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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Obama Wins Minnesota

Voters in Minnesota on Tuesday cast their ballot for Barack Obama, giving him the state's 10 Electoral votes.

Barack Obama won Minnesota’s 10 electoral votes on Tuesday, defeating Republican Mitt Romney. CBS News has called the Minnesota race for the President shortly after 9:30 p.m., about the same time ABC News projected Minnesota for Obama, after Obama took a more than 40,000 vote lead with about 10 percent of precincts reporting. The Associated Press also called the Minnesota race for Obama before 10 p.m., according to the Pioneer Press. Obama's 12 percent lead would match his margin over John McCain in 2008. In the 2008 presidential election, the state voted for the Democratic candidate, and since the 1990s has voted for the overall winner of the presidential race 3 out of 5 times. It has voted Republican only once in the last 50 years. …

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Amy Paddock

10:37 am on Saturday, December 22, 2012

Susan, I actually meant to correct what I wrote, but got distracted by something else, then finally went to bed. Been feeling sick really & suddenly became extremely tired. Anyway, I assume it is still there via email notification. I do think that right now everyone needs to feel protected. If we spend a little more on some security at our schools right now, under the circumstances, that is …   more ›

Twin Cities Area Voters Take to Social Media To Talk Election

Minnesota voters young and old used Twitter to talk about their Minnesota Election decisions, particularly on the proposed Marriage Amendment.

We followed a few common topics around the Twin Cities, including both sides of the Minnesota Marriage Amendment vote, and found what people were talking about on social media this Election Day.  A reminder, though, that Tweeting a photo of your ballot, filled out, is stongly discouraged by the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office.  Take a look. 

Monday, October 22, 2012

Who Won the Presidential Debate?: Twin Cities Patch Reacts

The two candidates for President of the United States addressed issues of foreign policy. Who presented his case better, President Barack Obama or challenger Mitt Romney? You tell us.

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney duked it out tonight in a contentious debate in Florida. Patch live-blogged the debate, which featured the candidates touching on issues from the Libya and Afghanistan to the fiscal crisis in Europe and a nuclear Iran. You can watch the entire debate on YouTube Politics. Patch conducted a live chat during the debate, and the reaction was mixed as to who made his point better: Some of the points resonated with our live-blog panelists. Many were split on who came out on top: Mark: The president comes across as far more knowledgeable and authoratative than Romney (tonight). Minnetonka: “It’s not government that makes business successful” agree. Sometimes it’s almost “in spite of” government hand in business.  …

Ken Streiff

8:34 pm on Friday, November 9, 2012

I would like to see proof of the statement that we are broke as a nation. No, it has simply been more expedient politically to borrow and give tax cuts than to face the fact that revenue collection is a necessary part of governance. We want to have massive military expenditures and not have to pay for them. We want to vote for the person who will cut our share of paying for anything. We stare in …   more ›

REWIND: Minnesota Patch Users Share Thoughts During the Final Presidential Debate

How did your neighbors react to the debate, as it went down?

Can Mitt Romney overcome his London gaffe? Can President Barack Obama put the Libya issue to rest?   At 8 p.m. Monday, the president and challenger will meet for the second time this election season in Florida.  The foreign police debate will be moderated by CBS' Bob Schieffer. Throughout the debate, Patch will be moderating a live blog where users can share their thoughts in real time, participate in polls and post photos from debate-watching parties. We’ve also invited state legislators, political candidates, party activists and other movers and shakers across the state to offer their expertise. To participate, just check back with this page starting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. We can’t wait to hear your thoughts! *** Not sure where to watch …

Sunday, October 21, 2012

What Time is the Third Presidential Debate?

The third presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Monday, Oct. 22.

After President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney spent much of the second presidential debate last week slinging rhetorical stones and arrows at each other, the pair of presidential hopefuls will be coming together for a much more traditionally-structured third debate. The third presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST on Monday, Oct. 22.  According to the Commission on Presidential Debates, "The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy." AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, …

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Debate Rewind: What Did Your Neighbors Say?

See how people reacted during last night's presidential debate.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Twin Cities React: Who Won the Second Presidential Debate

President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney hit key points again and again Tuesday night in their second of three debates. Who came out ahead?

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney duked it out tonight in a contentious debate in New York. Patch live-blogged the debate, which featured the candidates touching on issues from the budget defecit to national security, to America's energy sources. You can watch the entire debate on YouTube Politics. Some of the points resonated with our live-blog panelists. Many were split on who came out on top: From Ryan: The more I read his policies, the more I start to feel that Romney is the GOP version of John Kerry. He doesn't know what policies he believes in. From David Cross: The one thing this type of online chat demonstrates is how divided our country is. And this may result in us going down a path that we will regret and cannot recover from. I am …

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What Time Is the Second Presidential Debate?

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

After Joe Biden and Paul Ryan sparred throughout last week's Vice Presidential Debate, the nation's voters are looking forward to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's second debate: a town hall event focusing on foreign and domestic policy. The second presidential debate between Obama and Romney is set for 9 p.m EST/8 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Where to Watch the Debate in Minneapolis:  Republican: The Romney campaign's only…

LIVE CHAT: Share Your Thoughts During the Second Presidential Debate

Participate in Patch’s live blog while you’re watching Tuesday's second debate, and share your thoughts on how the candidates are doing.

Can Mitt Romney continue his momentum? Can Barack Obama bounce back from a widely considered poor showing in round one? At 8 p.m. Tuesday, the president and challenger will meet for the second time this election season at Hoffstra University.  The town hall-style debate will be moderated by CNN contributor Candice Crowley. Throughout the debate, Patch will be moderating a live blog where users can share their thoughts in real time, participate in polls and post photos from debate-watching parties. We’ve also invited state legislators, political candidates, party activists and other movers and shakers across the state to offer their expertise. To participate, just check back with this page starting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. We can’t wait to …

Tom Grysen

9:43 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012

How are we ever going to be able to compete with foreign workers who are paid a pittance compared to even the minimum wage of our workers. Isn't it hypocritical to expect that our companies have to comply with federal employment laws like minimum wage and foreign manufacturers don't. apply our laws to their goods. U.S. companies manufacturing over seas will run over each other beating a path back…   more ›

Thursday, October 11, 2012

What Time is the Vice Presidential Debate?

Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.

The first and only vice presidential debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan is set for 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Check below for more information on that debate and the remaining debates leading up to Election Day. AOL will provide a live stream of the debate. TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol. Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL. Where to Watch the Debate in the Minneapolis Area: Neither the Romney nor the Obama campaigns are hosting official debate-watching parties in Minneapolis, but there are several in the Twin Cities metro area: Below is more detailed information on Thursday night's debate, as well as the schedule for …

Lisa Gordon

7:42 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012

The debate tonight is actually at 8pm CST (9pm EST).   more ›

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