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March 8, 2000 -- Tuesday saw three state parties holding their caucuses in Minnesota. Political Scientist Craig Grau from the University of Minnesota at Duluth reports on the results.
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68% of Precincts Reporting
Bush
10,914
63%
Keyes
3,503
20%
McCain
3,004
17%


Continuing his winning ways, George W. Bush captured Minnesota's GOP caucuses.

Ventrua Leaves Reform Party
Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura urges the Minnesota Reform party to break from a national organization he calls "hopelessly dysfunctional."
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Minnesota: A Split Personality
Political Scientist Craig Grau from the University of Minnesota at Duluth analyzes Minnesota's unique political landscape.
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  POPULATION: 4,725,419

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 10

  STATE CAPITAL: St. Paul

  GOVERNOR: Jesse Ventura (I)

  SENATORS: Paul Wellstone (D), Rod Grams (R)

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 6 Democrats,
   2 Republicans

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 51%
  Dole 35%
  Perot 12%
  Other 2%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 44%
  Bush 32%
  Perot 24%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
  March 7 -- Presidential caucus

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