Election 2008 In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy October 30, 2008 To win next Tuesday, Republican John McCain likely has to hold on to most, if not all, the states President Bush carried in the last two elections. And one of the big ones is Florida, where McCain spent all day Wednesday. In addition to the economy, he focused on his own political strength — national security. In Florida, McCain Focuses On Security, Economy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96311186/96311157" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama October 28, 2008 Barack Obama is hoping this election will translate into big gains among independent voters. But not all independents are embracing him whole-heartedly. One voter says she's concerned about Obama's foreign policy experience but that she's supporting him because she doesn't trust John McCain on health care. Independent Gives Subdued Support To Obama Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96206242/96206223" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio October 27, 2008 In Ohio, a swing state that helped decide the election in 2004, the McCain and Obama campaigns are wielding high-tech gadgetry and low-tech shoe leather to ensure voters turn out on Election Day. Campaigns Ratchet Up Ground Game In Ohio Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96154099/96162033" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Battleground States & Bellwether Counties Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama October 22, 2008 At a weekend rally for Sen. Barack Obama in Fayetteville, N.C., one thing that stands out is all the young faces of supporters who have endured long lines for a chance to see their candidate and get re-energized for the final push. Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: Barack Obama Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95958561/95967142" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Battleground States & Bellwether Counties Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain October 21, 2008 McCain has been forced to defend red states like North Carolina. Some of his supporters are worried, but at a recent rally, others said coming out to see McCain gives them reassurance. Anatomy Of A Campaign Rally: John McCain Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95921454/95924769" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors October 17, 2008 Though Barack Obama lost West Virginia's primary to Hillary Clinton by a wide margin, recent polls show the Democrat is now running neck-and-neck with Republican John McCain in the state. Still, some residents are struggling with supporting a black presidential candidate. West Virginia Voters Wrestle With Race, Rumors Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95837817/95843517" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Courts Swing State Pennsylvania October 12, 2008 Barack Obama tried to shore up support in Pennsylvania on Saturday, a potential swing state in this year's election. The last two Democratic presidential candidates were able to secure the state — and political leaders in Philadelphia are trying to make that happen again. Obama Courts Swing State Pennsylvania Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95646906/95646868" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Tough Week For McCain Campaign October 11, 2008 John McCain has adopted a more conciliatory attitude toward his rival Barack Obama after another week of falling poll numbers. The ruling this week by an Alaska panel that McCain's running mate Sarah Palin abused her authority as governor by trying to get her brother in law fired can't have helped. Tough Week For McCain Campaign Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95638914/95638904" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail Obama Welcomes McCain's Call For Respect October 11, 2008 But Obama is telling crowds that his Republican opponent isn't focusing much on their economic concerns these days. Obama Welcomes McCain's Call For Respect Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95633545/95633526" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Chides McCain On Economy October 10, 2008 Democrat Barack Obama has wrapped up a tour of smaller cities in Ohio, telling big crowds the Bush administration bears responsibility for the mortgage meltdown and financial crisis. He has said Republican John McCain represents more of the same. Obama Chides McCain On Economy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95613646/95613607" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama: 'Enough Is Enough' Of Bush Policies October 10, 2008 Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama told a crowd in Cincinnati that he can take four more weeks of John McCain's attacks. But America, he said, can't take four more years of John McCain's policies — which are George Bush's policies. Obama added that "enough is enough." Obama: 'Enough Is Enough' Of Bush Policies Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95591153/95591126" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Campaign Marches Into GOP Battlegrounds October 9, 2008 The Democratic presidential ticket put in a full day of campaigning Wednesday. Barack Obama has been mining for votes in states that have been considered Republican turf, like Indiana — which President Bush won twice. Vice presidential nominee Joe Biden began his day in Tampa. Obama Campaign Marches Into GOP Battlegrounds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95545725/95545708" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) Obama Campaigns In Reliably Red Indiana October 8, 2008 On the morning after his second debate with John McCain, Barack Obama traveled to Indiana. Obama is making a play for the state, which has voted Republican for the past 40 years. Polls show Obama in striking distance and he drew a huge crowd Wednesday. Obama Campaigns In Reliably Red Indiana Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95523348/95523330" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Unpredictable Political Opinions In Northeast Pa. October 6, 2008 Oktoberfest weekend is a time for pierogies, polka and politics in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., home to white, Catholic swing voters. But a lot of voters in northeast Pennsylvania's former textile and mining communities are still undecided. Unpredictable Political Opinions In Northeast Pa. Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95420493/95420453" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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