Franken nets AFSCME backing in Senate bid

Democrat Al Franken has netted a big endorsement in his bid to challenge Republican Sen. Norm Coleman next year. The political arm of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 5 voted Saturday to back Franken. (11/19/2007)

Countdown to the caucuses

In just seven weeks, Iowa voters will flock to their caucuses in what will likely be the first test of the presidential candidates. The contenders could be tested even sooner, depending on when New Hampshire decides to hold its primary. (Midday, 11/15/2007)

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