Campaign 2008: President

What McCain said and what he didn't say

John McCain focused a large part of his Minnesota speech on the economy and why Barack Obama is a bad fit for president. But there were some things he didn't say. (09/19/2008)

Women's group doesn't endorse the ticket with a woman on it

The National Organization for Women has endorsed the Democratic presidential ticket of Barack Obama and Joe Biden -- not the Republican ticket, which includes Sarah Palin. NOW's decision has sparked discussion of what it means to be a feminist. (Midmorning, 09/19/2008)

Obama supporters hold counter rally

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will gather in downtown Minneapolis today for a rally focused on economic policy. (09/19/2008)

McCain, Palin fire up thousands at rally in Blaine

Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin were greeted by thousands of enthusiastic supporters at a rally in Blaine today. (09/19/2008)

Minnesota women ponder Palin and politics

As John McCain and his running mate return to Minnesota a group of women to discuss what Sarah Palin's candidacy means to them. (09/19/2008)

McCain and Palin hold rally in Blaine

As Republican presidential nominee John Mccain and running mate Saran Palin campaign through the Midwest, they hold a rally today at the Anoka County airport in Blaine. Midday broadcasts the event live. (Midday, 09/19/2008)

A preview of the McCain/Palin rally in Minnesota

Two weeks after accepting their party's nominations in St. Paul, Republican presidential candidate John McCain and running mate Sarah Palin are in Minnesota for a rally. Gustavus Adolphus College political science professor Chris Gilbert previews the event. (Midday, 09/19/2008)

Could blaze orange turn key states red or blue?

Outdoors passions run strong in Minnesota and other battleground states, and that explains why presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama are targeting hook-and-bullet voters. (09/18/2008)

The presidential candidates' plans for health care

In the first of a series of programs from the Commonwealth Club of California featuring top advisors to the presidential candidates, E. Richard Brown, top advisor to Sen. Barack Obama, and Daniel Kessler, top advisor to Sen. John McCain, discuss the candidates' policy positions on health care. (Midday, 09/18/2008)

Obama proposes $5B trust fund for Great Lakes

The $5 billion trust fund would be used for Great Lakes cleanup and restoration. Obama would also focus on stepping up the fight against invasive species. (09/16/2008)

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