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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
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
Audio Slideshow: Granite State Voters Eager to Weigh in on 2008 Race
New Hampshire Public Television Producer Dawn DeAngelis describes how Granite State voters are approaching the Jan. 8 primary in an interview with the Online NewsHour.
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 8, 2008
N.H. Primary Built on a History of Tradition, People Power
Presidential historians and analysts consider the role that New Hampshire's historically independent electorate has played in past primaries and discuss how the creation of the state's contest was intended to open up the process and "give it to the people."
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 8, 2008
N.H. Voters Tout Independent Style in Primary Contest
With fewer restrictions on party affiliation voting than most states, New Hampshire voters will continue their tradition of freedom when they cast ballots in Tuesday's early primary, but what that means for the presidential candidates remains unclear.
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 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 renewed debate. Three presidential historians discuss the story behind the "Iowa bounce."
January 4, 2008
Reshaped Democratic Field Hits the Ground Running in Tight Race
After a pitched battle in the Iowa caucuses on Thursday, the Democratic campaigns are in full swing in New Hampshire for the rapidly approaching Tuesday primary. Gwen Ifill provides a recap from the Granite State and Mark Shields and David Brooks offer analysis.
January 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
After Iowa, Focus Shifts to New Hampshire
Gwen Ifill reports from New Hampshire on how primary voters in the state are viewing the Iowa contests and what's ahead for the state's primary on Jan. 8. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss how the results in New Hampshire may differ from Iowa.
December 28, 2007
Win Early or Go Long? '08 Calendar Forces New Innovations
With early contests in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina in the first three weeks of 2008 and more than 20 states voting on Feb. 5, early campaign momentum has become more critical and more accelerated than ever.
December 27, 2007
Polls Gauge Voter Sentiment Before Primary Season Kicks Off
After a holiday break, election campaigns resumed Wednesday as candidates try to sway still-undecided voters before the critical Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary next week. Pollsters from each state examine the latest data in the 2008 presidential race.
November 30, 2007
Do You Really Know Where the Candidates Stand?
Take our new Vote by Issue quiz to find out how GOP and Democratic presidential candidates stack up on key election issues.
-- WBUR and the Online NewsHour
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 21, 2007
New Polls, Primary Dates Turn Up Heat in '08 Race
With new polls showing a tightening race in Iowa and New Hampshire confirming a Jan. 8 primary date, the 2008 presidential election is gaining new traction. Judy Woodruff discusses the latest news from the campaigns with Washington Post political reporter Dan Balz.
November 21, 2007
N.H. Settles on Jan. 8 Primary Date
After months of hand-wringing, New Hampshire officials announced Wednesday they would hold the first-in-the-nation presidential primary on Jan. 8, five days after Iowa's leadoff caucuses.
November 8, 2007
GOP Punishes Five States for Early Voting Contests
Officials from the Republican Party announced Thursday that the states of New Hampshire, Florida, South Carolina, Michigan and Wyoming will lose half of their delegates at the Republican National Convention next year for scheduling early primaries.
October 17, 2007
Iowa GOP Pushes Caucus to Jan. 3; Focus Turns to N.H.
Iowa Republicans voted Tuesday to move the date of their presidential caucuses, traditionally the critical first vote of the nomination process, to Jan. 3. Iowa Republicans wanted to advance the date of their caucus to fend off states such as Michigan and Florida.
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 22, 2007
Michigan, Arizona Set to Move up Primary Election Dates
Arizona announced Wednesday plans to move its presidential primary election date to Feb. 5, and Michigan proposed similar plans to move its to Jan. 15. The NewsHour talks to regional journalists about the reasons for advancing the dates.
August 9, 2007
South Carolina Primary Move Puts Election Calendar in Flux
South Carolina officially moved up its primary date to Jan. 19 on Thursday. New Hampshire and Iowa may soon move their primaries even earlier to preserve their first-in-the-nation status. Political analysts discuss how these changes may affect the 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 4, 2007
Democrats Debate Iraq, Health Care in New Hampshire
In the next round of debates for the 2008 Democratic presidential hopefuls, candidates outlined their opinions on Iraq and the war on terror, as well as health care and the crisis in Darfur. A political reporter discusses the debate.
May 17, 2007
New Hampshire Expects Important Primary Role Despite Calendar Shifts
Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell travels across New Hampshire to ask some of the key players in the presidential primary race, "Is this the most important primary ever?"
-- New Hampshire Public Television
May 7, 2007
States Seek Earlier Primaries, Greater Clout
States are looking to move up their primaries and caucuses in the 2008 presidential race in order to attract the candidates and have them address regional issues.
March 26, 2007
Presidential Candidates Blanket New Hampshire Looking for Primary Win
Presidential politics are the talk of New Hampshire as a steady stream of candidates make their way through the state. NH Outlook's Richard Ager shows how the candidates are trying to do more than give voters a good first impression. They're also looking to recruit local activists for the primary.
-- New Hampshire Public Television
March 16, 2007
California Moves Primary Forward; Other States Look to Follow
After much speculation, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially moved the state's primary to Feb. 5, adding the delegate-rich behemoth to the list of states vying for more influence in the presidential nomination process.
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
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 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.
December 11, 2006
Obama's New Hampshire Trip Sparks Interest in 2008 Presidential Race
Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., a strong potential candidate for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination, drew large crowds in New Hampshire this weekend.
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