The Daily Digest: 8-8-08
Democrat Barack Obama campaigned at a pancake house in St. Paul on Thursday morning. AP, MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.
He also downplayed any strife with Hillary Clinton.
Obama and McCain will go head to head in the bobbleection at a St. Paul Saints game.
Republican John McCain says he's sorry about the negative turn the campaign took.
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The DHL deal haunts McCain in Ohio.
Pawlenty for VP
The New York Times profiles Gov. Pawlenty
Pawlenty also talks to CNN and the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani says McCain may pick a Democrat as his running mate.
A National Journal columnist says opening up the VP search would let the public vet the candidates.
2008 Race for Senate
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken campaign in Winona.
Franken also campaigned in Rochester.
KAAL takes a look at the attack ads on the air.
State Government
Minnesota's tax burden is the 12th highest in the nation.
Lawmakers call for the investigation into the use of welfare cards. They say too much is used out of state. KARE, MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.
Congress
The EPA won't ease ethanol requirements on gas. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is pleased with the decision.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar wants an investigation into drug pricing.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's law license is also not valid.
2008 RNC
WCCO says there's some mistrust between St. Paul police and protesters.
The Pi Press says there will be partying in Minneapolis.
Medill takes a look at who is bankrolling the parties.
2008 DNC
The DNC will slow down city hall in Minneapolis.
Bill Clinton will speak at the DNC.
Finally
There is some hope for this cold weather state.