MPR’s Laura McCallum reports on DFL efforts to find candidate to run in Wellstone’s place. Report includes clips of various speakers.
As Minnesotans continue to mourn the death of Senator Paul Wellstone, Democrats across the state are starting to talk about who will replace Wellstone on the ballot. State DFL officials are reluctant to talk politics before a public memorial service Tuesday, but they don't have much time, with the election in just over a week. Party activists meet Wednesday night to choose a new Senate candidate, and it's likely to be former Vice President and Senator Walter Mondale.