Oct 08 Californians Recall Governor Davis, Elect Arnold Schwarzenegger The voters of California, angered by a sagging economy and the perceived failings of the incumbent governor, turned out in large numbers to oust Gov. Gray Davis and replace him with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch California Political Quake In an emphatic electoral statement, Californian voters recalled Gov. Gray Davis and selected Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger to succeed him. Jeffrey Kaye of KCET in Los Angeles reports on the recall fallout. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch California in Context California voters Tuesday ousted Democrat Gray Davis in favor of Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as governor. Jim Lehrer explores the implications of the recall effort with: Democratic San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown and former Los Angeles mayor and Schwarzenegger… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch California Voters Results in California were driven by a healthy voter turnout and a distinct distaste for the man in office. However, there was a lot more at play in this election, which elevated a novice politician with celebrity credentials to the… Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Paying to Rebuild Iraq Kwame Holman updates the appropriations debate over the $87 billion the Bush administration has requested to fund reconstruction in postwar Iraq. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Start of the Term The Supreme Court began its new term this week with a decision on the docket over whether the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to rehire employees who were terminated for drug or alcohol abuse. Ray Suarez previews the new… Continue watching
Oct 07 Senator Bob Graham Quits Presidential Race Three-term Sen. Bob Graham of Florida withdrew from the crowded field of Democratic candidates for president late Monday, citing a late start to his run and a failure to raise enough money. Continue reading
Oct 07 California Recall Results Could Take Weeks An estimated 10 million California voters will decide the fate of Gov. Gray Davis Tuesday but, if the election is close, the official result may not be declared for weeks. Continue reading
Oct 07 Watch 2004 Presidential Campaign The field of Democrats vying to replace President Bush shrank by one last night, when Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) announced he would withdraw his candidacy. Margaret Warner discusses this decision and its impact on the election with Adam Nagourney, the… Continue watching
Oct 07 Watch California Recall Election Californians vote today in a unique election that asks whether they want to recall their recently reelected governor, Gray Davis, and if so, who should replace him. Spencer Michels covers the latest developments. Continue watching