Extras
Turning 'Bushisms' and Inexperience into Strength
Karen Hughes and others discuss how Bush formed an strong team to address shortcomings.
Turning 'Bushisms' and Inexperience into Strength
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
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
Bush Turns to Business Record in Run for Govenor
Jacob Weisberg and others discuss how George W was never expected to be political.
Bush Turns to Business Record in Run for Govenor
The Reaction to the First Female Nomination for VP
Lynn Sherr and others discuss the enthusiastic reaction to Ferraro’s nomination.
The Reaction to the First Female Nomination for VP
Palin Faced Sexism from the Media
Experts discuss how the media focused on Palin's appearance and often objectified her.
Palin Faced Sexism from the Media
The Ferraro-Bush Vice Presidential Debate
Walter Mondale, Lynn Sherr, and Maria Cardona discuss the debate's condescending tone.
The Ferraro-Bush Vice Presidential Debate
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
Ronald Reagan's loss at the 1976 Republican Convention
Though Reagan lost, his gracious comments after his defeat made a lasting impression.
Ronald Reagan's loss at the 1976 Republican Convention
Ronald Reagan's Emergence as "The Great Communicator"
Reagan's speeches on the economy, shrinking government, and optimism won over voters.
Ronald Reagan's Emergence as "The Great Communicator"
Barry Goldwater's defiant 1964 Convention Speech
Goldwater's defiant 1964 Convention speech ultimately scared off voters.
Barry Goldwater's defiant 1964 Convention Speech
Barry Goldwater Before the Senate
Barry Goldwater's early background is discussed up until he was elected to the Senate.
Barry Goldwater Before the Senate
Tracking Gary Hart's Rise in 1984
Democratic Candidate Gary Hart's meteoric rise in popularity is discussed.
Tracking Gary Hart's Rise in 1984
Ross Perot's Rise From Humble Beginnings
Ross Perot’s humble background and early career led to bold decisions later in life.
Ross Perot's Rise From Humble Beginnings
Ross Perot Builds a Third Political Party
Despite not having the normal trappings of a campaign, Perot successfully builds a base.
Ross Perot Builds a Third Political Party
Ralph Nader Decides to Run in 2000
Nader wanted to shift politics to favor the people.
Ralph Nader Decides to Run in 2000
The Power of Jesse Jackson's 1984 Convention Speech
Jesse Jackson's 1984 convention speech was moving for many at that year's DNC.
The Power of Jesse Jackson's 1984 Convention Speech
Nader vs the Democratic Machine
Nader refused to drop out, and wasn't able to reach out to the Democratic party.
Nader vs the Democratic Machine
The Lasting Impact of the Hart Scandal on Campaigns
The impact of the Hart scandal on his campaign and future campaigns is discussed.
The Lasting Impact of the Hart Scandal on Campaigns
Jesse Jackson’s Influence on the Democratic Party
Jesse Jackson used his campaign cast lasting change to the Democratic Party.
Jesse Jackson’s Influence on the Democratic Party
Why Michael Dukakis Decided to Run for President
Dukakis discusses how he came to run for president, and his shock at presidential abuses.
Why Michael Dukakis Decided to Run for President
Mitt Romney on His Failure to Focus on Minority Voters
Romney reflects on his father's legacy, and on his lack of focus on minority voter groups.
Mitt Romney on His Failure to Focus on Minority Voters
The Highs and Lows of Mitt Romney's Campaign
The impact of Romney's 47 percent comment and first debate performance.
The Highs and Lows of Mitt Romney's Campaign
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