Today on The Ed Morrissey Show (3 pm ET), Andrew Malcolm is on assignment, so we’ll talk instead with Chip Cravaack, running for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th CD.  The retired Navy officer will explain why he decided to challenge long-term incumbent Jim Oberstar, and why after eighteen terms in office Oberstar represents San Francisco rather than the Iron Range.  This D+3 district may be looking for change!

In the second half, my friend Erick Erickson of Red State joins us to talk about his new book, Red State Uprising.  In it, Erick explains how the grass roots will not only change the composition of Congress but also the march of government expansion.  He also warns that winning the Senate in 2010 may set the stage for Barack Obama’s re-election.  Be sure to tune in to hear more!

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