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June 7, 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 6, 2008
Obama, McCain Plot Campaign Strategies as Clinton Exits
With the Democratic primary race in the rear-view mirror, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are trading the opening shots of their general election campaigns. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the political road ahead.
June 5, 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 4, 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 4, 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 3, 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 2, 2008
Hard-Fought Democratic Primary Race Nears the Finish Line
The last remaining states to vote in the Democratic nominating race, Montana and South Dakota, head to the polls Tuesday -- and all eyes are on Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama as the epic race nears a close. Political reporters discuss the candidates' next moves.
May 31, 2008
Mich., Fla. Delegates Partially Reinstated after Raucous DNC Showdown
Following a daylong and bruising meeting of the Democratic National Committee rules panel, the party reinstated half of the delegate votes to Florida and Michigan, a decision that dealt a major blow to the presidential hopes of Sen. Hillary Clinton.
May 30, 2008
Democrats Face Turning Point in Fla., Mich. Delegate Debate
On Saturday, the Democratic rules committee will meet to decide the fate of the delegates chosen in renegade primaries in Michigan and Florida -- a critical moment in the race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the Democratic race.
May 28, 2008
Democrats Seek to Resolve Dispute Over Fla., Mich. Votes
The Democratic Party's Rules and Bylaws Committee meets on May 31 in an effort to resolve an impasse over how votes from Michigan and Florida's renegade primaries should be factored into the nominating battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
May 23, 2008
Clinton Gaffe, McCain Health Records Top Campaign News
As Sen. Clinton apologized for citing the assassination of Robert Kennedy as a rationale for staying in the race, Sens. McCain and Obama took punches at one another. Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the news.
May 23, 2008
McCain Releases Medical Records
Kwame Holman reports on recent developments in the 2008 presidential race, including McCain's medical records.
May 22, 2008
Clinton's Run Triggers Debate Over Gender Bias
Sen. Hillary Clinton spoke frankly this week about the sexism she feels she has faced on the campaign trail as she competes with Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Two columnists weigh the role of gender in politics and how the media has handled the issue.
May 21, 2008
Obama, Clinton Set Sights on Florida
Following Tuesday's Democratic nominating contests in Oregon and Kentucky, Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton headed for Florida, a key general election state embroiled in a dispture over its renegade primary.
May 21, 2008
Fueled by Projected Win in Ore., Obama Claims Majority of Pledged Delegates
Despite suffering a second sizable primary loss in as many weeks, Sen. Barack Obama resolutely cast his gaze on the general election during a pseudo-victory lap Tuesday night in Iowa -- the state that gave his presidential campaign its first success.
May 20, 2008
Clinton Celebrates Decisive Victory in Ky. Primary
After coasting to an easy 35-point win in Kentucky's primary on Tuesday, Sen. Hillary Clinton told her supporters to keep fighting and "keep standing up for what you believe is right" despite the daunting odds facing her campaign.
May 20, 2008
Links to Lobbyists Pose Questions for Campaigns
The role played by lobbyists in each of the top three campaigns for president has become a hot button issue as the race to raise campaign cash gains intensity. Analysts debate the role of lobbyists in campaigns and why the lobbying trade has taken on new scrutiny.
May 20, 2008
Marathon 2008 Primary Season Makes History
For Democrats, the 2008 primary season has been the longest in recent memory, with no shortage of upsets, talk of momentum, and states defying parties to hold primaries earlier than ever. Three historians discuss the significance of 2008's lengthy primaries.
May 16, 2008
Analysts Weigh Bush-Obama Spat, Democratic Race
President Bush's comments about "appeasement" of dictators touched off a firestorm on the presidential campaign trail. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the remarks, as well as Hillary Clinton's West Virginia win and recent GOP losses in state contests.
May 14, 2008
Democratic Race Nearing a Turning Point
After trading wins in Democratic primary contests, the race continues between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, while GOP Sen. John McCain works to mount a fresh general election strategy. A panel of experts examines the dynamics of the presidential race and weighs the candidates' next moves.
May 13, 2008
Clinton Basks in Big W.Va. Win as Nominating Fight Continues to Ore., Ky.
Sen. Hillary Clinton cruised to an easy and anticipated victory in West Virginia's Democratic primary on Tuesday - a vote that rival Sen. Barack Obama conceded to her a day before the polls opened -- as the march continues toward the nomination.
May 12, 2008
West Virginia Democrats Prepare For Tuesday Vote
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has campaigned hard in West Virginia in anticipation of that state's Tuesday primary, while front-runner Barack Obama has shifted focus to the larger Kentucky and Oregon contests.
May 9, 2008
Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Contest
After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina's primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race.
May 7, 2008
Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election
This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.
May 7, 2008
Pressure Grows on Clinton, Obama Claims Momentum
Barack Obama easily won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while Hillary Clinton narrowly won in Indiana -- leading to fresh speculation as to whether the nominating battle may be nearing an end. Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the road ahead for the Democrats.
May 7, 2008
Despite Split Decision, Obama Claims New Momentum in Democratic Contest
Both Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sought to make the most out of their respective primary wins Tuesday, elbowing one another in their effort to claim momentum in the ongoing fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.
May 5, 2008
Democratic Fight Heads into Critical N.C., Ind. Contests
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made their final pitches to voters in Indiana and North Carolina, looking for support ahead of Tuesday's primary contests. Two reporters fresh off the campaign trail preview the contests.
May 2, 2008
Shields, Brooks Debate New Polls, Rev. Wright and Gas Tax
With North Carolina and Indiana preparing to vote, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss if Rev. Wright, the gas tax holiday or the economy may prove decisive in Tuesday's balloting.
May 1, 2008
Polls Show Tight Democratic Race, Waning GOP Support
New polls reveal a tightening race between Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton tied while public support for GOP showed a sharp drop. Pollsters and reporters from the Pew Research Center and the Wall Street Journal examine the numbers.
April 30, 2008
Gas Tax Holiday Plan Provides Fodder for Campaigns
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and John McCain, R-Ariz., have raised the idea of suspending the federal gas tax for the summer. A tax policy expert explains whether a gas tax holiday is politically or economically feasible.
April 30, 2008
Party Strategists Answered Questions on '08 Race
Sen. Hillary Clinton won in Pennsylvania, pushing the Democratic race further into the nominating calendar. So how should the Democratic Party, and the candidates, move forward? How will the campaign of presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain be impacted? Two strategists answered your questions.
April 25, 2008
As Democrats Battle On, Shields and Brooks Size Up Tactics
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama turn their attention to Indiana and North Carolina as the fight for the Democratic win rolls on while GOP Sen. John McCain has sought to hone his political message on the campaign trail. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political news.
April 25, 2008
Democrats' Attention Turns to N.C., Ind. Primaries
Following Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary, Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton turned their focus to upcoming primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. Clinton seeks to keep her momentum going while Obama looks to clinch the Democratic nomination.
April 22, 2008
Clinton Fights on after Much-Needed Pa. Victory
Facing another must-win political battle, Sen. Hillary Clinton emerged victorious Tuesday in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, but it's unclear how much the victory will help close her delegate deficit against the better-funded Sen. Barack Obama.
April 22, 2008
Pittsburgh Voters Weigh Real-life Concerns in '08 Nominating Choices
Voters in Pennsylvania took to the polls Tuesday to have their say in the tight Democratic primary contest. In a new Big Picture report, a panel of Pittsburgh voters discusses how their real-life concerns are impacting their vote choices.
April 22, 2008
Iraq War Remains Clearly Divisive Issue for Pa. Democrats
For a state that ranks third in the number of its soldiers killed in Iraq, American policy in the war-torn nation remains a top concern and has divided Pennsylvania Democrats -- even though Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have almost identical voting records and proposals on the matter.
April 21, 2008
Delegate-Rich Pa. Suburbs Prove to Be Major Battlegrounds
Two Philadelphia congressmen explain how the delegate-rich Philadelphia suburbs may play a crucial role in determining the outcome of Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary, where polls show support is closely split between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.
April 21, 2008
Audio Slideshow: Pennsylvania Road Trip
NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff traveled across the Keystone State making stops in York, Lancaster and Harrisburg to watch the candidates on the campaign trail and talk with Pennsylvania voters. Woodruff shares highlights from the reporting trip.
April 21, 2008
Close Primary Reveals Split Among Pittsburgh Elected Officials
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made a final push to court Pennsylvania voters Monday, a day before the state's primary contest. Two Pittsburgh city council members, who are split in their endorsements, discuss the city's political leanings.
April 21, 2008
Rural Pennsylvania May Help Swing Primary Vote
In the battle for Pennsylvania votes, the central area of the state may prove influential to the outcome of Tuesday's Democratic primary. A political reporter and a pollster assess which way the votes in central Pennsylvania may swing.
April 21, 2008
Economy Weighs on Minds of Pittsburgh Voters
As part of the Big Picture election series focusing on Pittsburgh, Ray Suarez examines how the economy and other issues are weighing on the minds of voters in Steel City as the region works to reinvent itself from an industrial-based economy.
April 21, 2008
Democrats Make Final Pa. Push; McCain Launches Tour
Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama crisscrossed Pennsylvania in a final attempt to sway Keystone state voters before Tuesday's Democratic primary, while presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain spoke in Selma, Al., on the first day of his five-day tour of economically struggling communities.
April 21, 2008
Obama, Clinton Trade Barbs as Pa. Vote Nears
The Democratic presidential candidates crisscrossed Pennsylvania on Monday, the eve of the state's primary, after a frenzy of heated campaign attacks over the weekend.
April 17, 2008
Primary Looms as Candidates Sharpen Attacks
Questions of character and recent controversies took center stage at Wednesday night's Democratic debate, where Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama sought to prove their electability and appeal to Pennsylvania primary voters.
April 14, 2008
Economy a Top Issue Ahead of Pennsylvania Primary
As the Pennsylvania primary draws near, Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are crisscrossing the Keystone State in a bid for voter support in a state where a complex mix of issues -- from the economy to religion -- ranks high for voters.
April 11, 2008
Clinton, Obama Battle in Pa.; McCain Talks Housing
Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continued to campaign heavily in Pennsylvania ahead of its April 22 primary, while presumptive GOP nominee John McCain further outlined his economic proposals at a campaign stop in New York.
April 3, 2008
Dems Drawn-out Primary Creates Concerns for General Election
With Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama locked in a hard-fought -- and lengthy -- battle for delegates, the race for the Democratic nomination is pushing forward. Presidential historians discuss what past elections show about the impact of protracted primary races.
April 1, 2008
Campaigns Push to Connect With Voters on Economic Reform Plans
The Bush administration announced plans to overhaul U.S. financial regulatory structure Monday, the latest in a stream of stories on economic woes. Representatives from the Clinton, McCain and Obama campaigns discuss their candidates' views on the ailing economy.
March 31, 2008
McCain Seeks Spotlight as Democrats Court Pa. Voters
Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania while presumptive GOP nominee John McCain embarked on his "biography tour" to steer political attention his way. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.
March 27, 2008
Election Draws Attention to Race, Religion in U.S.
The issues of race and religion have come to the forefront of Americans' minds during this election season, most recently after Sen. Barack Obama's speech last week on racial divisions in the U.S. A panel discusses how race, religion and politics are intersecting with the 2008 presidential campaign.
March 27, 2008
Americans Grim on Economy, Split on Presidential Race
A recent poll finds Americans have a negative view of the economy, are closely split over support for presidential candidates and the controversial remarks of Sen. Barack Obama's former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright, have not hurt the candidate's campaign. Pollster Andy Kohut explains the numbers.
March 27, 2008
Candidates Keep Tight Focus on the Economy
All three presidential hopefuls weighed in on current U.S. economic turmoil this week, outlining their solutions for issues ranging from soaring foreclosure rates to government oversight of investment banks.
March 25, 2008
Housing Crisis Draws Attention from Candidates
Presumptie GOP nominee Sen. John McCain warned Tuesday against hasty government involvement in the U.S. mortgage crisis, while both Democratic candidates have called for increased regulation of lenders. An analysts considers the state of the housing market.
March 20, 2008
Candidates Shape Foreign, Domestic Policies as Campaigns Roll On
Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spent Thursday on the campaign trail outlining their plans to boost the economy, while GOP nominee Sen. John McCain met with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown in London.
March 12, 2008
Clinton, Obama Plot Strategies for Final Primary Contests
Sen. Barack Obama scored a victory in the Mississippi primary Tuesday, nudging his delegate advantage over rival Sen. Hillary Clinton. With nearly a dozen primary contests remaining, political analysts weigh how the battle for delegates may be waged in Pennsylvania and beyond.
March 10, 2008
Media's Role in Volatile '08 Race Draws Fresh Scrutiny
The media's coverage of the 2008 primaries has drawn reactions from critics and campaigns on several issues: from unreliable poll numbers to the debate over whether the press has been too kind to Barack Obama or too hard on Hillary Clinton. Four media analysts discuss the coverage of the primaries.
March 10, 2008
Mississippi Voters Prepare to Make Their Primary Picks
Mississippi's presidential primaries will be held Tuesday, and Sen. Barack Obama is heavily favored to win the Democratic contest. Judy Woodruff discusses the 'Magnolia Primary' with a political science professor and reporter from the state.
March 7, 2008
Wyoming Journalist Previews 'Cowboy Caucus'
The state of Wyoming holds its Democratic caucus Saturday. Sen. Barack Obama is favored but both Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinotn are campaigning to win. A journalist from Wyoming Public Television previews the contest.
March 7, 2008
Campaign Stump Speeches Focus on Economy
This week on the campaign trail, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama headed out again for another battle for Democratic votes, while GOP Sen. John McCain set out to shore up his support among his own party's base.
March 6, 2008
Mich., Fla. Seek Chance to Redo Democratic Primaries
As a tight primary race continues, the Democratic Party is considering redoing primaries in Michigan and Florida -- states who were stripped of their delegates for holding their primaries too early -- to allow those states' delegates to be seated at the national convention.
March 5, 2008
Democratic Party Leaders Mull Next Steps in Hard-fought Race
With Hillary Clinton's campaign on the rebound after wins against Barack Obama in the Ohio and Texas primaries Tuesday night, the Democrats face a long, potentially divisive road to the nomination. Three former White House hopefuls and one former Clinton administration official discuss the race.
March 5, 2008
Clinton Claims New Momentum Following Ohio Win; Texas Fight Continues
Sen. Hillary Clinton, her campaign facing a do-or-die test, scored a critical victory in Ohio Tuesday night and fought a close battle in Texas as she sought to cut into Sen. Barack Obama's lead in the race for delegates to the Democratic convention.
March 3, 2008
Ohio Mayors Split on Democratic Endorsements
Ohio's voters are back in the political spotlight as Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama compete Tuesday for Buckeye State votes. Quinn Bowman of the Online NewsHour speaks with two northern Ohio mayors about which candidate they chose to support in the hard-fought race.
March 3, 2008
Labor Unions Echo Ohio's Wider Divisions Over Primary
With polls showing Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running a tight race in Ohio, the debate among Ohioans over which candidate to back in Tuesday's primary is being echoed from the Buckeye State's solidly Democratic labor unions.
March 3, 2008
Obama, Clinton in Dead Heat as Ohio, Texas Elections Draw Near
With the Ohio and Texas primaries tomorrow and polls showing both candidates in a dead heat, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are making their final pushes in these two critical states. Gwen Ifill reports from the campaign trail.
March 3, 2008
Looking to Help Ailing Cities, Ohio Mayors Split Over Democratic Nomination
In a county west of Cleveland, the mayors of two remarkably similar Ohio cities have endorsed different Democratic candidates in Tuesday's presidential primary -- highlighting just how tough the choice is for many voters in the state.
February 29, 2008
With Texas and Ohio on Horizon, Shields and Brooks Assess the Race
Amid worsening economic reports and tightening poll numbers, the primary race between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton entered a critical weekend ahead of primary votes in Texas and Ohio. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks provide their take on the week.
February 29, 2008
Ohio Officials Explain Their Support for Clinton, Obama
New polls indicate Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama now running neck-and-neck in the former Clinton stronghold of Ohio. Two state officials discuss which candidate they support and why.
February 29, 2008
Campaigning Intensifies as Clinton's 'Firewall' Draws Near
Hillary Clinton's campaign has staked her future in this race on the results of Texas's and Ohio's March 4 primaries. As rival Barack Obama has risen to match her in the polls in both states, both sides have intensified their efforts. Kwame Holman reports on the state of the Democratic campaign.
February 29, 2008
Reunited Texas Democrats Face Divisive Primary
After Texas Democrats scored a string of upsets over GOP incumbents -- winning Dallas County offices, judgeships across the state and two congressional seats in 2006 -- state party members say voters are rediscovering their once-moribund party.
February 28, 2008
Generational Lines Reveal a Split in Texas Family's Vote
Sen. Barack Obama is gaining support in Texas -- a state where Sen. Hillary Clinton once had a stronghold -- especially among young, Latino voters. Gewn Ifill reports on the divide between father and son Texas legislators over their choice for the Democratic nomination.
February 27, 2008
Clinton Looks to Ohio, Texas for Rebound in Tough Race
Sen. Hillary Clinton told the NewsHour Wednesday that she remains optimistic about her chances in next week's Texas and Ohio primaries as she battles Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Clinton details her campaign outlook and the prospects for a general election race.
February 26, 2008
Diversity, Economy, Immigration Shape Race in Texas
The tight race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama has both candidates vying for votes in the delegate-rich states of Texas and Ohio on March 4, while GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain will try to expand his lead. Texas political journalists discuss what may sway voters in their state.
February 26, 2008
Obama Gains Dodd Endorsement; McCain Targets Dems
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., picked up the endorsement of Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd Tuesday, ahead of an Ohio debate with Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain, meanwhile, targeted his Democratic rivals on the campaign trail.
February 25, 2008
Clinton, Obama Exchange Attacks on Campaign Tactics
Presidential hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama condemned each other's use of negative campaigning on the trail this weekend. Ohio voters received fliers attacking Clinton's trade and health plans, while a photo showing Obama in traditional Somali dress circulated the Internet.
February 19, 2008
Interactive: Democratic Super Delegate Database
In the 2008 Democratic presidential nominating contest, super delegates could play a critical role. These nearly 800 party leaders and officials, who may vote independently of their state's primary or caucus results, comprise 20 percent of the total delegate pool.
February 18, 2008
Democrats Stump for Support Before Wisconsin Vote
Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton -- still locked in a battle for delegates -- are jockeying for voter support before Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Two journalists discuss the state of the race in the Badger State.
February 15, 2008
Analysts Discuss Campaign News, Clemens Hearing
Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released a negative campaign ad, prominent lawmakers reconsidered their endorsements and Congress questioned pitcher Roger Clemens over steroid use allegations. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
February 14, 2008
For Clinton and Obama, Tight Race Hinges on Smart Strategy
More than halfway through the primary season, Democratic hopefuls Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are charting careful strategies in a bid to emerge with the most delegate support. Strategists offer insight on how the camps are looking for new ways to gain advantages and set themselves apart.
February 13, 2008
Riding Wave of Momentum, Obama Chips Away at Clinton's Base
Sen. Barack Obama's wins in presidential primaries on Tuesday in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia were fueled partially by support from voters who have traditionally backed rival Sen. Hillary Clinton.
February 12, 2008
Obama Sweeps Potomac Primaries, Takes Aim at McCain's Record
Riding a wave of eight straight victories, Sen. Barack Obama took aim at Republican front-runner Sen. John McCain Tuesday night, largely ignoring his still-close battle with Sen. Hillary Clinton.
February 9, 2008
Obama Sweeps Three Contests, Set to Close Delegate Gap with Clinton
Sen. Barack Obama scored three decisive victories Saturday night, winning a key primary in Louisiana and scoring two more caucus wins in Washington State and Nebraska.
February 8, 2008
Obama, Clinton Set to Battle in Weekend Contests
The neck-and-neck battle for the Democratic nomination continues this weekend as voters in four states plus the Virgin Islands head to polls or caucuses.
February 6, 2008
After Super Tuesday, Long Haul Remains for '08 Hopefuls
On the heels of Super Tuesday, Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are still locked in a close race for the Democratic nomination, while Sen. John McCain widened his lead in the GOP field and Mike Huckabee enjoyed a resurgence. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks take stock of the results.
February 6, 2008
Campaigns Shift Focus After Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday saw the Democratic candidates emerge in a dead heat, while on the GOP side, Sen. John McCain widened his lead and former Gov. Mike Huckabee enjoyed a resurgence. Judy Woodruff reports on the results of the Feb. 5 vote and looks ahead at campaign 2008.
February 6, 2008
McCain Cemented as GOP Front-runner; Democrats Trade Wins
Despite breathless reporting around the results in 24 states on Super Tuesday, the storyline in both the Democratic and Republican races remained largely the same as it had been earlier this week.
February 4, 2008
Clinton, Obama Make Final Pitches in Tight Democratic Race
Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois are facing a tight race for the Democratic nomination heading into the Super Tuesday multi-state vote. The candidates spent much of Monday focusing their campaign efforts on delegate-rich states in the northeast.
February 4, 2008
Polls Show Clinton and Obama in Dead Heat; McCain Leads GOP Pack
Recent polls show Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running virtually even, while John McCain leads the GOP with Mitt Romney a distant second. The president of the Pew Research Center analyzes recent campaign polls.
February 1, 2008
Shields and Brooks Weigh '08 Race, Stimulus Debate
The 2008 presidential race saw more shake-ups this week with the exits of candidates John Edwards and Rudy Giuliani, while lawmakers debated the best way for the government to help boost an ailing economy. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.
February 1, 2008
Democrats Face Off in California, While Nation Counts Down to Super Tuesday
Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton chose to finish on a polite note in their debate last night, the final before February 5. Judy Woodruff reports on the state of the campaign trail leading up to Super Tuesday.
January 30, 2008
Colorado Voters Mull Immigration, Economy Ahead of Caucus
In the latest Big Picture election report examining economic issues in states set to vote on Feb. 5, Betty Ann Bowser outlines the impact of immigration on the Colorado economy and Jeffrey Brown speaks with voters to assess how their perspectives on immigration may shape their election choices.
January 30, 2008
Shields, Brooks Answered Your Questions on '08 Race
The political season is in full swing and the GOP and Democratic hopefuls are scrambling for voter support amid an unpredictable nominating season. NewsHour analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks answered your questions about the race so far.
January 29, 2008
Minnesota Voters Weigh Candidates' Economic Plans, Spending Priorities
In a Big Picture election report focusing on Feb. 5 voting states, Fred de Sam Lazaro profiles the political landscape in Minnesota and Ray Suarez speaks to a panel of voters about how issues like spending, taxes and infrastructure are impacting their election choices.
January 26, 2008
Obama Routs Clinton in South Carolina, Says Iowa Win Not an 'Illusion'
Calling for a "politics of common sense" and saying his campaign represented an unprecedented coalition of Americans, Sen. Barack Obama celebrated a 27-point victory Saturday in South Carolina.
January 24, 2008
Democratic Hopefuls Face New Voter Viewpoints in S.C.
Democratic candidates continued their appeals to South Carolina voters ahead of Saturday's primary, as polls suggested that Sen. Barack Obama's lead over Sen. Hillary Clinton may have narrowed slightly. Judy Woodruff reports on how voters are weighing their picks.
January 23, 2008
Democrats Prep for S.C. Vote With Eye on Feb. 5
With three days left before South Carolina's Democratic primary, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is focusing on a big win in the Palmetto State, while New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is making the rounds to Super Tuesday hot spots.
January 22, 2008
Tough Words Between Clinton, Obama Build Tension in Democratic Race
Monday's Democratic debate saw pointed exchanges between rivals Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton as the two prepare for South Carolina's primary. Democratic party chairs from Tennessee and California assess how the face-off is playing out across the country.
January 21, 2008
Campaigns Prep for Fla., S.C. Battles as Super Tuesday Looms
Democratic and GOP candidates are racing to gain momentum for upcoming contests in Florida and South Carolina as they look ahead to Feb. 5, or "Super Tuesday," when more than 20 states are scheduled to vote. Two political journalists examine the road ahead for both parties in their next big tests.
January 21, 2008
Campaigns Turn Focus to Fla., S.C. Contests
With the Nevada and South Carolina GOP contests behind them, Democratic candidates are prepping for their South Carolina primary while the GOP heads to Florida. After a look at the latest campaign developments, Judy Woodruff reports from South Carolina on how the Democratic race is shaping up.
January 19, 2008
Clinton Beats Obama to Score Win in Tight Nevada Race
Sen. Hillary Clinton picked up her second consecutive political triumph Saturday in Nevada, besting rival Sen. Barack Obama headed toward next weekend’s Democratic primary in South Carolina and the Feb. 5 mega-Tuesday, when more than 20 states will vote.
January 17, 2008
Democrats Face Tight Race in Nevada Contest
Democratic candidates are facing a close race for first ahead of Nevada's Saturday caucus. Local political journalists report on what's at stake in the Nevada contest and what issues are on voters' minds going into the contest.
January 16, 2008
Three-Way Democratic Race Puts Nevada in Spotlight
Democratic candidates Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and former Sen. John Edwards met for a closely-watched debate in Las Vegas Tuesday night as the three compete for voter support ahead of Nevada's caucus. Analysts weigh in on the state of the race.
January 15, 2008
Michigan Serves as Battle Ground for Tight GOP Primary
Michigan Voters cast their ballots Tuesday in a hotly-contested Republican presidential primary, where Sen. John McCain and former Gov. Mitt Romney are neck-in-neck. Political reporters offer analysis on how the state's voters may be approaching the nominating contest.
January 14, 2008
Race Issues Stir Tension Among Democratic Candidates
Tensions over race in the Democratic Presidential campaign rose over the weekend, spurred by comments made by Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama about who were the dominant role-players in the civil rights movement. Rights' activists offer insight on politics and race.
January 9, 2008
N.H. Surprises Have Pundits Scratching Their Heads
Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton's upset in New Hampshire surprised pundits and pollsters who had predicted a win for Sen. Barack Obama in the Granite State contest. A panel of political reporters and analysts assess the poll quandary and its impact on future elections.
January 9, 2008
With Three States Down, Candidates Mull Their Strategies
Political reporters join analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks to take a closer look at the New Hampshire primary results and consider how the candidates are regrouping and preparing for upcoming contests in Michigan, South Carolina and Nevada.
January 9, 2008
N.H. Voters Leave Both Parties in Search for Front-Runner
New Hampshire's primary voters rejected the winners of earlier states' contests on Tuesday, breathing life into two presidential campaigns that had been showing recent signs of faltering.
January 8, 2008
Clinton, McCain Pull Out Wins in New Hampshire Primary
Sen. Hillary Clinton won Tuesday's New Hampshire primary in a surprising victory over Sen. Barack Obama, while Sen. John McCain took first place in the Republican race. After on-the-ground reports, Mark Shields and David Brooks offer perspective on the outcome of the nation's first primary.
January 8, 2008
Obama Leads Democratic Pack Going into N.H. Primary
Democratic presidential candidates made a final push in New Hampshire on Tuesday to court voters in the state's first-in-the-nation primary. Gwen Ifill reports on the scene in the Granite state, and political journalists join analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks to assess the Democratic race.
January 7, 2008
Obama, Clinton Spar in Final Days in New Hampshire
Democrats made a final campaign push Monday in New Hampshire with presidential hopefuls trying to rout out remaining voter uncertainity. Gwen Ifill reports on the Democratic field and talks to Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton about their campaign efforts.
January 4, 2008
Reshaped Democratic Field Hits the Ground Running in Tight Race
After a pitched battle in the Iowa caucuses on Thursday, the Democratic campaigns are in full swing in New Hampshire for the rapidly approaching Tuesday primary. Gwen Ifill provides a recap from the Granite State and Mark Shields and David Brooks offer analysis.
January 3, 2008
Democrats Vie to Break Three-Way Tie in Iowa
Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John Edwards polled in a statistical three-way tie in Iowa going into caucus night. Political reporters join analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks in examining how the Democratic field has been shaped over the campaign season.
January 1, 2008
Candidates Battle for Iowa Support as Caucuses Approach
Candidates launched their final push to get out the vote in Iowa's Thursday caucuses, as two new polls showed support for candidates fluctuating. Judy Woodruff gives an update on the scene in Iowa, and a pollster explains the reliability and accuracy of pre-election polling.
December 31, 2007
Candidates, Voters Prepare For Critical Iowa Caucus
The 2008 primary election season kicks off with Iowa's Thursday caucus, as presidential candidates make their final efforts to sway voters. NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff reports from Des Moines on the final days of the campaign.
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 18, 2007
New Endorsements Help Heat Up '08 Race
With just over two weeks before Iowa's presidential caucus, several candidates have picked up key endorsements, including Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton and Republican John McCain. The chief political columnist for Politico assesses the latest election developments.
December 14, 2007
Democrats Appeal to Iowans as Polls Show a Tight Race for Caucus Votes
In the first of two reports on voter sentiment in Iowa ahead of the state's early caucus, Judy Woodruff examines how the Democratic candidates are approaching the state's voters and the influence of the women's vote. On Monday, Ray Suarez will report on the GOP camp.
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 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.
November 9, 2007
Campaign Ad Blitz Begins on Iowa's Airwaves
Many presidential candidates have recently launched television and radio ads in Iowa ahead of the state's Jan. 3 caucus that focus on both domestic and international causes and take aim at party front-runners.
November 6, 2007
Candidates Strive to Address Voters' Climate Concerns
Environmental issues such as climate change and energy use have been frequent topics on the 2008 presidential campaign trail with both GOP and Democratic hopefuls offering policy plans. Two analysts examine the candidates' differing proposals to address climate issues.
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 22, 2007
GOP Hopefuls Tout Conservative Stances, Take Aim at Clinton in Debate
GOP candidates vying for their party's nomination met Sunday for a debate in Florida, where they promoted their conservative credentials and took aim at the record of Democratic hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton. Political reporters assess the Republicans' performance.
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 20, 2007
Hsu Fallout Spotlights Campaign 'Bundlers'
Federal prosecutors in New York charged Norman Hsu, a businessman who has raised millions for Democratic candidates, with defrauding investors of $60 million and illegally making campaign contributions in other people's names.
September 17, 2007
Presidential Candidate Clinton Unveils Health Care Plan
Presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., unveiled her health care plan Monday. The plan would aim to insure all Americans. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer and a political reporter discuss Clinton's proposal.
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 16, 2007
Candidate Spouses Serve as Partners on Campaign Trail
Presidential candidate spouses such as Elizabeth Edwards and Ann Romney have been fixtures on the campaign trail, providing support and reaching out to voters. A political science professor and a journalist discuss the changing role of spouses.
August 10, 2007
Grassroots Campaigning Still Key in Iowa's Battleground
As the presidential nominating process has evolved, voters in early primary and caucus states have grown accustomed to meeting candidates in living rooms and coffee shops -- intimate settings that facilitate personal connections.
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 19, 2007
Candidates Find Top Dollars in Bottom-up Online Campaigns
As the 2008 presidential campaign becomes known as the Internet election, candidates who are successful at building online communities are tapping into millions of dollars in donations.
July 17, 2007
Social Web Sites Emerge as Way to Generate Supporters, Funds
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and long-shot Republican Rep. Ron Paul of Texas may not be leading in national polls, but their use of social networking Web sites tops their presidential rivals.
July 16, 2007
Candidates Spend Millions in Race for White House
With the Federal Election Commission's release of second quarter funding reports came questions about what the candidates actually do with the money this early in the race. A professor and a journalist dissect the expenditures of the 2008 presidential campaign.
July 3, 2007
Candidates Celebrate the Fourth in Iowa's Battleground
Presidential candidates have been swarming to Iowa, making 60 visits in June alone, to gain supporters for the first-in-the-nation caucus there on Jan. 14. Democratic and Republican party leaders in Iowa provide their assessments of the campaigns.
June 8, 2007
Presidential Candidates Increase Online Campaign Strategies
With more voters going online to find election-related information, presidential campaigns are expanding their Web presence as well, using the Internet to post campaign videos, recruit and communicate with supporters, and raise money.
June 8, 2007
Extended Interview: Expert Analyzes Online Campaign Strategies
Political analyst and professor Mike Cornfield discusses the online strategies that campaigns are using for the upcoming presidential election.
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.
May 29, 2007
Health Care Becomes Key Political Issue for Candidates
Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., announced Tuesday a proposal to extend health coverage to all Americans. Former Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., unveiled his plan earlier in the year followed last week by New York Democratic Sen. Hillary Clinton's strategy to control health costs.
May 25, 2007
Clinton Addresses Health Care, Braces for Biographies
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton of New York announced her strategy to cut health care costs, but her campaign also has had to react to reports that she considered skipping the Iowa caucuses and is bracing for two books delving into her past.
May 4, 2007
California Democrats Speak Out on Candidates
The California Democratic Party held its state convention in San Diego, giving the party's 2008 presidential candidates the opportunity to make their case in the Sunshine State. In an audio slide show, convention attendees explain who they support and why.
April 30, 2007
Democratic Anti-war Voting Bloc Grows as Diverse Groups Join Cause
Long-time peace advocates, joined by some military personnel and their families, are strengthening the anti-Iraq-war movement, which is gaining traction in the general public and producing a valuable voting bloc for Democrats in 2008.
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 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 19, 2007
Democrats Set up Camp in Nevada's Early Primary Battle
Nevada has historically had no impact on the nominating process for the presidential contests, but after the Democratic Party authorized Nevada to move its caucus up to January, candidates are organizing their campaigns to motivate and educate voters in what could be an important battleground state.
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 4, 2007
Obama, Romney Exceed Expectations in Presidential Fund Raising
Days after most presidential campaigns announced their first quarter fund-raising totals -- with Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and former Republican Gov. Mitt Romney leading their parties -- Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., broke the news Wednesday that his campaign raked in $25 million.
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.
March 5, 2007
Clinton, Obama Campaigns Collide in Alabama
Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., appeared in Selma, Ala., on Sunday to commemorate the 1965 march for civil rights. A New York Times reporter discusses the event, the first time the candidates have appeared together in the 2008 presidential race.
February 12, 2007
Diverse Candidates Aim to Transcend Race, Gender
It's clear that Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Bill Richardson, and Mitt Romney are going to have spend a lot of this campaign talking about race, gender, ethnicity, and even religion.
February 12, 2007
Presidential Race Off to an Early Start
In Iowa, the caucus campaign is already well under way. That puts heavy demands on a small state with a big field of candidates.
February 12, 2007
Candidates Work to Raise Money for Early Election
Several past chairmen of the Federal Election Commission, among others, have said that this will be the first billion-dollar election. NewsHour discusses the money chase.
January 31, 2007
Ready, Set, Campaign: 2008 Presidential Race Starts Early
News for Students: In the first presidential election since 1928 without a sitting president or vice president running, more than a dozen hopefuls already have lined up for the race, making for one of the longest campaign seasons ever.
January 29, 2007
Clinton, Obama Campaigns Deny Claims of Internet Story
A Web site created a stir by publishing a story claiming Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., had plans to use a purported Islamist upbringing of Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., against him in her presidential campaign.
January 22, 2007
Presidential Campaigns Launch into New Mediums
Several presidential hopefuls, including New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, have used the Internet to announce their candidacy.
January 22, 2007
2008 Presidential Field Continues to Grow
Three more candidates - New York Sen. Hillary Clinton, Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback and former Gov. Bill Richardson - formally launched their presidential campaigns last weekend, adding their names to an expanding list of candidates vying for the presidency in 2008.
January 9, 2007
N.H. Voters Leave Both Parties in Search for Front-Runner
New Hampshire's primary voters rejected the winners of earlier states' contests on Tuesday, breathing life into two presidential campaigns that had been showing recent signs of faltering.
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