Online NewsHour: Presidential, Senate and Gubernatorial Election Coverage: Vote 2008: Reporters' Blog

President-elect Barack Obama raised a record-breaking $745 million throughout his presidential campaign, the Federal Election Committee reported Thursday. Mr. Obama,... » Continue reading

Democrat Merkley Unseats Smith in Oregon Senate Race

Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley has been projected the winner of Oregon’s Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, bringing... » Continue reading

Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column

The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina, after canvassing counties and determining that there were not... » Continue reading

Minn., Ore., Ga., Alaska Senate Races Still Unresolved

Fueled by a strong nationwide wave of support, Democrats in the Senate picked up five seats previously held by Republicans,... » Continue reading

Washington Gov. Gregoire Wins Re-election

In a rematch of their historically close 2004 election, Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire defeated Republican Dino Rossi Tuesday night to... » Continue reading

AP Calls, Then Uncalls Minnesota Senate Race for Coleman

Incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., finished ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his... » Continue reading

Democrats Mark Major Gains in House, Senate

After winning the presidency, Democrats had even more reason to celebrate Tuesday night: major gains in both houses of Congress.... » Continue reading

Obama's Victory Marks Transformative Moment in American Politics

On the heels of Sen. Barack Obama’s speech claiming his historic win in the 2008 presidential race, which brought an... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez and Judy Woodruff Wrap Up Election Night

The campaigns of Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain have come to a close and Obama has made history, becoming... » Continue reading

GOP Fails to Unseat Louisiana Sen. Landrieu

Headed into Tuesday’s election, the GOP targeted one incumbent Democratic Senator whose seat appeared vulnerable for an upset, but Louisiana... » Continue reading

Perdue Holds N.C. Governor's Mansion for the Democrats

Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue narrowly defeated Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory to become the first female governor of North Carolina Tuesday... » Continue reading

Obama Earns a Slim Win in GOP Stronghold of Virginia

Virginia has been projected for Barack Obama, the first time the state has picked a Democrat in the presidential race... » Continue reading

Sen. Obama Projected to Win the Presidency

Sen. Barack Obama is projected to become the 44th president of the United States, according to the Associated Press, surpassing... » Continue reading

Obama Projected to Capture Second Vital Win in Ohio

Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Ohio, according to the Associated Press and major news networks, dealing another blow... » Continue reading

Obama Projected to Win Iowa; McCain Claims Utah, W. Virginia

Sen. Barack Obama is projected to claim victory in Iowa, and Sen. John McCain will win Utah and West Virginia... » Continue reading

Democrats Projected to Grab Another Senate Seat in N.M.

New Mexico Rep. Tom Udall is projected to provide the Democrats their latest pick-up in the U.S. Senate in a... » Continue reading

Number of Battleground States Too Close to Call

Important swing states Virginia, North Carolina, Indiana, Florida and Missouri remain too close to call hours after the polls closed... » Continue reading

McConnell Hangs on to Kentucky Senate Seat

Despite a strong last-minute push from Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was re-elected to a fifth term beating... » Continue reading

McCain Projected to Win Louisiana, Kansas, North Dakota

Sen. John McCain — as expected — is projected to win Louisiana, Kansas and North Dakota, according to the Associated... » Continue reading

Obama Projected to Grab Another 5 States to McCain's 3

Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, while Sen. John McCain is... » Continue reading

Democrat Shaheen Projected to Defeat Sununu in N.H. Senate Re-match

Former New Hampshire Gov. Jeanne Shaheen is projected to win the New Hampshire Senate race over Republican incumbent Sen. John... » Continue reading

In Tough N.C. Senate Race, Hagan Projected to Unseat Dole

Democrats appear to be a step closer to their goal of picking up seats in the Senate, as North Carolina... » Continue reading

Obama Scores Key Projected Victory in Keystone State

Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Pennsylvania, according to the Associated Press and major news networks. Sen. John McCain... » Continue reading

Historians Weigh in on Public's Energy, Key States

The potential for record numbers of voters in this year’s election reflects a level of public interest that may be... » Continue reading

Obama Projected Winner in 8 More States, D.C.; McCain Projected Winner of Another 3

Sen. John McCain is projected to win Oklahoma, Tennessee and South Carolina, while Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win... » Continue reading

As Expected, Obama Wins Vermont, McCain Scores Kentucky

Sen. John McCain is projected to win Kentucky and Sen. Barack Obama is projected to win Vermont, the Associated Press... » Continue reading

First States to Close Could Shape Outcome of Race

The results of the first hour of poll closings have the very real potential of shaping the outcome of the... » Continue reading

YouTube Project Documents Long Lines, Missing Registrations, Voting at Age 97

From long lines in the rain at Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church Precinct in Virginia Beach, Va., to the saga of... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Ohioans 'Determined' to Vote in Historic Election

This year’s history-making election brought out Ohio voters in droves, in some cases well before polling stations opened, reported WOSU-Columbus’... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Ray Suarez on the Scene in Arizona

NewsHour senior correspondent Ray Suarez reports from Republican candidate Sen. John McCain’s home state of Arizona, where he found... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Dorm Voting Brings Out Students in Philadelphia

Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia got to vote in one of their dormitories this Election Day, which helped bring... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Key States to Watch

With voters finally casting ballots on Election Day, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill reflects on which states to watch as... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Rain Doesn't Dampen Voter Turnout in North Carolina

Although North Carolina is experiencing coastal rains, voter turnout is still large in urban areas around Raleigh and Charlotte, reported... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: In Florida, Gay Marriage Amendment and Some Technical Glitches

Florida is one of three states considering a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as between... » Continue reading

Obama Supporters, Black Voters Push Early Voting to Record Numbers

Before the polls open on Election Day, more than 29 million Americans will have already cast their ballots in early... » Continue reading

Obama, McCain Make Final Dash Through Battlegrounds

With only hours to go in their marathon race for the White House, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain planned... » Continue reading

TV, Cable Networks Pulling Out All the Stops on Election Day

Television and cable news networks are sparing no expense or technology for Tuesday’s Election Day coverage. Building-size banners, interviews with... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Final Push for the Presidency

With just four days left before the election, Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom about what she has... » Continue reading

VP Candidates Stump for Votes in Pivotal State of Pennsylvania

Vice presidential candidates Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin campaigned in central and western Pennsylvania Thursday and Friday, as... » Continue reading

Colorado Hispanic Voters Push Obama's Polling Lead

While Hispanics have traditionally been a key Democratic voting bloc, a steady rise in Colorado’s Hispanic population might give Sen.... » Continue reading

Campaign Attention Lavished on Presidential Bellwether of Mo.

With just five days of campaigning left, both major parties’ tickets have been pouring time, resources and money into the... » Continue reading

Candidates Swing Through Florida to Target Undecideds

Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., are both making appearances in Florida Wednesday with just six days to... » Continue reading

Obama Has Clear Lead Among Early Voters, Pew Poll Shows

As states being to report record-breaking numbers of early voters, a new survey finds that 53 percent of those who... » Continue reading

In Virginia, Polls Point to a New Direction for the Old Dominion

In past presidential races, Republicans could point to Virginia and safely assume they’d win the commonwealth’s electoral votes. Not since... » Continue reading

Ohio Again Marked as a Presidential Battleground

With just over a week left until Election Day, the presidential candidates are making the rounds in a number of... » Continue reading

Early Voting on Pace to Break Records

With 11 days to go before Election Day, some 7.5 million Americans have already cast their ballots in early voting... » Continue reading

McCain Touts Fight for the 'Underdog' in New Hampshire

GOP presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain returned Wednesday to a pivotal place in his political career: New Hampshire, where he... » Continue reading

Obama Cancels Events to Be With Ill Grandmother

Sen. Barack Obama is canceling presidential campaign events Thursday and Friday so that he can visit his gravely ill, 85-year-old... » Continue reading

As Candidates Grapple with Economic Crisis, NewsTrust Users Seek Best Financial Reporting

With polls showing the economy looming as the dominant issue on the minds of Americans this year, the NewsHour... » Continue reading

Voter Turnout, Economy Concerns Take Spotlight in Northern New Mexico

Tucked in the mountains of northern New Mexico, the small town of Las Vegas is part of the state’s Hispanic... » Continue reading

Obama Nabs Powell Endorsement, Raises $150 Million in September

After winning the endorsement of former Secretary of State Colin Powell over the weekend, Sen. Barack Obama said the GOP... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses Covering Economic Crisis Night After Night

Since Congress passed the $700 billion rescue package, Jeffrey Brown has hosted an economic segment in every NewsHour broadcast, covering... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: KNME's Gene Grant on Voting in New Mexico

Trying to get one’s arms around the nature of New Mexico politics can bend even the sharpest political watchers over... » Continue reading

McCain, Obama Fix Weekend Campaign Strength on Southeastern Battlegrounds

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain campaigned Friday in the battleground state of Florida and with plans to defend traditional... » Continue reading

Number of Uninsured, Physician Shortages Challenge New Mexico's Health Care System

Faced with one of the nation’s highest poverty rates and the second highest percentage of the population living without health... » Continue reading

Obama, McCain Expected to Target Americans' Economic Worries in Final Debate

Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain enters tonight’s third and final face-off with Democratic opponent Sen. Barack Obama trailing in... » Continue reading

McCain Campaign Hinges on Strong Debate Performance

With the election less than three weeks off, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff previews the stakes for the final debate between... » Continue reading

New Mexico's History Plays Distinct Role in a Complex Electorate

To understand politics in New Mexico is to understand how the state’s voters are deeply connected to their history and... » Continue reading

McCain Promises Benefits to Seniors, Unemployed in New Economic Plan

Republican presidential nominee John McCain unveiled $52 billion in new economic relief measures Tuesday that are aimed at helping the... » Continue reading

Obama Pitches Four-Part Economic Rescue Plan

With the financial system still reeling from a major credit crisis, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled a four-part economic... » Continue reading

Economic, Cultural Concerns Highlight New Mexico Town Hall

If all politics is local, Sunday night’s town hall meeting with voters in Albuquerque, N.M., provided a fresh example of... » Continue reading

Obama Camp Flexes Spending Power with 30-min. Primetime Ad Buy

Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign will air a half-hour special on CBS on Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., the network reported,... » Continue reading

Candidates Light Up the Airwaves With Strategic Ad Buys

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama is outspending his Republican opponent Sen. John McCain in fifteen critical states as Nov.... » Continue reading

Candidates to Answer to Undecided Voters in Nashville Debate

In a presidential race mired in recent sharpened attacks, Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama will answer to undecided... » Continue reading

Campaigns Go on the Attack With New Ads and Old Controversies

Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign e-mailed a new video ad to supporters Monday reminding them of Sen. John McCain’s mid-career scandal... » Continue reading

McCain Ad Targets Biden Ahead of VP Debate

In an ad released the day of the first - and only - vice presidential debate, Republican John McCain’s campaign... » Continue reading

Campaigns Offer Two Very Different Visions for Health Care

In Rx for Change, a MacNeil/Lehrer Productions special, health care experts and campaign officials debate the state of the American... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Previews 'Battleground: Florida' Series

Senior correspondent Judy Woodruff spoke with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom about her recent reporting trip through the battleground state of... » Continue reading

McCain Agrees to Debate Obama Amid Bailout Negotiations

Despite his call earlier this week to postpone Friday night’s first presidential debate, aides to GOP nominee John McCain announced... » Continue reading

As Debate Uncertainty Lingers, Candidates Address Clinton Initiative

As uncertainty swirls around the fate of their first debate on Friday, presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack... » Continue reading

McCain's Call to Postpone Debate Rebuffed by Obama, Debate Commission

Republican candidate Sen. John McCain asked that Friday’s first presidential debate be postponed to allow him and Democratic rival Barack... » Continue reading

Obama and McCain Talk Economy, Launch New Ads

As Congress mulls a sweeping $700 billion bailout of soured U.S. mortgage investments, the presidential contenders continued to offer their... » Continue reading

Polls Show Obama Leads McCain on Message of 'Change'

New polls published by the New York Times and CBS News and the Pew Center for People and the Press... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Palin, Campaign Ads, Wall Street Woes

Senior correspondent Gwen Ifll spoke with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom about the media attention surrounding Sarah Palin and she compared... » Continue reading

McCain Pushes Regulation, Obama Blames Failed Economic Philosophy in AIG Statements

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama offered fresh reactions to the continuing Wall Street tumult Wednesday in statements addressing the... » Continue reading

Obama Camp Breaks Own Record, Brings in $66 Million in August

Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama added $66 million to his campaign war chest in August and added 500,000 new... » Continue reading

Candidates Urge Wall Street Reform After Weekend Shake-Ups

Presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama both blamed Washington for irresponsible spending and urged Wall Street reform... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Discusses Moderating Forum on Service with McCain, Obama

NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a forum on service Thursday night at Columbia University in New York City with... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Jeffrey Brown Discusses 'Battleground: Va.' Reports

In a reporter’s notebook, senior NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown recounted his recent reporting trip through the battleground state of Virginia.... » Continue reading

Obama, McCain Unleash Attack Ads After Brief Respite from Partisan Rancor

After taking a break from campaign squabbles Thursday to honor the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Sen. Barack... » Continue reading

Virginia's Convention Delegates Split on State's 'Battleground' Status

Talking to Virginia’s delegates at both the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention, one would never think the... » Continue reading

Candidates Pause From Campaigning to Remember Sept. 11

Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain put aside campaign rivalries Thursday to honor of Sept. 11 victims on the... » Continue reading

Va. Republicans Rally Around McCain-Palin Reform Pledge

Virginia’s role as a battleground state in the 2008 race gained continued traction Wednesday as Republican presidential nominee Sen. John... » Continue reading

Obama Talks Education Reform in Va., Clarifies 'Lipstick' Comment

Campaigning in the battleground state of Virginia, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama touted his plan to reform America’s schools as he... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on the Palin Game-changer

As both Sen. Barack Obama and the newly minted Republican ticket of Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin hit... » Continue reading

Obama, McCain Offer Quick Reactions to Bush's Troop Level Plan

President Bush called for a slight reduction in the level of U.S. troops in Iraq Tuesday saying some 8,000 service... » Continue reading

Polls: After Palin Push, McCain and Obama in Dead Heat

The first round of news polls released since the end of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions last week show... » Continue reading

Pa. Delegates Name Security, Economy as Top Issues

With union voters, both urban and rural areas and large numbers of military living in Pennsylvania, the Keystone state is... » Continue reading

Historians See Goldwater, Reagan as Top GOP Acceptance Speeches

With Sen. John McCain set to deliver his acceptance speech in St. Paul, NewsHour historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Reacts to Gov. Sarah Palin's Speech and Previews Last Night of GOP Covention

Senior correspondent Gwen Ifill recounts being on the floor Wednesday for Gov. Sarah Palin’s much anticipated speech on and sets... » Continue reading

Forty Years Later, Nixon Convention Speech Remains Watershed Event

With the nation still reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy and the Vietnam war... » Continue reading

GOP Women Blast Media Over Coverage of Palin

Republican women accused the media and the Obama campaign Wednesday of sexism toward the party’s vice presidential nominee, Alaska Gov.... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Considers McCain's 'Gamble' on Palin

With Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin slated to give the key speech at Wednesday’s convention, NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff sat... » Continue reading

Alaska Delegates Defend Their Governor

Alaska delegate Paul Verhagen woke up early Friday morning to a phone call from his brother in Texas. “Who is... » Continue reading

After a Night of the Personal, Republicans Go Political

Republicans were still recasting and reorganizing their convention programs Wednesday morning, shaping a primetime convention that would formally introduce embattled... » Continue reading

Economy Is Top Concern for Michigan GOP Delegation

Michigan’s faltering economy was a key topic of conversation Tuesday morning as members of the state’s GOP delegation gathered for... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Ifill on a Convention on Two Tracks

Sen. John McCain looks to get his campaign back on track Tuesday when the convention gets underway in primetime. Senior... » Continue reading

Convention Resumes With Personal Pitch for McCain

Following a Gustav-inspired delay, the Republican convention announced it would go on the air Tuesday night with a prime-time series... » Continue reading

Louisiana Delegates Attempt to Rally as Gustav Batters Home State

As their fellow Louisianans struggled through Hurricane Gustav, the Bayou State delegation at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul... » Continue reading

With Convention on Hold, Some Organizers Turn to Relief Work

With the work of the Republican National Convention scaled back on Monday, much of the focus shifted toward helping those... » Continue reading

Laura Bush Makes Suprise Visit to Texas Delegates' Breakfast

Laura Bush made a surprise appearance this morning at the Texas delegation’s breakfast meeting, lifting the delegates’ spirits while still... » Continue reading

Convention Decision Highlights GOP's Post-Katrina Sensitivity

As Hurricane Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, the Republicans decided to radically scale-back the first day of the convention in... » Continue reading

Republican Convention by the Numbers

150-160: In millions of dollars, the expected economic boost that the Republican National Convention will give to Minneapolis and St.... » Continue reading

Colorado Delegates Front and Center on Invesco Floor

DENVER — As Sen. Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday evening, the home-state delegation had a front-row seat —... » Continue reading

Early Convention Speakers Hit Key Themes for Fall Campaign

Speakers at the closing night of the convention stuck to the merging themes of this convention, stressing the historic nature... » Continue reading

Rally Draws Voters Seeking to Fundamentally Alter the System

As thousands of Coloradoans and Democratic delegates filed into Invesco Field Thursday afternoon awaiting Sen. Barack Obama’s nominating acceptance speech,... » Continue reading

McCain Has One Word for Obama: 'Congratulations'

Hours before Sen. Barack Obama was due to deliver his acceptance speech in front of thousands at Denver’s Invesco Field,... » Continue reading

Stevenson's 1952, Clinton's 1992 Speeches Among Historian Favorites

NewsHour presidential historian Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph, associate professor of African-American studies and history at Brandeis University, share... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Previews Obama's Acceptance Speech

Senior correspondent Gwen previews the importance of Obama’s acceptance speech on Thursday, which he will deliver on the anniversary of... » Continue reading

Clinton Ends Roll Call Vote to Make Obama Official Nominee

New York Sen. Hillary Clinton ended a state-by-state convention roll call in a surprise acclamation, naming her former rival Sen.... » Continue reading

For Biden, Some Hometown Fans

Delaware’s Democrats will watch their senior Sen. Joe Biden take the stage Wednesday night as presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama’s... » Continue reading

Service Day Lets Delegates Give Back to Denver

Sixty 7th graders at Cole Arts and Science Academy readied for Democratic delegates from California, New York and New Jersey... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff on President Clinton and Joe Biden's Big Night

Although the major speech on Wednesday will be that of vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, many in the press... » Continue reading

William Jennings Bryan: Father of the Modern Democratic Party

At the 1896 Democratic convention, a speech by William Jennings Bryan, a little-know congressman, thrust him into becoming a spokesman... » Continue reading

Ohio Delegates Focus on the Economy to Bring Together the Party

With the economy still a key focus for voters, Democratic delegates in Ohio are looking for job loss, home foreclosure... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Previews Clinton's Convention Speech

Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner will step into the national spotlight Tuesday night to deliver the keynote address at the... » Continue reading

Sporadic Protests Prompt Hefty Police Response

Hundreds of protesters descended on downtown Denver for the first day of the Democratic convention, voicing concerns over ranging from... » Continue reading

Georgia Delegates Optimistic About Turning a Red State Blue

Georgia Democratic Party Chair Jane Kidd welcomed her state’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention, expressing confidence that the Democrats... » Continue reading

Florida Tagged Again as a Swing State with Diverse Delegation

The newly-reinstated complete Florida delegation opened their convention Monday morning with a pep talk from Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff Previews DNC Remarks by Michelle Obama

Senior correspondent Judy Woodruff looks at Michelle Obama’s role in her husband’s campaign and previews her opening remarks at the... » Continue reading

Likely Kennedy Appearance Fuels Early Convention Buzz

With more than 50,000 delegates and media gathered in Denver for the opening of the Democratic National Convention, news... » Continue reading

Dial D for Denver: The Democratic Convention by the Numbers

5: Minimum number of miles of Denver’s Interstate 25 scheduled to be shut down during Obama’s Thursday speech at Invesco... » Continue reading

McCain Ad Takes a Quick Hit on Obama-Biden Ticket

After the late-night suspense over the identity of Sen. Barack Obama’s running mate was broken, GOP Sen. John McCain’s campaign... » Continue reading

Obama Supporters Finally Get 'The Message'

Days of waiting and watching for a text message from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama revealing who the Democratic... » Continue reading

The Chime Not Yet Heard 'Round the World

If it’s not the most highly anticipated announcement so far in the presidential race, then it’s certainly the most highly... » Continue reading

McCain Closes Polling Gap on Obama

Four major polls reveal Sen. John McCain is gaining on Sen. Barack Obama’s statistical lead. Polls published over the past... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Veepstakes and Conventions

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Gwen Ifill mulls the media frenzy over vice-presidential picks and... » Continue reading

Media Speculation at Fever Pitch Over Obama VP Pick

Sen. Barack Obama has settled on his vice-presidential running mate, according to nearly every media source, and could make the... » Continue reading

Obama Nets $7.8M in One-day Fundraising Haul

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama raised $7.8 million for his campaign war chest in San Francisco Sunday night, a single-day haul... » Continue reading

McCain Hauls in $27 Million for Campaign in July

Republican Sen. John McCain raised $27 million in July, his largest fundraising haul of his campaign as he tries to... » Continue reading

Native American Students Concerned over Federal Education Funding

As minority communities weigh which presidential candidate would best represent them on key issues, some Native Americans are focused on... » Continue reading

Clinton's Name to Be Included on DNC Nomination List

The Democratic National Committee will place Sen. Hillary Clinton’s name in the party’s nomination roll call at its convention later... » Continue reading

McCain Aims to Tout Foreign Policy Cred on Georgia Crisis

As the diplomats scurry to cement a plan to curb tensions between Russia and Georgia by the end of the... » Continue reading

Warner Named DNC Keynote Speaker as Conventions Edge Closer

Details are slowing emerging on plans for the upcoming Democratic and GOP conventions — with the latest news coming from... » Continue reading

Duel of the Ads Continues With McCain's Jab at Obama's 'Fan Club'

Republican Sen. John McCain released a new ad Tuesday, the latest in a series of campaign messages to hammer at... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Obama's Trip and Presidential Candidates' Plans For Iraq

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed Sen. Barack Obama’s foreign trip including his... » Continue reading

Obama to Push Building U.S.-Europe Relations in Berlin Address

As Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama continues his overseas tour with a stop in Berlin Thursday, tens of thousands... » Continue reading

Obama Stands by Israel, Calls Iranian Nuclear Threat 'Grave'

As his Mideast tour continues, Sen. Barack Obama reiterated his support for Israel as an ally of the United States... » Continue reading

Obama Outlines Mideast Policy Views as Overseas Tour Continues

After his first visit to Iraq as the likely Democratic nominee for president, Sen. Barack Obama said Tuesday in Amman,... » Continue reading

Speculation Stirs Over Possible Unveiling of McCain VP Pick

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain could reveal his choice for a running mate as early as this week, sources close... » Continue reading

Obama Meets with al-Maliki in Baghdad

Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Monday on the latest stop of his high-profile... » Continue reading

McCain Hits Morning Shows as Networks Follow Obama Abroad

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain appeared on all three network morning shows Monday arguing that his Democratic rival Sen.... » Continue reading

Obama Trip Attracting Media Circus, Criticism from McCain Camp

Sen. Barack Obama’s first overseas trip as a presidential candidate is shaping up to be a mob-scene of press coverage.... » Continue reading

Obama Raises $52 Million in June

Likely Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, easily trumping Republican rival Sen. John McCain’s $22... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Discusses Her Interview with Barack Obama

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Gwen Ifill reflects on her exclusive interview this week with... » Continue reading

McCain Counters Obama's Iraq, Afghan Strategies

Addressing a town hall audience in Albuquerque, N.M., Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain slammed Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama’s... » Continue reading

Obama Calls for Shift in Military Focus Away from Iraq

During a policy speech on Tuesday, Sen. Barack Obama said a “single-minded” focus on the Iraq war is distracting the... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on McCain Campaign, Ad Strategy

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, NewsHour senior correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed reports about a shakeup in John... » Continue reading

McCain, Obama Make Pitches to Hispanic Voters

Presidential hopefuls Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed Hispanic voters in Washington Tuesday as both campaigns... » Continue reading

Obama To Accept Nomination at 76,000-seat Denver Stadium

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., plans to make his Democratic National Convention speech on Aug. 28 at the 76,000-seat Invesco Stadium... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Barack Obama's Iraq Strategy

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom on Friday, NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed likely Democratic nominee Sen.... » Continue reading

McCain Shakes Up Staffing, Reacts to Colombia Hostage Rescue

In a new campaign staffing shake-up, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain promoted top adviser Steve Schmidt to head the... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on How Campaigns Confront Rumors

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom on Monday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how campaigns confront Internet... » Continue reading

In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigns in the battleground state of Ohio Tuesday to announce plans to expand and overhaul... » Continue reading

McCain Takes Campaign to Mexico and Colombia

Sen. John McCain takes his campaign to Mexico and Colombia this week, where he’ll tackle two key issues on many... » Continue reading

For Clinton and Obama, the Word of the Day is Unity

It was day two of the Democratic Unity Tour, and Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama made their first public... » Continue reading

Obama Calls on Donors to Help Reduce Clinton's Debt

Presumptive Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday asked his top donors to help Sen. Hillary Clinton pay off more... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Campaign Financing and Top Voter Issues

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill spoke about Sen. Barack Obama’s decision to... » Continue reading

McCain to Pitch Car Battery Prize as Obama Aims at Oil Speculators

Sen. John McCain is expected to propose his own sort of X Prize later Monday, namely a $300 million reward... » Continue reading

Obama to Opt Out of Public Financing for the General Election

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama announced Thursday that he will opt out of public financing for his... » Continue reading

After Exit of Key Adviser, Obama Goes on Rumor Patrol

As the political rumblings continued over the resignation of a top adviser to Sen. Barack Obama’s vice presidential search team,... » Continue reading

Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Defining the Candidates

In a conversation with the NewsHour’s Steve Goldbloom, Senior Correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed the political reporting she is following, the... » Continue reading

McCain, Obama Trade Attacks on Economic Policies

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama revved up his general election campaign Monday with an address on America’s ailing economy, blaming the... » Continue reading

Clinton Ready to End Presidential Bid, Support Obama

After a hard-fought and historic nominating race against Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton is set to end her run... » Continue reading

Obama Vows Support for Israel; McCain Issues Town Hall Challenge

Sen. Barack Obama took the stage for the first time as the likely Democratic nominee Wednesday morning in front of... » Continue reading

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