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October 15, 2002 - Financial reports filed today with Federal Elections Commission show the Senate campaigns of DFL-er Paul Wellstone and Republican Norm Coleman had raised nearly $18 million through the end of September. Even without October and early November contributions this year's Senate race has surpassed fundraising in the 2000 race between Rod Grams and Mark Dayton. And going into the home stretch of thecampaign Coleman, for the first time in the campaign, has a lead over Wellstone in campaign cash on hand. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
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October 16, 2002 - The focus in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race has shifted from the issue of war with Iraq to domestic economic concerns. Front runners Republican Norm Coleman and DFL Senator Paul Wellstone are both talking up plans to revive the nation's economy. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
October 16, 2002 - Three candidates for U-S Senate seat squared off in a televised debate last night in Moorhead. Incumbent DFL Senator Paul Wellstone and challengers Republican Norm Coleman and Independence Party's Jim Moore took questions from a media panel and audience members. Mainstreet Radios Dan Gunderson reports.
October 17, 2002 - Incumbent Democratic Senator Paul Wellstone and Republican challenger Norm Coleman are locked in a close race for the U.S. Senate. The race, like 33 others all across the country, could be the one that tips the balance of power in the Senate, which now has 50 Democrats, 49 Republicans, and 1 Independent who usually votes with the Democrats. Wellstone and Coleman, are joined in the race by the Independence Party's Jim Moore, and the Green Party's Ray Tricomo. Joining us on the line for a national perspective is Chuck Todd, editor-in-chief of a publication called "The Hotline: The Daily Briefing on American Politics" based in Washington, D.C. Chuck Todd, editor-in-chief of "The Hotline: The Daily Briefing on American Politics."
October 18, 2002 - President Bush was back in Minnesota today, rallying the GOP faithful to work hard over the next three weeks to elect Republicans in November's election. This afternoon's stop in Rochester marks the fourth time Bush has visited Minnesota since he persuaded former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman to take on DFL Senator Paul Wellstone. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
October 21, 2002 - The four major party candidates for US Senate were back on the debate stage today. DFL Senator Paul Wellstone, Republican Norm Coleman, Independence Party candidate Jim moore and Ray Tricomo from the Green Party talked about business and economic issues at a forum in St. Cloud sponsored by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
October 22, 2002 - The 2002 elections are just two weeks away, and the T-V airwaves are full of political ads. Some are paid for by the candidate's campaigns, but others are paid for by political parties or issue groups that want to influence elections in Minnesota. Many of the ads concern the Senate race between incumbent Democrat Paul Wellstone, and his main challenger, Republican Norm Coleman. If you watch the ads closely, many will end with a tag-line, and a phone number flashed across the screen. Many political ads tell viewers to call or contact a candidate. That's one of the political advertising trends that Debra Goldberg is following. She is the deputy director of the Brennan Center for Justice and she joins us now. E Debra Goldberg is the deputy director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
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October 23, 2002 - Supporters of Paul Wellstone and Norm Coleman are complaining about the latest aids independent groups are airing in the race. DFLer Wellstone's campaign is calling on a Washington D.C.-area trade group to stop airing television ads which criticize the senator. Some supporters of Republican Coleman are saying a union-financed radio ad about Coleman is inaccurate. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...