Sep 03 Watch Shields and Brooks Anticipate Calls for Unity at RNC Before the third night of the Republican convention, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what's likely ahead from speakers trying to rally the party. Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch Republicans Appeal to Voters Through Economic Agenda Struggles of the U.S. economy come under the spotlight on the third night of the Republican convention. A panel of analysts examines GOP proposals to aid the nation's economic downturn. Continue watching
Sep 02 Watch Shields and Brooks on RNC Lineup and the Bush Factor As the Republican National Convention resumes with its first full night of prime-time speakers, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the Sen. John McCain's vice presidential pick, the speeches ahead and the issues at play within the Republican party. 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
Aug 28 Watch Jesse Jackson Discusses Senator Barack Obama, Convention Leading up to Barack Obama's speech tonight at Invesco field in Denver, Gwen Ifill sits down with Jesse Jackson to discuss the democratic process and the role Barack Obama is playing in this election. Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Analysts, Historians Give Final Thoughts on Wednesday Night DNC Following Joe Biden's keynote speech on Wednesday, analysts and historians give their final thoughts on the third night of the Democrat national convention in Denver. Continue watching
Aug 27 Watch Historians Praise Former President Bill Clinton’s Convention Address Former President Bill Clinton spoke emphatically in support of Senator Barack Obama Wednesday night at the Democratic Convention. Analysts and historians react to the speech. Continue watching