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Obama Eyes Napolitano For Homeland Security

Nov 20, 2008 10:00 am

President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as head of the Department of Homeland Security. Kent Alexander, who went to law school and served as U.S. attorney with Napolitano, talks about the her qualifications.

Political Rewind: NPR's Best Election-Related Stories

Nov 13, 2008 11:52 am

"Political Rewind" is National Editor Muthoni Muturi's biweekly take on NPR's best election-related stories from the campaign trail and around the country.

Dean Explains The Democrats' '50-State Strategy'

Nov 13, 2008 9:29 am

Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, implemented the "50-State Strategy" to help the Democrats win big in 2008 — and it appears to have worked. This campaign approach doesn't write states off as "unwinnable."

Election Video Journal

To The Point

From Making History to Governing the White House

hosted by Warren Olney

This year's race for the White House has been an epic story that may continue for a long time to come. Have voters charted a new direction? What are the prospects for the … more >>

An Early Start for Voting and Election Day Headaches

hosted by Warren Olney

Early voters are standing in lines all over the country as election officials brace for a massive turnout on election day. Claims of fraud, intimidation and intentional … more >>

Values Voters, the Economy and the Presidential Campaign

hosted by Warren Olney

The traditionally Republican Heartland has become a battleground between McCain and Obama. Are so-called "values voters" more worried about the economy? Also, the US … more >>

The Obama Campaign Makes History of a Different Kind

hosted by Warren Olney

Barack Obama's fundraising is boggling the minds of political pros in both parties. He's on track to raise more money all by himself than the record of $700 million … more >>

'Socialism' and Cold War Rhetoric in the Presidential Campaign

hosted by Warren Olney

John McCain is accusing Barack Obama of "socialism." Obama says McCain has "run out of ideas." What does "socialism" really mean? Will Cold War rhetoric work in the … more >>

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LRC

Socialism, Marxism, Capitalism: Who'll Save the Economy?

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It's almost over. Obama and McCain make their closing arguments. Plus the recession is official. Now what?

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Obama Leads; Which Way, GOP?; Greenspan's Goof

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Tony's testy over "unfair allegations" being made against Republicans, the McCain campaign and Sarah Palin. He predicts the next conservative revolution will be populist, not intellectual. Is "socialism" code for racism? Is "family values?" Who's really using the race card and how? Plus, a big discussion about...

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No more debates; Can McCain make a comeback? Economy…

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The final debate's over. Polls say Obama's star is rising. Can McCain make a comeback? Tony sees a glimmer of hope in the polls. Bob defends the underdog, but calls some of his followers scary. Tony takes extreme exception to this characterization and says McCain's "been running far too clean a campaign" compared to Obama, whom he says "has ruthlessly been playing the race card." Matt says he's heard that Colin Powell will announce for Obama this weekend. Enough politics: how 'bout that economy?...

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Economic Spaghetti Splatter and the Election

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Market madness. Can Washington avert an economic meltdown? Plus, a look at the way forward and the presidential endgame.

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The Palin-Biden Debate; The Big Bailout

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We take on Palin's penchant for winking and Biden's botox, the virtual absence of abortion in the debate, hypocrisy of the GOP on free markets and government bailouts. Plus, should we have adopted the Soros solution to Wall Street's ills?

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KCRW's Left, Right & Center: pre-show links/11.21.08

Nov 20, 2008 11:54 am

Here's Tony's syndicated column this week Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Who's Going on the Presidential Honeymoon? by Tony Blankley Tony Blankley's Email | Author Archive | Author Biography I was thinking about what we traditionally cal...

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KCRW's Left, Right & Center 11.14.08 show

Nov 14, 2008 1:41 pm

Toxic Assets; Auto Bailout? Clinton @ State? Prop 8 Sorry, Arianna had a medical appointment -- it's man-on-man only today. And it got mighty heated today in the battle over the economy. No one really has the answer. But a couple of questions...

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Nov 14, 2008 1:41 pm

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Which Way LA

Will California Feel the Impact of Presidential Coattails?

hosted by Warren Olney

Republicans and Democrats are locked into their Congressional and Legislative seats in California - or are they? If Barack Obama’s commanding lead turns into a landslide … more >>

The Route to Victory in the Electoral College

hosted by Lawrence O'Donnell

The Obama-Biden ticket got a bounce in the polls after the Democratic convention and the McCain-Palin ticket got a bigger bounce after the Republican convention. What are the … more >>

BBC News

Obama campaign blazes to victory

Nov 5, 2008 2:57 am

Barack Obama's historic campaign comes to a spectacular close with his victory rally in Chicago, the BBC's Kevin Connolly writes.

Why John McCain lost

Nov 5, 2008 2:55 am

The BBC's Richard Lister looks at what cost Republican John McCain the White House in 2008.

How Obama will lead

Nov 4, 2008 8:33 pm

The BBC's Kevin Connolly examines how Barack Obama will tackle the many challenges he will face as president.

Inside the presidential in-tray

Nov 6, 2008 2:52 am

Barack Obama will face huge challenges in both domestic and foreign policy when he takes office.

Top 10 foreign challenges

Nov 11, 2008 3:43 am

The BBC News website's world affairs correspondent Paul Reynolds looks at the top ten foreign policy issues facing the new US president

Who voted for Obama?

Nov 4, 2008 11:44 pm

BBC News looks at how key groups of the electorate have voted in the US general election.

PBS Newshour

Stevens' Defeat Ends Long Political Career, Brings Democrats Closer to 60 Seats

Nov 18, 2008 9:00 pm

With a stunning victory in the Alaska Senate race declared late Tuesday, Democrats took another major step toward their target of reaching a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Embattled Alaskan political icon Ted Stevens trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by an insurmountable tally of 3,724 votes.

Newly Elected Senators Assess Priorities en Route to Capitol Hill

Nov 6, 2008 3:28 pm

After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.

Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign

Nov 6, 2008 2:10 pm

Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.

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