Former Gov. Mitt Romney (MA) January 30, 2008 • The former Massachusetts governor's campaign has done well in raising money, but his Mormon religion has prompted some debate over whether that will play a role for voters considering his candidacy.
Election 2008 In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story January 30, 2008 • Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in his maternal grandfather's hometown in rural Kansas. The Democratic presidential contender painted a complex picture of how his family background spans the racial divide. In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18532846/18533239" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union January 29, 2008 • In his final State of the Union address, President Bush reviews the major policies of his years in office, urges patience on Iraq and calls for Congress to pass a tax-rebate package. Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18504105/18504089" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus January 28, 2008 • President Bush is preparing for his final State of the Union address Monday night. In previous years, the president used the speech to make a case for war, promote tax cuts and call for sweeping changes to Social Security. Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18468245/18468222" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 McCain Works to Spread His Success Southward January 23, 2008 • Republican presidential contender and Arizona Sen. John McCain is campaigning in Florida, hoping to capitalize on his recent primary wins. He is focusing on the economy and the fact that his Democratic rivals already see him as the GOP front-runner. McCain Works to Spread His Success Southward Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18349960/18349926" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 GOP Hopefuls Fight over Wide-Open Florida January 22, 2008 • Republican presidential candidates are trying new tactics in the run-up to Florida's GOP primary. Polls show a tight four-way race between John McCain, Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani. GOP Hopefuls Fight over Wide-Open Florida Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18292834/18292817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 GOP's Giuliani Hopes for a Breakthrough in Florida January 21, 2008 • Florida is next on the Republican presidential program, and all of the big names are arriving ahead of the vote a week from Tuesday. But one major GOP contender has been working the state all month, counting on a breakthrough there to overcome the influence of the early contests: former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. GOP's Giuliani Hopes for a Breakthrough in Florida Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18288182/18288173" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Republicans Look Ahead to Florida January 21, 2008 • With the South Carolina and Nevada contests behind them, the Republican presidential candidates are turning their attention to Florida. But there still isn't a clear frontrunner in the race. Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Mitt Romney each have two wins. And Mike Huckabee is vowing to continue his bid for the country's highest office, while Rudy Giuliani also plans to make a stand in Florida. Republicans Look Ahead to Florida Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18279027/18278957" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Do Political Endorsements Diminish Labor's Clout? January 18, 2008 • The leading Democratic presidential contenders all vie for union support, but if each gets some, does the labor movement lose clout? Do Political Endorsements Diminish Labor's Clout? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18228010/18227987" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Romney Victorious in Michigan January 16, 2008 • Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney emerges victorious in Michigan primary. The former Massachusetts governor wins by a margin of 9 percent over John McCain. Now three different Republican presidential hopefuls have won each of the three major contests. Don Gonyea on 'Morning Edition' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18137694/18137678" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Economy Looms over Michigan Primary January 15, 2008 • Michigan is the first state with a large and diverse population to hold a primary this year. It is also the first place where the economy has dominated the debate. The presidential campaign focuses on troubles of domestic automakers whose problems are at the heart of a troubled Michigan economy. Economy Looms over Michigan Primary Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18105891/18106236" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 GOP Front-Runners Work All Angles in Michigan January 14, 2008 • Three leading Republicans are competing hard for delegates in the large industrial state. Mitt Romney hopes to trade on the legacy of his late father, a former Michigan governor. John McCain hopes to capitalize on a bounce in the polls after his New Hampshire win, while Mike Huckabee seeks support from evangelicals. GOP Front-Runners Work All Angles in Michigan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18086897/18086886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Upcoming Michigan Primary Focus of GOP January 11, 2008 • Michigan is next on the presidential campaign calendar with its primary on Jan. 15. For the Democrats, it's not a contest since they've avoided campaigning in the state because Michigan moved its primary to January in violation of party rules. There is no such reticence on the Republican side. Upcoming Michigan Primary Focus of GOP Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18017065/18017020" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Democrats Raise Rhetoric for New Hampshire January 7, 2008 • Democratic presidential candidates campaign in New Hampshire in hopes of winning the nation's first primary. Hillary Clinton is in another tight race against Barack Obama but pledges to stay in the race. Obama is accused of creating a sense of false hope because of lack of experience. Democrats Raise Rhetoric for New Hampshire Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17894642/17894623" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 With 2 Days to Go, Non-Stop Campaigning in N.H. January 6, 2008 • With New Hampshire's primaries just two days away, the presidential candidates blanket the state in a near non-stop frenzy of rallies, debates and speeches. With 2 Days to Go, Non-Stop Campaigning in N.H. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/17887072/17887065" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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