More scenes from the political night
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As they report the news MPR correspondents are giving us a taste of what it's like as politicians and their supporters wait, worry and celebrate. Here are the latest.
9:12, Bob Kelleher, following Rep. Jim Oberstar: The Oberstar hall is now filled and noisy. The crowd is monitoring several Tvs including a projector screen TV in the front of the room; and they're cheering when Democrats do well on the national returns; booing if not.
It's a good mood here. There's a table of snacks; the alcohol is flowing freely; and people are engaged. In the very early returns Oberstar is leading Republican Chip Cravaack, but there are many more precincts to report.
Meanwhile, races for local offices are getting settled with many going to the DFL candidates in this traditionally DFL part of the state.
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9:10 PM, Tim Pugmire: Sen. Klobuchar told reporters she was preparing to return to a much different Washington than the one she left.
Despite an expected changeover in the House, Klobuchar predicted Democrats will hang onto the Senate, although by a narrower majority.
"There's no doubt that we're going to have to work together better to move the country forward," Klobuchar said.
8:30 p.m., Mark Zdechlik, following Independence Party governor candidate Tom Horner "Arne Carlson took the podium telling Horner supporters to "Pray hard, very hard and good things will happen."
Horner thanked supporters and campaign staffers during a brief trip to the podium and then is was back to the Rockin Hollywoods
