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This week in political photos 08/15/08
McCain on earmarks
This week in photos on the campaign trail 04/04/08
Presidential Election
Palin launches political action committee
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin launched a political action committee Tuesday to help support candidates for federal and state office.  
Analysis: Barack Obama’s many faces, all useful
The biracial American kid with a Kenyan father who went from place to place, who struggled to put down roots and figure out where he fit in? He’s Barack Obama.  
Wright: Obama shows blacks shouldn’t accept limits
Barack Obama’s controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, said Sunday that the lesson in Obama’s rise to the White House is that black people shouldn’t limit themselves _ or allow others to.  
Obama says he’s hopeful despite challenges
President-elect Barack Obama says he remains "as hopeful as ever" that the nation will overcome the most difficult challenges it has faced in generations.  
Emanuel says talks with Blagojevich appropriate
Barack Obama’s chief of staff says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich did not ask for anything improper in their discussions about Obama’s Senate successor.  
Obama’s speech to stress responsibility
A top aide says Barack Obama’s inauguration address will call on Americans to embrace a new era of responsible behavior _ in government and in business.  
Local Politics
  • Finance official urges cooperation on stimulus
  • Senate fiasco could boost early voting efforts
  • State police, fire officials testify on budget impact   
  • Minn. panel suggests food regulation changes   
  • Task force announces plan to create 'green jobs'   
  • Senate trial continues as Franken makes bold move   
  • Finance official urges cooperation on stimulus   
  • State lawmakers consider tornado aid to Hugo   
  • Dems take Pawlenty's budget on the road
  • Twin Cities family finds rare oral history