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Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Veepstakes and Conventions

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:12:42 EDT

In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Gwen Ifill mulls the media frenzy over vice-presidential picks and outlines what she'll be looking for at the upcoming party conventions in Denver and Minneapolis.

Media Speculation at Fever Pitch Over Obama VP Pick

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:17:10 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama has settled on his vice-presidential running mate, according to nearly every media source, and could make the announcement as early as Wednesday morning.

Candidates Trade Iraq Jabs While Courting War Vets

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:20:00 EDT

During recent speeches at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama exchanged attacks on Iraq policy and military experience. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

Obama Nets $7.8M in One-day Fundraising Haul

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:42:14 EDT

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama raised $7.8 million for his campaign war chest in San Francisco Sunday night, a single-day haul that the Obama camp claimed broke a political fundraising record.

McCain and Obama Seek to Reach Out to Evangelical Voters

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:38:00 EDT

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama addressed evangelical Christians at pastor Rick Warren's Saddleback church this weekend. Experts examine how the evangelical movement has changed since the last election and how the candidates are reaching out to the group.

Marcus and Lowry Weigh Reactions to Georgia Crisis

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:20:00 EDT

The Georgia-Russia conflict has put the foreign policy skills of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to the test. Analysts Ruth Marcus and Rich Lowry weigh the candidate responses and other political news of the week.

McCain Hauls in $27 Million for Campaign in July

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:52:59 EDT

Republican Sen. John McCain raised $27 million in July, his largest fundraising haul of his campaign as he tries to match the millions raised by Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama.

Native American Students Concerned over Federal Education Funding

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:58:07 EDT

As minority communities weigh which presidential candidate would best represent them on key issues, some Native Americans are focused on whether the next president will continue to fund tribal schools that form the bedrock of their education.

Clinton's Name to Be Included on DNC Nomination List

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:24:43 EDT

The Democratic National Committee will place Sen. Hillary Clinton's name in the party's nomination roll call at its convention later this month -- a symbolic move intended to help unite Democrats after the hard-fought primaries, party officials announced Thursday.

McCain Aims to Tout Foreign Policy Cred on Georgia Crisis

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:01:26 EDT

As the diplomats scurry to cement a plan to curb tensions between Russia and Georgia by the end of the week, U.S. presidential candidates have weighed also in on the conflict in a bid to flex their foreign policy credentials.

Warner Named DNC Keynote Speaker as Conventions Edge Closer

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:32:46 EDT

Details are slowing emerging on plans for the upcoming Democratic and GOP conventions -- with the latest news coming from the Obama campaign, announcing Wednesday that former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner will deliver the coveted keynote address on the second night of the Democratic event in Denver.

Duel of the Ads Continues With McCain's Jab at Obama's 'Fan Club'

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:10:44 EDT

Republican Sen. John McCain released a new ad Tuesday, the latest in a series of campaign messages to hammer at Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's rock star appeal and paint his Democratic rival as a popular, "dreamy" guy, but an inexperienced candidate that will raise taxes.

Shields and Brooks Mull GOP Retirements, Convention Plans

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:41:00 EDT

As an increasing number of GOP House members announce they will not run for re-election, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss possible power shifts in Congress and emerging plans for the party conventions.

Wave of GOP Retirements Poised to Shake up House

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:33:00 EDT

Dozens of Republican House members have announced they will not run for reelection in the coming year, marking a 50-year high. Kwame Holman reports on who's retiring and what it may mean for Congress and the next president.

Ad Wars Heat Up as Campaigns Sharpen Tactics

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:27:00 EDT

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are taking jabs at each other through a series of television ads, which are drawing attention on both the political and pop culture stages. Two analysts look at the themes and the spending behind the ads.

Candidates Stick to Energy Rhetoric on Campaign Trail

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:40:00 EDT

Presidential hopefuls Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., continue to spar over energy policy in campaign appearances and television ads. Kwame Holman reports on the latest news from the campaign trail.

Nations to Mull New Sanctions Against Iran for Nuclear Program

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:40:00 EDT

Six world powers agreed Wednesday to start considering a fourth U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to end its nuclear program.

Campaigns Aim to Spend Wisely in Shifting Set of Battleground States

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:06:00 EDT

As the race to raise campaign cash pushes on, some of Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain's time to spend certain campaign funds is running down as the Republican National Convention approaches next month.

Campaigns Aim to Spend Wisely in Shifting Set of Battleground States

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:24:00 EDT

Candidates Focus on Energy, Spar Over Oil Resources

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:09:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama delivered a major speech on energy Monday, which included a call to open the nation's strategic oil reserves, while his rival, GOP Sen. John McCain, urged Congress to call off its August recess and pass new energy legislation. Advisers to both campaigns discuss the two views.

Transcript: Obama's 'New Energy for America' Speech

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:05:00 EDT

Following is a transcript of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's Monday energy policy speech, as prepared for delivery in Lansing, Mich., and distributed by his campaign.

McCain TV Ad Draws Scrutiny for Distorting Facts

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EDT

A recent ad run by GOP Sen. John McCain alleged that his rival, Sen. Barack Obama, chose to skip a chance to meet with wounded troops because media was not allowed -- claims that have since been disputed. The Washington Post's Dan Balz and FactCheck.org's Brooks Jackson discuss the debate over the ad.

On the Campaign Trail, Candidates Talk Energy Prices

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:11:00 EDT

Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain each outlined their positions on the debate over allowing more off-shore drilling to ease energy prices and overall voter concerns on energy costs.

Economy Returns to Center Stage of Campaign Trail

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:17:00 EDT

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama focused their campaigns on the sluggish U.S. economy this week amid voter concerns over economic troubles and a looming record budget deficit. Campaign advisers debate the effectiveness of the rivals' plans.

Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Obama's Trip and Presidential Candidates' Plans For Iraq

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:33:35 EDT

In a conversation with the NewsHour's Steve Goldbloom, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed Sen. Barack Obama's foreign trip including his stop in Iraq and the ensuing debate over his troop-withdrawal proposal.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Trip, McCain's Strategy

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:20:00 EDT

This week on the campaign trail, Sen. Barack Obama conducted a high-profile overseas trip while GOP rival Sen. John McCain toured top election battleground states. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week in politics.

Media Dodges Accusations of Bias in Campaign Coverage

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:10:00 EDT

As Sen. Barack Obama tours the Middle East and Europe with network evening news anchors in tow, the campaign of GOP Sen. John McCain has criticized the news media's coverage of the race - alleging that Obama has unfairly received more favorable press coverage. Media experts examine the debate.

McCain-Obama Race Grabs Attention Across Europe

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:30:00 EDT

Some 200,000 people are estimated to have attended Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin Thursday, a sign of the increased interest abroad in this year's U.S. election. A panel of European journalists offer insight.

Obama to Push Building U.S.-Europe Relations in Berlin Address

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:15:34 EDT

As Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama continues his overseas tour with a stop in Berlin Thursday, tens of thousands in the German city are reportedly anxious to hear his address at the Tiergarten's Victory Column, one of the city's most famous monuments.

Transcript: Obama's Speech in Berlin

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Following is a transcript of Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin, Germany, as prepared for delivery and distributed by his campaign.