Elections 2008

TO THE POINT: At the Democratic National Convention

Day Three: Bill Clinton, Joe Biden and Foreign Policy

Last night it was Hillary, tonight it's Bill. Vice Presidential selection Joe Biden will have to compete with another Clinton. On a night that's scheduled to highlight foreign policy, we … more >>

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Day Two for the Democrats: Where's the Red Meat?

Last night it was Teddy Kennedy and Michelle Obama. Tonight, the keynote speaker is Virginia's former Governor, Mark Warner. But the star of the show will be Hillary Clinton. How divided … more >>

The Democrats Have Descended on Denver

Barack Obama has four days to turn the tide of public opinion, which shows him now virtually tied with John McCain. We hear about Obama's choice of a running mate, ongoing problems with Clinton … more >>

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LEFT, RIGHT & CENTER

Pulling out of Georgia; Pulling out of Iraq; How many houses?

Is Russia honoring its deadline to pull out of Georgia? A very substantive and fascinating discussion of how to deal with Russia ensues with Tony insisting that Russia be punished and … more >>

Russia, Georgia; DemoCon-Hill, Bill; Dems and Oil; SwiftBoat2

Russia continues to occupy Georgia and doesn't appear to be backing down. Is this Georgia's fault? Instead of windsurfing in Hawaii, should Obama have been making daily press statements, in a … more >>

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WHICH WAY L.A.?

Hillary and the Convention

Just as her most committed supporters have been demanding, Hillary Clinton's name will be put in nomination at the convention in … more >>

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HEADLINES AND TOP STORIES

NPR: Elections 2008

Democrats Make Historic Pick: It's Obama

Aug 27, 2008 3:49 pm

Democrats officially chose Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential nominee on Wednesday, making him the first African-American to head a major-party ticket. In a show of unity, Hillary Clinton helped send Obama sailing into history by moving that the convention nominate him by acclamation.

Eyes On The Pride

Aug 27, 2008 2:52 pm

The Democratic Party, as assembled and packaged at its national convention, does not seem especially proud that it is about to become the first major American political party to nominate an African-American to be president.

Before Obama Nomination, A Roll Call For Clinton

Aug 27, 2008 2:57 pm

Democratic delegates in Denver are preparing to nominate Barack Obama as their presidential candidate. But before that can happen, Hillary Clinton's name will be placed alongside Obama's in a roll call. Clinton has asked her candidates to back Obama.

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

Service Day Lets Delegates Give Back to Denver

Aug 27, 2008 6:06 pm

Sixty 7th graders at Cole Arts and Science Academy readied for Democratic delegates from California, New York and New Jersey to come help them evaluate Denver's ecosystem on the third day of the Democratic National Convention.

Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff on President Clinton and Joe Biden's Big Night

Aug 27, 2008 3:52 pm

Although the major speech on Wednesday will be that of vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, many in the press corps and around the country will be focused on the words of another Clinton, former President Bill Clinton, who addresses delegates earlier in the evening.

Frustrated Supporters Shut Out of Clinton's DNC Speech

Aug 27, 2008 8:07 am

New York Sen. Hillary Clinton addressed a full house at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night. The 20,000-seat Pepsi Center was filled to the rafters and there were still plenty of people who couldn't get in to see the speech.

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