January 22, 2009 Inmate Re-entry Programs Aim to Strengthen Family Ties While campaigning for the presidency, one of the themes then-candidate Barack Obama touched on was the state of black families. The Obama team has voice support for programs like Hope House, which helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated fathers reconnect with their families. December 05, 2008 Obama Campaign Fundraising Totals Near $750 Million, New Records Show President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday. November 06, 2008 Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election. November 06, 2008 Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit. November 05, 2008 After Landmark Victory, Challenges Begin for Obama President-elect Barack Obama rode to victory on a platform of change and unity. Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks mull the challenges ahead for the Obama administration and reflect on his victory speech. 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 05, 2008 World Leaders Hail Obama Win; Democrats Widen Leads in Congress A day after Democrat Barack Obama's decisive presidential win, world leaders expressed their congratulations, calling the results "historic," and laying out their hopes for resolutions of problems in their regions of the globe. November 05, 2008 Obama's Victory Marks Transformative Moment in American Politics On the heels of Sen. Barack Obama's speech claiming his historic win in the 2008 presidential race, which brought an epic and unprecedented campaign season to a conclusion, NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks, historians Peniel Joseph and Richard Norton Smith and analysts Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg examined the race's outcome.
. November 05, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez and Judy Woodruff Wrap Up Election Night The campaigns of Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain have come to a close and Obama has made history, becoming the first African American president-elect. 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 Obama Says 'Change Has Come' in Acceptance Speech Sen. Barack Obama was projected to win the U.S. presidency Tuesday, making him the country's first African-American leader. Following are his remarks to a rally in Chicago's Grant Park as prepared for delivery. 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: 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 Obama Visits Grandmother in Hawaii as Campaign Battle Continues Across U.S. While Michelle Obama filled in for the Senator as he visited his ill grandmother in Hawaii, Governor Palin and Senator McCain took their message to the battleground states. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest news from the campaign trail. 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 21, 2008 Obama Cancels Events to Be With Ill Grandmother Sen. Barack Obama is canceling presidential campaign events Thursday and Friday so that he can visit his gravely ill, 85-year-old grandmother in Hawaii. 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 20, 2008 Obama Nabs Powell Endorsement, Raises $150 Million in September After winning the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell over the weekend, Sen. Barack Obama said the GOP four-star general would have a role in his campaign as an adviser and revealed that his campaign had raised $150 million in the month of September. 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 Reporter's Notebook: KNME's Gene Grant on Voting in New Mexico Trying to get one's arms around the nature of New Mexico politics can bend even the sharpest political watchers over their keyboards in frustration. It's not easy, but it's always interesting, to say the least. 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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. August 29, 2008 Obama's Speech Attracts 38 Million Viewers, Earns Mixed Reviews Sen. Barack Obama's speech to some 80,000 people at a Denver stadium capped off a week of unity and surprise appearances at the Democratic National Convention. A panel of journalists assesses how the event was received across the country. August 28, 2008 Obama's Acceptance Speech a Mix of Politics and Policy Sen. Barack Obama delivered his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field. A panel of NewsHour analysts and historicans react to Thursday night's event. August 28, 2008 Obama Accepts Democratic Nomination on Historic Night Sen. Barack Obama accepted his party's nomination to the cheers of tens of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field, becoming the first black American to lead a major political party into the fall elections. Following is the text of his address. August 28, 2008 Excerpts of Obama's Acceptance Speech Following are excerpts from Sen. Barack Obama's speech Thursday accepting the Democratic Party's nomination for president, as prepared for delivery and released to media organizations: August 28, 2008 Early Convention Speakers Hit Key Themes for Fall Campaign Speakers at the closing night of the convention stuck to the merging themes of this convention, stressing the historic nature of the candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama, calling for new reform to Washington and giving special voice to Democratic leaders from emerging battleground states. August 28, 2008 Rally Draws Voters Seeking to Fundamentally Alter the System As thousands of Coloradoans and Democratic delegates filed into Invesco Field Thursday afternoon awaiting Sen. Barack Obama's nominating acceptance speech, the scene on the inside of the stadium was one of muted anticipation even in the nosebleed seats. 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 28, 2008 Obama's Nomination Reflects 'Evolution' of American Democracy Sen. Barack Obama's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate coincides with turning points in American civil rights history. Historians and analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the progress in American representativeness and the challenges to becoming a post-racial society. August 28, 2008 Former Treasury Secretary Evaluates Obama's Fiscal Policy Amid questions about Sen. Barack Obama's readiness for the presidency, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin of the Clinton administration sheds insight on Obama's capabilities and the likelihood that Americans will coalesce around his domestic and international economic agenda. Judy Woodruff and Rubin discuss. August 28, 2008 Ahead of History-making Speech, Writers Look at Obama's Career Ahead of Thursday's eagerly-anticipated speech during which Sen. Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination and become first black American to lead a major party into the fall elections, a panel of Chicago writers discuss the Illinois senator's career path. August 28, 2008 Obama Learned Lessons on the Path to the National Stage Sen. Barack Obama took the stage Thursday to accept the Democratic Party's nomination at the DNC, but to reach the national spotlight he had to overcome challenges along his political path. The NewsHour's Elizabeth Brackett reports on the years leading up to Obama's rise. August 28, 2008 Jesse Jackson Discusses Senator Barack Obama, Convention Leading up to Barack Obama's speech tonight at Invesco field in Denver, Gwen Ifill sits down with Jesse Jackson to discuss the democratic process and the role Barack Obama is playing in this election. August 28, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Previews Obama's Acceptance Speech Senior correspondent Gwen previews the importance of Obama's acceptance speech on Thursday, which he will deliver on the anniversary of the 45th anniversary of the march on Washington when Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the historic "I have a dream" speech. August 27, 2008 Veterans Supporting Obama Speak About the Candidate As the theme of Wednesday's Democratic national convention is national security, the role of the military and foreign policy has played heavily into the night's events. Military veterans who are supporting Senator Barack Obama give their view on the election and the man. August 27, 2008 Analysts, Historians Give Final Thoughts on Wednesday Night DNC Following Joe Biden's keynote speech on Wednesday, analysts and historians give their final thoughts on the third night of the Democrat national convention in Denver. August 27, 2008 Historians Praise Former President Bill Clinton's Convention Address Former President Bill Clinton spoke emphatically in support of Senator Barack Obama Wednesday night at the Democratic Convention. Analysts and historians react to the speech. August 27, 2008 Bill Clinton Pledges Support for Obama, Addresses Economy On day three of the DNC, former president Bill Clinton criticized the current state of the economy compared to how his Democratic administration left it eight years ago. Following is his speech in which he endorsed Sen. Barack Obama's policies over Sen. John McCain's. August 27, 2008 Clinton Ends Roll Call Vote to Make Obama Official Nominee New York Sen. Hillary Clinton ended a state-by-state convention roll call in a surprise acclamation, naming her former rival Sen. Barack Obama the official presidential nominee for the Democratic Party. August 27, 2008 Joe Biden Takes Center Stage as Obama's Running Mate Sen. Joe Biden stepped to the spotlight Wednesday delivering his address to the Democratic convention as the newly named running mate. Ruth Ann Minner, the governor of his home state, Delaware, and David Wilhelm, a former party chairman, assess Biden's role. August 27, 2008 John Kerry Whips Up Support for Barack Obama at DNC On the third day of the DNC, the 2004 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry took the podium after former President Bill Clinton's speech to garner support for Sen. Barack Obama. August 27, 2008 Pa. Clinton Delegate Frets Over Switch To Obama Because Pennsylvania went for Hillary Clinton in the primaries, delegates are still debating how the delegation will vote. While many are honoring Clinton's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama, some are still conflicted on the eve of the roll call vote. August 27, 2008 Hillary Clinton Nominates Obama on New York's Behalf With backers of Hillary Clinton still voicing their support for her presidential bid on the convention floor, the New York senator appeared during the roll call to move that Barack Obama become the Democratic nominee by acclamation. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in after Clinton's roll call speech. August 27, 2008 Service Day Lets Delegates Give Back to Denver Sixty 7th graders at Cole Arts and Science Academy readied for Democratic delegates from California, New York and New Jersey to come help them evaluate Denver's ecosystem on the third day of the Democratic National Convention. August 26, 2008 In Speech, Clinton Tries to Unite Party Behind Obama As the Democrats wrap up day two of their convention in Denver, analysts and historians review the night's key moments, in particular Sen. Hillary Clinton's speech in support of Sen. Barack Obama. August 26, 2008 Sen. Hillary Clinton Urges Unity in Speech to DNC Following is text of Sen. Hillary Clinton's prime-time speech to the Democratic convention Tuesday, during which she renewed her support for former primary rival Sen. Barack Obama and urged her loyal backers to endorse his bid for the White House. August 26, 2008 Michelle Obama Reflects on the Campaign and Convention Michelle Obama sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss her speech on Monday night in Denver as well as the last year and a half of campaigning with her husband, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama. August 26, 2008 Democratic Leaders Mull Obama's Economic Policy Two leading Democrats, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter and New York Sen. Chuck Schumer discuss what an Obama administration would do to address the economic difficulties facing the nation. August 26, 2008 Schweitzer Pitches to Middle Class Americans in DNC Address I'm a rancher who has made my living raising cattle and growing wheat, barley and alfalfa in Montana, a beautiful place with soaring peaks, pristine rivers and endless prairies. 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 26, 2008 Mark Warner Previews DNC Keynote Address Judy Woodruff speaks with former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner about how he plans to lay out the case for the Democratic presidential bid during Tuesday's keynote address at the DNC convention and his views on the election fight over the battleground state of Virginia. August 26, 2008 Women Voters Present Unusual Challenges for Obama Recent poll results show Sen. Barack Obama's appeal to women differs between those who struggle economically and their affluent counterparts. Andy Kohut of the Pew Research Center and Amy Walter of the Hotline assess how women voters are weighing the presidential race. August 26, 2008 Denver Offers Testing Ground for 'Obama-nomics' Apart from hosting the Democratic National Convention, Denver residents are also assessing the possible impacts of Sen. Barack Obama's economic policies, including middle class tax cuts and investments in education and alternative energy. Paul Solman examines Obama's plan. August 26, 2008 Clinton Supporters Discuss Their Role at Convention Democrats of all stripes have converged on Denver for this week's Democratic convention -- many of whom were Hillary Clinton supporters. Leading up to Clinton's convention speech Tuesday, delegates reflect on the former presidential candidate and rival of Barack Obama. August 26, 2008 Former Va. Gov. Mark Warner's Keynote DNC Speech Following is the text of Virginia Gov. Mark Warner's keynote address to the 2008 Democratic convention, during which he struck a largely bipartisan tone while outlining the Democratic vision for the presidency. August 26, 2008 Ariz. Gov. Janet Napolitano Talks Economy in DNC Speech Following is the text of the Janet Napolitano's speech to the Democratic National Convention Tuesday, where the Arizona governor assessed the country's financial struggles and how the Democratic ticket can improve the country's economic health. August 25, 2008 Democratic Convention Sets Historic Precedent for Party, Nation Democrats capped the first night of their 2008 party convention with a speech by Sen. Barack Obama's wife Michelle. Guests analyze how the night went for the party and for the Obamas. August 25, 2008 Michelle Obama Addresses the DNC Convention Michelle Obama addressed the opening night of the Democratic convention in Denver Monday with a speech focusing on her personal story and praising the leadership values of her husband, Sen. Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of her speech, as prepared for delivery. August 25, 2008 Democrats Give Tribute to Senator Kennedy in Denver Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the dedication to Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., and the state of the Democratic Party as Kennedy passes the torch to Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. August 25, 2008 Pelosi Rallies Democrats Behind Obama on Convention Opening Night Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., told delegates gathered Monday evening at the Democratic National Convention in Denver that the party's mission to move in a "new direction" will not be complete until Sen. Barack Obama wins the White House. August 25, 2008 President Carter Mulls Historical Significance of Barack Obama President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jim Lehrer, Mark Shields and David Brooks to reflect on the race for the White House, Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy, and the historical significance of the moment. August 25, 2008 Former Iowa GOP Rep. Leach Speaks Out for Obama Former Iowa Rep. Jim Leach, a Republican moderate, gave an opening-night speech at the Democratic convention gave his views on Republican Party shortcomings and endorsed Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of his speech. August 25, 2008 Ailing Sen. Kennedy Praises Obama in Address to the DNC Sen. Edward Kennedy, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May, was honored during the opening night of the Democratic convention. Following is a transcipt of his remarks to the assembly. August 25, 2008 Florida Tagged Again as a Swing State with Diverse Delegation The newly-reinstated complete Florida delegation opened their convention Monday morning with a pep talk from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa about the state's importance in the Electoral College map. 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 25, 2008 Shields, Brooks Mull the Democratic Party's Identity Challenge At the close of the Democratic National Convention's first night, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the demographic divide among Democrats, their ideological unity and the challenge for Sen. Barack Obama to represent them all. August 25, 2008 Historians Reflect on the Democratic Party's Fractious Evolution One of the world's oldest political parties, the Democratic Party has evolved over the past 100 years despite different ideologies held by its members and leaders. A panel of historians discuss past fractions within the party and the leaders who have tied Democrats together, including Sen. Barack Obama. August 25, 2008 Democratic Party's 'Unity' Remains Intact Despite fractions between Democrats who support Sens. Hillary Clinton versus Barack Obama, Gov. Howard Dean, chair of the Democratic National Committee, asserts that party members have set aside their differences and are united behind a common interest to win the 2008 election. August 25, 2008 Democratic Delegates Bring Range of Views to Convention Democrats are united ideologically, but carry wide-ranging concners to the Democratic conventions from their home states. Pollster Andy Kohut and analysts Stuart Rothenberg and Amy Walter examine the makeup of the Democratic delegates. August 25, 2008 Democrats Aim to Heal Divisions and Confront GOP Challengers As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, party members are seeking to heal wounds left over from the primaries and create a united front against GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain. Pundits discuss the Democratic Party's efforts to unify. August 24, 2008 Dial D for Denver: The Democratic Convention by the Numbers 5: Minimum number of miles of Denver's Interstate 25 scheduled to be shut down during Obama's Thursday speech at Invesco Field August 23, 2008 Obama Taps Veteran Senator Joe Biden for Vice President After weeks of speculation and pundit predictions, Sen. Barack Obama revealed that he had selected fellow Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate with an early Saturday morning text message and e-mail to supporters. 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 23, 2008 Biden Brings Foreign Policy Skills, Liberal Voting Record Delaware Democratic Sen. Joe Biden, selected as Sen. Barack Obama's running mate, brings to the ticket extensive foreign policy experience, a generally liberal voting record and a strong personality. August 23, 2008 Obama Supporters Finally Get 'The Message' Days of waiting and watching for a text message from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama revealing who the Democratic hopeful's running mate would be came to an end in the wee hours of Saturday morning when phones rang and e-mail in-boxes filled with the news that Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware was Obama's pick. 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 22, 2008 The Chime Not Yet Heard 'Round the World If it's not the most highly anticipated announcement so far in the presidential race, then it's certainly the most highly anticipated text message. Members of the media, political watchers and supporters of presumed Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama continue to keep their cell phones or Blackberries within arms reach for The Text. August 22, 2008 Mile-high City Braces for a Democratic Onslaught Call it the party a century in the making. The Democratic National Convention returns to Denver after 100 years next week and with it will come thousands of delegates, media, protesters and, local merchants hope, millions of dollars. 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 Media Speculation at Fever Pitch Over Obama VP Pick Sen. Barack Obama has settled on his vice-presidential running mate, according to nearly every media source, and could make the announcement as early as Wednesday morning. 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 Obama Nets $7.8M in One-day Fundraising Haul Illinois Sen. Barack Obama raised $7.8 million for his campaign war chest in San Francisco Sunday night, a single-day haul that the Obama camp claimed broke a political fundraising record. 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 14, 2008 Clinton's Name to Be Included on DNC Nomination List The Democratic National Committee will place Sen. Hillary Clinton's name in the party's nomination roll call at its convention later this month -- a symbolic move intended to help unite Democrats after the hard-fought primaries, party officials announced Thursday. 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 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. August 04, 2008 Transcript: Obama's 'New Energy for America' Speech Following is a transcript of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's Monday energy policy speech, as prepared for delivery in Lansing, Mich., and distributed by his campaign. 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 McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention Across Europe Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight. July 24, 2008 Obama to Push Building U.S.-Europe Relations in Berlin Address As Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama continues his overseas tour with a stop in Berlin Thursday, tens of thousands in the German city are reportedly anxious to hear his address at the Tiergarten's Victory Column, one of the city's most famous monuments. July 24, 2008 Transcript: Obama's Speech in Berlin Following is a transcript of Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin, Germany, as prepared for delivery and distributed by his campaign. July 23, 2008 Mideast Conflict Looms for Next U.S. President As the presidential hopefuls define their foreign policy agendas for the Middle East, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will continue to present a unique set of challenges to the next commander-in-chief. Analysts mull the obstacles to ending the decades-long conflict. July 23, 2008 Obama Stands by Israel, Calls Iranian Nuclear Threat 'Grave' As his Mideast tour continues, Sen. Barack Obama reiterated his support for Israel as an ally of the United States Wednesday and focused on his commitment to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. July 22, 2008 Obama Outlines Mideast Policy Views as Overseas Tour Continues After his first visit to Iraq as the likely Democratic nominee for president, Sen. Barack Obama said Tuesday in Amman, Jordan, that security in Iraq has improved and the U.S. should focus attention on aiding its political progress while turning more military attention to the worsening situation in Afghanistan. July 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 Obama Calls for U.S. Military to Renew Focus on Afghanistan In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. July 15, 2008 Obama Calls for Shift in Military Focus Away from Iraq During a policy speech on Tuesday, Sen. Barack Obama said a "single-minded" focus on the Iraq war is distracting the United States from other threats, including the ongoing battle in Afghanistan. July 14, 2008 New Yorker Cover Satirizing Obama Raises Controversy In the latest issue of the New Yorker, a cover illustration of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama and his wife satirizes some of the rumors that have swirled about the candidate. Writers Michael Eric Dyson and Eric Bates examine the media controversy. July 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 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 To Accept Nomination at 76,000-seat Denver Stadium Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plans to make his Democratic National Convention speech on Aug. 28 at the 76,000-seat Invesco Stadium in Denver, rather than using the smaller Pepsi Center, where the rest of the party's convention will be held. July 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 07, 2008 Obama Opts to Accept Nomination at Denver Stadium Sen. Barack Obama will forgo the Democratic convention floor when he accepts the Democratic nomination in August, opting instead to speak at the 75,000-seat stadium of the Denver Broncos. A reporter from the Denver Post discusses the decision. July 04, 2008 Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Barack Obama's Iraq Strategy In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom on Friday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed likely Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama's most recent statements on Iraq, the Democratic Party's strategy to play in all 50 states and the death of Republican Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina. July 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 In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigns in the battleground state of Ohio Tuesday to announce plans to expand and overhaul President Bush's faith-based programs as part of his bid to appeal to evangelical voters and build his community service platform. July 01, 2008 Profile: Barack Obama At the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, the party's presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry, tasked a little-known state legislator from Illinois named Barack Obama with delivering the party's keynote address. June 30, 2008 Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it's the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend. June 30, 2008 Candidates Square Off Over Patriotism Remarks Both presidential candidates, Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed the issue of patriotism after Gen. Wesley Clark questioned McCain's qualifications. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports. June 27, 2008 For Clinton and Obama, the Word of the Day is Unity It was day two of the Democratic Unity Tour, and Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made their first public appearance together since Sen. Clinton dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month, leaving Sen. Obama as the party's presumptive nominee. June 25, 2008 Obama Calls on Donors to Help Reduce Clinton's Debt Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his top donors to help Sen. Hillary Clinton pay off more than $10 million in debt from her failed presidential bid. June 24, 2008 Obama Camp Seeks to Redefine Battlegrounds, Focus on Policy With the general election now in full swing, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are busy shaping their campaign strategies. David Axelrod, a top Obama adviser, discusses how his team is approaching the trail. June 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 19, 2008 In a Strategic Shift, Obama Opts to Forgo Public Financing Sen. Barack Obama said Thursday he will opt out of public financing during the general election. A legal expert and a political reporter examine how the move will impact the race and Sen. John McCain's funding options. June 19, 2008 Obama to Opt Out of Public Financing for the General Election Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama announced Thursday that he will opt out of public financing for his general election run against GOP Sen. John McCain -- a move expected to give the Illinois senator more leeway to raise funds privately. June 18, 2008 McCain and Obama Tout Differing Energy Plans Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are honing their stances on climate and energy policy, focusing on issues like the federal gas tax and offshore drilling. Advisers for each campaign examine the energy policy debate. June 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 After Exit of Key Adviser, Obama Goes on Rumor Patrol As the political rumblings continued over the resignation of a top adviser to Sen. Barack Obama's vice presidential search team, the Obama camp emerged with a new Web site Thursday aimed at debunking rumors about his 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 10, 2008 Despite Divisive Primaries, Democrats May Still Benefit From Lengthy Contest As Sen. Hillary Clinton's concession speech echoed through Washington last week, pundits and analysts continued to debate whether the lengthy Democratic primary fight will help or hurt the party in the fall. 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 07, 2008 Clinton Ends Historic Campaign, Fully Endorses Obama Sen. Hillary Clinton suspended her run for president Saturday, ending the most successful campaign by a female presidential candidate for a major political party in U.S. history. June 06, 2008 Obama Looks to Turn Virginia into Blue State With Sen. Barack Obama's focus concentrated on Virginia early in the general election, many wonder if 2008 will be a year of new battleground states. Kwame Holman reports on the effort to get Virginia to back a Democrat for president for the first time in 44 years. June 05, 2008 Democrats Turn to Unifying Party After Primaries With the nomination in Sen. Barack Obama's hands and Sen. Hillary Clinton planning her formal exit from the race, Democratic leaders are eyeing the general election. A panel of lawmakers and analysts discuss how to bring the party together after the divisive primaries. June 05, 2008 Clinton Ready to End Presidential Bid, Support Obama After a hard-fought and historic nominating race against Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton is set to end her run for the White House on Saturday and endorse the Illinois senator, according to her aides and an e-mail from her campaign. June 04, 2008 Obama's Victory, Clinton's Endgame Cap Primaries As the primary campaigns conclude, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about what the Democrats must do to unite after their unusually lengthy primary season and the prospects for a general election contest between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain. June 04, 2008 Obama Breaks Political Ground En Route to Nomination Sen. Barack Obama claimed victory Tuesday in the Democratic nominating battle, poising himself to become the first black presidential candidate to compete in a general election for a major political party. Historians and analysts discuss Obama's history-making moment. June 04, 2008 Obama Claims Victory, Clinton Weighs Next Moves After a long primary race, Sen. Barack Obama is beginning his first days as the presumptive Democratic nominee as Sen. Hillary Clinton is weighing her next moves. 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. June 03, 2008 Obama Claims Status of Presumptive Nominee; Clinton Weighs Future Fueled by a mix of delegates won in the last two states and a score of super delegate announcements, Sen. Barack Obama claimed the mantle of presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party. June 03, 2008 Clinton-Obama Race Proved an Epic, Historic Political Journey After months of voting, the history-making nominating battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is reaching its long-awaited conclusion. A panel of political reporters, analysts and historians looks back on the race and what it may mean for the general election. June 03, 2008 As Final States Hold Primaries, Focus Intensifies on Super Delegates Neither Sen. Hillary Clinton nor Sen. Barack Obama held public appearances Tuesday, the last day of primaries, shifting the electoral focus to uncommitted super delegates on Capitol Hill.
