Economic Choices 2008
Darren Gersh has more to say about the
issues and the candidates. Read his entries and post your comments. 
Obama Sets Expectations
Last night's victory speech by Barack Obama was historic. Not only was it the first time an African American has been elected president, it is also the first time the loser in the race seemed happier than the winner. Seeing Barack Obama on stage in Chicago last night, you... + More
Stephanie Dhue,
Correspondent, offers her thoughts on the economy and the presidential election. 
Defense Spending Priorities
War is costly. The Bush administration has been paying for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan with "emergency supplemental" spending. Think of it as an "off balance sheet" transaction; it's there, but it's not in the annual budget and doesn't go through the usual appropriations process. With supplementals, defense.... + More
NBR's commentators on the Vote '08.
December 1, 2008 - Alice Rivlin
What's Ahead for Obama's Team
September 25, 2008 - Barbara Hackman Franklin
The Presidential Transition Period
May 8, 2008 - Len Burman
Gas Price Solutions
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.
Obama's Plan to Cure the Economy
January 05, 2009
The President-elect pitches his ambitious plan to revive the economy.
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| Video
The Speed of Spending Dilemma
December 24, 2008
President-Elect Obama to spend $800 billion or more to boost the economy.
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Obama Assembles a Regulatory Team
December 18, 2008
President-Elect Obama named two tough regulators to police the financial markets & restore trust.
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Obama's Plan for Defense
December 1, 2008
The new national security team is expected to make big changes to defense budget.
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More info about the 2008 election from NBR and other sources. 
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.
Economy
Steven Koreman
Florida Voter
Length :22
Economy
Christopher Lewis
In New York City
Length 1:05
Energy
Diomedes Tsitouras
In New York City
Length :23
Leadership
Shaka Dickerson
In Washington, DC
Length :39
