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December 28, 2007

 '08 Candidates Speak Out on Pakistan, Prepare for Iowa
 After a report on how presidential candidates are responding to the week's events in Pakistan, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the news of the week, including the assassination of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto and the upcoming Iowa caucuses.
 December 13, 2007

 Democrats Take Their Turn on Iowa Debate Stage
 In their last debate before the key Iowa Caucus on Jan. 3, six of the the Democratic presidential candidates outlined their policies on tax reform and trade in hopes of swaying Iowa voters.
 November 27, 2007

 Biden Gives His Take on Iraq Policy, Pakistan, Campaigning in Iowa
 In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., talks about his views on the road to the White House, including campaigning in Iowa, U.S. involvement in Iraq and Pakistan's political turmoil.
 November 16, 2007

 Nevada Voters Weigh Democratic Debate
 Democratic presidential hopefuls exchanged their most overt attacks yet in a Thursday night debate at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In the last of the NewsHour's Big Picture reports from Las Vegas, a panel of Nevada voters discuss the debate and the 2008 election.
 October 31, 2007

 Democratic Contenders for President Attack Front-runner Clinton in Debate
 Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., fielded tough criticism from other contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday in an MSNBC-hosted debate. Two political journalists provide insight on the shift in tone in the primary race.
 October 10, 2007

 Democrats Withdraw from Michigan Primary
 Five Democratic candidates chose to withdraw their names from the Michigan primary ballot in another round of the calendar shuffle that pits allegiance to national party rules against voters in states grappling for more nominating influence.
 October 5, 2007

 Democratic and GOP Strategists Take Your Questions on Campaign Coffers
 In one of our Insider Forums, Republican strategist Cheri Jacobus and Democratic strategist Laura Schwartz answer your questions on campaign fund raising reports released this week and how the election is shaping up.
 September 27, 2007

 Democrats Sound Off on Iraq
 Democrats debated Iraq scenarios and health care policy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., on Wednesday at an MSNBC forum moderated by Tim Russert.
 September 21, 2007

 Democratic Forum Centers on Health Care
 NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss Thursday's Democratic forum on health care and financial security, Sen. Hillary Clinton's own health care proposal, the Senate divide on Iraq policy, and President Bush's nomination for attorney general.
 September 14, 2007

 President Discusses War; Candidates React to Iraq Reports
 Presidential hopefuls weighed in on the series of Iraq reports, with Democrats expressing skepticism over progress and potential for success. Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how Iraq-related news has played out on the campaign trail.
 August 23, 2007

 Candidates Ratchet Up Political Game in Iowa
 Presidential candidates descended upon Iowa in mid-August to compete in the Republican straw poll, participate in a Democratic debate and hobnob with voters at the state fair. Iowa Public Radio followed the candidates through the state fair in Des Moines.
 August 20, 2007

 Clinton, Obama, Edwards Battle for Iowa's Support in Debate
 Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered for another debate Sunday, this time in the critical caucus state of Iowa to discuss Iraq, political experience and their electability on ABC's "This Week."
 August 8, 2007

 On Stage Together Again, Democrats Don't Hold Back
 The Democratic candidates met at another forum, this one sponsored by the AFL-CIO with the intent to focus on labor concerns. But the forum, which turned into more of a debate than a conversation, focused on other issues such as foreign policy and contributions from lobbyists.
 August 6, 2007

 Democrats Woo Bloggers; Republicans Face Off in Iowa
 Democrats vying for the 2008 presidential nomination spent the weekend courting liberal bloggers at the YearlyKos Convention in Chicago, while the Republican candidates debated in Des Moines, Iowa. A political journalist discusses the presidential race.
 July 24, 2007

 Democrats Face Voter Questions in New Format
 Democratic presidential hopefuls fielded questions directly from the voters Monday in a debate sponsored by CNN and the video sharing Web site YouTube. A reporter and political analyst discuss the candidates' answers and new debate format.
 July 18, 2007

 Biden Pushes Plan for Partitioned Iraq After Troop Drawdown
 Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware joins the NewsHour's series of conversations about what may happen in Iraq after U.S. troops leave. Biden has been pushing for the partitioning Iraq into more clearly organized ethnic areas.
 June 4, 2007

 Democrats Debate Iraq, Health Care in New Hampshire
 In the next round of debates for the 2008 Democratic presidential hopefuls, candidates outlined their opinions on Iraq and the war on terror, as well as health care and the crisis in Darfur. A political reporter discusses the debate.
 April 27, 2007

 Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate War, Terrorism
 Eight Democrats vying for the 2008 presidential nomination united in criticizing the Iraq war during a debate Thursday. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks evaluate the candidates' performances.
 April 27, 2007

 Biden Addresses Gun Control, Foreign Policy, Health Care at Iowa Stop
 During a visit to Iowa, Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., responded to Democratic calls for increased gun control, and talked about the war in Iraq and the Supreme Court's impact on abortion, along with his plans to fix America's health care system.
-- Iowa Public Television
 April 23, 2007

 Democrats Search for Positions on Iraq War
 Democratic presidential hopefuls are starting to outline their foreign policies, including where they stand on the Iraq war. Peter Beinart,at the Council on Foreign Relations and editor-at-large of "The New Republic," and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss candidate stances on Iraq.
 April 11, 2007

 First Virtual Town Hall Engages Voters Through Internet
 Using Internet technology to advance voter participation in the 2008 election, seven Democratic candidates participated in a "virtual town hall" Tuesday night to answer questions about the war on Iraq.
 April 2, 2007

 Clinton, Romney Break $20 Million in First Quarter Fund Raising
 Campaigns continued to release fund-raising totals Monday when former Massachusetts Republican Gov. Mitt Romney joined Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., as the only other candidate to announce first-quarter totals that topped the $20 million mark.

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