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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Archives for September 2008

The wayback machine: Tom Eagleton

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 3, 2008, 9:19 AM Sep 3, 2008

A look back at a politically wounded pick for vice president.

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The story… and the real story

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 3, 2008, 8:36 AM Sep 3, 2008
10

Republicans are trying to show that John McCain is an in-charge guy. So why wasn’t he allowed to pick the VP candidate he wanted?

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A battleground state

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 3, 2008, 8:05 AM Sep 3, 2008
3

After two days of protests, the term takes on a new meaning.

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Twitter: The anarchist tool?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 8:14 PM Sep 2, 2008
13

Twitter got a lot of credit for allowing people to follow Monday’s protests. But it’s also being used to coordinate the violence.

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Whoops

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 7:12 PM Sep 2, 2008
3

The chair of the Republican Party didn’t help Sarah Palin much on Tuesday night.

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Checking out

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 5:51 PM Sep 2, 2008
2

Some St. Paul businesses have given up on the hope they’d get more business during the convention.

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The longest line of the day in St. Paul

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 4:39 PM Sep 2, 2008
2

… is the group of people waiting to get into the taping of The Daily Show.

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New target: The media?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 4:25 PM Sep 2, 2008
2

Officials say ‘credible reports’ indicate the media may be targets of some protesters.

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Political chicks a go-go

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 1:46 PM Sep 2, 2008

Republicans didn’t want to be seen partying while New Orleans was underwater. Whoops.

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Scenes from a standoff

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 1:05 PM Sep 2, 2008
1

How a group of labor concert goers got caught in a police standoff in St. Paul.

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What they’re saying

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 12:19 PM Sep 2, 2008
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A look at delegate blogs around the country.

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Live-blogging: What does America want?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 9:49 AM Sep 2, 2008
1

Political wonks consider the Palin pick and other presidential campaign nuggets.

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Anarchists’ statement

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 9:02 AM Sep 2, 2008
26

The RNC Welcoming Committee is promising more street action.

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Is the blogosphere ready for prime time?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 7:54 AM Sep 2, 2008
13

The question of who’s vetting Sarah Palin has overshadowed another important issue: Who’s vetting the blogs?

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Denver 2 Minneapolis 1: Where’s the ‘there’ here?

Bob CollinsBob Collins September 2, 2008, 5:09 AM Sep 2, 2008
12

Where is the Main Street of the Twin Cities?

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