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REUTERS/Matt SullivanGov. Sarah Palin

What they're saying about Sarah Palin

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Who is Sarah Palin? And what does she bring to the GOP presidential ticket? A roundup of readings on the Alaska governor who calls her husband the first dude.

Tim Pawlenty's ups and downs

By Robert Whereatt | Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

John McCain's decision to pass up Tim Pawlenty as his running mate is a political disappointment for the governor. There have been other lows in his political career — but many more highs.

Rose CallahanLizz Winstead

Lizz Winstead's 'Convention Guide for Us'

By David Brauer | Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Comic and lefty satirist Lizz Winstead, in town for her own take on the Republicans, explains how she came to dance with John McCain and what we can expect at this convention. A Q&A.

Challenges for both candidates as Denver buzz fades, St. Paul beckons

REUTERS/Mike SegarSen. Barack Obama

By Sharon Schmickle
Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Barack Obama faces a sharp GOP thrust to turn his dazzling rhetorical skills into a liability unless he stresses down-to-earth substance in the next few weeks. And even as the upcoming GOP convention honors President Bush and Vice President Cheney, John McCain faces a delicate dance in showing that he is not like them.

Obama's soaring rhetoric shakes the rafters -- at Trocaderos in Minneapolis

By Sharon Schmickle | Friday, Aug. 29. 2008

The crowd cheering Barack Obama at Invesco Field in Denver was far larger, but his supporters were just as enthusiastic at Trocaderos night club in Minneapolis.

DNC Glean: Local journalist gets tingly

By David Brauer | Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Barack Obama gets a nice bump from Twin Cities dailies, and pleasant protesters head here from Denver.

Note to readers: MinnPost at the GOP convention

By Roger Buoen | Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Delegates, journalists, lobbyists and prominent political leaders have begun arriving in the Twin Cities for the Republican National Convention, which begins Monday in St. Paul. A small army of MinnPost journalists will be covering and analyzing what they will be saying and doing.

Primping wraps up for Twin Cities' big welcome party

By Joe Kimball | Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

The flowers are planted, streets swept and welcome banners unfurled as St. Paul and Minneapolis prepare to greet 45,000 visitors arriving this weekend for the Republican National Convention.

Obama's landmark stadium day resonates with history

Delegates await Obama's speech Thursday at Invesco Field

REUTERS/Damir SagoljDelegates await Obama's speech today at Invesco Field.

By Doug Grow
Thursday, Aug. 28. 2008

DENVER -- Long lines filing into a football stadium witnessed a special day for Barack Obama, his supporters, black America and the nation. Minnesota delegates talk movingly about his accomplishment and the anniversary of two civil-rights milestones, including Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.