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	2008 DECEMBER Dec. 31, 2008 Obama Administration May Bring Ideological Shift to Federal Courts President-elect Barack Obama is poised to preside over significant shifts in the federal courts from lower court judicial appointments to Supreme Court shifts. Analysts examine Obama's constitutional views and how he may handle changes in the judiciary.

	Dec. 29, 2008 As Inauguration Day Draws Near, Obama's Foreign Policy Challenges Grow The Mumbai terror attacks and this month's Gaza conflict have highlighted the many foreign policy issues President-elect Barack Obama will face as soon as he takes office. Columnists discuss how the president-elect and his team may prioritize the problems.

	Dec. 26, 2008 Researchers Hope Obama Team Will Reinvigorate Role of Science Adviser Scientists and scientific organizations hailed President-elect Barack Obama's choice of top science advisers as a "dream team" this week.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Presidential Historians Mull Shape of Obama Administration Thus Far As President-elect Barack Obama completes the team of advisors and officers who will try to execute his campaign promises and navigate an economic crisis, historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith offer their perspectives of the Cabinet.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Poetry at Obama's Inauguration It has been widely noted that President-elect Barack Obama is a reader of poetry. Only days after winning the election, Mr. Obama was spotted with a copy of Derek Walcott's collected poems. The president-elect even tried his hand at writing poetry, publishing two pieces in a 1981 literary journal.

	Dec. 24, 2008 Historian Eyes Cabinet-shaping in Times of Crisis Historian Richard Norton Smith examines how past presidents who took office in times of national crisis shaped their cabinets and discusses what President-elect Barack Obama could learn from them.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Biden Set to Inherit Expanded Vice Presidential Powers After Cheney Era As one of the most assertive vice presidents in American history, Dick Cheney changed the role of the office more than many of his predecessors. Analysts examine the evolution of the office and how Vice President elect Joe Biden will likely handle the job.

	Dec. 23, 2008 Obama Report Says Aides Had No Improper Contact With Blagojevich President-elect Barack Obama and two top advisers met last week with federal investigators who are building a corruption case against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a report released Tuesday afternoon.

	Dec. 22, 2008 Obama Expands Job Growth Goals as Part of Broad Stimulus Proposal President-elect Barack Obama is planning to create or preserve three million jobs over the next two years through a series of government construction projects and a massive stimulus plan. A Washington Post reporter takes a closer look at Mr. Obama's job growth goals.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Shields and Brooks Examine Auto Plan, Blagojevich Case, Kennedy's Senate Bid This week, the White House announced an aid package to keep the Big Three afloat, and Gov. Rod Blagojevich denied accusations of plotting to sell President-elect Obama's senate seat. Mark Shields and David Brooks offer their analysis.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Solis Rounds Out Obama Cabinet as Labor Secretary President-elect Barack Obama has selected the next labor secretary to be California Rep. Hilda Solis, a liberal representative with plentiful experience on environmental and energy issues.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Obama Picks Moderate GOP Lawmaker to Oversee Transportation Department President-elect Barack Obama announced Friday his appointment of Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood to head the nation's Department of Transportation, calling on the Republican's seven terms of congressional experience and six years on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

	Dec. 19, 2008 Watergate 'Deep Throat' Source Felt Dies at 95 W. Mark Felt, the former FBI official who revealed himself as "Deep Throat" 30 years after he tipped off Washington Post reporters to the Watergate scandal that brought down President Richard Nixon, has died at age 95.

	Dec. 19, 2008 White House Announces $17.4 Billion Auto Rescue The Bush administration announced a rescue plan for the sinking U.S. auto industry Friday, offering $17.4 billion in loans conditioned on concessions from carmakers and a return to viability by March 31.

	Dec. 18, 2008 New Financial Team to Tackle Obama's Calls for Oversight President-elect Barack Obama called for more regulatory reform as he announced his picks for key financial positions, and tapped veteran securities regulator Mary Schapiro to head the Securities and Exchange Commission.

	Dec. 17, 2008 Obama Picks Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar for Interior Secretary President-elect Barack Obama has selected first-term Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar to serve as secretary of the Department of the Interior, a post that oversees 500 million acres of land, or about a fifth of the country.

	Dec. 16, 2008 Obama Taps Chicago Schools Chief for Education Post President-elect Barack Obama named Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan as his pick for education secretary Tuesday. Analysts examine the challenges facing U.S. schools and how Duncan's efforts to turn around troubled Chicago schools will translate to the Cabinet post.

	Dec. 16, 2008 Obama Picks Chicago Schools Chief Duncan for Education Secretary Arne Duncan, the man at the helm of Chicago public schools for the last seven years and a longtime friend of President-elect Barack Obama, has been tapped as secretary of education for the new administration.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Obama Unveils Environmental, Energy Policy Team President-elect Barack Obama named a former head of the EPA and a Nobel prize-winning scientist to his energy and environmental policy teams Monday. Analysts discuss how Obama's picks will carry out his agenda.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Nobel Laureate Chu Tapped to Head Energy Department Steven Chu is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, where he has worked for the past four years on developing alternative energy sources and improving energy efficiency.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Browner Named as Newly-created Climate Policy Chief Carol Browner, a champion of legislation to slow climate growth and an Al Gore ally, is returning to familiar real estate but in a newly created position, as President-elect Barack Obama's climate chief.

	Dec. 15, 2008 Bush Wraps up War Zone Visits Marred by Shoe Incident President Bush has wrapped up a final surprise visit to the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan to tout recent gains in the region, but the contentious nature of his valedictory trip was highlighted by an Iraqi reporter's shoe-throwing outburst.

	Dec. 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks Mull Auto Rescue, Blagojevich Scandal Political news took a dramatic turn this week with the corruption charges levied against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the Blagojevich story and the debate over aid for automakers.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Daschle Tapped for Dual Role to Reform Health Care President-elect Barack Obama named Tom Daschle Thursday to head the Department of Health and Human Services and direct his administration's sweeping health care initiatives. Susan Denzter discusses the selection.

	Dec. 11, 2008 Daschle Selected as Health and Human Services Secretary President-elect Barack Obama chose former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle as Secretary of Health and Human Services, a selection that signals the importance of health care in the next administration.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Economy's Stumbles, Obama's Cabinet Top Week's News Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus weigh the news of the week, including rising job losses, the auto industry bailout and President-elect Barack Obama's latest Cabinet picks.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Obama Campaign Fundraising Totals Near $750 Million, New Records Show President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday.

	Dec. 5, 2008 Obama Campaign Fundraising Totals Near $750 Million, New Records Show President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Obama to Face Lengthy Foreign Policy To-Do List Recent attacks in Mumbai, India, mark the newest foreign policy issue that the incoming Obama administration will face, along with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other hotspots. So what are the foreign policy challenges facing the president-elect and what issues should he look at first? Experts answered your questions.

	Dec. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Clinton's Appointment and Obama's Transition Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill reflected on President-elect Barack Obama's recent nomination of Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and the transition process in a reporter's notebook.

	Dec. 3, 2008 Obama Taps Former Rival Richardson for Commerce President-elect Barack Obama picked Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., as his commerce secretary nominee Tuesday. Amy Walter of The Hotline looks at how Mr. Obama's Cabinet is shaping up and recent developments in outstanding Senate races.

	Dec. 2, 2008 Lessons From Presidents Past As President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office amid an economic crisis and conflicts overseas, the experiences of former presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt are being regularly recalled, including by Mr. Obama himself.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Crafts Team to Rethink Foreign Policy Challenges President-elect Obama announced his national security team Monday, choosing Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state and keeping Robert Gates as defense secretary. Analysts including former secretary of state Madeleine Albright and Sen. Jack Reed discuss the picks.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Stocks Pummeled as Recession Becomes Official A group of academic economists confirmed on Monday suspicions that the troubled U.S. economy is in a recession, saying the economic downturn began in December 2007.

	Dec. 1, 2008 President-elect Obama Retains Gates as Defense Secretary President-elect Barack Obama has decided to retain Robert Gates as defense secretary, signaling his desire to have operational continuity and stability in the Pentagon as the United States fights two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Selects Susan Rice as Ambassador to U.N. When President-elect Barack Obama nominated Susan Rice as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, Rice said she could think of "no more important time" to represent the United States to the world body.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Taps Former NATO Chief Jones as National Security Adviser Gen. James L. Jones will bring "the dual experience of serving in uniform and as a diplomat" to the position of national security adviser, President-elect Barack Obama said Monday in appointing the former NATO commander to the top Cabinet post.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama Nominates Eric Holder as Nation's Top Law Enforcement Official President-elect Barack Obama has nominated former Justice Department official Eric Holder to be the nation's top law enforcement official.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Arizona Gov. Napolitano Nominated to Head Obama's Homeland Security Efforts President-elect Barack Obama on Monday named Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano -- who has pioneered security efforts along the volatile Arizona-Mexico border -- to head the nation's Department of Homeland Security.

	Dec. 1, 2008 Obama's Former Rival Clinton Chosen as Secretary of State President-elect Barack Obama has chosen New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, his fierce competitor for the Democratic presidential nomination, as his pick for the high-profile Cabinet post of secretary of state in his new administration.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 28, 2008 Obama Tasked With Vetting Economic Policy Team's Competing Ideas Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine President-elect Barack Obama's new economic team and the challenges he may face in evaluating their views on the financial crisis.

	Nov. 27, 2008 Lincoln, Roosevelt Presidencies Offer Lessons for Obama Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt both took office during times of crisis, and their leadership may provide President-elect Barack Obama with some insight into the road ahead. Authors with new biographies of Lincoln and FDR examine what Mr. Obama may learn from presidents past.

	Nov. 26, 2008 Robert Gates' Likely Re-Appointment at the Pentagon Stirs Debate President-elect Barack Obama will likely ask Defense Secretary Robert Gates to remain as Pentagon Chief when his administration takes over. A retired brigadier general and a former Bush administration official debate the pros and cons of keeping Gates at the helm.

	Nov. 26, 2008 Obama's Economic Strategy Begins to Emerge as Team Takes Shape In an attempt to combat the economic crisis, President-elect Barack Obama has appointed key members of his economic team, including former Fed Chair Paul Volcker, to lead an economic advisory panel. Two financial writers assess his team and financial recovery plans.

	Nov. 25, 2008 With Changing Administrations, Future for Guantanamo Detainees Is Uncertain With Osama Bin Laden's former driver transferred to Yemen and other inmates ordered released last week, Guantanamo Bay's prison population is decreasing as President-elect Barack Obama prepares to take office. Two lawyers assess what's next for the facility.

	Nov. 25, 2008 Obama Pledges New Effort to Tighten Federal Budget President-elect Barack Obama named Peter Orszag as his budget director Tuesday and pledged the rein in the federal budget. Financial experts mull his proposals and weigh in on the complex process of trimming federal programs.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama: Optimistic Fiscal Team Determined to Revive American Economy President-elect Barack Obama unveiled his top economic advisers Monday, saying they share his desire to fuel long-term economic growth and create jobs. Economic experts examine the challenges that lie ahead for the team.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Reportedly Mulls Keeping Gates as Defense Chief President-elect Barack Obama is reportedly considering retaining Robert Gates as defense secretary, which has sparked debate among Obama's supporters and others. NewsHour deputy senior producer Dan Sagalyn reports.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Taps New York Fed Chair Geithner for Treasury Chief President-elect Barack Obama has named New York Federal Reserve President Timothy Geithner as his pick to serve as Treasury Secretary in his incoming administration -- a key decision as the United States faces one of the worst economic crisis in decades.

	Nov. 24, 2008 Obama Announces Economic Team, Prods New Congress to Pass Stimulus Package While introducing his team of economic advisors Monday, President-elect Barack Obama urged the incoming Congress to pass an economic stimulus plan "right away" to address the nation's ongoing economic crisis.

	Nov. 21, 2008 David Brooks and Ruth Marcus Discuss Obama's Cabinet Picks, Economy's Woes David Brooks and Ruth Marcus weigh reports that President-elect Barack Obama plans to choose Sen. Hillary Clinton and Timothy Geithner, among others, for Cabinet posts and the search for solutions to the economic crisis.

	Nov. 20, 2008 In Weak Economy, Obama May Face Obstacles to Health Care Reform During his campaign for the White House, President-elect Barack Obama proposed lowering health care costs and helping the uninsured. Now he faces the tough task of implementing such reforms. Analysts examine the road ahead for health care initatives.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Obama Cabinet Picks May Face Intense Vetting Process President-elect Barack Obama's transition team is asking potential appointees for detailed background information, setting the stage for one of the toughest review processes to date. Analysts explain the reasoning behind the intense vetting strategy.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses President-elect Obama's Cabinet Picks In a Reporter's Notebook, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how President-elect Barack Obama and his team may approach the vetting process for possible Cabinet picks.

	Nov. 19, 2008 Al-Qaida Warns President-elect Obama of Continuing U.S. Policies Al-Qaida made its first public statement about President-elect Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying it would continue attacks on the U.S. They also criticized Obama for his support of Israel and turning his back on his Muslim roots.

	Nov. 17, 2008 In First Interview After Election, Obama Discusses President's Abilities, Limits President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election interview Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes" offered insight on his immediate plans, long-term goals and limits to his presidential power. Ryan Lizza of the New Yorker discusses the interview's revelations.

	Nov. 17, 2008 An Election Economics Post-Mortem Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Nov. 12, 2008 Obama Transition Team Focused on Review, Quality Recruitment Valerie Jarrett, a co-chair of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, details how plans are unfolding to name a new Cabinet and shape the policy priorities of a new administration.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Obama Taps Rahm Emanuel for Chief of Staff In choosing Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel as White House chief of staff, President-elect Barack Obama opted for a tough-talking political power player with a reputation for getting things done.

	Nov. 12, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Obama Transition Efforts Senior NewsHour correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke with Steve Goldbloom about President-Elect Barack Obama's transition to the White House, including some of his early appointments, such as his selection of Rahm Emanuel as his chief of staff.

	Nov. 11, 2008 Growing Foreign Policy Concerns Add Challenges for Obama President-elect Barack Obama will soon take on the challenges of two wars and a complex international arena. Two former national security advisers present the ideal foreign policy agenda from their new book.

	Nov. 11, 2008 Obama Transition Team Ushers in Agency Reviews, New Ethics Rules A day after Sen. Barack Obama met with President Bush for policy discussion and a tour of the White House, the team handling his transition to office announced it will employ strict ethics rules and immediately begin government agency reviews.

	Nov. 10, 2008 Transition Ramps Up as Obama, Bush Meet at White House Sen. Barack Obama and President Bush met Monday at the White House as speculation about the president-elect's cabinet and which top officials he may retain from the current administration continued to circulate around Washington. A journalist explains the process.

	Nov. 10, 2008 Shields and Brooks Consider the Coming Obama Administration, Future of GOP American voters not only made history by electing Sen. Barack Obama the nation's first black president, but also handed Democrats big gains in both the House and Senate. So what will Washington look like in 2009 and how might it affect the new Obama administration? Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Shields and Brooks Probe Obama's Economic, Transition Plans Following President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election news conference, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess his plans for the economy and his selection for chief of staff.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Economy Tops Agenda at Obama's First Post-Election Press Conference During his first press conference since his Nov. 4 election victory, President-elect Barack Obama addressed updates on his plans to steer the U.S. economy, assemble his cabinet and his views on Iran's nuclear buildup, among other issues.

	Nov. 7, 2008 Economy Dominates Obama's First News Conference After Election President-elect Barack Obama said Friday that the United States is facing the greatest economic challenge in a lifetime and vowed to confront the crisis head-on when he takes office.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama's Election Win Stirs Worldwide Reactions The 2008 U.S. presidential election drew strong interest overseas and Barack Obama's victory stirred reactions around the world. Simon Marks offers insight on the global thoughts on, and expectations for, the Obama administration.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Newly Elected Senators Assess Priorities en Route to Capitol Hill After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama's White House Transition Strategy Begins to Emerge President-elect Barack Obama is beginning to name top administration officials as his transfer-of-power plan emerges. Analysts provide insight into how the process works.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.

	Nov. 6, 2008 President-elect Obama Sets About Crafting New Administration With the U.S. economy likely in recession and the country embroiled in two wars, President-elect Barack Obama and his staff have been quickly transitioning from campaign mode to preparing to govern with little time to celebrate his landmark victory.

	Nov. 6, 2008 Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina, after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit.

	Nov. 5, 2008 After Landmark Victory, Challenges Begin for Obama President-elect Barack Obama rode to victory on a platform of change and unity. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the challenges ahead for the Obama administration and reflect on his victory speech.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Obama's Win Earns Emotional Reactions, Turns Page in History The election of Democratic Sen. Barack Obama presents a new chapter in American history. After a look at how Americans across the country are reacting to the news, a panel of historians discusses the significance of the nation's first black president.

	Nov. 5, 2008 Exit Polls Indicate Key Data On Voters, Campaigns and Candidates Pollsters Amy Walter of the Hotline and Andrew Kohut of the Pew Research Center weigh exit poll data from Tuesday's election and discuss who voted for each candidate and why.

	Nov. 5, 2008 World Leaders Hail Obama Win; Democrats Widen Leads in Congress A day after Democrat Barack Obama's decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results "historic," and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems in their regions of the globe.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Fueled by Huge Turnout, Obama Wins Presidency After a campaign destined to help redefine American politics, Sen. Barack Obama convincingly captured the U.S. presidency Tuesday, making him the country's first black leader.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez and Judy Woodruff Wrap Up Election Night As the crowds at both the Democratic and Republican rallies disperse, Lee Banville, editor of the Online NewsHour, spoke to senior NewsHour correspondents Ray Suarez, who is in Arizona, and Judy Woodruff, in Chicago, to get their final thoughts.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Win Iowa; McCain Claims Utah, W. Virginia Sen. Barack Obama is projected to claim victory in Iowa, and Sen. John McCain will win Utah and West Virginia according to the Associated Press. The wins were not unexpected.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Capture Second Vital Win in Ohio Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Ohio, according to the Associated Press and major news networks, dealing another blow to Sen. John McCain's White House hopes.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Number of Battleground States Too Close to Call Important swing states Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and Missouri remain too close to call hours after the polls closed in those areas.

	Nov. 4, 2008 McCain Projected to Win Louisiana, Kansas, North Dakota Sen. John McCain -- as expected -- is projected to win Louisiana, Kansas and North Dakota, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected Winner in 8 More States, D.C.; McCain Projected Winner of Another 3 Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, while Sen. John McCain is expected to take Alabama, Arkansas and Wyoming, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Projected to Grab Another 5 States to McCain Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, while Sen. John McCain is expected to take Alabama and Wyoming, according to the Associated Press.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Earns a Slim Win in GOP Stronghold of Virginia Virginia has been projected for Barack Obama, the first time the state has picked a Democrat in the presidential race since 1964, according to the Associated Press and other media networks.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Sen. Obama Projected to Win the Presidency Sen. Barack Obama is projected to become the 44th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press, surpassing Senate veteran John McCain and the 270 electoral votes needed to claim victory.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Perdue Holds N.C. Governor's Mansion for the Democrats Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue narrowly defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory to become the first female governor of North Carolina Tuesday night.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Historians Weigh in on Public's Energy, Key States The potential for record numbers of voters in this year's election reflects a level of public interest that may be unprecedented, said historian Richard Norton Smith.

	Nov. 4, 2008 As Expected, Obama Wins Vermont, McCain Scores Kentucky Sen. John McCain is projected to win Kentucky and Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Vermont, the Associated Press has reported. Both candidates were expected to win these states. McCain will pick up eight electoral votes, while Sen. Obama will nab three.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Scores Key Projected Victory in Keystone State Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press and major news networks.

	Nov. 4, 2008 First States to Close Could Shape Outcome of Race The results of the first hour of poll closings have the very real potential of shaping the outcome of the presidential race. Among the nine states closing between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. are four very competitive and key states: Indiana (11 electoral votes), North Carolina (15), Ohio (20)and Virginia (13).

	Nov. 4, 2008 Shields and Brooks Discuss Key Races and Battleground States Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the electoral map and key states to watch on election night, inlcuding Virginia and Indiana, and analyze several closely-watched Senate races.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Political History Takes New Course in '08 Election Elections from both the 1930s and the 1990s have centered on the economy, but the 2008 presidential race featured a unique combination of economic, racial and foreign policy issues. Historians discuss the events and offer some parallels from past elections.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Voters Encounter Long Lines Amid Heavy Turnout Polling stations across the nation reported unusually high voter turnout on Tuesday, with many casting ballots encountered long lines. NPR reporter Pam Fessler talks about how polling places fared on Election Day.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Voters Document Experience at the Polls on the Web A spectrum of voting experiences, from first-time thrills to long lines, have been documented by a thousand voters across the country on YouTube's Video Your Vote project, a collaboration with PBS and the NewsHour. Kwame Holman reports on the experiment.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Economy, Demographic Changes Impact Election Outcome Demographic changes in some states and worries about the economy have shifted the electoral map this campaign season. Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg discuss these significant changes and which voter groups may have had the biggest impact on the presidential election's outcome.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Supporters Gather in Chicago on Election Night Tends of thousands of supporters of Barack Obama gathered in Chicago's Grant Park Tuesday night to wait out election night. Judy Woodruff reports from the scene.

	Nov. 4, 2008 McCain Concedes Defeat, Says 'American People Have Spoken' In a speech in Phoenix Tuesday night, Republican John McCain conceded his defeat in the presidential race and congratulated his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, on his historic election to the United States presidency, saying the "American people have spoken."

	Nov. 4, 2008 Obama Says 'Change Has Come' in Acceptance Speech Sen. Barack Obama was projected to win the U.S. presidency Tuesday, making him the country's first African-American leader. Following are his remarks to a rally in Chicago's Grant Park as prepared for delivery.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez on the Scene in Arizona NewsHour senior correspondent Ray Suarez reports from Republican candidate Sen. John McCain's home state of Arizona, where he found some voters experiencing long lines and other polling places that seemed nearly empty.

	Nov. 4, 2008 YouTube Project Documents Long Lines, Missing Registrations, Voting at Age 97 From long lines in the rain at Virginia Beach, Va., to the saga of Nick Harris, a resident of Ballwin, Mo., who had to chase his vote all over town, Americans have been documenting their voting experiences on the Video Your Vote Project, a joint production between PBS, NewsHour and YouTube.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Historians Weigh in on Public's Energy, Key States The potential for record numbers of voters in this year's election reflects a level of public interest that may be unprecedented, said historian Richard Norton Smith.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ohioans 'Determined' to Vote in Historic Election This year's history-making election brought out Ohio voters in droves, in some cases well before polling stations opened, reported WOSU-Columbus' Sam Hendren.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Dorm Voting Brings Out Students in Philadelphia Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia got to vote in one of their dormitories this Election Day, which helped bring out their numbers and got some of them to vote for the first time, said WHYY political reporter Susan Phillips.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: The Key States to Watch With voters finally casting ballots on Election Day, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill reflects on which states to watch as results come in from across the country and what's in store for the NewsHour's special election night coverage.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Rain Doesn't Dampen Voter Turnout in North Carolina Although North Carolina is experiencing coastal rains, voter turnout is still large in urban areas around Raleigh and Charlotte, reported David Huppert, assignment editor for "North Carolina Now" on UNC-TV.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: In Florida, Gay Marriage Amendment and Technical Glitches Florida is one of three states considering a proposed amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman. "Morning Edition" host and reporter David Pitman of WMFE-Orlando describes the rift between voters on the issue.

	Nov. 4, 2008 Long Lines, Broken Machines Reported, But Turnout Appears to be Record Breaking Rain in the battleground states of Virginia and North Carolina caused problems at some polling booths, and long lines discouraged some voters in Missouri, but for the most part, Americans persevered to vote in this historic presidential election.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Oregon Republican Smith Struggling to Defend Senate Seat Incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith is lagging behind Democratic challenger and state House Speaker Jeff Merkley in recent polls -- an encouraging sign for Democrats hoping to carve out a 60-seat majority in the Senate on Tuesday.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Campaigns Push for Voter Turnout in Battlegrounds Like Colorado As election officials prepare for high voter turnout Tuesday, Tom Bearden probes the massive efforts by both campaigns in Colorado to register voters and get them to turn out at the polls. Then, analysts examine strong early voting numbers and demographic shifts.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Polls Indicate a Tightening Race as Election Day Arrives A Pew poll shows Barack Obama with a narrowing lead in the hard-fought presidential race. Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the shape of the race on the eve of Election Day.

	Nov. 3, 2008 As Campaigns Enter Last Day, Candidates Give Final Messages Presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., delivered closing arguments Monday in closely contested states such as Ohio. Judy Woodruff reports on their final efforts.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Obama Supporters, Black Voters Push Early Voting to Record Numbers Before the polls open on Election Day, more than 29 million Americans will have already cast their ballots in early voting.

	Nov. 3, 2008 Obama, McCain Make Final Dash Through Battlegrounds With only hours to go in their marathon race for the White House, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain planned a last sprint through key battleground states Monday as the history-making campaigns barreled toward Election Day.

	Nov. 3, 2008 TV, Cable Networks Pulling Out All the Stops on Election Day Television and cable news networks are sparing no expense or technology for Tuesday's Election Day coverage. Interviews with holograms, a virtual reality U.S. Capitol building, magic maps and magic walls are just a few of the gizmos networks will use to help viewers count to 270 electoral votes.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2008 Shields, Brooks Reflect on Campaigns' Defining Moments Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks recap the week's economic and political news, and recall significant campaign twists and turns in their last analysis before Nov. 4.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Southern States Show Signs of Shifting from Red to Blue Key GOP strongholds Georgia, North Carolina and Florida show possible big gains for Democrats. Reporters probe the reasons behind the shifts in presidential and down-ballot races.

	Oct. 31, 2008 McCain Fights for Ohio as Obama Returns to Iowa, Ind. Sen. John McCain spent a second consecutive day in Ohio Friday talking about his economic plans as Sen. Barack Obama swept through Iowa and Indiana clarifying his own tax plan. Ray Suarez has the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 31, 2008 When Economic Shifts and Elections Intersect: Interview With Economist Ray Fair Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."

	Oct. 31, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Final Push for the Presidency With just four days left before the election, Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about what she has learned from following the presidential polls and the campaign trail. On Election Day, Woodruff will file reports for broadcast and online from Illinois until a winner is announced.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Amid Final Election Push, Amy Walter and Stu Rothenberg Answered Your Questions Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are engaged in a final campaign push, racing to battleground states like Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania and issuing last-minute pitches to undecided voters. NewsHour regulars Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg answered your questions on the campaigns' homestretch.

	Oct. 31, 2008 Colorado Hispanic Voters Push Obama's Polling Lead While Hispanics have traditionally been a key Democratic voting bloc, a steady rise in Colorado's Hispanic population might give Sen. Barack Obama the edge he needs to clinch nine electoral votes in a state that has voted Republican in the last three presidential contests.

	Oct. 31, 2008 VP Candidates Stump for Votes in Pivotal State of Pennsylvania Vice Presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned in central and western Pennsylvania Thursday and Friday, as the campaigns continued to battle for Pennsylvania's 21 electoral votes in the final days of the election.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Candidates Push Hard for Support in Ohio, Florida With five days left before Election Day, the presidential contenders hit critical states Thursday, including Ohio and Florida, both of which President Bush won in 2004. Ray Suarez details Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama's latest moves.

	Oct. 30, 2008 Campaign Attention Lavished on Presidential Bellwether of Mo. With just five days of campaigning left, both major parties' tickets have been pouring time, resources and money into the battleground state of Missouri, in hopes of sealing up its 11 electoral votes on Tuesday.

	Oct. 29, 2008 State Officials, Attorneys Prep for Possible Voting Problems With a rush of early voters going to the polls, state officials are preparing for a strong voter turnout and lawyers are amassing in battleground states in case problems occur. Legal experts weigh the situation.

	Oct. 29, 2008 Candidates Fight for Votes in Battleground States Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain exchanged jabs over their tax plans and the economy as they campaigned Wednesday in Florida and North Carolina. Judy Woodruff reports from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 28, 2008 In Virginia, Polls Point to a New Direction for the Old Dominion In past presidential races, Republicans could point to Virginia and safely assume they'd win the commonwealth's electoral votes. Not since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has a Democratic candidate won Virginia.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Obama Has Clear Lead Among Early Voters, Pew Poll Shows As states being to report record-breaking numbers of early voters, a new survey finds that 53 percent of those who have already voted are backing Democratic candidate Sen. Barack Obama, compared to 34 percent who have voted for Republican rival Sen. John McCain.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Candidates Swing Through Florida to Target Undecideds Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., are both making appearances in Florida Wednesday with just six days to go before Election Day, hoping to secure the state's 27 electoral votes.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Immigrant Activists Prod Voter Turnout in Calif. A group of immigrants is working to get out the vote in Southern California's San Fernando Valley. Xochitl Dorsey of the National Minority Consortia in partnership with the Online NewsHour reports.

	Oct. 28, 2008 In Final Election Stretch, Newspapers Weigh In With Endorsements As Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain make their final cases to voters in critical states, newspaper editorial boards are weighing in with endorsements of the candidates. Editors from across the country detail which candidates their papers backed and why.

	Oct. 28, 2008 Candidates Make Appeals in Campaigns' Home Stretch Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama spoke in different parts of Pennsylvania Tuesday, each focusing on the economy and their plans to help struggling Americans, reaching out to undecided voters in the battleground state. Gwen Ifill reports on the latest.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Udall Stretches Lead Over Pearce in N.M. Senate Race Republican Rep. Steve Pearce and Democrat Rep. Tom Udall answered tough questions on the economy, the war in Iraq and the Supreme Court in their final debate on Oct. 26 before voters go to the polls to choose a replacement for retiring Sen. Pete Domenici, R- N.M.

	Oct. 27, 2008 With a Week to Go, Candidates Make Final Pitches to Voters With Election Day nearing, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are racing around the nation's battleground states in a final attempt to shore up voter support. Political analysts discuss closing campaign strategies.

	Oct. 27, 2008 Sens. Obama, McCain Begin to Make Final Arguments For Presidential Bid Time for campaigning is quickly running out for the two major presidential hopefuls, Sens. Obama and McCain, as they drive home their closing arguments for their campaigns' electoral bid, speaking across the nation's battleground states. Judy Woodruff reports.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Shields and Brooks Look at Election Strategy, Financial Crisis Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks take a look at candidates' campaign strategies for the final stretch of the election season and the search for answers to the global financial crisis.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Obama Visits Grandmother in Hawaii as Campaign Battle Continues Across U.S. While Michelle Obama filled in for the Senator as he visited his ill grandmother in Hawaii, Governor Palin and Senator McCain took their message to the battleground states. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 24, 2008 Early Voting on Pace to Break Records With 11 days to go before Election Day, some 7.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting centers around the county.

	Oct. 23, 2008 Candidates' Successes, Slumps in Polls Often Echoed by Media Coverage Results of a Project for Excellence in Journalism report indicate media coverage of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama often mirrors their standing in the polls. A media critic and journalists weigh the impact of the recent findings and the role of media coverage in the 2008 race.

	Oct. 23, 2008 McCain, Obama Keep Focus on Economy in Campaign Push The candidates continued their campaigns in the key battleground states of Indiana and Florida, attacking each other's tax plans and promising to create new jobs. Spencer Michels recaps the latest campaign news.

	Oct. 22, 2008 Impact of Race on Election Remains an Unknown Factor With Election Day near, questions over how race will impact voter choices in the first presidential election with an African-American candidate representing a major party remain a looming factor. Analysts discuss the role race has -- and has not -- played in the contest.

	Oct. 22, 2008 McCain Touts Fight for the 'Underdog' in New Hampshire GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain returned Wednesday to a pivotal place in his political career: New Hampshire, where he won the primary in 2000 and again this year and where he aims to drum up support as polls show the Granite State tilting toward rival Sen. Barack Obama.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama's Record Fundraising Widens Gap With McCain Barack Obama's presidential campaign hauled in $150 million in September, igniting debate over the viability of public financing. Political analysts examine the sources of the cash, funding strategies for John McCain and the impact on fundraising in future elections.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama, McCain Exchange Jabs on Economic Plans As Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama stump through battleground states, their remaining efforts to shore up votes include exchanging jabs on economic policy and readiness for the presidency. Kwame Holman reports on the latest campaign developments.

	Oct. 21, 2008 Obama Cancels Events to Be With Ill Grandmother Sen. Barack Obama is canceling presidential campaign events Thursday and Friday so that he can visit his gravely ill, 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii.

	Oct. 20, 2008 Libertarian Candidate Bob Barr Discusses Economic Crisis Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr, the Libertarian presidential nominee, sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his party's approach to the economic crisis, foreign policy agenda in Iraq and Afghanistan and his goal of offering a third choice to Americans in this election.

	Oct. 20, 2008 Headed Toward Election Day, Candidates Hammer Messages Home in Battlegrounds After a recap of the latest news from the campaign trail, Gwen Ifill talks to political analysts Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg about key congressional races and how the electoral map is shaping up in the final weeks before the election.

	Oct. 17, 2008 President Bush Stands by Government Action; Housing Starts Fall in September President Bush sought to reassure Americans that moves taken by the federal government would be bold enough to ease the financial crisis even as new reports showed further declines in the housing market.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Election Officials Grapple With Voting Irregularities in New Mexico Recent elections in New Mexico have encountered voting irregularities, including missing ballots and technical troubles. After a report on efforts to ensure a fair election in Albuquerque, an election law expert examines the voting problems.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Economy Dominates Campaigning as Race Enters Final Stretch Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks evaluate the candidates' renewed focus on the economy and the likely strategies at play as the Obama and McCain campaigns enter the final stretch.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Economic, Health Care Plans Touted in Swing States Sens. John McCain, Barack Obama and their running mates campaigned in hotly contested states at the week's end while attacking each other's health care platforms and wealth redistribution proposals. Ray Suarez reports on the efforts to shore up votes.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses Covering Economic Crisis Since Congress passed the $700 billion rescue package, Jeffrey Brown has hosted an economic segment in every NewsHour broadcast, covering many angles of the global economic crisis. He spoke about how to explain confusing topics in a fresh and understandable manner for NewsHour viewers.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: KNME's Gene Grant on Voting in New Mexico Trying to get one's arms around the nature of New Mexico politics can bend even the sharpest political watchers over their keyboards in frustration. It's not easy, but it's always interesting, to say the least.

	Oct. 17, 2008 Strategists Answered Your Questions and Look Ahead to November With less than three weeks left in the race to the White House, polls appear to indicate growing support for Sen. Barack Obama, fueled in large part by the worsening economy. So what can the campaigns do to close the deal with voters? Two party strategists answered your questions.

	Oct. 17, 2008 McCain, Obama Fix Weekend Campaign Strength on Southeastern Battlegrounds Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain campaigned Friday in the battleground state of Florida and with plans to defend traditional GOP strongholds of North Carolina and Virginia over the weekend.

	Oct. 16, 2008 Debate Performances Reflect Candidates' Style, Rhetoric Presidential hopefuls focused their words on aiding America's middle class in their final debate while maintaining very different temperaments. Experts look at how the candidates' rhetoric and approach foreshadow what's ahead in the final weeks of the campaign.

	Oct. 16, 2008 New Mexico Voters React to Final Presidential Showdown After watching the final presidential debate, a group of voters in the battleground state of New Mexico talk to Judy Woodruff about their reactions to the plans and words of Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama.

	Oct. 16, 2008 Candidates Step Up Campaigning After Final Debate With the last presidential debate behind them, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama and their running mates continued campaigning in several battleground states, focusing on the differences in their plans for the economy. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Contention Permeates Final McCain, Obama Debate The two candidates for the presidency engaged on the economy, health care, abortion and other issues in Wednesday night's third and final debate before the election. Political analysts and historians discuss whether either senator emerged victorious.

	Oct. 15, 2008 McCain Campaign Hinges on Strong Debate Performance With the election less than three weeks off, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff previews the stakes for the final debate between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and to reflect on politics in the Land of Enchantment.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Analysts Preview Final Presidential Debate Wednesday marks the final meeting of the two major presidential candidates in a debate, where they will discuss the relevant issues. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what will be in play during the debate.

	Oct. 15, 2008 Obama, McCain Expected to Target Americans Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain enters tonight's third and final face-off with Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama trailing in the polls and looking for a performance that could change the dynamics of the race, analysts said Wednesday.

	Oct. 14, 2008 New Mexico Offers Case Study in Economic Inequalities New Mexico's stark economic disparities are evident in the state's north, from the affluent community of Los Alamos to the struggling Hispanic heartland of Espanola. Paul Solman reports on the reasons behind the inequalities and the efforts to narrow the gap.

	Oct. 14, 2008 Independent Candidate Ralph Nader Discusses Bid for Presidency Presidential candidate Ralph Nader speaks with the NewsHour's Ray Suarez about his latest bid for the White House and discusses his platform on the critical issues facing the country this election year.

	Oct. 14, 2008 Candidates Spell Out Economic Plans Before Third Debate A day after Democratic candidate Barack Obama unveiled his new recovery proposal for the struggling economy, his GOP rival John McCain released his own plan in an effort to gain steam in the polls. Kwame Holman reports on the candidates' efforts to gain voters' trust before the election.

	Oct. 14, 2008 McCain Promises Benefits to Seniors, Unemployed in New Economic Plan Republican presidential nominee John McCain unveiled $52 billion in new economic relief measures Tuesday that are aimed at helping the unemployed, seniors and others stressed by the recent sharp downturns in the stock market.

	Oct. 13, 2008 New Mexico's Unusual Demographics Shape Campaigns' Strategies In this first spotlight segment on New Mexico, the NewsHour examines election issues in the Land of Enchantment as the race between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama nears its end. Political analysts discuss local campaign tactics.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Political, Economic Scene in New Mexico Set to Affect Election In this first segment of a series on New Mexico's role as a battleground state, Ray Suarez sets the scene in the Land of Enchantment, whose wide demographics and economy will affect the choice of voters this election.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Candidates Seek Economic Leadership Role as Election Nears Two days before the third presidential election, the presidential contenders spotlighted the economy as John McCain distanced himself from President Bush's financial policies and Barack Obama introduced a new economic rescue plan. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Obama Pitches Four-Part Economic Rescue Plan With the financial system still reeling from a major credit crisis, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled a four-part economic rescue plan Monday, announcing a series of measures aimed at helping middle-class Americans.

	Oct. 13, 2008 Economic, Cultural Concerns Highlight New Mexico Town Hall If all politics is local, Sunday night's town hall meeting with voters in Albuquerque, N.M., provided a fresh example of how the issues topping the national conversation have their roots in community-level election dialogue.

	Oct. 10, 2008 Market Meltdown, Tone on Campaign Trail Top the Week's News Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Senior Editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss the presidential candidates' plans for the troubled economy and how voters are reacting as Election Day draws ever closer.

	Oct. 10, 2008 McCain, Obama Respond to Economic Crisis, Attacks During the worst week in Wall Street history, presidential contenders John McCain and Barack Obama spoke and released ads about the economic crisis while taking jabs at one another. Kwame Holman reports on the latest from the campaign trail.

	Oct. 10, 2008 Hispanic Voters Poised to Wield Political Power in New Mexico If the battle for the presidency comes down to how the West is won, New Mexico's large Hispanic and Latino electorate could tip the vote this November.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama Camp Flexes Spending Power with 30-min. Primetime Ad Buy Sen. Barack Obama's campaign will air a half-hour special on CBS on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., the network reported, adding that the campaign is in talks with NBC and Fox for similar deals.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama, McCain Burn Up Campaign Trail in Battleground Push Sen. John McCain made campaign stops in Wisconsin Thursday, while opponent Sen. Barack Obama spoke to supporters in Ohio as the campaigns continued to reach out to key battleground voters and hit the airwaves with new ads.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Obama Outspends McCain on Campaign Ads in Key States Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is outspending his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in fifteen critical states as Nov. 4's election approaches, new figures show.

	Oct. 9, 2008 Candidates Light Up the Airwaves With Strategic Ad Buys Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is outspending his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in fifteen critical states as Nov. 4's election approaches, new figures show.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Presidential Candidates Focus on Hotly Contested Swing States As the presidential race marches into its final weeks, the campaigns are employing a shifting set of strategies to appeal to voters in battleground states. Local political reporters discuss the campaign ground games in their states.

	Oct. 8, 2008 Candidates Spar Over Economy, Attempt to Calm Voters After the second presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn., the candidates rejoined the campaign trail where Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin assailed the platform of Sen. Barack Obama, while the Democrat and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden sought to calm anxious voters. Kwame Holman reports on the race's latest.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Candidates Face-Off During Second Presidential Debate The presidential candidates met for their second debate, covering topics ranging from economics to foreign policy and environmental issues. Political analysts and historians discuss the senators' performances and possible reaction will be from voters.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Voters Expect to Hear Confidence at the Debate Amid the financial crisis, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama will likely use the platform of the second presidential debate to quell voters' anxiety. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks explain the strengths of appearing confident and the flaws of a negative campaign.

	Oct. 7, 2008 Candidates to Answer to Undecided Voters in Nashville Debate In a presidential race mired in recent sharpened attacks, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama will answer to undecided voters in Tuesday night's town hall-style presidential debate, the second of three before Nov. 4th's election.

	Oct. 6, 2008 Ahead of Second Debate, Presidential Candidates Sharpen Attacks Leading up to Tuesday night's presidential debate, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama each released ads questioning the other's character. Political reporters discuss the state of the race in the midst of economic turmoil and what to watch for during the debate.

	Oct. 6, 2008 Campaigns Go on the Attack With New Ads and Old Controversies Sen. Barack Obama's campaign e-mailed a new video ad to supporters Monday reminding them of Sen. John McCain's mid-career scandal involving a corrupt savings and loan owner -- a quick retort after McCain's running mate Sarah Palin blasted Obama's ties to controversial '60s radical over the weekend.

	Oct. 3, 2008 VP Debate, Battleground Strategies Top Campaign Headlines This week, Congress pushed through a massive financial rescue plan and vice presidential hopefuls faced off in a key debate. Analysts Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh all things politics.

	Oct. 3, 2008 Candidates Spar on Economy in Wake of VP Debate Amid more gloomy economic data, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered their takes on job losses and the financial crisis, one day after Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden sparred over foreign policy and the economy in their one and only debate. Judy Woodruff recaps the latest on the race.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Biden, Palin Spar on Taxes, Economy, Iraq in Vice Presidential Debate Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin defended their running mates and sparred over tax policy, the war in Iraq and other issues during Thursday night's vice presidential debate. Political analysts and historians discuss the candidates' performances.

	Oct. 2, 2008 House Leaders Count Votes, Target GOP Holdouts in Attempt to Pass Rescue Package The Treasury Department's plan to buy bad mortgage-related securities returns to the House Friday, as lawmakers lobby their own party members and hope tax cuts and financial rule changes will convince holdout Republicans to vote yes.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Shields and Brooks Preview High-stakes VP Debate Vice presidential candidates Senator Biden and Governor Palin meet in St. Louis Thursday for a highly-anticipated campaign debate. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks preview the meeting and the stakes for the candidates.

	Oct. 2, 2008 Biden, Palin Take Spotlight in Highly Anticipated VP Debate Vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin will face off Thursday in their only debate -- a meeting political-watchers say could earn record levels of viewership. Reporters who have been covering Biden and Palin offer insight.

	Oct. 2, 2008 McCain Ad Targets Biden Ahead of VP Debate In an ad released the day of the first - and only - vice presidential debate, Republican John McCain's campaign calls out Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden's tendency to slip up on the campaign trail.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Campaigns Rush to Court Clinton's Fla. Supporters Sen. Hillary Clinton held a strong foothold in the key state of Florida during the primaries -- and her supporters are not yet running to either presidential ticket. Judy Woodruff reports on efforts by the Obama and McCain campaigns to court former Clinton supporters.

	Oct. 1, 2008 Obama, McCain Depart Campaign Trail for Senate Vote New polls suggest the economic crisis has created momentum for Sen. Barack Obama's campaign, especially in battleground states. The Hotline's Amy Walter and Susan Page of USA Today break down the latest campaign news and how Thursday's vice presidential debate might impact the dynamics at play.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 30, 2008 In Fla., Parties Push to Register Voters, Get Them to Polls In the second segment in a series about Florida's continued status as a political battleground, Judy Woodruff examines efforts to register new voters in the Sunshine State and what both parties' plans are to get out the vote come November.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Florida's Economy Impacts Voters' Election Day Decisions With the housing market in turmoil and the markets reeling from the credit crisis, voters in the battleground state of Florida are scrutinizing what each of the candidates may be able to do to tackle the situation. Judy Woodruff reports on what voters are saying.

	Sept. 29, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Previews 'Battleground: Florida' Series Senior correspondent Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about her recent reporting trip through the battleground state of Florida. The first of her three reports focuses on the economy and airs Monday.

	Sept. 26, 2008 McCain, Obama Clash on Foreign Policy, Economic Future in Tense First Debate Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama sharply attacked each other's judgment on Iraq, Iran and Pakistan during Friday's debate. Political analysts and historians react to the candidates' performances.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Shields, Brooks Weigh in on the Week's Dramatic Bailout Debate It was a devastating week on Wall Street and a contentious one in Congress as politicians battled over bailout proposals. With the presidential candidates heading to the first debate, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks reflect on the developments.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Candidates Convene to Debate, Finally For all the historic footers already added to this first presidential debate between Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, the debate itself almost didn't happen following Senator McCain's decision two days prior the event, to suspend his campaign.

	Sept. 26, 2008 Bush Struggles to Unite Rebelling House Republicans on Bailout As Washington struggles to reach consensus on a proposed Wall Street bailout, GOP senators have blocked a proposed Democratic plan to pump $56 billion into public works projects, help for the jobless and to help states with high Medicaid bills.

	Sept. 26, 2008 McCain Agrees to Debate Obama Amid Bailout Negotiations Despite his call earlier this week to postpone the first presidential debate, aides to GOP nominee John McCain announced the senator will participate.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Obama Meets Setbacks With Mix of Resilience, Caution In the final report in a series focusing on the presidential candidates' governing styles, advisers and colleagues of Sen. Barack Obama detail how he has managed to overcome adversity during his life and career.

	Sept. 25, 2008 Congressional Leaders in Standoff Amid Financial Crisis Congressional leaders worked on a rescue plan for Wall Street as Sens. McCain and Obama came to Washington to participate in bailout talks. Two political reporters and a business reporter discuss the political impasse and how a rescue plan might work.

	Sept. 25, 2008 As Debate Uncertainty Lingers, Candidates Address Clinton Initative As uncertainty swirls around the fate of their first debate on Friday, presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama addressed former President Bill Clinton's Global Initiative Thursday, sounding similar themes on cooperating with international and environmental agencies and boosting the flailing economy.

	Sept. 24, 2008 McCain Calls to Postpone Friday Debate to Focus on Financial Crisis Republican candidate Sen. John McCain has asked that Friday's first presidential debate be postponed to allow him and Democratic rival Barack Obama to return to Washington and work on the proposed $700 billion economic bailout.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Throughout Military and Political Careers, McCain Tested by Adversity During his years of military service and in Congress, Sen. John McCain has faced many personally challenging moments. The GOP presidential nominee's closest advisers detail how McCain has dealt with difficult situations during his life.

	Sept. 24, 2008 Obama Rebuffs McCain's Call to Delay Debate Amid Crisis Sen. John McCain called for Friday's debate to be delayed amid the financial crisis, a move quickly rebuffed by Sen. Barack Obama. Analysts Ruth Marcus and Byron York assess the developments.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Confidence, Openness Mark Obama's Decision Making Style In the second of a series of reports examining the presidential candidates' leadership styles, Margaret Warner talks to colleagues and advisers of Sen. Barack Obama about how his decision making style would translate to the White House.

	Sept. 23, 2008 Extended Interview: Judge Abner Mikva Examines Obama's Leadership Style In a series of in-depth reports on the management style of Sen. Barack Obama, Judge Abner Mikva, a former Congressman and former Clinton White House legal adviser, discusses his observations of the Illinois senator's campaign strategy

	Sept. 23, 2008 Extended Interview: David Axelrod Reflects on Obama's Campaign Path In a series of in-depth reports on the management style of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, campaign manager David Axelrod outlines how the Illinois senator has handled the challenges of his historic run for the presidency.

	Sept. 22, 2008 McCain Blends Instinct With Political Calculation In the first of a series of reports on the leadership qualities of the presidential candidates, Judy Woodruff talks to colleagues of Sen. John McCain about how the GOP hopeful makes decisions and how his governing style would translate in the White House.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Candidates Voice Concerns for Taxpayers Amid Bailouts As the government seeks to shore up the stability of U.S. financial markets, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama expressed concern over the consequences of the massive bailouts for average taxpayers. Political reporters recap the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Obama and McCain Talk Economy, Launch New Ads As Congress mulls a sweeping $700 billion bailout of soured U.S. mortgage investments, the presidential contenders continued to offer their views on the handling of the Wall Street crisis in campaign appearances and newly launched ads.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Extended Interview: Mark Buse Describes 17 Years of Working for McCain In a series of in-depth reports on the leadership style and experiences of Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain, his Senate Chief of Staff Mark Buse talks to the NewsHour about what it's been like to work for the Arizona lawamerk since his start in the Congress.

	Sept. 22, 2008 Extended Interview: Sen. Lindsey Graham Describes McCain as Colleague In a series of in-depth reports on Sen. John McCain's leadership style and history, close friend and colleague Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., talks to the NewsHour about his years working with the Republican presidential hopeful.

	Sept. 19, 2008 Wall Street Upheaveal Puts McCain, Obama to the Test Wall Street's woes put the economy at the top of the campaign agendas of John McCain and Barack Obama this week as the two sought to shape their views on government regulation and other issues. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine reactions to the crisis.

	Sept. 19, 2008 Candidates Differ on Terms of Financial Sector Rescue Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain offered differing views Friday on proposals for a sweeping government bailout of the weakened financial sector. Judy Woodruff reports on their latest reactions to the Wall Street crisis.

	Sept. 18, 2008 Polls Show Obama Leads McCain on Message of 'Change' New polls published by the New York Times, CBS News, the Pew Center for People and the Press show while presidential contenders Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama are nearly even in popularity, Obama has a significant lead on his opponent when it comes to who voters feel he could do more to change D.C.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Palin, Campaign Ads, Wall Street Woes Senior correspondent Gwen Ifll spoke with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom about the media attention surrounding Sarah Palin and she compared Sens. Barack Obama's and John McCain's campaign ads on the troubled economy.

	Sept. 17, 2008 Candidates React to AIG Bailout, Tout Reform Plans Troubles on Wall Street and concerns over the U.S. economy took center stage on the campaign trail again Wednesday. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest remarks from Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama on financial sector shifts.

	Sept. 17, 2008 McCain Pushes Regulation, Obama Blames Failed Economic Philosophy in AIG Statements Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered fresh reactions to the continuing Wall Street tumult Wednesday in statements addressing the $85 billion government bailout of troubled insurer AIG.

	Sept. 16, 2008 Presidential Contenders Call for Financial Industry Regulation Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama promised tighter government regulation of Wall Street Tuesday as they struggled to address the country's economic woes from the campaign trail. Campaign advisers debate the candidates' proposals to regulate the investment industry.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Obama, McCain React to Wall Street's Turmoil Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama pushed their proposals to reform Wall Street Monday as the financial sector reeled from the demise of Lehman Brothers and the selling of Merrill Lynch. Political reporters discuss the latest campaign news.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Obama Camp Breaks Own Record, Brings in $66 Million in August Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama added $66 million to his campaign war chest in August and added 500,000 new donors, the Obama camp announced Sunday. The August haul broke Obama's previous record of a $55 million month and set a record for the amount raised by any presidential candidate in the same timeframe.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Candidates Urge Wall Street Reform After Weekend Shake-Ups Presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama both blamed Washington for irresponsible spending and urged Wall Street reform Monday after lending giant Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy and Bank of America announced plans to buy out Merril Lynch.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Political Watchers Answered Your Questions on Battleground Virginia With the presidential election in full swing, the candidates are reaching out to voters in key battleground states -- including in Virginia, long considered a GOP stronghold. Two experts answered your questions on political changes in Virginia and its role in the election.

	Sept. 15, 2008 Hurricane Ike Wreaks Havoc on Gulf Coast, Leaves Parts of Midwest Without Power Thousands of residents in and around the Gulf Coast were left stranded after Hurricane Ike destroyed homes and businesses Saturday and Sunday, while the Associated Press reported the hurricane killed 30 people across eight states.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses 'Battleground: Va.' Reports Senior NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown recounted his recent reporting trip through the battleground state of Virginia. His segments focused on the state's northern and southern areas where both candidates have been campaigning heavily.

	Sept. 12, 2008 In Republican Stronghold of Va., Democrats Make Inroads In the second in a series of reports on the election battleground of Virginia, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the Hampton Roads area in the southeastern part of the commonwealth, a traditionally Republican stronghold.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks Weigh Facts, Fiction in Campaign Ads Recent campaign ads have been criticized by political fact checkers for distorting facts and spreading falsities. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the debate over truthfulness on the campaign trail.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Candidates Sharpen Attacks as Campaigns Pick Up Speed As the presidential hopefuls race toward Election Day, the campaigns are taking an increasingly sharper tone both on the campaign trail and in television ads. Political reporters discuss the impact of the latest developments.

	Sept. 12, 2008 New Ads, Palin Interview Top Campaign Headlines The past week on the campaign trail featured new television ads released by Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain and the first network news interview of Republican vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin. Judy Woodruff recaps the developments.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Obama, McCain Unleash Attack Ads After Brief Respite from Partisan Rancor After taking a break from campaign squabbles Thursday to honor the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain released new campaign ads early Friday morning.

	Sept. 12, 2008 Virginia Convention Delegates Split on State's 'Battleground' Status Talking to Virginia's delegates at both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention, one would never think the state is considered the political battleground that most election maps consider it to be -- including on the NPR/NewsHour map.

	Sept. 11, 2008 Candidates Pause From Campaigning to Remember Sept. 11 Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain put aside campaign rivalries Thursday to honor of Sept. 11 victims on the seventh anniversary of the attacks.

	Sept. 11, 2008 Georgia Conflict Reveals Contrasts Between Candidates on Russia Among the foreign policy challenges facing the next president, U.S.-Russian relations loom large, and differences between how Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama might handle matters related to Moscow came to light during the recent Georgia conflict.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Va. Republicans Rally Around McCain-Palin Reform Pledge The role of Virginia as a battleground state in the 2008 race gained continued traction Wednesday as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain and running mate Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska paid a visit to northern Virginia.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Obama Talks Education Reform in Va., Clarifies Campaigning in the battleground state of Virginia, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama touted his plan to reform America's schools as he sparred with rival Republican Sen. John McCain over education voting records in TV ads.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on the Palin Game-changer As both Sen. Barack Obama and the newly minted Republican ticket of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin hit different parts of Virginia Wednesday, Gwen Ifill discussed the profound impact that Palin has had on the race.

	Sept. 10, 2008 McCain, Obama Advisers Spar on Education Reform Among the issues being debated among the campaigns of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama is education, with each candidate seeking to define positions on school spending and the No Child Left Behind initiative. Education advisers for McCain and Obama detail the candidates' plans.

	Sept. 10, 2008 Virginia's Fast Growth Brings Shifting Political Landscape Once a GOP stronghold, Virginia is a battleground state in the 2008 race. Jeffrey Brown examines changes in northern Virginia in the first of two reports on the tossup state.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Obama, McCain Offer Quick Reactions to Bush President Bush called for a slight reduction in the level of U.S. troops in Iraq Tuesday saying some 8,000 service members would return by early next year -- leaving the fate of future troop strategies in Iraq and Afghanistan squarely in the hands of the next president.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Polls: After Palin Push, McCain and Obama in Dead Heat The first round of news polls released since the end of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions last week show Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain nearly even in popularity as they head into the election's final months.

	Sept. 9, 2008 Candidates Tout Views on Iraq, Afghan Troop Levels Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama campaigned Tuesday in the critical swing state of Ohio and addressed plans for troop levels in Iraq. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest developments from the campaign trail.

	Sept. 9, 2008 President Bush Says 8,000 Troops to Return From Iraq by Early 2009 President Bush on Tuesday announced plans to pull out 8,000 combat and support troops from Iraq by February, a modest drawdown in U.S. forces there that would leave some 138,000 U.S. troops in the country.

	Sept. 8, 2008 'Debating Our Destiny' Takes Unique Look at Debates As the candidates prepare for this year's presidential debates, a PBS special called "Debating Our Destiny" looks back at the debates of the past and talks to most of those who participated in them. This excerpt focuses on the 2000 debates between Al Gore and George W. Bush.

	Sept. 8, 2008 Candidates Pitch Messages of Change in Battlegrounds The presidential candidates began their first full week of campaigning following their official nominations by visiting key battleground states Monday. Political reporters discuss the status of the campaigns and what lies ahead.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Shields and Brooks Assess New Dynamics of '08 Race With both national party conventions now complete, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama hit the ground running as the race begins to Election Day. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the road ahead.

	Sept. 5, 2008 McCain, Palin Speeches Shift Tone of Election More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Presidential Tickets Offer Women Voters More Choices Although female voters had been leaning Democratic so far in this presidential campaign, Gov. Sarah Palin has brought new appeal to the Republican ticket for socially conservative women. Two analysts examine issues that concern women and how these will influence their vote, especially for Hillary Clinton's former supporters.

	Sept. 5, 2008 Candidates Spar Over Economy as Campaigns Resume After the close of both conventions, GOP Sen. John Mccain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, and their Democratic rivals, Sen. Barack Obama and Joe Biden, hit the ground running with campaign stops in key states while exchanging jabs on economic policy.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Examine McCain's Message of 'Change' Buoyed by spirited speeches, the GOP convention came to a close Thursday night. Analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians discuss the strengths and weaknesses of John McCain's acceptance speech and the GOP message of "change" in Washington.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Pa. Delegates Name Security, Economy as Top Issues With union voters, both urban and rural areas and large numbers of military living in Pennsylvania, the Keystone state is shaping up to be a key battleground the presidential election.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain RNC Speech Excerpts: 'Change is Coming' Sen. John McCain will accept the Republican nomination for the presidency later Thursday. Following are excerpts from his acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Before McCain's Speech, Shields and Brooks Weigh its Likely Impact Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer insight on the points Sen. John McCain will make and reflect on the Republican convention before the Arizona senator steps up to the podium.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Military Service, Political Ambitions Shaped McCain's Career Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican nomination marks the culmination of a long political career -- one full of both successes and bitter disappointments. Jeffrey Brown profiles McCain's path to the GOP nod.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain's Running Mate Sarah Palin Makes GOP History Convention attendees and a panel of historians offer perspective on the significance of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's historic nomination and the challenges on the campaign trail.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Palin's Speech Dazzles GOP Faithful, Sets Stage for Campaign Trail After a look at reaction to vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the GOP convention Wednesday, a panel of analysts, lawmakers and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks, offer insight on Palin's impact on the event.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Cindy McCain Stresses Service, Details Personal Story Cindy McCain sought to highlight Sen. John McCain's character and record of service as well as her family's personal story in a speech to the Republican National Convention on its closing night. Following is the text of her address.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Pawlenty: 'McCain Has Always Put Our Country First' Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says the GOP should be more economically populist, saying it should be the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. He referred to the "Sam's Club Republicans" in his Thursday night address to the RNC in his home state. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain Details Captivity, Says He'll Bring Change in RNC Acceptance Speech Sen. John McCain reached out to independents and disaffected Democrats in his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain also detailed his experience as a prisoner of war and criticized Russia for its role in the recent Georgian conflict. Following are his words as prepared for delivery.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Historians See Goldwater, Reagan as Top GOP Acceptance Speeches With Sen. John McCain set to deliver his acceptance speech in St. Paul, NewsHour historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down to discuss the addresses that changed the party and the country.

	Sept. 4, 2008 McCain Economic Adviser Pledges to Reduce Federal Budget, Cut Taxes During an Insider Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain, answered visitors' questions about efforts to balance the budget, limit the growth of government and cut taxes.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Historians Look at Both Parties as RNC Wraps Up Historians Richard Norton-Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down with Ray Suarez as the RNC enters its last day to talk about the changes in the Democratic and Republican parties.

	Sept. 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Reacts to Gov. Sarah Palin's Speech Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill recounts being on the floor Wednesday for the much anticipated speech of Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Women Blast Media Over Coverage of Palin Republican women accused the media and the Obama campaign Wednesday of sexism toward the party's vice presidential nominee, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Mull Strengths of Sarah Palin's Speech At the close of the Republican convention's third night, analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians evaluate vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech and its effectiveness in shoring up support for the Republican ticket.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Huckabee Says McCain Offers Specific Goals for U.S. Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Palin Makes Case to Voters, Slams Democratic Rivals Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her case to voters in a critical speech to the Republican convention Wednesday during which she fired back at critics and offered a strong critique of Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Following is the text of her address.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Forty Years Later, Nixon Convention Speech Remains Watershed Event Richard Nixon stepped up to deliver an acceptance speech at the GOP convention in Miami Beach, Fla. that continues to shape the party.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Rudy Giuliani Lauds McCain's Leadership, Criticizes Obama On the third night of the Republican convention, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani praised Sen. John McCain's ability to lead America, criticized his Democratic opponent and lauded the GOP running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Excerpts from Sarah Palin's RNC Acceptance Speech Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin delivers a highly anticipated acceptance speech Wednesday night at the party's convention in St. Paul.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Considers McCain's 'Gamble' on Palin NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed the upcoming speech by Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Shields and Brooks Anticipate Calls for Unity at RNC Before the third night of the Republican convention, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what's likely ahead from speakers trying to rally the party.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Alaska Delegates Defend Their Governor Alaska delegate Paul Verhagen woke up early Friday morning to a phone call from his brother in Texas.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Faces Challenges on Economic Policy, Party Unity As the GOP gears up for general election, the party faces challenges on economic policy and uniting its base around John McCain's White House bid. Analysts Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the challenges ahead for the Republicans.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Cindy McCain Calls Palin a 'Perfect Fit' for McCain Ticket In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Cindy McCain reflects on her husband's run for the presidency and on questions over the vetting process for Sen. John McCain's newly named running mate, Alaska. Gov. Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 3, 2008 GOP Confronts Obstacles to Uniting Party for McCain During the GOP convention, the Republican party has worked to shore up its party unity and combat a fragmented image along conservative lines. Gary Bauer, a former Regan administration official and head of the "American Values" group, and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift measure the effectiveness of the party's efforts.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Alaska Delegation Voices Support for Palin As debates continue around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's readiness to fulfill the vice presidential role, delegates from her state express their belief in Palin's capacity and their unity with the party. The NewsHour's Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on their stance.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Republicans Appeal to Voters Through Economic Agenda Struggles of the U.S. economy come under the spotlight on the third night of the Republican convention. A panel of analysts examines GOP proposals to aid the nation's economic downturn.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Mitt Romney Urges End to 'Liberal' Government in Washington Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former GOP presidential hopeful, addressed the Republican Party in St. Paul, urging listeners to usher in 'change' in Washington by voting for Sen. John McCain. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 3, 2008 After a Night of the Personal, Republicans Go Political Republicans were still recasting and reorganizing their convention programs Wednesday morning, shaping a primetime convention that would formally introduce embattled vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin and sharpening the attack on Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama.

	Sept. 3, 2008 CodePink Protests at GOP Convention The Online NewsHour talked to some CodePink members as they marched in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention.

	Sept. 3, 2008 Chairman of College Republicans Answered Your Questions on Youth Vote Charlie Smith is the national chairman of the College Republicans, a group which boasts over 250,000 members nationwide. He spoke with Ray Suarez about young conservatives.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Joe Lieberman Says McCain Can Bridge Partisan Divide Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a long-time backer of Sen. John McCain, made the case for McCain's ability to work across partisan lines as a potential president at the GOP convention. Following is text of his speech to the RNC.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Thompson Praises McCain's Judgment in RNC Speech Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson delivered a speech to the Republican convention Tuesday in which he sought to outline Sen. John McCain's case for the presidency while praising his character and judgment. Following is text of his speech.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Shields, Brooks and Historians Offer Insight on RNC's Day Two At the close of the Republican convention's second day, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith examine the strengths of the night's speeches and the rally for the GOP party in St. Paul.

	Sept. 2, 2008 President Bush Lauds McCain's Readiness for Office President Bush hailed GOP Sen. John McCain Tuesday night as a man "ready to lead this nation" in remarks to the Republican convention delivered from the White House. Following is the text of his speech.

	Sept. 2, 2008 As President Bush's Term Closes, His Legacy Takes Shape Before President George W. Bush speaks at the Republican Convention, Christine Todd Whitman and Michael Gerson, former members of his administration, provide insight on the legacy President Bush will leave behind.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl and Campaign Manager Terry Nelson Discuss McCain Sen. John McCain's colleague from Arizona, Sen. Jon Kyl, and former campaign manager Terry Nelson provide insight on the candidate and the campaign.

	Sept. 2, 2008 McCain Spokesman Defends Palin Pick and her Privacy Amid growing controversy surrounding the personal and professional life of Sarah Palin, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the GOP campaign, asserts her strengths as a running mate, her appeal on the ticket and her family's right to privacy.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Economy Is Top Concern for Michigan GOP Delegation Michigan's faltering economy was a key topic of conversation Tuesday morning as members of the state's GOP delegation gathered for a breakfast meeting in St. Paul. More than half the voters in Michigan's January Republican primary ranked the economy as their most important issue.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Shields and Brooks on RNC Lineup and the Bush Factor As the Republican National Convention resumes with its first full night of prime-time speakers, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick, the speeches ahead and the issues at play within the Republican party.

	Sept. 2, 2008 GOP Delegates Bring Strong Convictions to Convention At the Republican convention in St. Paul, GOP delegates have been discussing the economic downturn and their support for Sen. John McCain's policies. The NewsHour speaks with delegates from Michigan about their viewpoints and with political experts about the delegates' differences, similarities to voters.

	Sept. 2, 2008 'McCain-onomics' Put to the Test in Northern Virginia With the Republican convention underway in St. Paul, the NewsHour's economics correspondent Paul Solman speaks with Nancy Pfotenhauer, an adviser to Sen. John McCain's campaign, about the GOP presidential hopeful's economic policies and how they could impact everyday Americans.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Rep. Ron Paul Discusses 'Rally for the Republic' In an interview with the NewsHour, Rep. Ron Paul, a candidate in the Republican primary, describes his political philosophy.

	Sept. 2, 2008 GOP Women Defend Palin, Object to Questions About Her Family The choice of Sarah Palin as John McCain's running mate has sparked a flurry of debate over balancing career and family and whether even raising such questions is gender bias. GOP Congress Heather Wilson and Mary Fallin give their insights on parenting and politics.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Palin's Rise Offers New Insight on GOP Running Mate As new coverage surfaces on the little-known vice presidential candidate, the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff discusses her background, accomplishments and stance on critical issues with a delegate from Alaska.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Reporter Sen. John McCain looks to get his campaign back on track Tuesday when the convention gets underway in primetime. Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discusses how Hurricane Gustav has affected the GOP efforts in St. Paul and discusses the media maelstrom surrounding McCain's news running mate, Sarah Palin.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Convention Resumes With Personal Pitch for McCain Following a Gustav-inspired delay, the Republican convention announced it would go on the air Tuesday night with a prime-time series of speeches by former Sen. Fred Thompson and 2000 Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Lieberman.

	Sept. 2, 2008 Alaskan Reporter Answered Your Questions about Gov. Sarah Palin Anchorage Daily News columnist Michael Carey answered your questions on Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's record in the state, her background and the controversy surrounding her pregnant teenage daughter.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Shields and Brooks Weigh Impact of Subdued RNC on McCain Campaign Hurricane Gustav's brush with New Orleans on the first scheduled day of the GOP convention has changed the dynamic of the event. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the convention's abbreviated first day and what lies ahead in the coming week.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Experts Mull Historical Context of GOP's Convention Postponement The Republican Committee decided to delay convention events on Monday due to Hurricane Gustav -- a first in party convention history. Historians discuss the decision and its political significance in the context of past conventions.

	Sept. 1, 2008 La. Delegates React to Delay of GOP Convention Some Louisiana RNC delegates flew home on a chartered plane Sunday to help family with evacuation efforts. The NewsHour talks to Louisiana delegates about attending the convention as Gustav threatens.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Handling of Hurricane Katrina Still Lingers for GOP Political analysts examine how the Bush administration's response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005 is playing a role in the decision to alter the GOP convention as Hurricane Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast and how memories of the disaster could impact the general election.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Laura Bush, Cindy McCain Urge Hurricane Aid at RNC Amid a scaled-back opening day at the Republican convention, First Lady Laura Bush spoke to Texas delegates in St. Paul and Cindy McCain focused the party's attention on Hurricane Gustav relief efforts.

	Sept. 1, 2008 With Convention on Hold, Some Organizers Turn to Relief Work With the work of the Republican National Convention scaled back on Monday, much of the focus shifted toward helping those affected by Hurricane Gustav.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Laura Bush Makes Suprise Visit to Texas Delegates' Breakfast Laura Bush made a surprise appearance this morning at the Texas delegation breakfast meeting, lifting spirits.

	Sept. 1, 2008 Senior McCain Adviser Outlines Plan For RNC As Hurricane Gustav Hits Gulf Coast Adam Mendelsohn, senior adviser to Senator John McCain's campaign, talked with Ray Suarez about the abbreviated script for the RNC as news breaks that Governor Palin's 17-year old daughter is pregnant.



	AUGUST Aug. 31, 2008 Convention Decision Highlights GOP's Post-Katrina Sensitivity As Hurricane Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, the Republicans decided to radically scale-back the first day of the convention in Minnesota. NewsHour historians and analysts discussed the situation.

	Aug. 31, 2008 McCain Suspends Bulk of Day One of Convention With Hurricane Gustav bearing down on the Gulf Coast, GOP nominee Sen. John McCain announced late Sunday that he was suspending the bulk of the first day of the Republican National Convention.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Republican Convention by the Numbers 150-160: In millions of dollars, the expected economic boost that the Republican National Convention will give to Minneapolis and St. Paul.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Shields and Brooks Reflect on Democrats' Big Week With the Democratic convention now complete, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer insight on the strengths and weaknesses of Sen. Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field and on the roles Hillary and Bill Clinton played at the DNC.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Obama's Speech Attracts 38 Million Viewers, Earns Mixed Reviews Sen. Barack Obama's speech to some 80,000 people at a Denver stadium capped off a week of unity and surprise appearances at the Democratic National Convention. A panel of journalists assesses how the event was received across the country.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Shields and Brooks Mull Road Ahead for McCain-Palin Ticket Sen. John McCain's unexpected choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stirred a flurry of speculation over the evolving dynamics of the 2008 presidential race. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the move.

	Aug. 29, 2008 McCain Sees Fellow Reformer in VP Pick Palin GOP Sen. John McCain named little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate Friday. Writers who have followed Palin's career discuss her rise to national politics.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Palin Brings Conservative Credentials to McCain's Bid GOP Sen. John McCain made an unexpected move Friday when he nominated Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Judy Woodruff examines Palin's background, her path to the governorship and her conservative track record.

	Aug. 29, 2008 Palin Has 'Maverick' Credentials Similar to McCain Sarah Palin, elected in 2006 as Alaska's first female governor, arrived in Juneau on an ethics reform platform after defeating two former governors in the primary and general elections.

	Aug. 29, 2008 McCain Names Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as VP Pick After a morning of fever-pitch speculation over the identity of Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick, the presumptive GOP nominee gave the nod Friday to first-term Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Obama's Acceptance Speech a Mix of Politics and Policy Sen. Barack Obama delivered his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field. A panel of NewsHour analysts and historicans react to Thursday night's event.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Obama Accepts Democratic Nomination on Historic Night Sen. Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination to the cheers of tens of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field, becoming the first black American to lead a major political party into the fall elections. Following is the text of his address.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Colorado Delegates Front and Center on Invesco Floor As Sen. Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday evening, the home-state delegation had a front-row seat -- a tribute both to its work as host and its position as a key state in November.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Behind-the-Scenes at the GOP Convention Joanna Burgos, Press Secretary of the Republican National Convention, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the GOP event in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. The convention kicks off on Monday, Sept. 1.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Excerpts of Obama's Acceptance Speech Following are excerpts from Sen. Barack Obama's speech Thursday accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president, as prepared for delivery and released to media organizations:

	Aug. 28, 2008 Early Convention Speakers Hit Key Themes for Fall Campaign Speakers at the closing night of the convention stuck to the merging themes of this convention, stressing the historic nature of the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Rally Draws Voters Seeking to Fundamentally Alter the System Thousands of Coloradoans and Democratic delegates filed into Invesco Field Thursday afternoon awaiting the speech by Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Al Gore Reflects on 2000 Election in DNC Speech Former Vice President Al Gore tooks the stage on the final night of the Democratic convention at Denver's Invesco Field, reflecting on his 2000 presidential bid and his efforts to combat climate change. Following is text of his speech.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Va. Gov. Time Kaine Looks to Rally Dems at Invesco Field Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a rumored running mate possiblity for Sen. Barack Obama, urged the crowd at Denver's Invesco Field to "move mountains" during his speech on the last night of the Democratic convention. Following is text of his address.

	Aug. 28, 2008 McCain Has One Word for Obama: 'Congratulations' Hours before Sen. Barack Obama was due to deliver his acceptance speech in front of thousands, GOP Sen. John McCain posted a video on his Web congratulating Obama on his historic nomination.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Obama's Nomination Reflects 'Evolution' of American Democracy Sen. Barack Obama's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate coincides with turning points in American civil rights history. Historians and analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the progress in American representativeness and the challenges to becoming a post-racial society.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Former Treasury Secretary Evaluates Obama's Fiscal Policy Amid questions about Sen. Barack Obama's readiness for the presidency, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin of the Clinton administration sheds insight on Obama's capabilities and the likelihood that Americans will coalesce around his domestic and international economic agenda. Judy Woodruff and Rubin discuss.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Ahead of History-making Speech, Writers Look at Obama's Career Ahead of Thursday's eagerly-anticipated speech during which Sen. Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination and become first black American to lead a major party into the fall elections, a panel of Chicago writers discuss the Illinois senator's career path.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Obama Learned Lessons on the Path to the National Stage Sen. Barack Obama took the stage Thursday to accept the Democratic Party's nomination at the DNC, but to reach the national spotlight he had to overcome challenges along his political path. The NewsHour's Elizabeth Brackett reports on the years leading up to Obama's rise.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Jesse Jackson Discusses Senator Barack Obama, Convention Leading up to Barack Obama's speech tonight at Invesco field in Denver, Gwen Ifill sits down with Jesse Jackson to discuss the democratic process and the role Barack Obama is playing in this election.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Previews Obama's Acceptance Speech Senior correspondent Gwen previews the importance of Obama's acceptance speech on Thursday, which he will deliver on the anniversary of the 45th anniversary of the march on Washington when Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the historic "I have a dream" speech.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Stevenson's 1952, Clinton's 1992 Speeches Among Historian Favorites NewsHour presidential historian Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph, associate professor of African-American studies and history at Brandeis University, share their favorite speeches from the history of Democratic Party conventions.

	Aug. 28, 2008 Clinton Ends Roll Call Vote to Make Obama Official Nominee New York Sen. Hillary Clinton ended a state-by-state convention roll call in a surprise acclamation, naming her former rival Sen. Barack Obama the official presidential nominee for the Democratic Party.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Veterans Supporting Obama Speak About the Candidate As the theme of Wednesday's Democratic national convention is national security, the role of the military and foreign policy has played heavily into the night's events. Military veterans who are supporting Senator Barack Obama give their view on the election and the man.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Analysts, Historians Give Final Thoughts on Wednesday Night DNC Following Joe Biden's keynote speech on Wednesday, analysts and historians give their final thoughts on the third night of the Democrat national convention in Denver.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Historians Praise Former President Bill Clinton's Convention Address Former President Bill Clinton spoke emphatically in support of Senator Barack Obama Wednesday night at the Democratic Convention. Analysts and historians react to the speech.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Bill Clinton Pledges Support for Obama, Addresses Economy On day three of the DNC, former president Bill Clinton criticized the current state of the economy compared to how his Democratic administration left it eight years ago. Following is his speech in which he endorsed Sen. Barack Obama's policies over Sen. John McCain's.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Service Day Lets Delegates Give Back to Denver Sixty 7th graders at Cole Arts and Science Academy readied for Democratic delegates from California, New York and New Jersey to come help them evaluate Denver's ecosystem on the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff on President Clinton and Joe Biden's Big Night Although the major speech on Wednesday will be that of vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, many in the press corps and around the country will be focused on the words of another Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, who addresses delegates earlier in the evening.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Joe Biden Takes Center Stage as Obama's Running Mate Sen. Joe Biden stepped to the spotlight Wednesday delivering his address to the Democratic convention as the newly named running mate. Ruth Ann Minner, the governor of his home state, Delaware, and David Wilhelm, a former party chairman, assess Biden's role.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Joe Biden's Long Political Career Leads to VP Nomination Following last week's running mate announcement, the Democratic convention in Denver is now a showcase for Joe Biden as well as Barack Obama. Ray Suarez takes a snapshot of who Joe Biden is.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Joe Biden Gives Focal Point Speech Against McCain's Foreign Policy Sen. Joe Biden, Barack Obama's running mate, gave the keynote speech Wednesday in which he criticized the Bush administration's handling of the war on terrorism and warned voters against Sen. John McCain's foreign policy agenda. Following is his speech.

	Aug. 27, 2008 John Kerry Whips Up Support for Barack Obama at DNC On the third day of the DNC, the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry took the podium after former President Bill Clinton's speech to garner support for Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Pa. Clinton Delegate Frets Over Switch To Obama Because Pennsylvania went for Hillary Clinton in the primaries, delegates are still debating how the delegation will vote. While many are honoring Clinton's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama, some are still conflicted on the eve of the roll call vote.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Hillary Clinton Nominates Obama on New York's Behalf With backers of Hillary Clinton still voicing their support for her presidential bid on the convention floor, the New York senator appeared during the roll call to move that Barack Obama become the Democratic nominee by acclamation. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in after Clinton's roll call speech.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Mayor Gavin Newsom Answered Your Questions on Gay Marriage, Health Care San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has gained national attention for his championing of sometimes controversial social issues like gay marriage and universal health care. Newsom recently launched an exploratory committee for Governor of California. While attending the Democratic National Convention, he answered your questions.

	Aug. 27, 2008 Mayor Ray Nagin Answered Your Questions on Approaching Hurricane, New Orleans Ray Nagin, the mayor of New Orleans, rose to the national stage because of his leadership after the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster -- and his sharp critiques of the federal government's reponse to the crisis. He answered your questions from the Democratic National Convention.

	Aug. 26, 2008 In Speech, Clinton Tries to Unite Party Behind Obama As the Democrats wrap up day two of their convention in Denver, analysts and historians review the night's key moments, in particular Sen. Hillary Clinton's speech in support of Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Sen. Hillary Clinton Urges Unity in Speech to DNC Following is text of Sen. Hillary Clinton's prime-time speech to the Democratic convention Tuesday, during which she renewed her support for former primary rival Sen. Barack Obama and urged her loyal backers to endorse his bid for the White House.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Michelle Obama Reflects on the Campaign and Convention Michelle Obama sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss her speech on Monday night in Denver as well as the last year and a half of campaigning with her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Pay Equity Pioneer Lilly Ledbetter Addresses the DNC Following is the text of the speech delivered to the Democratic convention by Lilly Ledbetter, a former Goodyear Tire and Rubber employee in Alabama who filed a landmark gender pay discrimination suit that went all the way to the Supreme Court.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Democratic Leaders Mull Obama's Economic Policy Two leading Democrats, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and New York Sen. Chuck Schumer discuss what an Obama administration would do to address the economic difficulties facing the nation.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Schweitzer Pitches to Middle Class Americans in DNC Address I'm a rancher who has made my living raising cattle and growing wheat, barley and alfalfa in Montana, a beautiful place with soaring peaks, pristine rivers and endless prairies.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Ohio Delegates Focus on the Economy to Bring Together the Party With the economy still a key focus for voters, Democratic delegates in Ohio are looking for job loss, home foreclosure and health care solutions to bring their party together before November's election.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Shields and Brooks Assess Day Two of the DNC Ahead of Hillary Clinton's speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh her role at the event and look ahead to Democratic vice-presidential pick Sen. Joe Biden's speech on Wednesday.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Mark Warner Previews DNC Keynote Address Judy Woodruff speaks with former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner about how he plans to lay out the case for the Democratic presidential bid during Tuesday's keynote address at the DNC convention and his views on the election fight over the battleground state of Virginia.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Women Voters Present Unusual Challenges for Obama Recent poll results show Sen. Barack Obama's appeal to women differs between those who struggle economically and their affluent counterparts. Andy Kohut of the Pew Research Center and Amy Walter of the Hotline assess how women voters are weighing the presidential race.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Denver Offers Testing Ground for 'Obama-nomics' Apart from hosting the Democratic National Convention, Denver residents are also assessing the possible impacts of Sen. Barack Obama's economic policies, including middle class tax cuts and investments in education and alternative energy. Paul Solman examines Obama's plan.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Clinton Supporters Discuss Their Role at Convention Democrats of all stripes have converged on Denver for this week's Democratic convention -- many of whom were Hillary Clinton supporters. Leading up to Clinton's convention speech Tuesday, delegates reflect on the former presidential candidate and rival of Barack Obama.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Former Va. Gov. Mark Warner's Keynote DNC Speech Following is the text of Virginia Gov. Mark Warner's keynote address to the 2008 Democratic convention, during which he struck a largely bipartisan tone while outlining the Democratic vision for the presidency.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Georgia Delegates Optimistic About Turning a Red State Blue Georgia Democratic Party Chair Jane Kidd welcomed her state's delegation to the Democratic National Convention, expressing confidence that the Democrats can gain seats statewide and deliver the Peach State to Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Bloggers Answered Your Questions on Covering Conventions, Politics Kety Esquivel is the founder and a blogger for Crossleft.org, a progressive Christian Web site. Liza Sabater is a blogger and the founder of culturekitchen.com. They answered your questions on the power of new media and the future of political news reporting.

	Aug. 26, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Previews Clinton's Convention Speech Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner will step into the national spotlight Tuesday night to deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton.

	Aug. 26, 2008 William Jennings Bryan: Father of the Modern Democratic Party At the 1896 Democratic convention, a speech by William Jennings Bryan, a little-know congressman, thrust him into becoming a spokesman for the many Americans who opposed the laissez-faire policies of President Grover Cleveland.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Democratic Convention Sets Historic Precedent for Party, Nation Democrats capped the first night of their 2008 party convention with a speech by Sen. Barack Obama's wife Michelle. Guests analyze how the night went for the party and for the Obamas.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Michelle Obama Addresses the DNC Convention Michelle Obama addressed the opening night of the Democratic convention in Denver Monday with a speech focusing on her personal story and praising the leadership values of her husband, Sen. Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of her speech, as prepared for delivery.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Democrats Give Tribute to Senator Kennedy in Denver Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the dedication to Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., and the state of the Democratic Party as Kennedy passes the torch to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Pelosi Rallies Democrats Behind Obama on Convention Opening Night Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told delegates gathered Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Denver that the party's mission to move in a "new direction" will not be complete until Sen. Barack Obama wins the White House.

	Aug. 25, 2008 President Carter Mulls Historical Significance of Barack Obama President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jim Lehrer, Mark Shields and David Brooks to reflect on the race for the White House, Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy, and the historical significance of the moment.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Former Iowa GOP Rep. Leach Speaks Out for Obama Former Iowa Rep. Jim Leach, a Republican moderate, gave an opening-night speech at the Democratic convention gave his views on Republican Party shortcomings and endorsed Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of his speech.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Caroline Kennedy Pays Tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy Caroline Kennedy introduces a tribute to her uncle, the ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, as part of the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Ailing Sen. Kennedy Praises Obama in Address to the DNC Sen. Edward Kennedy, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May, was honored during the opening night of the Democratic convention. Following is a transcipt of his remarks to the assembly.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Florida Tagged Again as a Swing State with Diverse Delegation The newly-reinstated complete Florida delegation opened their convention Monday morning with a pep talk from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa about the state's importance in the Electoral College map.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Michelle Obama's Role Senior correspondent Judy Woodruff looks at Michelle Obama's role in her husband's campaign and previews her opening remarks at the Democratic National Convention Monday night.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Shields, Brooks Mull the Democratic Party's Identity Challenge At the close of the Democratic National Convention's first night, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the demographic divide among Democrats, their ideological unity and the challenge for Sen. Barack Obama to represent them all.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Historians Reflect on the Democratic Party's Fractious Evolution One of the world's oldest political parties, the Democratic Party has evolved over the past 100 years despite different ideologies held by its members and leaders. A panel of historians discuss past fractions within the party and the leaders who have tied Democrats together, including Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Democratic Party's 'Unity' Remains Intact Despite fractions between Democrats who support Sens. Hillary Clinton versus Barack Obama, Gov. Howard Dean, chair of the Democratic National Committee, asserts that party members have set aside their differences and are united behind a common interest to win the 2008 election.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Democratic Delegates Bring Range of Views to Convention Democrats are united ideologically, but carry wide-ranging concners to the Democratic conventions from their home states. Pollster Andy Kohut and analysts Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter examine the makeup of the Democratic delegates.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Democrats Aim to Heal Divisions and Confront GOP Challengers As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, party members are seeking to heal wounds left over from the primaries and create a united front against GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain. Pundits discuss the Democratic Party's efforts to unify.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Likely Kennedy Appearance Fuels Early Convention Buzz With more than 50,000 delegates and media gathered in Denver for the opening of the Democratic National Convention, news of a likely appearance by ailing party lion Sen. Edward Kennedy was the buzz of the lengthy media security line.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Dial D for Denver: The Democratic Convention by the Numbers 5: Minimum number of miles of Denver's Interstate 25 scheduled to be shut down during Obama's Thursday speech at Invesco Field

	Aug. 25, 2008 Madeleine Albright Answered Your Questions on U.S. Foreign Policy, Obama Ticket With protesters calling for a firmer stand against the Iraq war and the selection of Senate foreign relations chair Sen. Joe Biden as Barack Obama's running mate, foreign policy is a top issue at the Democratic convention. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright answered your questions.

	Aug. 25, 2008 Historian: Jackson Speech Sets Stage for Obama Run Presidential historian Peniel Joseph explains how Jesse Jackson's 1984 speech at the Democratic National Convention in San Francisco introduced themes of diversity into the party and paved the way for the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama.

	Aug. 23, 2008 Obama Taps Veteran Senator Joe Biden for Vice President After weeks of speculation and pundit predictions, Sen. Barack Obama revealed that he had selected fellow Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate with an early Saturday morning text message and e-mail to supporters.

	Aug. 23, 2008 Biden Brings Foreign Policy Skills, Liberal Voting Record Delaware Democratic Sen. Joe Biden, selected as Sen. Barack Obama's running mate, brings to the ticket extensive foreign policy experience, a generally liberal voting record and a strong personality.

	Aug. 22, 2008 Obama's Likely Running Mate, New Attack Ads Top Campaign News Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the suspense over Sen. Barack Obama's announcement of his vice presidential running mate and the latest ad war between the Democrat and GOP rival Sen. John McCain.

	Aug. 22, 2008 The Chime Not Yet Heard Members of the media, political watchers and supporters of presumed Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama continue to keep their cell phones or Blackberries within arms reach for The Text.

	Aug. 22, 2008 Mile-high City Braces for a Democratic Onslaught Call it the party a century in the making. The Democratic National Convention returns to Denver after 100 years next week and with it will come thousands of delegates, media, protesters and, local merchants hope, millions of dollars.

	Aug. 21, 2008 McCain Closes Polling Gap on Obama Four major polls reveal Sen. John McCain is gaining on Sen. "Barack Obama's statistical lead.

	Aug. 21, 2008 New Ads, Running Mate Rumors Fuel Presidential Campaign Days before the national party conventions begin, the campaign trail is heating up as Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama release new ads and the poll gap between them tightens. Political reporters discuss the race.

	Aug. 20, 2008 McCain Talks Iraq in N.M. While Obama Tours Va. The presidential hopefuls hit the campaign trial Wednesday, with GOP Sen. John McCain visiting the toss-up state of New Mexico and Sen. Barack Obama touring the battleground state of Virginia. Kwame Holman recaps the latest campaign news.

	Aug. 19, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Veepstakes and Conventions In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Gwen Ifill mulls the media frenzy over vice-presidential picks and outlines what she'll be looking for at the upcoming party conventions in Denver and Minneapolis.

	Aug. 19, 2008 Media Speculation at Fever Pitch Over Obama VP Pick Sen. Barack Obama has settled on his vice-presidential running mate, according to nearly every media source, and could make the announcement as early as Wednesday morning.

	Aug. 19, 2008 Candidates Trade Iraq Jabs While Courting War Vets During recent speeches at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama exchanged attacks on Iraq policy and military experience. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Aug. 18, 2008 Obama Nets $7.8M in One-day Fundraising Haul Illinois Sen. Barack Obama raised $7.8 million for his campaign war chest in San Francisco Sunday night, a single-day haul that the Obama camp claimed broke a political fundraising record.

	Aug. 18, 2008 McCain and Obama Seek to Reach Out to Evangelical Voters Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama addressed evangelical Christians at pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback church this weekend. Experts examine how the evangelical movement has changed since the last election and how the candidates are reaching out to the group.

	Aug. 15, 2008 Marcus and Lowry Weigh Reactions to Georgia Crisis The Georgia-Russia conflict has put the foreign policy skills of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to the test. Analysts Ruth Marcus and Rich Lowry weigh the candidate responses and other political news of the week.

	Aug. 14, 2008 Native American Students Concerned over Federal Education Funding As minority communities weigh which presidential candidate would best represent them on key issues, some Native Americans are focused on whether the next president will continue to fund tribal schools that form the bedrock of their education.

	Aug. 14, 2008 Clinton's Name to Be Included on DNC Nomination List The Democratic National Committee will place Sen. Hillary Clinton's name in the party's nomination roll call at its convention later this month -- a symbolic move intended to help unite Democrats after the hard-fought primaries, party officials announced Thursday.

	Aug. 14, 2008 McCain Aims to Tout Foreign Policy Cred on Georgia Crisis As the diplomats scurry to cement a plan to curb tensions between Russia and Georgia by the end of the week, U.S. presidential candidates have weighed also in on the conflict in a bid to flex their foreign policy credentials.

	Aug. 12, 2008 Duel of the Ads Continues With McCain Republican Sen. John McCain released a new ad Tuesday, the latest in a series of campaign messages to hammer at Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's rock star appeal and paint his Democratic rival as a popular, "dreamy" guy, but an inexperienced candidate that will raise taxes.

	Aug. 8, 2008 Shields and Brooks Mull GOP Retirements, Convention Plans As an increasing number of GOP House members announce they will not run for re-election, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss possible power shifts in Congress and emerging plans for the party conventions.

	Aug. 7, 2008 Ad Wars Heat Up as Campaigns Sharpen Tactics Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are taking jabs at each other through a series of television ads, which are drawing attention on both the political and pop culture stages. Two analysts look at the themes and the spending behind the ads.

	Aug. 6, 2008 Candidates Stick to Energy Rhetoric on Campaign Trail Presidential hopefuls Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., continue to spar over energy policy in campaign appearances and television ads. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

	Aug. 5, 2008 Campaigns Aim to Spend Wisely in Shifting Set of Battleground States As the race to raise campaign cash pushes on, some of Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain's time to spend certain campaign funds is running down as the Republican National Convention approaches next month.

	Aug. 5, 2008 President Bush Begins Weeklong Tour of Asia President Bush arrived Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, at the start of a weeklong tour that also will take him to Thailand and then China for the Olympics' opening ceremony.

	Aug. 4, 2008 Candidates Focus on Energy, Spar Over Oil Resources Sen. Barack Obama delivered a major speech on energy Monday, which included a call to open the nation's strategic oil reserves, while his rival, GOP Sen. John McCain, urged Congress to call off its August recess and pass new energy legislation. Advisers to both campaigns discuss the two views.

	Aug. 4, 2008 Transcript: Obama's 'New Energy for America' Speech Following is a transcript of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's Monday energy policy speech, as prepared for delivery in Lansing, Mich., and distributed by his campaign.

	Aug. 1, 2008 Shields and Brooks Mull Campaign Rhetoric, Senate Indictment Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, Sen. John McCain's campaign ads and Sen. Hillary Clinton's future role in the Democratic Party.



	JULY July 30, 2008 McCain TV Ad Draws Scrutiny for Distorting Facts A recent ad run by GOP Sen. John McCain alleged that his rival, Sen. Barack Obama, chose to skip a chance to meet with wounded troops because media was not allowed -- claims that have since been disputed. The Washington Post's Dan Balz and FactCheck.org's Brooks Jackson discuss the debate over the ad.

	July 30, 2008 On the Campaign Trail, Candidates Talk Energy Prices Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain each outlined their positions on the debate over allowing more off-shore drilling to ease energy prices and overall voter concerns on energy costs.

	July 29, 2008 Economy Returns to Center Stage of Campaign Trail Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama focused their campaigns on the sluggish U.S. economy this week amid voter concerns over economic troubles and a looming record budget deficit. Campaign advisers debate the effectiveness of the rivals' plans.

	July 28, 2008 White House Announces Record Budget Deficit Whoever wins the presidency in November will be saddled with a record budget deficit of $482 billion, according to a Bush administration estimate released Monday.

	July 25, 2008 Shields and Brooks on Obama's Trip, McCain's Strategy This week on the campaign trail, Sen. Barack Obama conducted a high-profile overseas trip while GOP rival Sen. John McCain toured top election battleground states. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week in politics.

	July 25, 2008 Media Dodges Accusations of Bias in Campaign Coverage As Sen. Barack Obama tours the Middle East and Europe with network evening news anchors in tow, the campaign of GOP Sen. John McCain has criticized the news media's coverage of the race - alleging that Obama has unfairly received more favorable press coverage. Media experts examine the debate.

	July 24, 2008 McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention Across Europe Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight.

	July 24, 2008 Obama to Push Building U.S.-Europe Relations in Berlin Address As Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama continues his overseas tour with a stop in Berlin Thursday, tens of thousands in the German city are reportedly anxious to hear his address at the Tiergarten's Victory Column, one of the city's most famous monuments.

	July 24, 2008 Transcript: Obama's Speech in Berlin Following is a transcript of Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin, Germany, as prepared for delivery and distributed by his campaign.

	July 23, 2008 Mideast Conflict Looms for Next U.S. President As the presidential hopefuls define their foreign policy agendas for the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue to present a unique set of challenges to the next commander-in-chief. Analysts mull the obstacles to ending the decades-long conflict.

	July 23, 2008 Obama Stands by Israel, Calls Iranian Nuclear Threat 'Grave' As his Mideast tour continues, Sen. Barack Obama reiterated his support for Israel as an ally of the United States Wednesday and focused on his commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

	July 22, 2008 Speculation Stirs Over Possible Unveiling of McCain VP Pick Republican presidential hopeful John McCain could reveal his choice for a running mate as early as this week, sources close to the Arizona senator have said, according to CNN and Robert Novak's Evans-Novak Political Report.

	July 22, 2008 McCain, Obama Trade More Jabs Over Foreign Policy Sen. Barack Obama, on tour in the Middle East, and Sen. John McCain, on the campaign trail in New England, continue to spar over each other's Iraq policies and understanding of the situation in Afghanistan.

	July 22, 2008 Obama Outlines Mideast Policy Views as Overseas Tour Continues After his first visit to Iraq as the likely Democratic nominee for president, Sen. Barack Obama said Tuesday in Amman, Jordan, that security in Iraq has improved and the U.S. should focus attention on aiding its political progress while turning more military attention to the worsening situation in Afghanistan.

	July 21, 2008 Obama's Trip Puts Focus on Candidates' Iraq, Afghan Plans Sen. Barack Obama is working on his foreign policy credentials by meeting with leaders in Iraq and Afghanistan this week. Policy advisers discuss how Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain are approaching the conflicts.

	July 21, 2008 Obama Meets with al-Maliki in Baghdad Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Monday on the latest stop of his high-profile overseas tour as the presumptive Democratic nominee.

	July 21, 2008 McCain Hits Morning Shows as Networks Follow Obama Abroad Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain appeared on all three network morning shows Monday arguing that his Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama was wrong on the surge strategy in Iraq.

	July 18, 2008 Obama Trip Attracting Media Circus, Criticism from McCain Camp Sen. Barack Obama's first overseas trip as a presidential candidate is shaping up to be a mob-scene of press coverage. Obama will be traveling with a plane full of journalists, and at least 200 have applied to come on the trip, though only about 40 will be able to go.

	July 18, 2008 Analysts Tackle Economy Woes, Obama's Overseas Trip Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn vast media coverage and was described by Sen. John McCain's camp as a publicity stunt.

	July 17, 2008 Gore Aims High on Renewable Energy Goal for U.S. Former Vice President and Nobel laureate Al Gore outlined a bold climate goal for the nation Thursday, challenging the U.S. to create every kilowatt of electricity through renewable energy sources within 10 years.

	July 17, 2008 Obama Raises $52 Million in June Likely Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, easily trumping Republican rival Sen. John McCain's $22 million last month - although the Democratic Party still lags behind the GOP in the amount of campaign cash it has in the bank.

	July 16, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Her Interview with Barack Obama In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Gwen Ifill reflects on her exclusive interview this week with Sen. Barack Obama and discusses how his campaign is shaping its Iraq policy ahead of his upcoming trip to the war zone.

	July 16, 2008 Candidates Address NAACP, Reach Out to Black Voters Unlike in previous elections, both Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., reached out to black voters at this year's annual NAACP conference in Cincinnati, Ohio. Representatives from both parties weigh the race factor in this year's campaign.

	July 15, 2008 McCain Counters Obama's Iraq, Afghan Strategies Addressing a town hall audience in Albuquerque, N.M., Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain slammed Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama's suggestion that the U.S. needs a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq and touted his views on how to triumph in Afghanistan.

	July 15, 2008 Obama Calls for Shift in Military Focus Away from Iraq During a policy speech on Tuesday, Sen. Barack Obama said a "single-minded" focus on the Iraq war is distracting the United States from other threats, including the ongoing battle in Afghanistan.

	July 15, 2008 Obama Calls for U.S. Military to Renew Focus on Afghanistan In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.

	July 14, 2008 New Yorker Cover Satirizing Obama Raises Controversy In the latest issue of the New Yorker, a cover illustration of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife satirizes some of the rumors that have swirled about the candidate. Writers Michael Eric Dyson and Eric Bates examine the media controversy.

	July 14, 2008 In Afghanistan, Troop Deaths Highlight Instability On Sunday, Taliban militants waged the deadliest assault on U.S. and NATO troops in three years, highlighting the challenge of the ongoing armed conflict. A New York Times Magazine reporter and a counter-insurgency expert measure the complexity of the conflict.

	July 11, 2008 Shields, Brooks Assess Struggles in the Economy, Campaign News With continued financial troubles in the headlines, the presidential hopefuls have made their plans to improve the economy central to their case to voters. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac panic and campaign trail developments.

	July 10, 2008 Pew Poll Finds McCain Faces Enthusiasm Gap, Obama Sees Unity Challenge Sen. John McCain is facing an enthusiasm gap on the campaign trail, a new Pew poll shows, while his rival, Sen. Barack Obama, faces his own challenges leading a divided party. After a campaign news update, the Pew center's Andy Kohut discusses the poll's findings.

	July 9, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on McCain Campaign, Ad Strategy In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed reports about a shakeup in John McCain's staff along with the messages voters are meant to take away from the campaign's ad strategy.

	July 8, 2008 McCain, Obama Court Influential Hispanic Voting Bloc Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama addressed Latino leaders Tuesday as both candidates seek the support of Hispanic voters. Campaign advisers discuss the appeals to this key voting bloc and weigh the power of the Hispanic electorate in battleground states.

	July 8, 2008 Obama Reaches Out to Hispanic Voters Sen. Barack Obama spoke to the League of United Latino American Citizens in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday as Obama and his rival, Sen. John McCain, seek support from Hispanic voters. Following is Obama's speech, as prepared for delivery.

	July 8, 2008 For Black Bloggers, Convention Latest in an Ongoing Fight to Be Heard The Democrats credentialed 120 bloggers for the party's convention in August, and it was hailed by many in the blogosphere as an unprecedented number. But soon after the first group of credentialed bloggers was announced, a group of black bloggers began charging that the selection process excluded bloggers of color.

	July 7, 2008 Obama To Accept Nomination at 76,000-seat Denver Stadium Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plans to make his Democratic National Convention speech on Aug. 28 at the 76,000-seat Invesco Stadium in Denver, rather than using the smaller Pepsi Center, where the rest of the party's convention will be held.

	July 7, 2008 Obama, McCain Look West as Political Battlegrounds Shift Sen. Barack Obama hopes to win four Western states -- Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Montana -- in November, but Sen. John McCain is campaigning hard to hold on to the GOP strongholds. Pollsters offer insight.

	July 7, 2008 Obama Opts to Accept Nomination at Denver Stadium Sen. Barack Obama will forgo the Democratic convention floor when he accepts the Democratic nomination in August, opting instead to speak at the 75,000-seat stadium of the Denver Broncos. A reporter from the Denver Post discusses the decision.

	July 4, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Barack Obama's Iraq Strategy In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom on Friday, NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed likely Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama's most recent statements on Iraq, the Democratic Party's strategy to play in all 50 states and the death of Republican Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina.

	July 4, 2008 Historians Weigh Role of Vice-Presidential Candidates As the race between presumptive nominees Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama continues to heat up, historians look to past races to weigh the advantages and disadvantages brought to a national ticket by a vice presidential candidate.

	July 4, 2008 Analysts Consider Obama on Iraq, Legacy of Jesse Helms Columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru debate the potential impact of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's statements on Iraq and other news, including the death of former senator Jesse Helms.

	July 3, 2008 McCain Shakes Up Staffing, Reacts to Colombia Hostage Rescue In a new campaign staffing shake-up, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain promoted top adviser Steve Schmidt to head the campaign's staff. Schmidt will take over the day-to-day campaign management.

	July 3, 2008 Obama, McCain Work to Highlight Views on Key Trade Policies With the economy a top campaign issue, presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are working to shape their stances on international trade and free-trade policies. Analysts discuss the candidates' statements and the impact of trade policy shifts.

	July 1, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on How Campaigns Confront Rumors In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom on Monday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how campaigns confront Internet rumors and whether patriotism is a legitimate campaign issue.

	July 1, 2008 Shaheen Aims to Unseat First-term Senator Sununu Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, the former governor of New Hampshire, is aiming to cut short Republican John Sununu's Senate career after only one term this fall. The race will be a rematch of the state's 2002 Senate matchup, in which Shaheen lost by four points to Sununu, then a congressman.

	July 1, 2008 Washington state May See Another Razor-thin Election Four years ago, 129 voters decided one of the closest elections in U.S. history in Washington State. Democrat Chris Gregoire eventually won the governor's mansion after two recounts extended the race 51 days beyond Election Day.

	July 1, 2008 Profile: Barack Obama At the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, the party's presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry, tasked a little-known state legislator from Illinois named Barack Obama with delivering the party's keynote address.

	July 1, 2008 Profile: John McCain Vietnam War veteran and four-term Arizona Sen. John McCain enters the 2008 presidential race as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party with more than 40 years of political experience -- replete with both heroic accomplishments and bitter losses -- behind him.

	July 1, 2008 Hurricanes' Impact May Play Role in La. Senate Race With its reputation as a swing state, Louisiana has set the stage for a competitive Senate race between incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu and her Republican competitor, State Treasurer John Kennedy.

	July 1, 2008 Comedian Looks to Unseat Republican Senator in Minnesota In one of this year's more unusual high-profile political matchups, well-known satirist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Al Franken, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent Republican Norm Coleman for one of Minnesota's seats in the United States Senate.

	July 1, 2008 In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigns in the battleground state of Ohio Tuesday to announce plans to expand and overhaul President Bush's faith-based programs as part of his bid to appeal to evangelical voters and build his community service platform.

	July 1, 2008 McCain Takes Campaign to Mexico and Colombia Sen. John McCain takes his campaign to Mexico and Colombia this week, where he'll tackle two key issues on many voters' minds: free trade and immigration. McCain was due to start the three-day trip Tuesday in Colombia.

	July 1, 2008 Partisan Divisions Define N.C. Governor Race At first glance, the North Carolina gubernatorial race appears to be a sure bet for the Democrats: the last time the state elected a Republican governor was in 1988. But the 2008 race looks to be a tight one as Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and the seven-term GOP Charlotte mayor, Pat McCrory, square off for the seat.



	JUNE June 30, 2008 Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it's the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend.

	June 30, 2008 Candidates Square Off Over Patriotism Remarks Both presidential candidates, Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed the issue of patriotism after Gen. Wesley Clark questioned McCain's qualifications. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports.

	June 27, 2008 Shields, Brooks Take Up Campaign News, Court Rulings Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama campaigned with former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton at a rally Friday in Unity, N.H. and the Supreme Court issues a week of weighty decisions. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the week's political news.

	June 27, 2008 For Clinton and Obama, the Word of the Day is Unity It was day two of the Democratic Unity Tour, and Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made their first public appearance together since Sen. Clinton dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month, leaving Sen. Obama as the party's presumptive nominee.

	June 25, 2008 Obama Calls on Donors to Help Reduce Clinton Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his top donors to help Sen. Hillary Clinton pay off more than $10 million in debt from her failed presidential bid.

	June 24, 2008 Obama Camp Seeks to Redefine Battlegrounds, Focus on Policy With the general election now in full swing, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are busy shaping their campaign strategies. David Axelrod, a top Obama adviser, discusses how his team is approaching the trail.

	June 24, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Campaign Financing and Top Voter Issues In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom on Monday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how campaigns confront Internet rumors and whether patriotism is a legitimate campaign issue.

	June 23, 2008 Candidates Stump in Battleground Western States Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain took shots at each other over energy policy as they each toured Western states, hoping to drive home their message in what could be new battlegrounds this campaign season.

	June 23, 2008 McCain to Pitch Car Battery Prize as Obama Aims at Oil Speculators Sen. John McCain is expected to propose his own sort of X Prize later Monday, namely a $300 million reward for the invention of a car battery that far outpaces those commercially available in cost, size, and power.

	June 20, 2008 Shields, Brooks Discuss Obama's Fundraising Shift, McCain's Energy Proposal Tensions between the presumptive presidential nominees escalated over Sen. Barack Obama's refusal of public funds and Sen. John McCain's call to lift a ban on offshore drilling. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the political news of the week.

	June 19, 2008 In a Strategic Shift, Obama Opts to Forgo Public Financing Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday he will opt out of public financing during the general election. A legal expert and a political reporter examine how the move will impact the race and Sen. John McCain's funding options.

	June 19, 2008 Obama to Opt Out of Public Financing for the General Election Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama announced Thursday that he will opt out of public financing for his general election run against GOP Sen. John McCain -- a move expected to give the Illinois senator more leeway to raise funds privately.

	June 18, 2008 McCain and Obama Tout Differing Energy Plans Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are honing their stances on climate and energy policy, focusing on issues like the federal gas tax and offshore drilling. Advisers for each campaign examine the energy policy debate.

	June 18, 2008 Political Leaders, Media Pay Tribute to Tim Russert Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain joined other political and media heavyweights Wednesday morning at a private funeral mass for influential NBC political journalist Tim Russert.

	June 17, 2008 Obama and McCain Sharpen Attacks Over Energy Policy The presidential hopefuls are sharpening their duels on the issues -- and amid high gas and fuel costs, climate and energy policy are emerging as top talking points.

	June 16, 2008 Web Tools Help to Reshape '08 Campaign Trail A new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that a record-breaking 46 percent of Americans have used the Internet, e-mail or cell phone text messaging to get news about the campaigns. Analysts examine how new Web-based tools are expanding the campaign trail.

	June 16, 2008 Obama, McCain Talk Economy, Iraq on the Campaign Trail Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain hit the campaign trail yesterday to discuss their views on economic policy and Iraq. Kwame Holman reports on the state of the campaign.

	June 12, 2008 U.S. Election Grabs Intense Interest Overseas The 2008 presidential election has sparked the world's attention, with some looking ahead to possible foreign policy shifts under a new administration, a new poll shows. Reporters from international media outlets gauge foreign reaction to the historic race.

	June 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks on the Obama-McCain Race With the lengthy Democratic primary campaign in the rear-view mirror, the focus turns to the presidential campaign showdown between Sen. Barack Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions on all things politics.

	June 10, 2008 McCain and Obama Trade Jabs Over Economic Strategies Presumptive presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain offered contrasting approaches to mend a sluggish economy this week, with Obama emphasizing an active government role in providing assistance and McCain calling for lower taxes and spending cuts.