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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 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 4, 2008
Obama Breaks Political Ground En Route to Nomination
Sen. Barack Obama claimed victory Tuesday in the Democratic nominating battle, poising himself to become the first black presidential candidate to compete in a general election for a major political party. Historians and analysts discuss Obama's history-making moment.
June 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 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 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 16, 2008
Obama-Bush Tussle, GOP Losses Top Campaign Headlines
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama takes issue with President Bush's perceived criticism of his foreign policy positions, while the GOP lost a House seat in Mississippi, following other losses in Louisiana and Illinois.
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 29, 2008
Obama Seeks to Quell Furor Over Former Pastor
Sen. Barack Obama responded on Tuesday to Rev. Jeremiah Wright's recent media blitz in the run up to primary elections in North Carolina and Indiana. Veteran political reporters discuss the upcoming votes and the impact of the Wright controversy.
April 28, 2008
Wright Defends Sermons as Debate Over Race Continues
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Sen. Barack Obama's longtime pastor, defended the fiery sermons that have become an issue on the campaign trail Monday and criticized what he called an "attack on the black church." A panel of columnists and analysts discuss Wright's impact on the presidential race.
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 18, 2008
Obama Speech Opens Discourse on Race and Politics
Sen. Barack Obama delivered a speech on racial divisions in the U.S Tuesday in a bid to address both controversy over remarks made by his former pastor and the role of race on campaign trail. A panel of analysts reflects on Obama's speech, race and politics.
March 17, 2008
Obama Weighs In on Economy, Looks to Pennsylvania
In an in-depth interview, Sen. Barack Obama weighs in on the current U.S. economic crisis, the war in Iraq, issues of race and gender and his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama also looks ahead to next month's contest in Pennsylvania against Sen. Hillary Clinton.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Obama Secures Coveted Culinary Workers Union Nod in Nev.
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination got a boost Wednesday when he picked up the endorsement of the 60,000-member Culinary Workers Union in Nevada, 10 days before that state's caucus.
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
Historians Weigh the Impact of the 'Iowa Bounce'
With Iowa going for Sen. Barack Obama and former Gov. Mike Huckabee in their early caucuses, the state's perceived role as primary kingmaker has been the focus of | |
