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2008: A Republican Reinvention?

John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate in part to appease his party's strongly conservative base. With the Republican right wing weighing so much influence even in the waning days of the Bush presidency, where does that leave prominent moderate Republicans? Is there room for them in the GOP? David Brancaccio sits down with former New Jersey Governor and EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman to discuss the political tolerance of the modern Republican Party, and her perspective on the current race.

On Thin Ice

Day 9 of David's Himalayan Travel Journal

David and Conrad takes dips in the historic Ganges River, amid floating chunks of ice. This is Day 9 of David's trip to India to investigate global warming.

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Sepetember Election 2008 Cartoon Caption Contest

Put your own words to our September political cartoon for a chance to win a NOW DVD! While you're there, check out the hilarious captions from previous contests.

Visit Election 2008 'Toon In

NOW on PBS interviewed Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin about her efforts to clean up corruption in her home state in a story that aired in August. Get a peek into Palin's personality and her feelings about Big Oil and ethics.

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2008: A Republican Reinvention?
A prominent moderate says the Republican Party must welcome new ideas

Amy Goodman on Her Arrest
The TV and radio host talks about her convention experience and its implications on democracy
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Adventures in Democracy
Burning Questions
From smear campaigns to voter suppression tactics, get answers to your "burning questions" about the election
Enterprising Ideas
To China and Back Again
The long, wasteful journey of a plastic bottle, as explained by Materials Matter.
On Thin Ice
David's Travel Journal
David and Conrad dip into the frigid Ganges River. This is Day 9 of David's trip to India to investigate global warming.
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Do you think Sarah Palin is qualified to serve as Vice President of the United States?
 
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