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McCollum, House members grill Blackwater exec

Blackwater's owner told a Congresisonal panel that allegations of wrongdoing are "baseless." Rep. Betty McCollum doesn't buy it. (10/02/2007)

Sizing up the competition in the 6th Congressional District

Three Democrats are already running to challenge first-term Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann next year in Minnesota's 6th District. DFLers say Bachmann is vulnerable, but political analysts suggest she's in a good position for re-election. (10/01/2007)

Who to watch in the 2008 election

Renowned political pollster and analyst Andrew Kohut gives his predictions for the 2008 presidential elections. He spoke at the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. (Midday, 10/01/2007)

Candidates lining up in the 6th, 3rd Congressional Districts

Elwyn Tinklenberg plans to announce he's running again in the 6th District, and two lawmakers are laying the groundwork for campaigns in the 3rd District, to replace retiring Rep. Jim Ramstad. (09/28/2007)

Coleman, Franken in dispute over MoveOn.org ad

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman has taken out a full-page ad in the Star Tribune newspaper, criticizing Democrat Al Franken. Franken says the ad is intended to distract voters from Coleman's support for the war in Iraq. (09/25/2007)

Kline says he sees 'amazing' progress in Iraq

Kline, who has been a supporter of President Bush's Iraq policy, said he was particularly impressed with the improved security in the Anbar province capital of Ramadi. (09/25/2007)

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