Politics Maine Democrat Gets Fresh View Of Congress November 26, 2008 • Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree was once head of a political watchdog group, but soon she will be the one under a microscope. The congresswoman-elect is wrapping up her first week in the Capitol. Maine Democrat Gets Fresh View Of Congress Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97546221/97546203" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics How To Keep Young Voters Around November 9, 2008 • Young people came out in large numbers to vote for President-elect Barack Obama. More than 65 percent cast their vote for the Democratic candidate. How To Keep Young Voters Around Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96793473/96793448" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Black Voters Reflect On Obama's Historic Win November 5, 2008 • In many states, black voters were a bedrock of support for Barack Obama. In Guildford County, home of the historically black North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, young black voters turned out in force. Black Voters Reflect On Obama's Historic Win Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96670518/96670488" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail Candidates Take A Swing Through The West October 25, 2008 • Just 10 days before the election, Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail, trading jabs with John McCain as both candidates took Western swings. Candidates Take A Swing Through The West Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96140139/96140132" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Touts His Tax Policies October 24, 2008 • Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is taking some time off from the campaign to visit his ailing grandmother. Before heading to Hawaii, Obama spent part of Thursday campaigning in Indianapolis, where he poked holes in John McCain's tax policies. Obama Touts His Tax Policies Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96070781/96070817" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Rebuts Criticism Of His Tax Plan October 23, 2008 • Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his case to voters Wednesday in the battleground state of Virginia. He brushed off rival John McCain's accusations that his tax plan amounts to socialism. It was his last full day of campaigning before taking time out to head to Hawaii to visit his ailing grandmother. Obama Rebuts Criticism Of His Tax Plan Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96019316/96019301" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: Congressional & State Races Louisiana's Landrieu Surging In Senate Race October 19, 2008 • Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA), once thought to be vulnerable, is giving her challenger an unexpected run. Louisiana's Landrieu Surging In Senate Race Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95882503/95882482" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama: Congress Should Help More Families October 7, 2008 • Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama campaigned Monday in North Carolina, where he told supporters that Congress should pass an economic stimulus package to help American families. He also said John McCain lacks the understanding necessary to fix the troubled economy. Obama: Congress Should Help More Families Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95460487/95460460" 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 Takes Aim at McCain's Health Proposals October 5, 2008 • Sen. Barack Obama spent much of this week in key battleground states including Virginia. As part of his campaigning, he attacked Sen. John McCain's health care plan at rallies and in advertisements. Obama Takes Aim at McCain's Health Proposals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95408471/95408436" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008: Issues McCain, Obama: Two Takes On U.S. Economic Woes October 4, 2008 • On the campaign trail, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are both taking some credit for helping to pass the $700 billion financial rescue package. But the two men part company on what else is needed to revive the ailing economy. McCain, Obama: Two Takes On U.S. Economic Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95394211/95394192" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama Has Michigan To Himself October 3, 2008 • Democratic hopeful Barack Obama campaigned Thursday in Michigan. That's where he began the week. Michigan already seems to be a win for Obama. The McCain campaign confirmed Thursday that it is pulling out of Michigan. Obama Has Michigan To Himself Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95329901/95329883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vox Politics In Michigan, Obama Focuses on Jobs October 2, 2008 • Jobs jobs jobs....that is the mantra for the Obama camp today. They are campaigning in Michigan where the unemployment is almost double the national average. Plus he's taking advantage of the new federal jobs report due for release today that is e...
Election 2008 Presidential Campaigns Battle Over Iowa October 1, 2008 • Al Gore won Iowa in 2000, narrowly. President Bush carried the state in 2004, narrowly. This year's presidential contest also looks close, both nationally and in Iowa. Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are once again targeting the state. Presidential Campaigns Battle Over Iowa Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95236468/95236419" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National On Day Of Debate, Ole Miss Examines Past September 26, 2008 • More than 45 years after James Meredith sparked segregationist riots when he became the first black student at the University of Mississippi, the school is hosting a presidential debate with the first black nominee from a major political party. The school's leadership and students talk about how Ole Miss hopes to shake off that image. On Day Of Debate, Ole Miss Examines Past Listen · 4:13 4:13 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95105118/95105087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 In Iowa, Campaigns Prepare For Early Voting September 25, 2008 • For most of the country, Election Day is Nov. 4. States such as Iowa, however, start absentee voting as early as September. The McCain and Obama campaigns have had to reconfigure their strategies for these states. In Iowa, Campaigns Prepare For Early Voting Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95060849/95061285" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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