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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

August 14, 2011 5:02 AM

Pawlenty drops out of the race for president

Pawlenty drops out of presidential race.

by Melanie Sommer

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August 13, 2011 1:48 PM

Bachmann wins Straw Poll, Pawlenty gets third

You can read the results here.

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August 13, 2011 10:16 AM

Pawlenty, Bachmann take to Ames Straw Poll podium

Bachmann and Pawlenty appeal for support in straw poll

by Mark Zdechlik

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Iowa Republicans converge on Iowa State University campus for Ames Straw Poll

August 13, 2011 8:20 AM

Iowa Republicans converge on Iowa State University campus for Ames Straw Poll

Bachmann battle for Ames Straw Poll support, Pawlenty

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 12, 2011 11:51 AM

Bachmann hits the Sunday Show Jackpot

Bachmann will appear on five Sunday AM shows.

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August 12, 2011 7:15 AM

The Ads of August: more attacks on Cravaack

A Democratic outside group launches more attack ads against Rep. Chip Cravaack.

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August 12, 2011 5:50 AM

Super Committee members already fundraising off assignment

A fundraising invite touts the chance to meet a member of the deficit cutting committee.

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August 12, 2011 1:41 AM

The Daily Digest (POTUS to Cannon Falls, debate is not so Minnesota Nice, Does the Straw Poll matter?)

A look at the day's political news.

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August 11, 2011 6:34 PM

Obama to hold town hall in Cannon Falls

President Obama will hold the event on Monday morning.

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August 11, 2011 5:01 PM

Who won the Iowa debate?

A few views on who won the GOP debate

by Michael Olson

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