The Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 15, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on Vice-President Al Gore's close call with the Oval Office. We take a long view of the campaign, and what pivotal moments may have cost Gore the presidency.
Speech Excerpts (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 14, 2000
Excerpts from the nationally broadcast speeches last night by Al Gore and George W. Bush. Vice President Gore said he strongly disagrees with Tuesday's Supreme Court decision but "accepts the finality of the outcome." He conceded his defeat "for the sake of our unity as a people and the strength of our democracy." President-elect Bush spoke of "a desire to move beyond the bitterness and partisanship of the recent past." He added, "Our nation must rise above a house divided. Americans share hopes and goals and values far more important than any political disagreements."
The Gore Concession (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 14, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on the eloquent concession speech delivered by Vice-President Al Gore last night. Gore referred to his opponent, as "President-Elect George Bush", and stuck to the theme of unity, but also gave hints that he may not be giving up on his quest for public office.
Gore Concedes (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 14, 2000
NPR's Brian Naylor reports a gracious response to Vice President Al Gore's concession speech from both parties. But Democrats are still uncomfortable with the Supreme Court ruling which led to the speech. Divisions between the parties still remain but in spite of that Bush is prepared to work hard to push his agenda through.
Gore's Day (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, December 13, 2000
With no remaining scenario for changing the razor-thin margin in Florida, Vice President Al Gore spent today preparing to end his long presidential campaign. Stymied by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended recounts he hoped would change the outcome in Florida, Gore and his advisors saw no further opportunity to gain a majority in the Electoral College -- now just five days away. So the moment to concede has come at last, five weeks after election day. NPR's Anthony Brooks reports.
Democratic Reaction (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, December 8, 2000
Robert speaks with Doug Hattaway, a spokesman for Al Gore, about the Florida Supreme Court ruling.
Democratic Reaction (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 6, 2000
NPR's Brian Naylor reports from the Capitol on Democratic reaction to Al Gore's continued legal pursuit of the presidency. Right now, Democrats seem united in their support of the Vice President, but many are also considering how they'll work with a Bush administration. With the Senate split evenly down party lines, party leaders say they'll expect to share power with the GOP in any case.
Gore Appeal (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, December 5, 2000
NPR's Barbara Bradley looks at how Vice President Gore's lawyers will argue his appeal of a state trial judge's ruling against recounting ballots. Gore's attorneys say they plan to argue that Florida law requires the judge to look at disputed ballots, and Judge N. Sanders Sauls did not. They also intend to question the reasonableness of his standard for ordering a recount, that Gore must show a probability that the outcome of the election would be changed.
Gore Setbacks (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, December 5, 2000
Several decisions by a Florida court judge are being called detrimental to Vice-President Al Gore's struggle to capture the Oval Office.
Joseph Lieberman (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 29, 2000
Senator and Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman joins Robert Siegel in the studio to talk about the presidential election.
Gore Speaks (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 28, 2000
NPR's Don Gonyea reports on Vice President Al Gore's response to Florida's vote certification. Gore gave a short speech last night, making his case for a complete and fair tally in Florida. Gore has also received support from the Congressional Democrats in contesting of the vote certification. Meanwhile, Republicans George W. Bush and Dick Cheney proceeded with their transition plans.
Gore Statement - Analysis (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 27, 2000
All Things Considered continues its coverage of the November 7th presidential election with analysis of a statement made tonight by Vice President Al Gore. The Democratic Vice Presidential candidate is contesting the results of the election in the state of Florida, arguing that thousands of votes remain uncounted. The Democrats further contend that if the uncounted votes are counted, Gore would be the winner in Florida, and therefore the president elect. Robert Siegel speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea in Washington. Also speaking with Robert are Bill Kristol, Editor at the Weekly Standard, and E.J. Dionne, a columnist for the Washington Post and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
Gore Statement (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 27, 2000
Vice President Al Gore adresses the nation on his reasons for contesting the Florida certified vote.
Gore Reacts (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 17, 2000
Anthony Brooks has been following the reactions of the Gore camp to today's events. He talks with Linda Wertheimer.
Gore Statement (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 17, 2000
Vice President Gore issues a statement from the Vice President's residence.
Candidate Statements (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 16, 2000
Statements from presidential candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush
Gore Proposal (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 15, 2000
Vice President Al Gore has made two proposals towards resolving last week's presidential election. And Gore offered to meet with Texas Governor George W. Bush to -- quote -- "improve the tone of our dialogue in America." Robert talks to NPR's Nina Totenberg about the Gore proposals.
Gore Campaign Reaction (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 14, 2000
Linda talks with Doug Hattaway, National Spokesman for the Gore Campaign.
Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 14, 2000
Linda Wertheimer talks to Gore spokesman Doug Hattaway, who responds to tonight's statement by Florida State Secretary Katherine Harris, and to the news that some counties have decided against continuing with hand recounts.
Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 13, 2000
Robert talks to Lawrence Tribe, Harvard Law Professor and now lead lawyer for the Gore campaign.
The Battle Continues (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 13, 2000
NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports on the continuing battle over votes in the presidential elections. Both the Gore and Bush camps are alienating each other with their different approaches to the predicament, and though most Americans are not worried about the country and its future, the end of this election remains elusive.
The Campaigns (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 10, 2000
Advisors to Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush tried to lay claim to the moral high ground today, each saying they were trying to protect the interests and will of the American people. But at the end of the day, it sounded a lot like the charges and countercharges of an increasingly bitter and ongoing campaign for the presidency. NPR's Peter Kenyon is in Austin, Texas, where Governor Bush spoke briefly today.
Talk with Bush/Gore Spokesmen (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 10, 2000
Host Bob Edwards talks live to Doug Hattaway, a spokesman for the Gore campaign who is part of the oversight team in Florida, and with Tucker Eskew, Bush campaign spokesman with the Florida observation team.
Gore's Next Move (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 10, 2000
NPR's Andy Brooks is in Nashville. He has an update on possible next moves by Vice-President Al Gore.
The Gore Side (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 9, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks looks at Al Gore's campaign and the possibilities of what lies ahead.
Gore Headquarters (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 9, 2000
Noah talks with NPR's Anthony Brooks who is at the campaign headquarters for Vice President Al Gore in Nashville, Tennessee. Campaign Chairman William Daley today said that judges in Florida may find irregularities in the results that represent -- quoting here -- an "injustice unparalleled in our history."
Gore Headquarters (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 8, 2000
Vice President Al Gore stayed out of public view through most of the day, contemplating his options in the extraordinary political circumstances of the moment. Having apparently won a narrow victory in the popular vote for president yesterday, Gore is 10 electoral votes shy of the 270 needed. Unless a recount reverses the apparent result in Florida, Gore will fall short of the office he has pursued throughout his adult life. NPR's Don Gonyea is watching the Gore camp in Nashville, Tennessee and spoke with Robert Siegel.
Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 8, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports on the developments with the Gore camp.
Spokesmen Remarks (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, November 8, 2000
Tape and copy with spokesmen from the George W. Bush and Al Gore campaigns.
Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 6, 2000
Vice President Gore is in the midst of a thirty-hour stretch of campaign rallies. We'll hear an excerpt from his stop in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 6, 2000
Polls may show the presidential contest too close to call, but Vice President Al Gore has eagerly taken the role of the underdog in his campaign's final days. Today he was in the midst of a 30-hour marathon campaign swing that would take him to 11 states before the polls open at dawn tomorrow. NPR's Anthony Brooks was with the Gore campaign.
Campaigns (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend Edition - Sunday, November 5, 2000
With just two days left before the presidential election, we have two reports from the campaign trail -- NPR's Steve Inskeep, who's travelling with George W. Bush, and NPR's Peter Kenyon, who's with Al Gore.
Gore In Battleground (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend All Things Considered, November 5, 2000
On the last Sunday before Election Day, Vice President Al Gore is sweeping through battleground states with campaign stops in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and Pennsylvania. NPR's Anthony Brooks speaks with host Lisa Simeone about today's campaign rallies.
Presidential Campaigns (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend Edition - Saturday, November 4, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks talks about the news of Bush's DUI arrest, Bush's latest verbal blunders, and the newest strategies from the Gore campaign.
Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 3, 2000
Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore is campaigning from dawn until late in the evening this week. After 24 years in public life and eight as Vice President, the man known as a policy wonk is using old fashioned populist rhetoric to secure his Democratic base and woo undecided voters in key states. NPR political correspondent Elizabeth Arnold reports.
On the Trail (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 2, 2000
Having worked the West Coast earlier in the week, Texas Governor George W. Bush was bearing down on the Midwestern states again today, campaigning in Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. Bush warned that Gore's plans for seniors were just a "hop, skip and a jump" from nationalizing the U.S. health care system. Gore, meanwhile, campaigned in Illinois as well and had plenty of warnings of his own. In Chicago he told a crowd that "prosperity is on the ballot," and warned against Bush's environmental record. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.
Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 1, 2000
Democrat Al Gore barreled through Florida today, a state once thought firmly in the Republican column that now appears up for grabs. After arriving in Orlando in the wee hours of the morning, Gore spoke to seniors in Orlando before lunch and flew off to Tampa where singer Jimmy Buffett warmed up an afternoon crowd. The breakneck pace, the varied audiences are all part of a close campaign that's down to its final days. NPR's Anthony Brooks has traveled with Gore since New Hampshire and joins Linda for a conversation about the campaign.
Gore Stump Speech (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, November 1, 2000
In the final installment of All Things Considered's Wednesday stump speeches we hear a speech by Vice President Al Gore today in Kissimmee, Florida. He talked about his plans to protect and strengthen social security.
One Week Left (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 31, 2000
NPR's Andy Bowers reports that presidential hopefuls George W. Bush and Al Gore have just one week left to convince voters they're the right man for the job. It's a stressful time for both candidates, but each took time to show they still have a sense of humor after months of campaigning.
On the Trail with Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend All Things Considered, October 28, 2000
Vice President Al Gore took some time off the campaign trail today to watch his son play a school football game, but not before he spoke to voters in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania where health care is a big issue. NPR's Steve Inskeep reports.
Gore and Nader (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 27, 2000
NPR's Robert Siegel reports from Madison, Wisconsin on efforts by Al Gore and Ralph Nader to woo the same left-wing voters. Wisconsin has been solidly Democratic in the last three presidential races. But there, as in a handful of other states, the three-to-five-percent of the vote that polls show Nader may win could be enough to give George Bush a victory. Siegel talks to people in both the Gore and Nader camps, as well as Democratic voters who turned out to hear Al Gore yesterday and Nader supporters who turned out to protest Gore's appearance.
Gore Profile (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 26, 2000
Anthony Brooks traces the career path that brought Al Gore Jr., the son of a U.S. Senator from Tenessee, to his presidential canidacy. After college and a tour in Vietnam in the Army, he didn't want to enter his father's field of politics. But after a stint as a journalist, he changed his mind.
Campaign Day (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 25, 2000
Both the major party presidential candidates woke up this morning in states they had not expected to worry about this late in their campaigns. Texas Governor George W. Bush was in Florida, where his brother Jeb is governor, and Vice President Al Gore was in his own home state of Tennessee. NPR's Peter Kenyon reports.
Campaign Reports (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 25, 2000
Two reports on the presidential campaign; NPR's Andy Bowers followed Al Gore to his home state yesterday to hear about "re-inventing government" while Peter Kenyon was in Florida where George Bush stressed his tax cut.
On the Road With Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 23, 2000
Vice President Al Gore began his kitchen table tour today, having breakfast with a small business owner and her 14-month-old son in Portland, Oregon. Gore is in the Pacific Northwest to stress his stand on the environment and consumer issues. He's hoping to head off defections to the Green Party campaign of Ralph Nader. Polls show both Oregon and Washington close enough for Nader's vote to make Republican nominee George W. Bush the winner. Linda Wertheimer talks to NPR's Andy Bowers.
Clinton and the Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 20, 2000
NPR's Pam Fessler reports on the dilemma inside the Gore campaign on what role President Clinton should play in the election. Yesterday, Mr. Clinton rallied the troops on Capitol Hill, giving an impassioned speech before Congressional Democrats on how George W. Bush is distorting his Administration's record. Yet the Vice President has rarely invoked Mr. Clinton's name on the campaign trail.
Gore's Home State (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 20, 2000
NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on Al Gore's tough battle in his home state. Though he's a favorite son, many Tennessee voters consider Gore an outsider. Polls show a tight race between the former Tennessee Senator and George W. Bush.
Gore - Econ (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 19, 2000
With less than three weeks to go until Election Day, the economy is emerging as the centerpiece of Democrat Al Gore's campaign. He laid out his agenda to continue the nation's current prosperity in a formal address today at Columbia University, and again in a series of interviews with Regis Philbin and Rosie O'Donnell to be broadcast tomorrow. NPR's Anthony Brooks is with the Gore campaign in New York City.
Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 18, 2000
The major party candidates for president returned to campaigning in swing states today after holding their third and final debate last night in St. Louis. Both camps treated today's events as victory rallies, claiming their man had the upper hand last night. NPR's Anthony Brooks has the latest on the Gore camp, and NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the Bush campaign.
Gore Stump Speech (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 18, 2000
As part of an effort to air stump speeches on Wednesdays this election season, All Things Considered plays a portion of Democrat Al Gore's speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa last week. Gore said that even though we are living in a time of great prosperity, more needs to be done for those left behind -- to help improve education for all children, to provide good health care coverage for all people, to ensure that seniors can afford their prescription drugs. Gore said under his administration, he would use the prosperity to help everyone, not just the wealthy.
Debate Truth Squad (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 18, 2000
In the third and final debate last night, presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore presented radically different cures for the issues that ail America. For Democrat Gore, the answers lie in policy, and on issue after issue Gore said he disagreed with his opponent. Republican George W. Bush took different tack. He argued that the real difference was who could be trusted, who could get things done, and he pointed to his record in Texas. In marshalling evidence to support their divergent views, both candidates occasionally stretched the truth. NPR's Peter Kenyon sets the record straight.
Final Debate (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 18, 2000
N-P-R's Andy Bowers reports from St. Louis, Missouri where presidential candidatesAl Gore and George W. Bush met last night for their final debate before next month's election. The two candidates are nearly even in the polls, but it doesn't look like last night's debate will tip the scales.
Debate Summary (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 18, 2000
Presidential candidates, Al Gore and George W. Bush met in St. Louis, Missouri last night for the third and final debate. Organized in a "town hall" fashion, both candidates were asked audience-generated questions on issues from prescription drugs to affirmative action.
Gore Economic Plan (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, October 11, 2000
NPR's John Ydstie reports on Vice President Al Gore's economic plan. Gore and his rival, Texas Governor George W. Bush, both say they will work to pay off the national debt. And they both say they'll use half of the budge surplus for social security, but when it comes to their tax cuts, they both over-simplify.
Gore - Polls (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 10, 2000
Linda talks to Andrew Kohut, Director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about recent polls indicating Democratic Presidential Nominee Al Gore has slipped in the race with Republican George W. Bush. Voters seemed to agree that Gore won last week's debate with Bush, but they thought Bush came across as more personable and honest.
U.S. Politics (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend Edition - Sunday, October 8, 2000
NPR's Steve Inskeep reports on the latest from the campaign trail with Texas Governor George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore.
Campaign Rest Stop (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend Edition - Saturday, October 7, 2000
After a big week of debates, Democrats Al Gore and Joe Lieberman are spending the weekend in Washington before heading out again on the campaign trail Monday. NPR's Madeleine Brand reports from Orlando.
Bush and Gore On the Day After (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 4, 2000
Presidential candidates George W. Bush and Al Gore slept only a few hours last night following their debate in Boston and their respective midnight victory rallies. This morning each candidate returned to the breakneck pace of recent campaigning, each scheduling events in three states. We have reports from both campaigns, beginning with NPR's Steve Inskeep, who is with the Bush camp. NPR's Anthony Brooks then covers the Gore campaign.
Gore Stump Speech (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, October 4, 2000
This campaign season we're broadcasting excerpts of the stump speeches of presidential candidates. Last week, Vice President Al Gore was campaigning in St. Petersburg, Florida. He outlined his plan for Medicare -- including proposals for prescription drug benefits for senior citizens, coverage for early screening tests without co-payments, and allowing people to buy into Medicare.
Vying for Florida (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, September 26, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports from St. Petersburg on Democratic Presidential candidate Al Gore's efforts to win voter support in Florida for his Medicare reform plan. Florida is considered a critical state. Both Gore and his Republican opponent, George W. Bush, are offering proposals to add prescription drug coverage to the Medicare program.
Gore at the Hispanic Caucus Dinner (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, September 21, 2000
NPR's Pam Fessler reports on President Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore's appearance before the Congressional Hispanic Caucus dinner last night. Both democrats remarked on the gains Hispanics have made in the last several years. Gore promised to work toward increasing the minimum wage and to defend affirmative action if he's elected president.
Gore In the Valley (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, September 20, 2000
The presidential campaign took a turn for the ugly today, as the two campaigns swapped charges and ads. Republican George Bush accused Democrat Al Gore of "changing his tune" on Hollywood and having a tendency to "make up facts." The Gore campaign fired back with an ad accusing Bush of making up his facts of his own in a negative television ad. NPR's Andy Bowers is in Sunnyvale, California, where Gore today talked about his plan for making prescription drugs more affordable.
Teamsters Endorse Al Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, September 19, 2000
NPR's Andy Bowers reports on the Teamsters' endorsement of Democrat Al Gore for President. James Hoffa, President of the Teamsters says the decision is based on a poll of the union's one-point-five-million members. Gore received an enthusiastic welcome at the Teamsters' convention in Las Vegas yesterday and then appeared last night at a fundraiser in Beverly Hills, hosted by Rob Reiner.
Political Events This Week (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, September 18, 2000
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about this week's political events including the new strategy in the presidential campaign of Texas Governor George W. Bush.
Black Caucus (14.4 | 28.8)
Weekend Edition, September 17, 2000
NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on a joint appearance last night by President Clinton and Vice President Al Gore at the annual Congressional Black Caucus dinner in Washington.
Gore At Howard (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, September 15, 2000
NPR's Mary Ann Akers reports on Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore's speech today at Howard University in Washington. Gore told the mostly-black audience that he would end racial profiling as the first "civil rights act" of his administration. Gore also said he would work for hate crime laws, affirmative action programs, and a tax deduction of up to 10-thousand dollars for college tuition.
Gore Stump Speech (14.4 | 28.8)
All Things Considered, September 13, 2000
Vice President Gore, stumping in Cincinnati yesterday, outlined his position on many issues. We hear an extended excerpt, in which he talks about improving education with better teachers and creating a more qualified work force.
Campaign Protests (14.4 | 28.8)
Morning Edition, August 31, 2000
NPR's Anthony Brooks reports from Seattle on the campaign trail, where protests and counterprotests by supporters of Democrat Al Gore and Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader are overshadowing Gore's efforts to emphasize his health care policy.
Reno-Gore (14.4 | 28.8)
Barbara Bradley reports on the announcement that Attorney General Janet Reno will not appoint a special counsel to investigate Vice President Gore's 1996 campaign fundraising. Reno says further investigation would not result in a prosecutable case.
Gore-Lieberman in Missouri (14.4 | 28.8)
-- NPR's Melissa Block reports from Hannibal, Missouri on the Gore-Lieberman
campaign. The Democratic candidates have been making stops, giving
speeches, and fielding questions along the Mississippi River since their
convention ended last week.
Gore On the Road (14.4 | 28.8)
Host Jacki Lyden speaks to NPR's Melissa Block, who is
traveling with the Al Gore presidential campaign. The Democratic nominee
and running mate Joe Lieberman swing down the
Mississippi, to enthusiastic crowds in Illinois and Iowa.
Other Races (14.4 | 28.8)
Host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin
about Congressional elections this year. Democrats, six seats short of a
majority.have a chance to re-take the House, In the Senate, some
established members are facing tough re-election challenges.
Editors Roundup (14.4 | 28.8)
Liane speaks with Jim Camden, Senior Political Reporter
for the Spokane, Washington, Spokesman-Review; Tim Morris, Political Editor
of the New Orleans Times-Picayune; and Candace Page, Political Reporter for
the Burlington, Vermont, Free Press. They at Vice President Al
Gore's acceptance speech at the Democratic Party Convention in Los Angeles, and talk about how their readers responded.
Lieberman and After (14.4 | 28.8)
While the naming of Senator Joseph Lieberman as the
Democratic Vice Presidential nominee has been hailed as a landmark step for
Jews in America, commentator Ellis Close offers words of caution on
premature celebrations.
Gore Campaign (14.4 | 28.8)
NPR's Melissa Block reports from Clinton, Iowa, on the
campaign trail with the Democratic ticket of Vice President Al Gore and
Sentator Joseph Lieberman. The two are taking a bus trip along the
Mississippi River. Last night, Gore helped his wife Tipper celebrate her
birthday.
A Man of Visions and Values (14.4 | 28.8)
NPR's Melissa Block reports on day three of the Democratic National
Convention. Last night Vice Presidential candidate Joseph Lieberman urged
Americans to elect Al Gore to the White House, calling him a man of vision
and values. In his address Lieberman promised that Gore would bring economic
prosperity to everyone.
Joe Lieberman's Centrist Message (14.4 | 28.8)
NPR's Andy Bowers reports that Senator Joe Lieberman's speech last night was
a centrist message, carefully crafted not to alienate liberal voters. Many
political commentators have said the Democratic Party must court both ideologies
to win the election in November.
Hear biographers of the presidential candidates tell their stories on Talk of the Nation.
NPR's Mara Liasson offers an early profile of the Al Gore in 1997.
Morning Edition's Bob Edwards
spoke with Al Gore before he declared for the Presidency, and shortly after the death of his father.
