MPR: Campaign 2002

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ELECTION ANALYSIS

What does Minnesota want?
Former gubernatorial candidate Tim Penny and former congressman Vin Weber discuss what message Minnesotans sent on Nov. 6, and whether it's consistent with what they've said before. Listen.

The impact at the Legislature
Political analyst Steven Schier says the Republican gains will have a big effect on the bills that move through the Capitol. Listen.

Minnesota's place in a GOP world
Lily Goren, chair of the political science department at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul and Guy Charles, an associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, analyze the election results. Listen.

What it means
A Humphrey Institute analysis with Vin Weber, co-director of the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum, and Chris Gilbert, a professor of political science at Gustavus Adolphus College. Listen.

Winners and losers
MPR's Gary Eichten talks with winners and losers, and analyzes the results with Chris Gilbert, including the effect on the third-party movement. Guests include House Speaker Steve Sviggum. Listen.

Norm Coleman
GOP Senate candidate accepts victory at a rally at the Capitol rotunda Listen.

Walter Mondale
DFL Senate candidate concedes. Listen.

Tim Pawlenty
Pawlenty accepts victory. Listen.

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	At the Finish Line
	Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty met with reporters and talked with outgoing Gov. Jesse Ventura about making the transition into office on Wednesday. Pawlenty says the election means Republican ideals will have a much smoother time at the Capitol than in the past. (More) How did it happen? What does it mean? Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Republicans are ecstatic, and Democrats are reeling from the near-Republican sweep of the general election. Republicans won races for U.S. Senate, governor, two closely-watched suburban congressional seats, and all but one constitutional office. Political observers say the reasons range from the messages of the campaigns to reaction to the memorial service for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. (More) Coleman wins; Mondale concedes Nov. 6 -- Exactly one week after he entered Minnesota's Senate race as a fill-in for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, Walter Mondale conceded that race on Wednesday to Republican Norm Coleman. "It appears that this election has been decided and a few minutes ago I called Senator-elect Coleman to congratulate him on his success and wish him and Laurie the best in his new assignment," Mondale told supporters at a St. Paul hotel. (More) Pawlenty wins governor's race Nov. 6 -- For the first time in 12 years, a Minnesota governor will have support from at least one legislative house. Riding the wave of support in the population-rich suburbs of the Twin Cities, Republican Tim Pawlenty is headed for the governor's office. (More) Congressional races go Republican way Nov. 6 -- Two of the hardest-fought congressional races in Minnesota went the Republican way Tuesday. Second District Rep. Bill Luther was ousted by Republican John Kline in their third matchup. Sixth District Rep. Mark Kennedy retained a congressional seat, easily beating DFLer Janet Robert. (More) GOP gains in the Legislature Nov. 6 - Republicans held on to their majority in the Minnesota House and strengthened their hand in the DFL-controlled Senate. All 134 legislative seats were on the ballot this year, and redistricting and retirements put many up for grabs. GOP leaders are pleased with their gains, while DFLers suffered some disappointing losses. (More)
	More Campaign Reports
	•Coleman beats Mondale; claims Senate seat (11/6/02) •How did it happen? What does it mean? (11/6/02) •Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution (11/6/02) •Pawlenty wins governor's race (11/6/02) •GOP earns 4-4 split with DFL in congressional delegation (11/6/02) •New faces in Legislature (11/6/02) •Hatch re-elected; Greens close to losing major party status (11/6/02) •Turnout is high in Minnesota (11/5/02) •Coleman, Mondale debate on election eve (11/4/02) •Ventura appoints Barkley to Senate (11/4/02) •Conflicting polls add to campaign confusion (11/3/02) (See a complete list of Campaign 2002 stories)

ELECTION COVERAGE

•Listen to election night speeches
•General election results (11/5/02)
• Primary results (9/10/02)
•Minnesota caucus results

SELECT A CANDIDATE

The Select A Candidate Survey gives you the opportunity to see which gubernatorial candidate matches your views on several political issues.

DEBATES

Coleman-Mondale Debate
On the day before the general election that decided the fate of their one-week campaign, former Vice President Walter Mondale and former St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman debated at the Fitzgerald Theater.
Listen | Read (11/4/02)

See an extensive archive of political debate audio from the campaign of 2002.

AD WATCH

Minnesota Public Radio analyzes the political advertising of this campaign. Who finances them? Do they tell the truth? See our Ad Watch section.

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