Election 2020

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January 28, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Will farmers stick with Trump? And Walz heads to Iowa this weekend on Klobuchar's behalf

On today’s edition, we hear what Iowa farmers attending a farm show think about President Trump. And Gov. Tim Walz is among the supporters heading to Iowa this weekend to stump for Democrat Amy Klobuchar ahead of that state’s caucuses.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 28, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Old case prosecuted by Klobuchar now under scrutiny; health officials target teen sexual exploitation

On today’s edition, we flag a new investigation into a past case Amy Klobuchar prosecuted in Hennepin County. We also hear about student survey results showing at least 5,000 Minnesota teens have traded sex for something of value.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 28, 2020 7:00 AM

In Klobuchar's past, questions linger about a teen jailed for life

An Associated Press investigation into the high-profile killing of a girl 17 years ago uncovered new evidence and myriad inconsistencies, raising questions about whether a teen convicted in the case was wrongfully sent to prison.

by Robin McDowell

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January 27, 2020 4:00 AM

Senate Republicans want to renew voter ID push in 2020; DFLers say no way

Voters in 2012 rejected a constitutional amendment requiring IDs at the polls, and any new legislation would have to win support from both the DFL House and governor, which appears unlikely.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 26, 2020 3:58 PM

Defense resumes Monday in impeachment trial; Democrats seek witnesses

President Trump's impeachment trial enters a pivotal week Monday as his defense team resumes its case, and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal.

by The Associated Press

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January 26, 2020 12:15 PM

Poll results put Andrew Yang back on the Democratic debate stage

The 45-year-old tech entrepreneur is the seventh candidate to qualify for the Feb. 7 debate in Manchester, N.H., which is just four days ahead of the primary there.

by Benjamin Swasey

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January 26, 2020 7:21 AM

'Take her out': In newly released recording, Trump heard discussing firing ambassador to Ukraine

In a recording made public on Saturday, President Trump can be heard speaking with two men he has claimed to not know, and ordering the firing of the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

by Jason Breslow

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January 24, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Another GOP push for voter ID; Klobuchar balances campaigning with impeachment trial

On today’s edition, we hear about how GOP Senate leaders are thinking about bringing back the debate over voter ID. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigned hard over the weekend before heading back to Washington for the impeachment trial.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 24, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Omar lauches reelection bid; GOP's Lewis holds town hall in Beltrami County

On today’s edition, we hear about Democrat Ilhan Omar’s reelection kickoff. We also had a reporter covering Republican Jason Lewis’s town hall in Beltrami County, following a local vote there rejecting refugee resettlement.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 23, 2020 9:19 PM

Rep. Omar asks voters to ‘send her back’ for new term

Rep. Ilhan Omar has national stature, is flush with campaign cash and represents a strongly Democratic district. But she has attracted spirited challengers to her reelection anyway.

by Matt Sepic and Brian Bakst

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