Election 2012

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Election 2012
10:05 am
Wed October 3, 2012

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The "PBS NewsHour" team will anchor coverage Election 2012.

Get trusted, in-depth and independent election coverage with correspondents from PBS NewsHour, Washington Week, Frontline and more.

WKAR's Election 2012 coverage includes TV, radio, online, and social media.

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Election 2012
9:47 am
Wed October 3, 2012

Debate Live Chat from NPR

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Wednesday's presidential debate live chat from NPR.

TV Made in Michigan
10:55 am
Fri September 28, 2012

Off the Record OVERTIME | Gene Clem Post-program Q&A | 9/28/12 | WKAR PBS

After the episode taping concludes, guest and panel continue to chat. Gene Clem from the West Michigan Tea Party Alliance with Ron Dzwonkowski, Zack Gorchow, Emily Lawler, and Tim Skubick.#OTRwkar 

TV Made in Michigan
9:29 am
Fri September 28, 2012

Off the Record | September 28, 2012

The panel discusses a possible re-do of the emergency manager law and will Mike Duggan run for Detroit mayor?

The guest is Gene Clem, from the West Michigan Tea Party.

Ron Dwonkowski, Zachary Gorchow and Emily Lawler join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.

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NewsRoom
11:41 am
Thu September 20, 2012

Right Leaning Farm Bureau Endorses Stabenow

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Michigan Republicans are doing without a key supporter in 2012.  The right-leaning Michigan Farm Bureau is endorsing Democrat Debbie Stabenow for another U.S. Senate term.

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TV Made in Michigan
11:05 am
Fri September 14, 2012

Off the Record | September 14, 2012

The panel discusses the new presidential poll and Jennifer Granholm's speech at Democratic National Convention.

The Guest is Roger Martin from Defend Michigan Democracy.

Rick Pluta, Chris Christoff and Bill Ballenger join senior capitol correspondent Tim Skubick.


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NewsRoom
6:51 pm
Mon September 10, 2012

GOP Nominates Two for MSU Trustees

Michigan Republicans have nominated the party's two candidates for the Michigan State University board of trustees.

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NewsRoom
6:35 pm
Thu September 6, 2012

Reimbursement To Be Sought for Special Primary

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Oakland County wants to be reimbursed for the $200,000 spent on a special primary to fill the final weeks of Thaddeus McCotter's term in the U.S. House.

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Election 2012
6:08 pm
Thu September 6, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Thu. Sept. 6

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Thursday's convention live chat from NPR.

Election 2012
2:40 pm
Wed September 5, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Wed. Sept. 5

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Wednesday's convention live chat from NPR.

Election 2012
9:41 pm
Tue September 4, 2012

Democratic National Convention September 4-6

WKAR-TV will cover the Democratic National Convention from 7 to 11:30 p.m. on September 4-6.

(Schedule subject to change, pending modifications in the convention schedule.)

WKAR-TV will air all key elements of the convention, including Michelle Obama's speech and the acceptance speech of President Barack Obama. The "PBS NewsHour" team will provide reporting and analysis throughout.

Election 2012
9:35 am
Tue September 4, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Tue. Sept. 4

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Tuesday's convention live chat from NPR.

NewsRoom
10:11 am
Mon September 3, 2012

November Ballot Waiting on Word from State Supreme Court

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The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to rule early this week on which questions will appear on the November ballot. The court has to rule this week if the state is going to meet state and federal elections deadlines.

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NewsRoom
6:20 pm
Fri August 31, 2012

Sen. Stabenow Offers to Debate Hoekstra Twice

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U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow says she will participate in two debates with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hoekstra.

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Election 2012
5:52 pm
Thu August 30, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Thu. Aug. 30

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Thursday's convention live chat from NPR.

NewsRoom
8:47 pm
Wed August 29, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Wed. Aug. 29

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Wednesday's convention live chat from NPR

NewsRoom
6:38 pm
Wed August 29, 2012

MI Supreme Court Hearing Will Zero in on Ballot Controversies

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The Michigan Supreme Court will hold a hearing Thursday on whether four questions should appear on the statewide November ballot.

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Election 2012
9:27 am
Tue August 28, 2012

NPR Live Chat - Tue. Aug. 28

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Today's convention live chat from NPR News.

Election 2012
11:29 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

MAP: Electoral College Calculator

The latest electoral college projection from the Associated Press -- or explore your own predictions. From the PBS NewsHour Map Center.

Election 2012
11:08 pm
Mon August 27, 2012

MAP: Unemployment

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Unemployment rates and change, U.S. and Michigan. From the PBS NewsHour Map Center.

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