November 05, 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. November 05, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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.
November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 2008 Obama Projected to Grab Another 5 States to McCain's 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 and Wyoming, according to the Associated Press. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 2008 Obama Projected Winner in 8 More States, D.C.; McCain Projected Winner of Another 3 Sen. John McCain is projected to win Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Carolina, while Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., according to the Associated Press. November 04, 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. November 04, 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 and 8 p.m. are four very competitive and key states: Indiana (11 electoral votes), North Carolina(15), Ohio (20) and Virginia (13). November 04, 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." November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on 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. November 04, 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. November 04, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: In Florida, Gay Marriage Amendment and Some Technical Glitches Florida is one of three states considering a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would 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, and how pollsters say the undecided contingent might carry the amendment to approval. November 04, 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. November 03, 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. November 03, 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. November 03, 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. November 03, 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 31, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Final Push for the Presidency With just four days left before the election, Judy Woodruff explains to the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom 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. October 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. October 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. October 30, 2008 Youth Voters Take Active Role, but Turnout Is Uncertain While record numbers of young and first-time voters are engaged in the political process this year, questions remain as to how strong their turnout will be at the polls. Kwame Holman reports on the youth vote in Virginia and how it reflects national trends. October 30, 2008 Viewers Flock to Comedy Shows for Dose of Campaign Humor Sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live has seen its ratings soar in recent weeks as viewers have tuned in to watch skits about political candidates and campaigns. SNL executive producer Lorne Michaels and head writer Seth Meyers discuss political comedy. October 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. October 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. October 30, 2008 Amy Walter, Stu Rothenberg Take Your Questions on Election Countdown Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are racing to battleground states like Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania and issuing last-minute pitches to undecided voters. Which battleground states could tip the balance on Nov. 4 and what do the campaigns need to do to win them? Two regular NewsHour political analysts take your questions.
October 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. October 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. October 29, 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. October 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. October 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. October 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, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Pew Center for People and the Press. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 27, 2008 Ohio Again Marked as a Presidential Battleground With just over a week left until Election Day, the presidential candidates are making the rounds in a number of states marked as "battlegrounds" -- with the 2004 election deal-breaker state of Ohio factoring into campaign strategies as one of the most frequent stops in the final days of campaigning. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 22, 2008 Young Voters in New Mexico Assess Stakes for '08 Race In a presidential race of historical porportions, young voters stand poised to play a key role in the outcome of the 2008 race. Students from the University of New Mexico describe their views on the McCain-Obama contest and discuss whether young voters will go to the polls this fall. October 22, 2008 Candidates Focus on Battlegrounds, Spar on Tax Plans Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama campaigned in key swing states Wednesday, including Virginia and Ohio, as the race for the presidency enters its final weeks and the global stock market remains tumultuous. Spencer Michels reports on the latest news from the campaign trail. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 20, 2008 Voter Turnout, Economy Concerns Take Spotlight in Northern New Mexico Tucked in the mountains of northern New Mexico, the small town of Las Vegas is part of the state's Hispanic heartland and one of towns across the country where voter turnout may prove crucial to the outcome of the presidential race. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 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. October 15, 2008 Obama, McCain Expected to Target Americans' Economic Worries in Final Debate 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. October 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. October 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. October 15, 2008 Candidates' Representatives Discuss Merits of Health Care Plans for N.M., Nation Judy Woodruff digs deeper into the health care issue in New Mexico, speaking with the campaigns' state representatives to explain how their respective health plans will better deal with current needs. October 15, 2008 New Mexico Residents Struggle to Navigate Health Care System in Crisis In New Mexico, where a quarter of the residents do not have health insurance, rising poverty rates and a lack of medical facilities are straining the system and bringing health care to the forefront of this year's election. October 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. October 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. October 13, 2008 Activists Seek to Boost Native American Vote in New Mexico Native Americans make up more than 10 percent of potential voters in the battleground state of New Mexico, and political activists are working to increase Indian participation in November's election. Tristan Ahtone of the National Minority Consortia reports from New Mexico. October 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. October 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. October 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. October 09, 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. October 09, 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. October 09, 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. October 08, 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. October 07, 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. October 07, 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. October 07, 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. October 06, 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. October 06, 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. October 03, 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. October 02, 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. October 01, 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 30, 2008 Campaigns Offer Two Very Different Visions for Health Care In Rx for Change, a MacNeil/Lehrer Productions special, health care experts and campaign officials debate the state of the American medical system and which presidential candidate may do more to improve care. 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. 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. 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. 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. September 26, 2008 Congressional Correspondent Kwame Holman Discusses 'Intense' Week on Cap Hill NewsHour Congressional Correspondent Kwame Holman reports from Capitol Hill on Friday's events and the ongoing challenge for Congressional members to find a solution to a flailing Wall Street. September 26, 2008 McCain Agrees to Debate Obama Amid Bailout Negotiations Despite his call earlier this week to postpone Friday night's first presidential debate, aides to GOP nominee John McCain announced the senator will participate. September 25, 2008 As Debate Uncertainty Lingers, Candidates Address Clinton Initiative 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 in New York Thursday, sounding similar themes on cooperating with international and environmental agencies and boosting the flailing economy. September 24, 2008 McCain's Call to Postpone Debate Rebuffed by Obama, Debate Commission Republican candidate Sen. John McCain has asked that Friday's first presidential debate, which will be moderated by the NewsHour's Jim Lehrer, be postponed to allow him and Democratic rival Barack Obama to return to Washington and work on the proposed $700 billion economic bailout. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. September 18, 2008 Polls Show Obama Leads McCain on Message of 'Change' New polls published by the New York Times and CBS News and 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 Washington, D.C. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 13, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Moderating Forum on Service with McCain, Obama NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a forum on service Thursday night at Columbia University in New York City with presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. The next day, Woodruff reflected on the experience in a Reporter's Notebook with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom.
September 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. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 12, 2008 Virginia's 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. September 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. September 10, 2008 Va. Republicans Rally Around McCain-Palin Reform Pledge Virginia's role 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 and promised voters that they are the best team to overhaul Washington. September 10, 2008 Obama Talks Education Reform in Va., Clarifies 'Lipstick' Comment 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. September 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. September 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. September 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. September 09, 2008 Obama, McCain Offer Quick Reactions to Bush's Troop Level Plan 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. September 09, 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. September 09, 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. September 08, 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. September 05, 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. September 05, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 04, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Considers McCain's 'Gamble' on Palin With Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin slated to give the key speech at Wednesday's convention, NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff sat down to discuss the giant question marks surrounding her selection, calling it a "high-stakes gamble" by Sen. John McCain. September 03, 2008 Alaska Delegates Defend Their Governor The morning of the biggest speech of her political career, Gov. Sarah Palin was the absentee guest of honor at a delegation meeting of the Alaska Republicans. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 03, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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.
September 02, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ifill on a Convention on Two Tracks 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. September 02, 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. September 02, 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. September 01, 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. September 01, 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. September 01, 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. September 01, 2008 Louisiana Delegates Attempt to Rally as Gustav Batters Home State As their fellow Louisianans struggled through Hurricane Gustav, the Bayou State delegation at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul received a surprise visit from First Lady Laura Bush and Cindy McCain. September 01, 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 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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 at Denver's Invesco Field, GOP Sen. John McCain posted a video on his Web site congratulating Obama on his historic nomination. August 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. August 25, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Previews DNC Remarks by Michelle Obama 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. August 23, 2008 McCain Ad Takes a Quick Hit on Obama-Biden Ticket After the late-night suspense over the identity of Sen. Barack Obama's was broken, GOP Sen. John McCain's campaign wasted no time taking the Obama-Biden ticket to task. August 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. August 21, 2008 McCain Closes Polling Gap on Obama Four major polls reveal Sen. John McCain is gaining on Sen. "Barack Obama's statistical lead. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 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. August 15, 2008 McCain Hauls in $27 Million for Campaign in July Republican Sen. John McCain raised $27 million in July, his largest fundraising haul of his campaign as he tries to match the millions raised by Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama. August 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. August 13, 2008 Warner Named DNC Keynote Speaker as Conventions Edge Closer Details are slowing emerging on plans for the upcoming Democratic and GOP conventions -- with the latest news coming from the Obama campaign, announcing Wednesday that former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner will deliver the coveted keynote address on the second night of the Democratic event in Denver. August 12, 2008 Duel of the Ads Continues With McCain's Jab at Obama's 'Fan Club' 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. August 07, 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. August 06, 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. August 05, 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. August 05, 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. August 04, 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. 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 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Obama's Trip and Presidential Candidates' Plans For Iraq In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed Sen. Barack Obama's foreign trip including his stop in Iraq and the ensuing debate over his troop-withdrawal proposal. 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 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 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 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 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. He also reiterated his criticism that Obama did not hold meetings about Afghanistan while chairman of a relevant Senate subcommittee. 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 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 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 09, 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, including independent ads from so-called 527 groups. July 09, 2008 Iran's Missile Launch Provides Test for Obama, McCain A day after Iran vowed to retaliate against Israel and U.S. interests if Tehran were attacked, the country test-fired nine missiles -- posing a policy test for the presidential hopefuls. Campaign advisers mull the issue. July 08, 2008 McCain, Obama Make Pitches to Hispanic Voters Presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed Hispanic voters in Washington Tuesday as both campaigns sought to appeal to the nation's fastest-growing minority voting bloc. July 08, 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 08, 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 07, 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 03, 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 03, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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. 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 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, while Sen. Barack Obama, said he would strengthen government oversight of energy traders he blames in large part for the skyrocketing price of oil. 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 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 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. June 10, 2008 McCain, Obama Trade Attacks on Economic Policies Illinois Sen. Barack Obama revved up his general election campaign Monday with an address on America's ailing economy, blaming the Bush administration for the country's financial woes and tying his likely GOP presidential opponent to the current leadership.
Sen. John McCain lashed back at Obama Tuesday with a speech in Washington, D.C., where he faulted his Democratic opponent for devaluing trade agreements, saying he'd raise taxes for middle-income families. June 09, 2008 McCain, Obama Aim to Redraw Electoral Map Presumptive presidential candidates Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama both claim that they can redraw the electoral map this year by courting voters from the other party's traditional base. Political analysts Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter discuss the 2008 electoral map. June 04, 2008 Obama Vows Support for Israel; McCain Issues Town Hall Challenge Sen. Barack Obama took the stage for the first time as the likely Democratic nominee Wednesday morning in front of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, declaring his steadfast support for Israel, but demanding a change in U.S. foreign policy by withdrawing from Iraq and engaging in "strong" diplomacy with Iran.
