Minneapolis Elections Director: Recount Challenges

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At the Hennepin County elections warehouse in Minneapolis, one calm person is in the eye of the storm between election judges, the media, and campaign lawyers: Cindy Reichert, Director of Elections for Minneapolis. Cindy describes the challenges that arose on the first day of Minnesota's senate...

Babysitting: Common Cause Observes the Recount

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. Common Cause, a nonpartisan organization designed to hold local government accountable to public interest, will be overseeing the Minneota Senate recount, which begins on November 18th. The advocacy group held a press conference to address their role in...

"Obama Is An Arab"-Says McCain Volunteer In Letters

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More at http://www.theuptake.org Gayle Quinnel, a John McCain supporter says at a McCain Rally that "Obama is an Arab". She is quickly corrected by John McCain who takes away her microphone. This is an interview with her done by a live streaming cell phone. Interviewers include Noah Kunin, Senior...

First Time Vote

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. In Greeley, Colorado, at the University of Northern Colorado, after hearing about possible long lines due to voter cards and the surprising presence of a Sherrif's Deputy, we spoke to a student who had just finished casting his first ballot.

Election night with the Minnesota GOP

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. With Minnesota's US Senate race still undecided, Senator Norm Coleman addresses GOP supporters on election night. Barb Davis-White concedes in the 5th District race. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann claims victory in what was supposed to be an easy race for her to...

How To Get Republicans To Yell At You

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. At the October 24th McCain rally in Denver, protesters stood with signs along the line to get into the event. One man in particular was very upset by one sign. The UpTake spoke with both the woman with the sign, and the man who found it so offensive.

Franken to Press: "This is where you have a job."

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. Al Franken, after rebutting claims made by Senator Norm Coleman in a new ad that Franken is invovled in the recent lawsuit against Coleman's friend Nasser Kazeminy, answers questions from the press. Franken discusses the role of the press in truth-telling, his...

Right Wing Group Accused Of Voter Intimidation Pt 2

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie continues his press conference on voter intimidaiton by discussing: * how Minnesota keeps its voter rolls clean and up to date * how other disnfranchisements are occuring - the major one being absentee ballots...

Media Mobs Bachmann After Debate

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There was no mystery as to who the media star was after two Minnesota Public Radio hosted congressional debates. In a chaotic scene, reporters crowded around 6th District Republican incumbent Rep. Michele Bachmann after her debate with DFL challenger Elwyn Tinklenberg.One Bachmann supporter...

Bachmann: "Not All Cultures Are Equal"

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More at http://www.theuptake.org. Rep. Michele Bachmann caught the national spotlight recently when she told MSNBC's Chris Mathews that Barack Obama "may have anti-American views."While Bachmann's statement may have come as a surprise to people outside of her home district in central Minnesota,...

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