States of the Union: Minnesota

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
As the GOP convention gets under way, we look at the politics of the host state, Minnesota. We find out why the race between Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken is not as close as expected and what Minnesotans thought of all the buzz surrounding Gov. Tim Pawlenty as a potential vice presidential pick. Plus, a look at whether Minnesota will be a battleground in November. Joining us live from St. Paul is Pat Doyle, reporter for the Star-Tribune.

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