Ron Paul

Rally for the Republic

tptadmin — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:40:21 -0500

What's that? The gathering that Ron Paul supporters are having at the Target Center during the Republican National Convention. Tickets went on sale today. Ron Paul supporter Marianne Stebbins explains.

Pawlenty Pushes Party

Mary Lahammer — Sat, 31 May 2008 09:35:43 -0500

At the State Republican Convention Governor Tim Pawlenty just challenged the Republican Party to have broad appeal and reach out. He told the story of his working class siblings who are all Democrats. And when he pointed out how they had common ground on many issues like education, healthcare and security, he asked them why they weren't Republicans and they said "they're not for the working people."
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A Political Science Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:30:02 -0500

This week's version of the political science panel touches base on local and national politics. Our guests are Guy Charles from the U of M, Stacey Hunter Hecht from Bethel University, Steve Wagner from St. Cloud State University and Michael Zis from Macalester College.

Ron Paul's Busy Day

tptadmin — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:28:49 -0500

The long-shot presidential candidate was barred from speaking at the State Republican convention but his made his presence felt anyway. Mary Lahammer has a report.

Convention Gets Physical

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:19:50 -0500

We just captured the only images of a physical altercation between a McCain and Paul supporter on the convention floor. There has been serious tension between the camps all day, unlike I've seen at a convention. We will have the video tonight on Almanac.

McCainiacs' McHats

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:25:21 -0500

John McCain supporters are passing out red hats. But so far there were only about a dozen takers. There is a strong libertarian mood on the floor. Ron Paul had a big rally earlier and lots of delegates have told me they really enjoyed my Jesse Ventura interview. Ventura had some harsh words for Norm Coleman, but some of Ron Paul's supporters questioned some of Coleman's votes today.
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Paul's People

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 11:02:24 -0500

Ron Paul's revolution hit Rochester early this morning as well over 100 supporters rallied outside the State Republican Convention. Paul was denied the podium inside but kept the faithful engaged, inspired and entertained with his anti-tax anti-war libertarian message.
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Pitiful Press Show

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:42:14 -0500

It is a tale of two cities here at the Republican State Convention in Rochester. There's the TVland and the rest of press row. On the TV risers for the start of the convention we are the only station here. Now I know the main news is Sen. Coleman's endorsement later this afternoon. But the contrast to the other mediums is striking. The print, blogger, radio row is packed.
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Governor's REAL ID Woodshed

Mary Lahammer — Fri, 16 May 2008 23:20:34 -0500

A handful of Republicans got called into Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office to try to get a handle on the hot potato of REAL ID. Minority Leader Seifert says the governor has vetoed REAL ID along with an education bill. Pawlenty is talking to some of his fellow Republicans who could be override candidates behind closed doors. We had the story tonight of the executive order Pawlenty has proposed on REAL ID with what he apparently sees as some compromise language.
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Our Political Scientist Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:35:05 -0600

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.