Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1113&ft=1&f=1113 NPR looks at the political process in the 2008 presidential election, including campaign finance, media coverage and the role of lobbyists. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1113&ft=1&f=1113 In Calif., A Rare Look At Humboldt Squid It's not often you get to see a giant sea creature up close and personal. But the arrival of swarms of giant Humboldt squid in southern California has given scuba divers a rare treat. Nigella Hillgarth, executive director of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, offers her insight. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106747476&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106747476&ft=1&f=1113 It's not often you get to see a giant sea creature up close and personal. But the arrival of swarms of giant Humboldt squid in southern California has given scuba divers a rare treat. Nigella Hillgarth, executive director of the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, offers her insight.

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]]> Ex-SEC Chief Opposes Plan To Boost Fed Powers The Obama administration wants to expand the powers of the Federal Reserve as part of its efforts to overhaul the financial regulatory system. Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson, who opposes that plan, says the Fed should focus on monetary policy. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106703077&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106703077&ft=1&f=1113 The Obama administration wants to expand the powers of the Federal Reserve as part of its efforts to overhaul the financial regulatory system. Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson, who opposes that plan, says the Fed should focus on monetary policy.

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]]> Eric Foner On Post-Civil War Disappointments Eric Foner, author of <em>Our Lincoln</em>, talks about the era following the Civil War in which former slaves were promised equal rights and citizenship. Foner is DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99473678&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99473678&ft=1&f=1113 Eric Foner, author of Our Lincoln, talks about the era following the Civil War in which former slaves were promised equal rights and citizenship. Foner is DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University.

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]]> Talk Radio Sounds Off On Obama's Win How is talk radio and its audience reacting to Barack Obama's win? A sampling the <em>Tom Joyner Morning Show</em>," Air America's <em>The Lionel Show</em>," <em>The Rush Limbaugh Show</em> and <em>The Steve Harvey Morning Show</em> reveal what they said. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96670554&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96670554&ft=1&f=1113 How is talk radio and its audience reacting to Barack Obama's win? A sampling the Tom Joyner Morning Show," Air America's The Lionel Show," The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Steve Harvey Morning Show reveal what they said.

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]]> As Obama Emerges Winner, Polls Analyzed Before Tuesday's presidential election, most polls gave Barack Obama a wide lead over his rival, John McCain. Following Obama's victory in the presidential election, Mark Blumenthal, editor and publisher of <em>Pollster.com</em>, says most national results were "pretty good." Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96670546&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96670546&ft=1&f=1113 Before Tuesday's presidential election, most polls gave Barack Obama a wide lead over his rival, John McCain. Following Obama's victory in the presidential election, Mark Blumenthal, editor and publisher of Pollster.com, says most national results were "pretty good."

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]]> Media Report Election With Restraint — And A Wink The networks didn't jump the gun calling any states before they were closed. But emotions shone through as anchors offered projections and reported the home stretch of the historic 2008 presidential election. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96621643&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96621643&ft=1&f=1113 The networks didn't jump the gun calling any states before they were closed. But emotions shone through as anchors offered projections and reported the home stretch of the historic 2008 presidential election.

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]]> Exit Polls Offer Some Early Clues Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, talks about the exit polls for the presidential election. The latest ones show that voters are primarily concerned with the economy and the direction of the country's government. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588563&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588563&ft=1&f=1113 Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, talks about the exit polls for the presidential election. The latest ones show that voters are primarily concerned with the economy and the direction of the country's government.

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]]> Media Compete To Offer Post-Election Analysis As the polls close across the country, Americans will turn to radio, satellite radio, broadcast TV and cable TV for the results. But they will have especially more to choose from on the Internet, where scores of Web sites are competing to spread the word about who is winning. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588541&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588541&ft=1&f=1113 As the polls close across the country, Americans will turn to radio, satellite radio, broadcast TV and cable TV for the results. But they will have especially more to choose from on the Internet, where scores of Web sites are competing to spread the word about who is winning.

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]]> Editor: Voters Are Smart So We'll Call It Early Some media organizations are planning to name a winner before all the polls close — even though it came back to bite them in 2004. David Plotz, editor of <em>Slate.com,</em> explains why he think it's a good move to make an early call. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574063&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574063&ft=1&f=1113 Some media organizations are planning to name a winner before all the polls close — even though it came back to bite them in 2004. David Plotz, editor of Slate.com, explains why he think it's a good move to make an early call.

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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=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1113 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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]]> In Chicago, A Rush For Obama Tickets Some Chicagoans will go to great lengths to get tickets to the Barack Obama event in Grant Park on election night. On Tuesday, 1 million people are expected to descend on Chicago's Grant Park where Obama will hold an election night rally. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536501&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536501&ft=1&f=1113 Some Chicagoans will go to great lengths to get tickets to the Barack Obama event in Grant Park on election night. On Tuesday, 1 million people are expected to descend on Chicago's Grant Park where Obama will hold an election night rally.

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]]> NPR Reporters Reflect On Campaign They've traveled by bus and by plane from New Hampshire to California, and every state in between. From caucuses to state fair speeches, NPR's political reporters have been on the road for almost two years. On Tuesday, it will all be over. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536448&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536448&ft=1&f=1113 They've traveled by bus and by plane from New Hampshire to California, and every state in between. From caucuses to state fair speeches, NPR's political reporters have been on the road for almost two years. On Tuesday, it will all be over.

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]]> Illegal Campaign Donations Spur Calls For Change The campaign finance system was designed when a few people wrote big checks. Campaigns, especially Democrat Barack Obama's, are gathering lots of little donations. Finding fraud requires a new paradigm. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96403125&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96403125&ft=1&f=1113 The campaign finance system was designed when a few people wrote big checks. Campaigns, especially Democrat Barack Obama's, are gathering lots of little donations. Finding fraud requires a new paradigm.

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]]> Money Woes Muzzle Independent Political Groups In a presidential race that seems to include every possible political strategy, one element has barely been visible. There have been no high-impact independent groups like the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the outfit that nearly derailed John Kerry's campaign four years ago. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96294205&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96294205&ft=1&f=1113 In a presidential race that seems to include every possible political strategy, one element has barely been visible. There have been no high-impact independent groups like the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, the outfit that nearly derailed John Kerry's campaign four years ago.

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]]> Obama Uses Prime-Time Ad To Make Case Democrat Barack Obama is using a 30-minute ad on three of the four broadcast networks to make his case for the presidency. The Fox network agreed to delay coverage of the World Series by a few minutes to accommodate the ad. John McCain has said he would never delay the World Series. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96297125&ft=1&f=1113 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96297125&ft=1&f=1113 Democrat Barack Obama is using a 30-minute ad on three of the four broadcast networks to make his case for the presidency. The Fox network agreed to delay coverage of the World Series by a few minutes to accommodate the ad. John McCain has said he would never delay the World Series.

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