Economic Choices 2008

Darren Gersh has more to say about the issues and the candidates. Read his entries and post your comments. Photo of Darren Gersh.

Media Money and Power

Follow the money is a good rule in policing, politics and journalism. So let's see where the ad money is going this election. To begin with, check out this table from Benchmark media analyst Edward Atorino. The take away here is that broadcasting is still the most powerful way politicians reach... + More

Scott Gurvey, New York Bureau Chief, on Obama and McCain and who will be the best candidate for business. Photo of Scott Gurvey.

Presidential Business

Just about everyone except Hillary Clinton has agreed that Barack Obama will be the nominee of the Democratic Party for President. And so with presumptive nominee Obama joining the presumptive Republican nominee, John McCain, let the games begin... + More

NBR's commentators on the Vote '08.

May 8, 2008 - Len Burman

Gas Price Solutions

February 21, 2008 - James Pethokoukis

Saving Social Security

February 11, 2008 - Alice Rivlin

Presidential Challenges

Nightly Business Report brings you analysis of the business and economic impact of the 2008 election.

Washington Bureau Chief Darren Gersh leads NBR's coverage of the candidates and issues that will shape the nation's financial future and could affect your assets.

Interview with Jason Furman

July 17, 2008

Darren Gersh talks to Barack Obama's economic advisor.
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Interview with Douglas Holtz-Eakin

July 11, 2008

Darren Gersh revisits John McCain's senior policy advisor.
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McCain, Obama, and the Economy in '08

July 4, 2008

Alec Philips of Goldman Sachs discusses the economic impact of the presidential election.
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Free Trade Talk

July 2, 2008

McCain and Obama have sharply different views of free trade agreements.
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More info about the 2008 election from NBR and other sources. Republican elephant and Democratic donkey symbols

NBR's Presidential Candidates Grids

Quickly see where the leading presidental candidates stand on major business issues.

2008 Election Map

Track the electoral votes won by presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama.

PBS Vote 2008

PBS's 2008 election home, includes coverage from the NewsHour, POV, and all your favorite PBS public affairs programs.

Presidential Campaign Finance Map

Track contributions with this feature from the Federal Election Commission.

You've heard from the candidates and the analysts. Now, find out what individual voters think about the economic issues in play this election season. As we cover the election, we'll record the comments of voters on a variety of topics. And, we'll post video of those comments here.