Campaign 2008: President

Republicans exchange barbs during debate

Republican presidential candidates John McCain, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Ron Paul appeared in California to debate the issues with less than a week to go before Super Tuesday. (Midday, 01/31/2008)

Poll: Clinton, McCain leading in Minnesota

With just five days until Minnesota's precinct caucuses, a new MPR poll shows Republican John McCain and Democrat Hillary Clinton leading in the race for president. (01/31/2008)

Race on the campaign trail: Can Obama win?

Conservative scholar Shelby Steele recently discussed his new book, "A Bound Man: Why We Are Excited About Barack Obama and Why He Can't Win," at the Commonwealth Club of California. (Midday, 01/30/2008)

Giuliani to drop out of Republican presidential race, back McCain

Rudy Giuliani told supporters Wednesday he's abandoning his bid for president and backing Republican rival and longtime friend John McCain. (01/30/2008)

Edwards ends bid for White House

Democrat John Edwards bowed out of the race for the White House on Wednesday, saying it was time to step aside "so that history can blaze its path" in a campaign now left to Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama. (01/30/2008)

Edwards rallies Minn. supporters at St. Paul union hall

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards told a crowd of Minnesota supporters last night that he'll continue to work for the poor and middle class if they go out and caucus for him next Tuesday. Edwards brought his populist message to a St. Paul union hall, hoping to convince enough Democrats in Minnesota to choose him over the other candidates in the race. (01/29/2008)

McCain beats Romney in tight Florida primary

Sen. John McCain won a breakthrough triumph in the Florida Republican primary Tuesday night, edging past former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and seizing precious campaign momentum for next week's string of contests across 21 states. (01/29/2008)

John Edwards looks for momentum in Minnesota visit

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards campaigns in Minnesota Tuesday evening, trying to gain some momentum in advance of next week's party caucuses. Midmorning host Kerri Miller talked with Edwards this morning about his campaign, which is mired in third place behind Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. (01/29/2008)

Obama to hold public event in Twin Cities on Saturday

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will rally his supporters in the Twin Cities on Saturday, three days before Minnesota's precinct caucuses. (01/28/2008)

John Edwards to campaign in St. Paul, Fargo

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards will campaign in St. Paul on Tuesday evening. (01/27/2008)

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