 | 2008 OCTOBER
October 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.
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| October 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.
 
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| October 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.
 
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 8, 2008
Advocates Push for Washington Native Voter Data, Participation
Native American voters in Washington State have played a major role in that state's elections, but increased political participation in Native communities is relatively new. Advocates, scholars and the campaigns are struggling to make sense of the new voting bloc.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| October 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.
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| SEPTEMBER
September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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| September 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.
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