Apr 21 Obama, Clinton Trade Barbs as Pa. Vote Nears By Admin, PBS News Hour The Democratic presidential candidates crisscrossed Pennsylvania on Monday, the eve of the state's primary, after a frenzy of heated campaign attacks over the weekend. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch Economy a Top Issue Ahead of Pennsylvania Primary As the Pennsylvania primary draws near, Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are crisscrossing the Keystone State in a bid for voter support in a state where a complex mix of issues -- from the economy to religion --… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch McCain Seeks Spotlight as Democrats Court Pa. Voters Democratic candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania while presumptive GOP nominee John McCain embarked on his "biography tour" to steer political attention his way. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest news from the campaign… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch Clinton, Obama Plot Strategies for Final Primary Contests Sen. Barack Obama scored a victory in the Mississippi primary Tuesday, nudging his delegate advantage over rival Sen. Hillary Clinton. With nearly a dozen primary contests remaining, political analysts weigh how the battle for delegates may be waged in Pennsylvania… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch With Clinton Still in the Game, Democratic Split Continues Sen. Hillary Clinton's comeback to win primaries Tuesday night in Ohio and Texas continues the Democratic Party's division between her backers and those of Sen. Barack Obama. Pennsylvania's primary might bring some resolution, but it is seven weeks away. Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch Ceremonies Mark Six Years Since Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks Speeches, vigils, and other events across the country marked the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. Americans touched by the disaster remembered the 3,000 lives lost that day. Continue watching
Jul 26 Federal Judge Strikes Down Hazleton's Illegal Immigration Law By PBS News Hour A U.S. District judge overturned an immigration law in Hazleton, Pa., that punished landlords who rented to illegal immigrants and businesses that that hired them, saying the law was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Nov 08 Republican Gerlach Holds Seat in Tight Pa. Race By PBS News Hour Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach won his third term in Pennsylvania's 6th District, beating Democratic attorney Lois Murphy by a margin of 3,000 votes. Continue reading
Oct 27 Pennsylvania's 8th District Race a Fight to the Finish By PBS News Hour High-profile appearances and low-blow campaigning play prominently in Pennsylvania's 8th District where Republican Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick is trying to defend his seat from political newcomer Patrick Murphy. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch Senate Races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Heat up as Election Day Nears As the Senate races in New Jersey and Pennsylvania heat up, incumbents in both states are in danger of losing their seats. A political journalist from each state analyzes the races and the key issues the candidates are focusing on… Continue watching