The Daily Digest: 10-14-08
There's a new poll out regarding the U.S. Senate race and the race for president in Minnesota. But the Digest will lead with GOTV efforts and new voter registration in Minnesota.
The Star Tribune has a fascinating look at the recent voter registration data and finds that a greater number of newer voters are signing up in DFL strongholds which could signal problems for GOP candidates.
Now on to the poll - The Quinnipiac University poll shows Democrat Barack Obama with an 11 percentage point lead in Minnesota. The survey also finds the race for the U.S. Senate is in a statistical dead heat. Democrat Al Franken polled at 38%. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman polled at 36% and I-P candidate Dean Barkley polled at 18%. AP has a story on the poll. The Fix says those polled (in several battleground states) don't like John McCain's approach to the economy.
2008 Race for President
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Michelle Obama speaks of family struggles during her visit to Minnesota. AP, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press and MinnPost have stories.
Obama calls for a 90 day foreclosure moratorium on some homes.
McCain says he's a leader for troubled times. He will also announce a new economic plan today.
MPR takes a look at the candidate's health care proposals.
2008 Race for Senate
DFLer Al Franken will be on MPR's Midday this morning at 11 AM.
Colman will start a statewide bus tour dubbed "The Hope Express."
The Pi Press says a more civil debate could follow after GOP Sen. Norm Coleman decided to pull his negative ads.
The St. Cloud Times says Franken and Coleman have disagreements over social security.
2008 Race for Congress
GOP Rep. John Kline and DFL challenger Steve Sarvi meet in a debate in Chaska. MPR and AP have stories.
DFL Rep. Tim Walz and GOP challenger Brian Davis met in a debate last night in Mankato. The Mankato Free Press and KEYC have stories.
Stu Rothenberg moves the 3rd from toss-up to toss-up/tilts Democratic.
Politico reports what Polinaut readers already know, GOP candidates like Erik Paulsen, will have to go it alone.
The New York Times says there are quiet, political shifts as more blacks are elected. DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is mentioned.
Congress
Anyone have whiplash? The stock market rebounds in a big way.
Gov. Pawlenty visits several competitive House Districts to campaign for GOP candidates.
Congress
President Bush promises to take steps to stabilize the banking industry.
State Government
MPR says counties are trying to figure out how to pay for road improvements as transportation costs get more expensive.