HUMPHREY INSTITUTE IN THE NEWS - NOVEMBER 2008
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Illinois has road map for tollway traffic fix
The Humphrey Institute's Lee Munnich compares toll systems in Minnesota to Illinois.
Chicago Tribune (11/19/08)
The legal side of a recount
Professor Larry Jacobs is quoted in this article about the recount for the Minnesota Senate race.
Minnesota Daily (11/19/08)
Dean Brian Atwood on Minnesota Public Radio's Midday
Humphrey Dean Brian Atwood discusses priorities for President-Elect Obama's transition team.
Midday, Minnesota Public Radio (11/18/08)
Coleman and Franken: Fighting over the Minnesota Recount
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the re-count in Minnesota's race for Senate.
TIME (11/17/08)
Prof receives Fulbright grant
Humphrey Institute professor Samuel Myers Jr. receives a Fulbright grant.
Minnesota Daily (11/17/08)
Volunteers gear up for the recount
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the volunteer efforts on both sides of the Senate race before the recount begins.
Minnesota Public Radio (11/16/08)
Lori Sturdevant: This generation doesn't hew to the party line
Kim Borton, associate director of Humphrey's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership and former development director Lars Leafblad talk to the Star Tribune's Lori Sturdevant about the division of support between Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken.
Star Tribune (11/16/08)
Ten days after the poll, and Saturday Night Live star's Senate fight still too close to call
Professor Larry Jacobs characterizes the on-going race between Senator Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken.
The Guardian- UK (11/15/08)
Program aims to help soldiers adjust
The Center for Democracy and Citizenships' Warrior to Citizen Campaign will partner with the National Guard in Rosemount to help provide resources to returning soldiers.
Rosemount Town Pages (11/14/08)
Coleman-Franken finish: It's beginning to look like Christmas, or later
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the on-going Minnesota Senate race, which could be decided as late as the end of the year.
Rochester Post-Bulletin (11/13/08)
Obama Transition Team Urged to Focus on Foreign Aid
Humphrey Dean Brian Atwood joins a group calling for President-Elect Obama's transition team to focus on foreign aid.
OneWorld U.S. (11/13/08)
Senate recount panel named
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the announcement of Minnesota's 2008 General Election Canvassing Board.
Pioneer Press (11/12/08)
The Election Lives!
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on Minnesota's race for U.S. Senate.
New York Times (11/12/08)
Senate recount puts state to the test
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on what the Senate recount will mean for Minnesota.
Pioneer Press (11/11/08)
Franken, Coleman continue battle in post-campaign campaign
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the up-coming recount in Minnesota's race for U.S. Senate.
Minnesota Public Radio (11/11/08)
Ballot recount for Senate set in Minnesota
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the recount in the race for Senate between Incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Challenger Al Franken.
Washington Times (11/11/08)
Minnesota Campaign Helps Returning Vets Adjust
The Center for Democracy and Citizenship's Warrior to Citizen Campaign is highlighted on Veterans Day for their work to returning veterans and their families.
Public News Service (11/11/08)
Student activists contemplate Obama's win
Humphrey Institute student Abdul Omari joins 150 university and high school students of color for a conference on student activism.
Pioneer Press (11/11/08)
Former US Diplomat Recognized by Who’s Who in America and Sri Lanka Foundation
Humphrey Institute alumnus Dr. Patrick Mendis is recognized by the Sri Lanka Foundation for his outstanding achievements in international studies.
Asian Tribune (11/11/08)
Women on the bench
Professor Sally Kenney discusses gender diversity on the Eighth Circuit bench.
MinnPost (11/10/08)
Minnesota Senate race down to a handful of votes…and counting
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the recount in Minnesota's Senate race.
Christian Science Monitor (11/09/08)
The compensation question: Federal buy-in draws attention to CEO pay
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses a survey released by the University of Minnesota and Northwestern University showing most Americans believe that the pay gap between the middle-class and the wealthy is too wide.
Boston Globe (11/09/08)
Most Minn. Senate 'undervotes' are from Obama turf
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the AP's analysis of the recount in Minnesota's Senate race.
Associated Press (11/09/08)
Consumers continue to cut back spending amid economic woes
A new poll from Minnesota Public Radio News and the University of Minnesota's Humphrey Institute.
Minnesota Public Radio (11/07/08)
Many polls, but were they accurate?
Professor Larry Jacobs comments of the accuracy of political polling.
MinnPost (11/06/08)
Survey finds widespread anxiety about economy
Professor Larry Jacobs analyzes a poll conducted by the Humphrey Institute and Minnesota Public Radio.
Minnesota Public Radio (11/06/08)
Obama's Minnesota win: How he did it
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on President-elect Obama's strong victory in Minnesota.
Pioneer Press (11/06/08)
It's down to the wire for Franken, Coleman in Minn.
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the recount in Minnesota's Senate race between Incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken.
USA Today (11/06/08)
GOP set for fight over its future, analysts say
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the future of the Republican Party.
San Francisco Chronicle (11/05/08)
Minnesotans react to Election Day 2008
Dean Brian Atwood reacts to the outcome of the 2008 elections.
MinnPost (11/05/08)
The day after; analysts break down the Presidential campaigns
The Humphrey Institute hosts a post-election analysis with former Congressman Vin Weber and President-elect Obama's Minnesota state director Jeff Blodgett.
KARE 11 TV (11/05/08)
DFLers fall short of veto-proof House majority
Professor Larry Jacobs reacts to elections results in Minnesota's State Legislature.
Star Tribune (11/05/08)
The meaning of Obama
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses President-elect Obama's policies in the new administration.
MinnPost (11/05/08)
The impact of the Obama victory
Audio from the Humphrey Institute's post-election analysis, moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs.
Minnesota Public Radio's "Midday" (11/05/08)
Minnesota voters go with Obama
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on President-elect Obama's strong support in Minnesota.
Pioneer Press (11/05/08)
Election 2008: The day after
Two leading political strategists participate in the Humphrey Institute's post-election analysis, moderated by Professor Larry Jacobs.
St. Paul Legal Ledger (11/05/08)
US votes to reject Bush nightmare
Professor Larry Jacobs reacts to Obama's victory over McCain in the 2008 Presidential election.
Sydney Morning Herald (11/05/08)
Republicans stave off veto-proof majority
Eric Ostermeier comments on the outcome of the 2008 elections in the Minnesota State Legislature.
St. Paul Legal Ledger (11/05/08)
US Elections Amidst Economic Crisis
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on motivating factors to voters on Election Day.
Periodico - Cuba (11/04/08)
Minnesotans casting their votes amid power outages, lines
Professor Larry Jacobs suggests some contributing factors to the high voter turnout in the 2008 elections.
Pioneer Press (11/04/08)
Sense of history drives voters to polls
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the excitement surrounding the presidential election.
Chicago Tribune (11/04/08)
Poll: Voters worried but engaged
Professor Larry Jacobs comments on the attitudes of voters this election season.
USA Today (11/03/08)
Latest State-by-State General Election Match-Ups
Remarks from Professor Larry Jacobs are included in this summary of recent polls, including one conducted by the Humphrey Institute and Minnesota Public Radio.
CQ Politics (11/03/08)
Poll says national political trends bode well for state House DFLers
Professor Larry Jacobs discusses the results of a Humphrey Institute–Minnesota Public Radio poll.
Politics in Minnesota (11/03/08)
New magnet schools: Idea is simple, launch isn't
Senior Fellow Joe Nathan is quoted in this article about magnet schools.
Star Tribune (11/01/08)
Veterans Serving Veterans; Two new programs aid recently returned vets
Ellen Tveit is interviewed about the Warrior to Citizen Campaign.
Minnesota Good Age (11/2008)
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