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The Real Rybak: A reporter's notebook in Iowa [VIDEO]

​In this week's cover story, we followed Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak around for several weeks to document the day-to-day life of a city politician marking his tenth year in office. Along the way, we traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, ahead of the January 3 caucus to witness Rybak in his role as v ... More >>

The real R.T. Rybak

Up close and personal with the Minneapolis mayor

Tim Pawlenty spouts "bull" on healthcare, Dave Durenberger says

Tim Pawlenty, health care expert.​Tim Pawlenty, sorta-kinda running for president maybe, has been working hard on his Fox News soundbites. "I think Obamacare is one of the worst pieces of legislation passed in the modern history of the country," he told the fair and balanced network last week ... More >>

R.T. Rybak would put Democrats' convention in the Metrodome

A big enough tent for Democrats?​Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak says he's pretty confident that Minneapolis will land the Democratic National Convention in 2012 -- and he wants it housed in the Metrodome. We haven't been alone in wondering why the city would want to put up with the barricaded- ... More >>

Minneapolis shortlisted for 2012 Democratic National Convention

vet for peaceWelcome to the convention!​The Twin Cities could end up hosting national political conventions in back-to-back presidential elections.The Democratic National Committee announced today that it is considering Minneapolis, Cleveland, Charlotte and St. Louis for their 2012 national conven ... More >>

Minneapolis bids for 2012 Democratic National Convention

The home of the 2012 DNC?​If you thought the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul was entertaining, with its legions of credentialed true believers, cable news performance artists, tear-gassed protesters and Sarah Palin, we have good news: The Democrats want to bring their version o ... More >>

Joe Biden coming to Edina to raise funds for ruling party

For just $7,600, you can rub elbows with a self-styled man of the people.

DNC: Pawlenty's PAC "recycling" failed Bush advisers

DNC says Pawlenty is showing he is just more of the same failed Republican policies. Weren't the Democrats criticizing Republicans last year for picking inexperienced and "mavericky" Sarah Palin? Can't argue both sides.

Coleman goes to Harvard

If he planned on avoiding that whole "losing" a recount to a comedian thing, he's out of luck.

Coleman appeal: Partisan lines drawn

We might not have any actual news in the never-ending fight for Minnesota's U.S. Senate race until next week when Norm Coleman actually files an appeal, but the partisan hacks will continue to milk this over-dramatic issue for all it's worth.

Joe Scarborough and Tim Kaine call for Coleman to quit

Norm. You lost. You know you lost. It's getting ridiculous. Exit with... just exit.

Anarchists compile 'Top 9 Myths of the RNC'

Folk, rap, and Rage on the RNC riverside

Black Merch Dudes Get No RNC Love

Stevie Wonder at Obama's speech (MP3)

From the Western Pacific to St. Paul

Meet the protestors on their way from the DNC to the RNC

Sharon Hayes: Revolutionary Love 2: I am Your Best Fantasy

Rage Against the Machine

Gnarls Barkley and more

Geography and the RNC

PiPress outsources RNC coverage

VP Pawlenty Watch: When will McCain's running mate be announced?

Elephants on West Seventh

12/16: Morning Communique

Gagging Dr. Dean

Why does Howard Dean's own party consider him the most dangerous character in Washington?

This week in CP: the Democrats versus Howard Dean

Why does Howard Dean's own party consider him the most dangerous character in Washington?

Get Howard Dean

Why does Howard Dean's own party consider him the most dangerous character in Washington?

Original Party Animals

Democrats say they are hopeful about the coming election. But then, they have to say that.

The Content of His Character

Why is Gregory Gray so important to Paul Wellstone?

Off Beat

Why is Gregory Gray so important to Paul Wellstone?

Off Beat

Why is Gregory Gray so important to Paul Wellstone?

Will They Ever Learn?

Polls show that a majority of swing voters disapprove of Janet Reno's decision not to seek an outside prosecutor for Donorgate. That's bad news for the liberals who keep pooh-poohing the corruption issue.

Jokers Wild

Gambling-rich tribes opposing a casino in Hudson--including the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota and the Mille Lacs Chippewa--hired heavy-hitting lobbyist Patrick O'Connor, who personally spoke to the president about the matter at a fundraiser in Minneapolis.

High Stakes

When Minnesota and Wisconsin tribes gave $500,000 to the Democrats, a lobbyist testified, the Democrats listened.

Planet Janet

If there were any doubts that Reno is in a self-evident conflict of interest, the revelation that the White House was able to conceal the videotapes from her less-than-zealous Justice Department underlings should remove those doubts.

Pulling the Plug

If there were any doubts that Reno is in a self-evident conflict of interest, the revelation that the White House was able to conceal the videotapes from her less-than-zealous Justice Department underlings should remove those doubts.

Cleaning House

In their plodding way the Thompson hearings have elicited much new info illustrating the Democratic Party's orgy of greed for campaign cash.

Show Us the Money

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Those White House Klatsches: Who Went, What They Got

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Clinton and the Cuban Fixer

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Gored

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Buy This President

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

For Services Rendered

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Bank Jobs

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

Smoke Screen

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

The Huang Man

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

The $800 Million Men

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.

A Tale of Two Babylons

The real outrage is that big money interests can purchase politicians and policy in ways that are perfectly legal.