E-mail a friendAugust 5, 2008
Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter comments on the upcoming Democratic National Convention and describes how Sen. Obama can best run against Sen. McCain in the coming months. Historian Thurston Clarke, author of The Last Campaign, describes pivotal moments in Robert F. Kennedy's political career.
Gov. Bill Ritter
Gov. Bill Ritter
Colorado governor discusses the progress of the Democratic Party fundraising for the convention at the end of the month. (1:24)
Full Interview. (12:36)
Bill Ritter was elected governor of Colorado in '06—the first native-born governor of the state in more than 35 years. Since, he's created a "New Energy Economy" and increased financial investments in public colleges and universities. The sixth of 12 children, Ritter was raised on a small farm and, at one time, did missionary work in Zambia, Africa—opening a food distribution and education center. He previously served as Denver's DA and was responsible for creating the first Victims Services Network in the U.S.
Thurston Clarke
Thurston Clarke
Author explains why his generation has reserved its love for Robert F. Kennedy and not shared that enthusiasm with any politician until Sen. Obama. (1:21)
Full Interview. (12:01)
Thurston Clarke has written 11 widely acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction. His Pearl Harbor Ghosts was the basis of a CBS documentary, and his best-selling Lost Hero was made into an award-winning NBC miniseries about Raoul Wallenberg. A frequent speaker on writing and modern history, Clarke's articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair, The New York Times and The Washington Post. His new book, The Last Campaign, is about Robert Kennedy's historic presidential bid.