Campaign 2008: President

Obama fundraiser in Minneapolis draws hundreds

A private fundraising event for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama drew hundreds of people to a downtown Minneapolis hotel last night. (08/07/2008)

Pawlenty calls for freshened up GOP

Gov. Tim Pawlenty told two groups in Washington Wednesday that the Republican Party needs to come up with better ideas to appeal to blue collar voters. (08/06/2008)

Barack Obama's Berlin speech

In the centerpiece of Barack Obama's overseas tour, the Democratic presidential candidate addressed a crowd of over 200,000 -- his largest crowd yet -- in Berlin, Germany. (Midday, 07/25/2008)

Speculation grows about Pawlenty's political future

Speculation is growing among political pundits and others that Gov. Tim Pawlenty could become Republican presidential nominee John McCain's choice for Vice President. (07/24/2008)

Pawlenty campaigning for McCain in Mich.

Governor Tim Pawlenty campaigned yesterday for Republican presidential hopeful John McCain in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (07/24/2008)

Obama plans Minnesota fundraiser in August

Obama will be at a downtown Minneapolis hotel on August 6. Donors are being asked to contribute between $1,000 and $28,500. (07/23/2008)

Paul backers moving to larger Target Center for Sept. rally

Ron Paul's revolution rally is moving to a bigger site. (07/22/2008)

McCain lays out his plans for education

In an address before the NAACP today, presumptive Republican nominee John McCain talked about his plan for education. (07/16/2008)

McCain touts his economic plan in Hudson visit

Republican presidential candidate John McCain held a town hall meeting today in Hudson, Wis., where he talked to an audience made up of mostly women about his plans to boost a sagging economy. (07/11/2008)

McCain in Hudson, Wis.

Republican presumptive presidential nominee John McCain will be in Hudson, Wis. for a women-only forum. Midday broadcasts McCain's Hudson talk, then Carleton College political scientist Steven Schier provides political analysis and takes listener calls. (Midday, 07/11/2008)

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