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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
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
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 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 3, 2008
Republican Contenders Face Off in Iowa
Mike Huckabee led Mitt Romney in polls heading into Thursday's Iowa caucus, leaving questions about who will take third place. Political reporters and analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer perspective on what impact Iowa may have on the rest of the primary 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 24, 2007
Religion Becoming Political Tool and Hot Topic in Presidential Race
From Mitt Romney's Mormonism to Mike Huckabee's Baptist roots, religion has become a popular topic throughout the busy 2008 presidential election race. Ray Suarez sits down with political and religious scholars to compare this season to those of the past.
December 17, 2007
In Iowa, GOP Candidates Tout Conservative Values to Court Voters
In the second of a series of reports on the tightening presidential race in Iowa as the state's Jan. 3 caucus grows closer, Ray Suarez looks at how Republican candidates are focusing their efforts on courting conservative voters in the state.
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.
December 6, 2007
In Speech, Romney Tackles Questions Over Mormon Faith
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney confronted the issue of his Mormon faith in a speech Thursday, saying that as president he would "serve no religion." Newsweek editor Jon Meacham offers analysis of the role religion plays in politics.
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 26, 2007
Giuliani Turns Up the Campaign Heat in New Hampshire
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani traded barbs with rivals in New Hampshire this weekend as his camp turned a new focus on the early primary state. A Giuliani biographer and a political reporter look at the candidate's background and his campaign strategy.
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.
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 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 13, 2007
Romney Hits High Note in Iowa Straw Poll
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won Iowa's non-binding straw poll, but the title came with a $2 million to 3 million price tag and without competition from other front-runners in the GOP field. Washington Post reporter Dan Balz assesses the development.
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 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 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 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.
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 6, 2007
Romney Outlines Path from Business to Politics
Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts told a New Hampshire crowd that early on in his life, he did not expect to enter politics, but that his path from businessman to politician helped him learn how to solve tough problems and take advantages of opportunities others miss.
-- New Hampshire Public Television
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.
-- National Public Radio
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 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
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.
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 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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