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January 15, 2008
Analysis

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.


December 13, 2007
Report

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 28, 2007
Conversation

Dodd Reflects on Political Experience, State of the U.S. Economy

In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., reflects on his extensive political experience, why he's chosen to run for the White House in 2008 and the volatile state of the U.S. economy.


November 9, 2007
Analysis

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
Analysis

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
Analysis

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
Update

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
Forum

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
Report

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
Analysis

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
Analysis

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 20, 2007
Report

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
Report

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
Analysis

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
Analysis

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.


June 4, 2007
Analysis

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 4, 2007
Slide Show

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 27, 2007
Analysis

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
Analysis

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
Update

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
Update

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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