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Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence

Obama Pins Hopes on Fundraising Power

Sen. Barack Obama is the first major-party candidate since the 1970s to bypass public financing in a presidential campaign. The Democrat is counting on his fundraising success to give him a big advantage in the fall race.

Obama Pins Hopes on Fundraising Power

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Election 2008: Issues

Obama, McCain Trade Jabs on Terrorism

There's a lot of talk about change this election season, but one thing that hasn't changed: talk of terrorism and 9/11. This week John McCain has stepped up his attacks on Barack Obama over the issue, and Obama has forcefully fired back.

Obama, McCain Trade Jabs on Terrorism

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Obama Puts Early Focus on Michigan

Sen. Barack Obama returned to Michigan this week for two days of campaigning. It's the first state to get such attention from the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

Obama Puts Early Focus on Michigan

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Election 2008

Obama's VP Search: Avoiding Party's Past Mistakes

Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is searching for a prospective vice president. Selecting and vetting a running mate has proven difficult for Democratic candidates in the past. A look at the list of possible candidates and how Obama may make his decision.

Obama's VP Search: Avoiding Party's Past Mistakes

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Election 2008: Voting Groups

Clinton's Supporters Try to Get Past Her Defeat

Now that Hillary Clinton has left the presidential race, both Barack Obama and John McCain are courting her more than 17 million supporters. Clinton has told her backers to get behind Obama. But that seems far from a sure thing, if a recent talk with them revealed.

Clinton's Supporters Try to Get Past Her Defeat

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Election 2008

Clinton's Speech: High Points and the Road Ahead

Now that Hillary Clinton has suspended her campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, the party is trying to heal its wounds from the brutal nominating contest. NPR's David Greene talks about what's next for Clinton and whether she can get her supporters to back Barack Obama.

Clinton's Speech: High Points and the Road Ahead

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Election 2008

A Look Back: Clinton Tireless Till the Last Chapter

For Hillary Clinton, what started as a campaign of inevitability later turned into a candidacy buoyed by experience. Then it was eclipsed by a rising Barack Obama and finally came to a presumptive halt this week. NPR's David Greene, who covered Clinton's presidential campaign from the beginning, looks back.

A Look Back: Clinton Tireless Till the Last Chapter

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Election 2008

Clinton to Support Obama's Bid (Sort Of)

Hillary Clinton is expected to announce her support of Barack Obama's presidential bid on Saturday but not release her delegates. How is Clinton dealing with her supporters as she leads up to this announcement?

Clinton to Support Obama's Bid (Sort Of)

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Election 2008

Obama Clinches Nomination; Clinton Plots Next Step

The race for the Democratic presidential nomination will go down in the history books. Barack Obama added another chapter Tuesday by securing enough delegates to claim the party's presidential nomination. Still, Hillary Clinton hasn't conceded defeat. NPR's Don Gonyea and David Greene reflect on the primaries and look ahead.

Obama Clinches Nomination; Clinton Plots Next Step

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Democrats Near End of Wild Primary Run

The final Democratic primaries of the 2008 campaign take place Tuesday in Montana and South Dakota. It has been a tumultuous contest for Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party.

Democrats Near End of Wild Primary Run

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Election 2008

DNC Strikes Deal on Florida, Michigan Delegates

The Democratic Party's Rules and Bylaws Committee decided on Saturday to seat all of the Florida and Michigan delegates, but to give them each only half of a vote.

DNC Strikes Deal on Florida, Michigan Delegates

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Election 2008

Democrats Agree to Compromise on Delegates

After an all-day meeting on Saturday, the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee agrees to seat Michigan's and Florida's delegates, but to give them only half-votes at the convention this summer.

Democrats Agree to Compromise on Delegates

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Election 2008

Camps Face Off at Key Democratic Meeting

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee meets Saturday to resolve the dispute over the Florida and Michigan delegations to the Democratic nominating-convention this summer. Both states had held their primaries earlier this year discounted for violating DNC party election rules.

Camps Face Off at Key Democratic Meeting

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Election 2008: Issues

How Clinton Shifted on Michigan, Florida Delegates

Sen. Hillary Clinton once supported the Democratic National Committee's decision to punish Michigan and Florida for moving the date of their primaries. Now she says that not counting the votes violates the spirit of the Democratic Party.

How Clinton Shifted on Michigan, Florida Delegates

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