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Our Political Scientist Panel (03/07/08)

We always get good feedback when this group is on. Steve Schier, Guy Charles, Dan Hofrenning and David Schultz engage with each other about the big national political news of the week.

A Political Science Panel (12/07/07)

The Iowa caucuses are getting closer ... both in time ... and in poll results. Throw in Mitt Romney's big speech this week and Ron Paul's impressive fundraising ... and you have plenty for a Poli Sci Panel to talk about. Telling us more is Larry Jacobs, Guy Charles, David Schultz and Dan Hofrenning.

House Leaders Split Endorsements--But Women Unite

11/16/07
by Mary Lahammer
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher just endorsed Hillary Clinton for president saying, "Hillary Clinton has the strength and experience to deliver the change this country needs." Yesterday, Minority Leader Marty Seifert was named honorary chairman for the Fred Thompson campaign in Minnesota. Seifert said, "Thompson is the only true conservative in the race." Seifert is really excited about this and begged me to blog about it. Majority Leader Tony Sertich is backing John Edwards.
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A Political Science Panel (10/19/07)

Get ready for political advertising over the holidays as Iowa moves its presidential caucuses to January 3. Yes, you read that date right. A group of noted political scientists chat about the hurdling-towards-us 2008 presidential race. Larry Jacobs of the U's Humphrey Institute, Steve Schier of Carleton College and Guy Charles from the U of M Law School sit down on the couch.

The Political Week that Was (08/31/07)

A possible special session ... a new presidential caucus date ... and the arrest in Minnesota of a U.S. Senator have made this anything but a sleepy August news week. Republican panelists Fritz Knaak and David Strom mix it up with Democrats Ember Reichgott Junge and Andy Dawkins.

Republican National Committee (08/03/07)

The group has been meeting in the Twin Cities this week in prep for next year's national convention. RNC member Brian Sullivan stops by.

Political Science Panel (06/22/07)

Can the presidential race already be in full swing? And what does it mean that most Americans aren't paying attention? We gather a group of Minnesota poli-sci types for their take on the race of '08. Our guests are Steve Schier from Carleton College, Larry Jacobs from the U of M and U Law School Dean Guy Charles.

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