The Daily Digest: 9-9-08
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It's Primary Day. Here's a link on what to watch for.
2008 Race for U.S. Senate
The DFL, GOP and I-P parties have Senate primary contests on today's ballot.
The Star Tribune says the candidates skipped the fireworks on the eve of the primary.
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AP says GOP Sen. Norm Coleman says he's focused on energy while DFLer Al Franken says he's focused on the cost of higher education.
Coleman has an interesting reaction when asked about the last eight years with President Bush.
2008 Race for Congress
Voters will decide which Republican challenges DFL Rep. Tim Walz in the 1st.
Another debate has been scheduled in the 3rd.
Judicial races
MN Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea faces a challenge today.
Levies
Six school districts have levy increases referendums on the ballot.
2008 Race for President
Both campaigns got a bounce out of their respective conventions and now we're back at close to even in the polls.
Barack Obama ties John McCain to idealogues.
The New York Times says Obama's decision to forego public financing has caused some consternation in the campaign.
Democratic 527s may be getting in the game.
The Washington Post says Sarah Palin charged Alaska taxpayers for staying at home. The state also paid to have her children travel with her on official business.
The Wall Street Journal is the latest news organization to challenge Palin's claims on the so-called to Bridge to Nowhere.
The latest ABC News poll says white women are flocking to the McCain ticket after the RNC.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann says GOP VP nominee Sarah Palin's experience on energy will be helpful.
Congress
President Bush announces a troop withdrawal for next February.
DFL Rep. Collin Peterson supports a compromise bill on drilling.
The Sierra Club enters the energy debate. DFL Rep. Tim Walz and GOP Sen. Norm Coleman are mentioned.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann wants to privatize Fannie Mae.
State Government
The Legislature is now scrutinizing the DNR conference funding.
Gov. Pawlenty will head to Winona later this week for a 9/11 event.
2008 RNC
CivicFest organizers consider refunds.
Finally
I'm taking the rest of the week off so I won't be doing the Digest (are those cheers I hear?). Molly Bloom will take over for the rest of the week (Did the cheers get louder?). Have a nice week.
