John Edwards

Making Presidents: Chapter 2

tptadmin — Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:44:04 -0500

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David attends two very different Democratic campaign rallies in the heart of primary season. The experience leaves him asking, "Will the 'aura of popularity' that brings people to a campaign rally get them in the voting booth?"

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Will the "aura of popularity" that brings people to a campaign rally get them in the voting booth?

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A Panel Potpourri

tptadmin — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:58:15 -0600

This week's political panel looks at issues stateside and national. Democrats Wy Spano and Mary Jo McGuire are joined by Republicans Andy Brehm and Brian Sullivan.

A Political Science Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:35:33 -0600

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

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:32:53 -0600

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

tptadmin — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:18:24 -0500

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.

Will the Straw Poll Turn into Straw Men?

Robin Marty — Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:02:40 -0600

In what feels like the end of the quickest campaign vacation ever, St. Paul will be meeting for caucuses tonight and, among other things, will participate in the first Minnesota Presidential Straw Poll.
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