Election 2012

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Wednesday's presidential debate live chat from NPR.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Thursday's convention live chat from NPR.

Wednesday's convention live chat from NPR.

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.

Tuesday's convention live chat from NPR.

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.

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

Thursday's convention live chat from NPR.

Wednesday's convention live chat from NPR

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

Today's convention live chat from NPR News.

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

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