The Daily Digest: 10-17-08
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman, DFLer Al Franken and I-P candidate Dean Barkley discussed the war in Iraq and the economy in their latest debate. MPR, the Star Tribune, AP, the Pi Press and the Duluth News Tribune have stories.
ECM and WCCO profile I-P candidate Dean Barkley.
The Fix keeps Minnesota as the 7th most competitive Senate race in the U.S.
2008 Race for Congress
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GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and DFL challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg debated the issues in St. Cloud. MPR, the Star Tribune, Fox9, KARE, the St. Cloud Times, MinnPost and AP have stories.
The St. Cloud Times fact checked the debate.
Bachmann also releases a new ad. Update: The Minnesota Independent points out that Bachmann did take lobbyist contributions.
Citizens Against Government Waste endorses Bachmann.
CQ says DFL Rep. Tim Walz is holding his own in the 1st. He leads GOP challenger Brian Davis in the money race. Sportsmen also rally for Walz.
Citizens Against Government Waste endorses GOP Rep. John Kline in Minnesota's 2nd District.
Kline's DFL opponent, Steve Sarvi, will campaign with the Chair of the House Veterans Committee this weekend.
Politico calls 3rd District DFLer Ashwin Madia a fundraising winner.
House Democrats launch a marketing plan for the economic rescue plan. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
2008 Race for President
The Star Tribune says the RNC is flooding the state with anti-Obama robocalls.
Todd Palin, Sarah Palin's husband, talked the 2nd Amendment in Duluth. He also campaigned in Bemidji. MPR, The Mesabi Daily News, the Star Tribune and the Bemidji Pioneer have stories.
The founder of the American Hunters and Shooters stumps for Obama.
The Alaska governor's office wants to charge $15 million for her e-mail.
Former Secretary of State Collin Powell will be on Meet the Press this weekend. Will he endorse?
A McCain bundler is accused of war profiteering.
Palin will appear on Saturday Night Live this week.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton will campaign in the Twin Cities for Al Franken and on the Iron Range for Barack Obama on Tuesday.
John McCain tells David Letterman that "I screwed up."
Gov. Pawlenty will campaign for McCain in Michigan tonight.
Minnesota's First Lady Mary Pawlenty will campaign with Cindy McCain in Pennsylvania.
2008 Other
The Star Tribune says wealthy donors pour millions into state causes.
States are being warned about potential election glitches. MN Secretary of State Mark Ritchie holds a news conference today to ensure voting will go smoothly.
The FBI investigates ACORN for possible vote fraud.
State Government
Gov. Pawlenty names a new Housing Commissioner today. He will also announce details on a new trade mission.
Pawlenty spoke at the Duluth Chamber dinner last night.
Minnesota sees a greater number of job losses but a lower unemployment number.
A DNR manager loses her job over improper spending.
Congress
The new G.I. Bill forces some vets to make tough decisions.