Premiered September 2016
Inside 16 of the most influential presidential campaigns of the last 50 years.
From Jesse Jacksons groundbreaking 1984 and 1988 campaigns to Barry Goldwaters 1964 campaign that launched of a brand of conservatism that influenced both Ronald Reagan and Hillary Clinton, 16 for '16 - The Contenders revisits the most influential presidential campaigns of the last 50 years.
From Jesse Jacksons groundbreaking 1984 and 1988 campaigns to Barry Goldwaters 1964 campaign that launched of a brand of conservatism that influenced both Ronald Reagan and Hillary Clinton, 16 for '16 - The Contenders revisits the most influential presidential campaigns of the last 50 years.
Experts Discuss the Strategy Obama Used to His Advantage
Kathleen Jamieson and others discuss how Obama overpowered Hillary Clinton's advantages.
Experts Discuss the Strategy Obama Used to His Advantage
Debating Palin's Preparedness to be Vice President
Experts discuss how Palin’s unpreparedness to be vice president quickly became evident.
Debating Palin's Preparedness to be Vice President
Obama's Ups and Downs in Iowa and New Hampshire
Messina and others discuss the tight race between Obama and Clinton during the primaries.
Obama's Ups and Downs in Iowa and New Hampshire
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