http://odeo.com/channels/2109792-MPR-Electionwise no Electionwise is a weekly podcast that presents thoughtful answers to listener questions about democratic processes, elections and voting. Electionwise is a weekly podcast that presents thoughtful answers to listener questions about democratic processes, elections and voting. Election questions answered. en-us 40 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 2008 Minnesota Public Radio elections, mpr, president, senate, race, 2008 campaign, candidates, delegate, primaries, politics, voting Politics elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23794195-What-does-it-feel-like-to-be-a-lame-duck Like other lame ducks, we want to cram a lot into our last five minutes. Like other lame ducks, we want to cram a lot into our last five minutes. Like other lame ducks, we want to cram a lot into our last five minutes. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-21,23794195 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23745950-Why-can-you-vote-without-showing-ID If you're registered to vote in Minnesota, all you have to do is sign your name and head to the ballot box. But some other states now require a photo ID. If you're registered to vote in Minnesota, all you have to do is sign your name and head to the ballot box. But some other states now require a photo ID. If you're registered to vote in Minnesota, all you have to do is sign your name and head to the ballot box. But some other states now require a photo ID. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-11,23745950 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23673981-Why-do-recounts-tend-to-favor-Democrats Recounts do tend to favor Democrats. But the outcome of Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount is particularly hard to predict. Recounts do tend to favor Democrats. But the outcome of Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount is particularly hard to predict. Recounts do tend to favor Democrats. But the outcome of Minnesota's U.S. Senate recount is particularly hard to predict. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-25,23673981 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23653657-Did-my-absentee-vote-count Norm Coleman and Al Franken's campaigns are battling over rejected absentee ballots. And that has some voters wondering if their absentee ballots were rejected. Norm Coleman and Al Franken's campaigns are battling over rejected absentee ballots. And that has some voters wondering if their absentee ballots were rejected. Norm Coleman and Al Franken's campaigns are battling over rejected absentee ballots. And that has some voters wondering if their absentee ballots were rejected. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-20,23653657 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23619110-Who-gets-Obama-s-seat-and-extra-cash Three short answers to three quick questions: What happens to Obama's Senate seat? What about his left over campaign money? And why do we talk about red states and blue states? Three short answers to three quick questions: What happens to Obama's Senate seat? What about his left over campaign money? And why do we talk about red states and blue states? Three short answers to three quick questions: What happens to Obama's Senate seat? What about his left over campaign money? And why do we talk about red states and blue states? tag:odeo.com,2008-11-13,23619110 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594150-So-how-did-that-election-turn-out-anyway The biggest question of the year has now been answered. Well, almost. The biggest question of the year has now been answered. Well, almost. The biggest question of the year has now been answered. Well, almost. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-06,23594150 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:00:00 -0800 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594151-Does-your-news-diet-influence-your-politics News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-30,23594151 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23559405-Does-your-news-diet-influence-your-politics News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? News audiences are becoming increasingly polarized. Does your news diet shape your politics? Or do your politics shape what you watch? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-30,23559405 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594152-Who-s-paying-for-all-these-negative-ads More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23594152 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23529292-Who-s-paying-for-all-these-negative-ads More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? More than $42 million have been spent on political TV advertising in the Twin Cities. But only half is paid for by the candidates. Who's paying for the rest? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-23,23529292 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594153-Who-wins-an-electoral-college-tie It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23594153 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23501007-Who-wins-an-electoral-college-tie It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? It's not likely but it is possible for John McCain and Barack Obama to each get exactly the same number of electoral votes. How would they break the tie? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-16,23501007 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594154-Why-is-Congress-so-easy-to-hate Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-09,23594154 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23473484-Why-is-Congress-so-easy-to-hate Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? Even when the President has very low approval ratings, Congress' are even lower. Why is Congress so unpopular? And why do most of the people serving in Congress still get reelected? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-09,23473484 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594155-Why-do-we-vote-on-a-Tuesday Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-02,23594155 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23448845-Why-do-we-vote-on-a-Tuesday Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? Why don't we vote on the weekend? Or on a holiday? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-02,23448845 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594156-Are-the-candidates-willing-to-touch-The-Third-Rail Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-25,23594156 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23410239-Are-the-candidates-willing-to-touch-The-Third-Rail Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. Social Security isn't called "The Third Rail" of American Politics for nothing. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-25,23410239 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594157-Can-the-candidates-pay-for-their-promises John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? tag:odeo.com,2008-09-18,23594157 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23374449-Can-the-candidates-pay-for-their-promises John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? John McCain and Barack Obama are both promising big tax cuts and spending initiatives. They both talk about balanced budgets, but are either of them proposing one? tag:odeo.com,2008-09-18,23374449 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594158-Who-else-is-running-for-President You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-11,23594158 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23342137-Who-else-is-running-for-President You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. You've heard of McCain. You've heard of Obama. But did you know that there will be five other presidential candidates on the Minnesota ballot? Electionwise introduces you to a few of them. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-11,23342137 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594159-RNC-Special-The-conventions-in-three-minutes Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-04,23594159 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23253717-RNC-Special-The-conventions-in-three-minutes Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. Did you miss anything during the conventions? We tell you everything important that happened on stage. In three minutes flat. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-04,23253717 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594160-DNC-Special-What-makes-news-at-a-convention Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-27,23594160 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23228264-DNC-Special-What-makes-news-at-a-convention Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. Much of what happens at a convention is laid out far before the event actually begins. But with 15,000 members of the media there, they're digging up news everywhere they can. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-27,23228264 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594161-How-much-pollution-do-conventions-create Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-21,23594161 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23203496-How-much-pollution-do-conventions-create Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? Both the RNC and DNC are touting how green they are. But what would planet Earth say? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-21,23203496 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594162-Can-campaign-correspondents-catch-Stockholm-syndrome NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-13,23594162 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23180904-Can-campaign-correspondents-catch-Stockholm-syndrome NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. NPR reporters Don Gonyea and Scott Horsley explain how they maintain their objectivity on the campaign trail. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-13,23180904 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594163-What-would-the-presidential-candidates-do-for-the-environment Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-06,23594163 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23145538-What-would-the-presidential-candidates-do-for-the-environment Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? Both candidates have said they will act to address climate change, but how different are their approaches? tag:odeo.com,2008-08-06,23145538 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594164-What-s-the-tceffE-yeldarB For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" tag:odeo.com,2008-07-30,23594164 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23131179-What-s-the-tceffE-yeldarB For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" For the first time, we have a black candidate running for president and the "Bradley Effect" could affect the accuracy of polls. But what about the "Reverse Bradley Effect?" tag:odeo.com,2008-07-30,23131179 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594165-Have-American-campaigns-always-been-dirty Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-24,23594165 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23115897-Have-American-campaigns-always-been-dirty Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? Smear campaigns are as old as politics itself and new technologies have only made matters worse. But is there an upside to dirty politics? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-24,23115897 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594166-How-do-the-candidates-differ-on-immigration Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-16,23594166 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23088886-How-do-the-candidates-differ-on-immigration Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. Both Barack Obama and John McCain supported the failed 2007 immigration reform bill. Since then, John McCain has shifted somewhat on the issue. But New York Times immigration reporter Julia Preston says that immigration reform is unlikely to be at the top of the next administration's agenda - whether Democrat or Republican. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-16,23088886 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594167-Where-do-the-candidates-stand-on-abortion The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-10,23594167 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23069996-Where-do-the-candidates-stand-on-abortion The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? The candidates tiptoe toward the middle as they try to keep their bases happy. Is there a middle ground on abortion? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-10,23069996 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594168-How-do-you-spot-a-likely-voter After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-02,23594168 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23048858-How-do-you-spot-a-likely-voter After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? After a primary season marked by record turnouts, are pollsters having trouble identifying likely voters? tag:odeo.com,2008-07-02,23048858 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594169-Why-so-many-lawyers-in-Congress An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-25,23594169 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23026879-Why-so-many-lawyers-in-Congress An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. An attorney, a bussinesswoman, a social worker and a teacher all argue their professions provide the best training for being a lawmaker. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-25,23026879 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594170-Will-the-dream-ticket-come-true Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-18,23594170 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23008235-Will-the-dream-ticket-come-true Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. Some Democrats are hoping Barack Obama will choose Hillary Clinton as his running mate, but if history is any indication, it's not likely. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-18,23008235 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594171-Will-the-electoral-college-ever-go-away Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-11,23594171 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/22604398-Will-the-electoral-college-ever-go-away Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. Previous movements to abolish the electoral college have failed because it's hard to amend the constitution. But a Californian computer scientist may have figured out a way around that. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-11,22604398 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/23594172-How-hard-is-it-for-previously-unknown-candidates-to-get-elected Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-04,23594172 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting http://odeo.com/episodes/22588891-How-hard-is-it-for-previously-unknown-candidates-to-get-elected Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. Running for governor or U.S. senator isn't easy, especially if no one knows who you are. Paul Wellstone's campaign manager shares the recipe for success. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-04,22588891 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:00:00 -0700 no MPR: Electionwise elections mpr president senate race 2008 campaign candidates delegate primaries politics voting