The Daily Digest: 8-29-08
Greetings from lovely Dayton, Ohio. The Digest is here to cover John McCain's announcement of his running mate. Gov. Pawlenty says he will not be in Dayton and a GOP source in Minnesota says Pawlenty will not be McCain's running mate. Fox News also says it's not Mitt Romney. There are conflicting reports on Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. One report says Palin is in Alaska. Another report says a private jet from Alaska arrived in Ohio last night leading to speculation that it's her.
The Dayton Daily News says McCain's campaign is still giving away tickets to the Dayton rally.
Pawlenty says he'll announce early next year if he'll run for another term as governor.
Barack Obama
Create a More Connected Minnesota
MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.
Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for president. He said it's time to change Washington before tens of thousands.
Here's the full speech.
David Gergen calls the speech a political masterpiece.
The GOP says Obama is not ready.
2008 RNC
The RNC may be delayed because of Hurricane Gustav.
The GOP unveils the final podium.
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will play a big role in both conventions.
Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau votes against an anti-war billboard that would have been stationed below the Cathedral in St. Paul.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann missed most of the GOP platform meetings.
2008 Race for Senate
A group tied to GOP Sen. Norm Coleman's $600 a month Washington D.C. apartment starts running ads against DFLer Al Franken.
Franken outraised GOP Sen. Norm Coleman in the last cycle.
The Chamber of Commerce hits Democratic candidates with millions in ad buys.
2008 Race for Congress
GOP Rep. John Kline raised more dough than DFL challenger Steve Sarvi.
State Government
The I-35W bridge is nearing completion.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf turns down overtures to move the team to L.A.
An audit says the DNR misspent $300k.