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Politics and Government News

MPR News is your hub for the latest politics and government news coverage. Whether you're looking for the status of a recent Supreme Court ruling, or want updates on Minnesota's newest laws, we have comprehensive state and national news coverage ready for you.

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

You ask, we answer: Biden dropped out, now what?

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the next nominee. Here are answers to questions MPR News readers asked us about the news.
by Ellie Roth and Sam Stroozas

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Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

Rep. McCollum sees VP Harris atop ticket energizing women to back Democrats

U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, who represents Minnesota’s 4th District, told Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer she’s willing to back Harris and favors Gov. Tim Walz for a running mate.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Matthew Alvarez

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Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

Rep. Phillips backs Harris for president but wants other contenders heard

U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips challenged President Joe Biden for the presidential nomination and now backs Vice President Kamala Harris, but he said he also wants Democrats to hear from other potential candidates. “Competitions create better outcomes,” he told MPR News.
by Mark Zdechlik

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‘There’s a parallel’: Former governor Arne Carlson reflects on his own eleventh-hour race

‘There’s a parallel’: Former governor Arne Carlson reflects on his own eleventh-hour race

President Joe Biden’s late-race dropout might feel a little familiar to lifelong Minnesotans. Thirty-four years ago, Minnesota saw a gubernatorial election that had plenty of controversy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz doesn’t rule out VP role as presidential nomination race is reset

Gov. Tim Walz told Minnesota Now that he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday and would join the Democratic ticket if it helped improve chances of a win.
by Dana Ferguson, Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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