Sep 04 Watch McCain’s Running Mate Sarah Palin Makes GOP History Convention attendees and a panel of historians offer perspective on the significance of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's historic nomination and the challenges on the campaign trail. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Huckabee Says McCain Offers Specific Goals for U.S. Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Cindy McCain Calls Palin a ‘Perfect Fit’ for McCain Ticket In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Cindy McCain reflects on her husband's run for the presidency and on questions over the vetting process for Sen. John McCain's newly named running mate, Alaska. Gov. Sarah Palin. Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch Shields, Brooks and Historians Offer Insight on RNC’s Day Two At the close of the Republican convention's second day, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith examine the strengths of the night's speeches and the rally for the GOP party in St. Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch Fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl and Campaign Manager Terry Nelson Discuss McCain Sen. John McCain's colleague from Arizona, Sen. Jon Kyl, and former campaign manager Terry Nelson provide insight on the candidate and the campaign. Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch McCain Spokesman Defends Palin Pick and her Privacy Amid growing controversy surrounding the personal and professional life of Sarah Palin, Tucker Bounds, a spokesman for the GOP campaign, asserts her strengths as a running mate, her appeal on the ticket and her family's right to privacy. Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch Obama’s Speech Attracts 38 Million Viewers, Earns Mixed Reviews Sen. Barack Obama's speech to some 80,000 people at a Denver stadium capped off a week of unity and surprise appearances at the Democratic National Convention. A panel of journalists assesses how the event was received across the country. Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch Shields and Brooks Mull Road Ahead for McCain-Palin Ticket Sen. John McCain's unexpected choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stirred a flurry of speculation over the evolving dynamics of the 2008 presidential race. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the move. Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch McCain Sees Fellow Reformer in VP Pick Palin GOP Sen. John McCain named little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his running mate Friday. Writers who have followed Palin's career discuss her rise to national politics. Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch Obama’s Acceptance Speech a Mix of Politics and Policy Sen. Barack Obama delivered his speech accepting the Democratic nomination for president before a crowd of thousands at Denver's Invesco Field. A panel of NewsHour analysts and historicans react to Thursday night's event. Continue watching