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Wis. Gov. Walker Touts State Ties During Trip To Iowa
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Wisconsin’s Republican governor, Scott Walker, is introducing himself to Iowa Republicans as would-be presidential candidates often do — as one of their own. Walker tells...
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Ventura: LBJ Had The Most To Gain From JFK Assassination
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Fifteen years ago, Jesse Ventura announced “We shocked the world!” when voters chose him to be the next governor of Minnesota. Now, he’s talking about the events of 50 years ago...
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Bachmann Considering Another Presidential Run?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann says she is not necessarily thinking about running for president again, disputing a recent report that suggested she was. Real Clear Politics...
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Cornish Weighs Challenge Of Walz In 2016
VERNON CENTER, Minn. (AP) — Republican State Rep. Tony Cornish says he may challenge recently re-elected U.S. Rep. Tim Walz in 2016. Cornish says he announced his possible plans early to gauge interest...
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Hillary Clinton To Announce Presidential Campaign On Sunday
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation about her political future and launch her long-awaited 2016 presidential campaign on Sunday, according to people familiar with...
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Rubio’s Climate Change Views Could Hurt 2016 Presidential Bid
Sen. Marco Rubio, 43, has announced his 2016 presidential bid, and with it, has billed himself as the younger, fresher choice for president with both his age and message being key parts of his...
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In Iowa, Clinton Lays Out Tenets Of 2016 Campaign
MONTICELLO, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton began laying out her Democratic presidential campaign message in Iowa on Tuesday, casting herself as a “champion” for struggling Americans and calling for...
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Wis. Gov. Scott Walker Makes Unannounced Visit To Minn. Capitol
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker spent Thursday in his neighboring state. The potential Republican presidential candidate had three private events, including an unannounced visit to...
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Bernie Sanders To Hold Town Hall Meeting In Mpls.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A presidential candidate is scheduled to hold his first rally in Minnesota Sunday morning. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent politician since 1979, is seeking the...
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Hillary Rodham Clinton in Minneapolis June 22
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The front-runner for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination will be in Minneapolis later this month. Hillary Rodham Clinton will hold a fundraiser on June 22nd at the home of...
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In Iowa, Pawlenty’s Short Campaign Still Casts Long Shadow
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Long before the 2012 Iowa caucuses, Tim Pawlenty was already out of the race for president. Yet his short-lived campaign lives on, casting a shadow over the Republicans now...
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Sanders Trying To Make The Most Of Booming 2016 Crowds
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is packing ’em in: 10,000 people in Madison, Wisconsin. More than 2,500 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Another 7,500 this week in...
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Gov. Walker Leaves For GOP Debate Without Answering Questions
WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — Gov. Scott Walker left Thursday for the first Republican presidential debate without answering questions about whether he knew he was suspected in 2011 of committing felony...
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Candidate Clash: Republicans Face Off In First 2016 Debate
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Republican bid to reclaim the White House begins in earnest Thursday with the first debate of the 2016 campaign, a 10-candidate face-off for leadership of a party grappling with...
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GOP Scorecard: How The Candidates Fared In 1st Debate
CLEVELAND (AP) — On a crowded debate stage, 10 Republican candidates for president sought breakout moments and tried to avoid missteps that could sink their White House hopes at this early stage....
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4 Things To Know: Donald Trump, Bigfoot & More
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — These are the four stories you need to know about for Friday, August 7. They include a heated debate between 10 Republican presidential hopefuls, and mysterious new footage...
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Jesse Ventura On The Possibility Of A Trump-Ventura Ticket
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Jesse Ventura is getting national attention after asking this question of Donald Trump’s former campaign adviser on his “Off the Grid” online show: “Do you think Donald would ever...
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Reality Check: Will Trump’s Lead In Polls Last?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – New national election polls continue to show Donald Trump with a strong lead over his Republican rivals. Trump captured the attention of Iowa State Fair-goers over the weekend with...
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Clinton Offers Rural Proposals In Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is proposing more money for programs that help new farmers and she wants to increase access to fresh food as part of a rural agenda for her Democratic...
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MN Independence Party Touts State Fair Cameo By Deez Nuts
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Many attending the Minnesota State Fair make the most of their opportunity to sound off or enjoy a rap session with the politicians who attend. But what would you say to Deez Nuts?...
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