10/2008

The Wrapup

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:18:14 -0500

We dispense with politics for the final few minutes of the program as we reveal some Index File wisdom, play some comments about last week's Senate Debate and leave you with show-ending music courtesy of Cliff Eberhardt.

Our Political Scientist Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:16:36 -0500

We've had fun with them this year as we pick apart politics locally and nationally. So we've assembled them one last time before the election. This week's group includes Steve Schier from Carleton College, Kathryn Pearson from the U of M, David Schultz from Hamline and Dan Hofrenning from St. Olaf. Guy Charles joins us by phone from Durham, North Carolina where he is teaching this quarter.

The Senate Race Comes Down To The Wire

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:14:44 -0500

Almanac's Mary Lahammer took a trip around the state this week in pursuit of the three major candidates for U.S. Senate. We present you Norm Coleman, Al Franken and Dean Barkley in their own words as they stumped the state... with a little help from some political friends.

Sixth District Congressional Debate

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:13:23 -0500

Minnesota's Sixth District is one of the congressional races we are focusing on this year. We invited to join us tonight the three candidates in the race. Democrat El Tinklenberg and IP standard bearer Bob Anderson accepted our invitation. We also invited Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to join us but her office declined citing her busy schedule.

The Fight For the State House

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:10:46 -0500

Often lost in the mix of a busy election cycle is the battle for 134 seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives. DFL Speaker of the House Margaret Anderson Kelliher mixes it up with Republican House Minority Leader Marty Seifert.

Almanac - October 31, 2008

tptadmin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:07:23 -0500

Clinton/Franken Event - Main Speakers

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:46:21 -0500

After a long wait, Al Franken took to the stage and launched with a joke asking Pres. Bill Clinton if he was nervous because of the big crowd. It was a funny and relaxed moment that many expected more of from the comedian candidate. Franken projected confidence in his loose demeanor with Clinton sitting by his side. On policy, he reminded people of jobs created in Clinton's era because "government can work with the right people running it." Franken said it's "time for change."

Clinton continued the humorous tone, playing off Franken's joke that some people needed to get new friends. Instead, the former president said as a Southern Baptist he wants people to convert their friends. He said it was Hillary who sent him to their old friend who he said has "turned into a regular policy wonk" who has delivered a serious campaign.

Inside Clinton/Franken Event

Mary Lahammer — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:18:25 -0500

Here's the empty room inside the Minneapolis Convention Center. Obama and Franken signs hang side by side. The backdrop (which seems required campaign staging now) is an enormous American flag. Music with the theme of change is being tested. The room is huge and stark. The crowd won't be coming in for a while yet.

People poured into the Minneapolis Convention Center when the doors opened to see Pres. Bill Clinton and Senate candidate Al Franken--and perhaps most important to this crowd rally for Barack Obama. Supporters are really fired up wearing homemade t-shirts for the presidential candidate. Because Bill is reportedly running late (as usual) there are lots of warm up speakers to keep the crowd entertained while standing on their feet for what will be hours. Gubernatorial hopefuls like Clark, Kelliher, Rybak, Coleman all took to the mic. Sen. Amy Klobuchar's high approval ratings proved true in this crowd, getting the loudest applause of the night.

Almanac - October 24, 2008 : Senate Debate Special

tptadmin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:12:58 -0500

Norm Coleman, Al Franken and Dean Barkley sit down with Cathy Wurzer and Eric Eskola live in the tpt studios for the final televised Senate Debate of the campaign season. There are no stop watches or podiums and we have encouraged the candidates to talk directly to each other for what we hope will be an engaging hour of conversation

Senate Race Minnesota: 3 Big Moments - Al Franken

tptadmin — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:56:36 -0500

Al Franken talks about his Saturday Night Live years, the importance of family, the place of comedy in his life. Franni Franken shares stories of how she and Al met in college and their daughter, Thomasin shares family stories as well. And of course the big three moments that shaped Franken's life.