Election 2008: Voting Groups http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1112&ft=1&f=1112 NPR looks at the key voting groups for election 2008, including white working-class voters, Hispanics and women. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Election 2008: Voting Groups http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1112&ft=1&f=1112 Oklahoma: The Reddest State Barack Obama won many historically Republican states in this year's elections, but not Oklahoma. As the Republican Party regroups, what lessons can it take from its runaway success in the state? Sat, 06 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97905041&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97905041&ft=1&f=1112 Barack Obama won many historically Republican states in this year's elections, but not Oklahoma. As the Republican Party regroups, what lessons can it take from its runaway success in the state?

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]]> Voter Turnout In Election Falls Short Of Record Close to 62 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in last week's elections, says Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate. The number is the highest since 1964, but short of the 67 percent turnout in 1960. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96875236&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96875236&ft=1&f=1112 Close to 62 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in last week's elections, says Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate. The number is the highest since 1964, but short of the 67 percent turnout in 1960.

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]]> America's Youth Vote Grows Up, Wields Power Most pollsters agree that the youth vote in Election 2008 was at its highest in over 30 years. Just how much of a difference did the youth vote make? What does President-elect Obama need to deliver, in order to keep young people engaged? Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96869361&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96869361&ft=1&f=1112 Most pollsters agree that the youth vote in Election 2008 was at its highest in over 30 years. Just how much of a difference did the youth vote make? What does President-elect Obama need to deliver, in order to keep young people engaged?

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]]> Making Sense Of The Election From Baghdad While his family was at home watching the U.S. election results, Capt. Nate Rawlings was watching CNN on a military base in Iraq. He discusses his experience and his soldiers' reactions to Barack Obama's victory. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96702465&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96702465&ft=1&f=1112 While his family was at home watching the U.S. election results, Capt. Nate Rawlings was watching CNN on a military base in Iraq. He discusses his experience and his soldiers' reactions to Barack Obama's victory.

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]]> Latino Voters Gave Obama Boost In Key States Latino participation in the election increased dramatically in the Western states Democrats targeted. The Obama campaign, Spanish-language media outlets and unions pushed hard to get out the vote in Latino communities and the effort may have given him an edge. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:58:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96662862&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96662862&ft=1&f=1112 Latino participation in the election increased dramatically in the Western states Democrats targeted. The Obama campaign, Spanish-language media outlets and unions pushed hard to get out the vote in Latino communities and the effort may have given him an edge.

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]]> What Role Did Latinos Play? <em>Slate.com</em> chief political correspondent John Dickerson offers additional analysis of the election results. He explains which demographic groups were most instrumental in deciding the outcome. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96654164&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96654164&ft=1&f=1112 Slate.com chief political correspondent John Dickerson offers additional analysis of the election results. He explains which demographic groups were most instrumental in deciding the outcome.

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]]> When 'Christmas Eve' Turned Sour In Ohio We spent Election Night with members of the local Republican party in Cuyahoga County. It was "Christmas Eve" for some until John McCain gave his concession speech. One black Republican woman explains why she is very worried about the future of the country. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96654169&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96654169&ft=1&f=1112 We spent Election Night with members of the local Republican party in Cuyahoga County. It was "Christmas Eve" for some until John McCain gave his concession speech. One black Republican woman explains why she is very worried about the future of the country.

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]]> GOP Supporters React To Results <em>Tell Me More</em> producers were out last night, gathering perspectives from those closely watching Election Day results. The program caught up with a few GOP faithful in Arlington, Va. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96645046&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96645046&ft=1&f=1112 Tell Me More producers were out last night, gathering perspectives from those closely watching Election Day results. The program caught up with a few GOP faithful in Arlington, Va.

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]]> Atlanta Reacts To Election Results Tell Me More takes to the streets of Atlanta, Ga., for more reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's White house win. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:32:09 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96647189&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96647189&ft=1&f=1112 Tell Me More takes to the streets of Atlanta, Ga., for more reaction to Sen. Barack Obama's White house win.

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]]> Youngsters Rocked The Vote It has been a long campaign to the White House. In the two years that preceded Tuesday's voting, young people provided a boost of enthusiasm and excitement to Barack Obama's campaign. Organizations like Rock the Vote and student groups were important on campus for Democrats and Republicans. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96640368&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96640368&ft=1&f=1112 It has been a long campaign to the White House. In the two years that preceded Tuesday's voting, young people provided a boost of enthusiasm and excitement to Barack Obama's campaign. Organizations like Rock the Vote and student groups were important on campus for Democrats and Republicans.

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]]> At 109, Slave's Daughter Revels In Historic Vote Born in 1899 in central Texas, Amanda Jones is the living link between the time when a black man could be owned as property and when a black man could be elected president of the United States. She calls Barack Obama's election "a blessing." Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:35:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96581933&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96581933&ft=1&f=1112 Born in 1899 in central Texas, Amanda Jones is the living link between the time when a black man could be owned as property and when a black man could be elected president of the United States. She calls Barack Obama's election "a blessing."

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]]> What's Happening Where You Live? Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1112 Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

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]]> For Some, Voting In Today's Election Is Extra Special Among the expected record numbers voting in today's election, many are casting their ballots for the first time, while others haven't voted in decades. Ara Alan, Charles Badger and Hasan Zarif share their unique journeys to the polls, and why their participation is so heartfelt. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96568079&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96568079&ft=1&f=1112 Among the expected record numbers voting in today's election, many are casting their ballots for the first time, while others haven't voted in decades. Ara Alan, Charles Badger and Hasan Zarif share their unique journeys to the polls, and why their participation is so heartfelt.

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]]> Father And Son Talk Race In The Election A young black man living in Oakland, Calif. asks his father if it's wrong that he decided to vote for Sen. Obama simply because he's black. His father's answer takes them both back to the Civil Rights Movement. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96510660&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96510660&ft=1&f=1112 A young black man living in Oakland, Calif. asks his father if it's wrong that he decided to vote for Sen. Obama simply because he's black. His father's answer takes them both back to the Civil Rights Movement.

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]]> Mormons Divided On Same-Sex Marriage Issue California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96405866&ft=1&f=1112 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96405866&ft=1&f=1112 California's Proposition 8 would overturn gay couples' recently granted right to marry. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints asked congregations to work to pass the measure. Some Mormons are troubled by the church's prominent role in a political fight.

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