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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
Shields, Brooks Take Up Campign News, Court Rulings
Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama campaigned with former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton at a rally Friday in Unity, N.H. and the Supreme Court issues a week of weighty decisions. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the week's political news.
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 20, 2008
Shields, Brooks Discuss Obama's Fundraising Shift, McCain's Energy Proposal
Tensions between the presumptive presidential nominees escalated over Sen. Barack Obama's refusal of public funds and Sen. John McCain's call to lift a ban on offshore drilling. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the political news of the week.
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
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
Web Tools Help to Reshape '08 Campaign Trail
A new report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that a record-breaking 46 percent of Americans have used the Internet, e-mail or cell phone text messaging to get news about the campaigns. Analysts examine how new Web-based tools are expanding the campaign trail.
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
U.S. Election Grabs Intense Interest Overseas
The 2008 presidential election has sparked the world's attention, with some looking ahead to possible foreign policy shifts under a new administration, a new poll shows. Reporters from international media outlets gauge foreign reaction to the historic race.
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 9, 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 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 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.
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 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 19, 2008
Demographic, Cultural Dividing Lines Complicate '08 Race
Political analysis of the presidential race this year has focused on voter divisions along race and gender lines. But some analysts think that other cultural dividing lines are even more important. Three political analysts examine newly emerging voter alliances.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 5, 2008
Analysts Reflect on McCain's Unexpected Path to GOP Nomination
Despite campaign turmoil and unlikely odds last fall, John McCain finished his remarkable comeback Tuesday, winning the last few delegates needed to clinch the GOP nomination. Columnists David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discuss McCain's dramatic campaign path.
March 5, 2008
With Nomination in Hand, McCain Completes Unlikely Comeback
Just six months after the sun appeared to have set on his presidential aspirations for the second time, Sen. John McCain sealed up the Republican nomination Tuesday night by sweeping contests in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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
Times Article on McCain Fuels Controversy over Coverage
A New York Times article published last week suggesting that Sen. John McCain had an improper relationship with alobbyist sparked debate over the media's role in covering presidential politics and prompted a response by the Times' ombudsman. Experts weigh the relationship between media and politics.
February 21, 2008
McCain Confronts Allegations of Close Ties to Lobbyist
On Thursday, presumptive GOP presidential nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., challenged allegations that he had an improper relationship with a lobbyist that were raised in a New York Times article, calling it a "hit and run smear campaign."
February 20, 2008
McCain Takes on Obama as Candidates Push Toward Texas, Ohio
Barack Obama campaigned Wednesday as the Democratic front runner after victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii -- and ran into new criticism from his rival, Hillary Clinton, and from top Republican candidate John McCain, who said the Illinois senator waffled on accepting public funds.
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 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 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 7, 2008
With Romney Out of Race, McCain Courts Conservative Base
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney suspended his bid for the White House Thursday, increasing the likelihood that Ariz. Sen. John McCain will win the Republican presidential nomination -- and intensifying the need for McCain to appeal to the party's conservative base.
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
GOP Hopefuls Tout Conservative Credentials Ahead of Feb. 5
Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are fighting for strong finishes on Feb. 5 as they trail GOP front-runner Sen. John McCain in Tuesday's nominating contests.
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
Nader Might Join Race as Edwards, Giuliani Depart
Two men who were once major contenders for their party's nomination announced Wednesday they were leaving the presidential primary race while a former third-party candidate announced he might run again.
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
McCain Scores Narrow Florida Win; Giuliani May Endorse Arizona Senator
Continuing his surging campaign for the Republican nomination, Sen. John McCain narrowly bested former Gov. Mitt Romney in Florida, locking up all 57 delegates to the convention this summer and heading into Super Tuesday with increased momentum.
January 28, 2008
Kennedy Endorsement Shakes Democratic Race; GOP Focuses on Florida
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., received the endorsement of Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., on Monday, while GOP candidates campaigned in Florida ahead of Tuesday's primary. Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus offer perspective on the latest events in the 2008 race.
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
McCain, Romney Move to Front of Crowded GOP Pack after Weekend Wins
Sen. John McCain scored a critical victory in the South Carolina GOP primary Saturday, edging out former Gov. Mike Huckabee and exorcizing the ghost of the 2000 campaign when the Palmetto State dealt the Arizona Republican's campaign a mortal blow.
January 16, 2008
Republicans Hit Ground Running to Appeal to S.C. Voters
Candidates in a wide open GOP race pushed for voter support in the critical state of South Carolina Wednesday on the heels of Tuesday's Michigan contest. Margaret Warner reports from South Carolina on the campaign scene and analysts offer insight on the field.
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
Republicans Talk Job Growth to Mich. Primary Voters
Republican presidential candidates dashed across Michigan Monday ahead of the state's Tuesday primary, making last-minute pitches to voters who rank the economy as their top election priority. Analysts preview the Michigan contest and its potential impact.
January 11, 2008
GOP Candidates Clash in South Carolina Debate
Candidates for the Republican nomination battled each other last night in South Carolina's GOP debate. The NewsHour's Kwame Holman reports on the highlights.
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
In Wake of New Hampshire, McCain, Romney Battle in Michigan
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., fresh off his New Hampshire victory, headed to Michigan for its Jan. 15 primary in hopes of repeating his 2000 win there, while Mitt Romney, whose father was governor of the state, worked to rally his GOP supporters.
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
McCain, Romney Fight for New Hampshire Votes
The GOP contest in the N.H. primary on Tuesday saw Sen. John McCain and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney facing-off to gain first place. Judy Woodruff reports on the Republicans' primary pitches, and political journalists join analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks to consider the likely winners.
January 7, 2008
N.H. Set to Test McCain, Romney in Fluid GOP Fight
Amid tight polls and caucus shake-ups, Republican presidential candidates made their final pitches to Granite State voters Monday. Judy Woodruff looks at the Republican race and talks to Sen. John McCain, R- Arizona, and former Gov. Mitt Romney about their strategies.
January 4, 2008
Huckabee Reflects on Iowa Win, Assesses Challenges Ahead in N.H.
GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee rode a wave of conservative support to a win in the Iowa caucuses, trumping rival former Gov. Mitt Romney. Huckabee talks to the NewsHour about his campaign and then Mark Shields and David Brooks offer analysis of the primaries.
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 12, 2007
GOP Candidates Debate in Iowa in Pre-caucus Push
The wide field of Republican presidential candidates took part in a heated debate Wednesday, the last such meeting before the primaries. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the highlights of the debate.
November 29, 2007
GOP Candidates Talk Immigration, Iraq, Religion in Heated Debate
Republican presidential candidates went toe-to-toe with one another in Wednesday night's CNN-YouTube debate with field front-runners Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani trading sharp words on immigration policy. Kwame Holman looks at the Florida debate's highlights.
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 7, 2007
Candidate Endorsements Start Shaping Conservatives' Role in '08 Race
Christian conservative leader Pat Robertson endorsed former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Wednesday, while Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., endorsed the bid of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Two religious leaders assess the role of the conservative movement in the 2008 election.
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 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 19, 2007
McCain Details Views on the Iraq War, Drive for the White House
In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with the 2008 presidential hopefuls, Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain explains his views on the Iraq war, national security and why his credentials and experience make him a contender for the White House.
October 9, 2007
Thompson Debuts in Michigan Economic Debate
The Republican candidates meet again, this time with newcomer former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson on stage in Dearborn, Mich., Tuesday afternoon to debate taxes, government spending and economic problems facing key manufacturing states like Michigan.
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 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.
September 6, 2007
GOP Candidates Debate Iraq as Thompson Enters Race
While his rivals for the Republican Party nomination debated Iraq and immigration in New Hampshire Wednesday night, former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson made his entry into the presidential race official from talk show host Jay Leno's couch.
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 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 11, 2007
Romney Scores Symbolic Win in Iowa Straw Poll
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney scored a largely symbolic, yet critical victory in Saturday's Iowa GOP straw poll, beating a field of lesser known candidates in the first test of the governor's organizational ability.
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 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 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 11, 2007
McCain Campaign Hits Series of Setbacks
Once considered the Republican front-runner in the presidential race, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is struggling to raise money and maintain his campaign staff. Dan Balz of the Washington Post and Adam Nagourney of the New York Times talk about what lies ahead for the senator's campaign.
July 10, 2007
Top McCain Team Out as Campaign Purge Continues
Arizona Sen. John McCain's campaign manager Terry Nelson and chief strategist John Weaver issued their resignations Tuesday from the Republican presidential candidate's 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.
July 2, 2007
With Two Top GOP Candidates Out, Role of Iowa Straw Poll Remains Cloudy
After two major Republican presidential candidates announced they would forgo Iowa's straw poll in August, political pundits questioned the event's relevance, while other campaigns seized the opportunity to gain greater visibility by attending.
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 6, 2007
Republicans Tackle Immigration in New Hampshire Debate
Republican presidential hopefuls met in New Hampshire Tuesday to define their positions on issues including immigration, faith and the war on terror. A political reporter looks at how the candidates performed.
June 1, 2007
Cultural Conservatives Give Top GOP Candidates Tepid Reviews
Evangelicals and other social conservatives have yet to throw their support behind one presidential candidate, and many are finding themselves dissatisfied with their party's earlier front-runners.
May 16, 2007
GOP Hopefuls Hold Debate in South Carolina
The 10 Republican candidates for president held their second debate last night in South Carolina. The state is seen as critical to choosing the next GOP nominee. Abortion and terrorism were key points for the debate.
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May 9, 2007
Economic Conservatives Hunt for Likeminded Candidate
While the Iraq war continues to dominate the current political debate, Republican candidates are jockeying to position themselves as the true fiscal conservative in the race. The question is whether voters are satisfied with what they are hearing.
May 4, 2007
In First Debate, Republicans Shy Away from President Bush
NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks size up the 2008 Republican field after Thursday's debate and discuss President Bush's veto of an Iraq war funding bill that included a timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops.
May 4, 2007
Republicans Engage in First Debate for Party Nomination
Still early in the primary season, the 10 candidates for the Republican nomination gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., for their first debate. The NewsHour presents extended excerpts.
April 20, 2007
War Supporters Continue to Back President Despite Low Poll Numbers
After the Democrats won control of Congress in November 2006, fueled largely by public discontent over the continued violence in Iraq, the Republican base of support for the war seemed to have lost some of its leverage.
April 13, 2007
Pentagon Extends Military Tours; McCain Defends War Policy
The Pentagon announced that it will extend tours of U.S. servicemen to 15 months, while Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., defended his support of the Iraq war. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss these and other developments.
April 11, 2007
McCain Defends His Support of Iraq War
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., once considered the favorite for the Republican nominee for president in 2008, has fallen behind in recent polls and in fund-raising totals. Analysts discuss the ups and downs of his campaign and the impacts of his support of the Iraq war.
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.
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 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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