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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.  
Local Politics
Finance official urges cooperation on stimulus
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's top finance official says it will take cooperation and coordination to make sure the state maximizes any money from the federal stimulus bill...
Senate fiasco could boost early voting efforts
It may not be too early to declare one winner in Minnesota's Senate election fiasco: the folks who want the state to adopt early voting...
State police, fire officials testify on budget impact   
A parade of police and fire officials from across the state testified Monday before a Senate committee about the impact of local government aid cuts...
 Budget coming to a townhall near you
Minn. panel suggests food regulation changes   
A state leader wants Minnesota to lead by example as the government considers new regulations following the deadly salmonella outbreak...
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Election Senate
  • Franken in waiting: Says he’s ready to join Senate
  • GOP faces tough Senate races next year
  • Sen. Harry Reid is GOP target in 2010 election
  • Govs cast in unflattering light with Senate picks
Election General
  • Michael Steele becomes first black RNC chairman
  • Republican Romney criticizes Obama on abortion
  • Influence business immune to economic downturn
Election Senate
  • Franken in waiting: Says he’s ready to join Senate
  • GOP faces tough Senate races next year
  • Sen. Harry Reid is GOP target in 2010 election
  • Govs cast in unflattering light with Senate picks