MPR’s Tom Scheck reports on the final Republican debate before the state's party convention later this week. House Majority Leader Tim Pawlenty of Eagan, and Orono businessman Brian Sullivan are engaged in a close race to win the party's endorsement. Both candidates say they'll drop out of the race if delegates choose their opponent.
The debate, sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio and the St. Paul Pioneer Press, didn't offer many surprises but reinforced where the candidates stand going into the convention.