Roundtable: Obama Rocks Denver; McCain Picks VP August 29, 2008 • On today's reporters' roundtable: Sen. John McCain chooses Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate, and Sen. Barack Obama accepts his presidential nomination to cheers of thousands in Denver last night. For more, NPR's Tony Cox talks with Marcus Mabry and Clarence Page. Roundtable: Obama Rocks Denver; McCain Picks VP Listen · 8:10 8:10 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94110635/94110620" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Republicans React to John McCain's VP Pick August 29, 2008 • For analysis of John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate, NPR's Tony Cox talks with Republican political watchers Ron Christie and Princella Smith. Republicans React to John McCain's VP Pick Listen · 11:03 11:03 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94110625/94110618" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Democratic Convention Analysis: Denver's Done; On To St. Paul August 29, 2008 • Veteran political strategists Republican Tucker Eskew and Democrat Mark Mellman wrap up the Democratic National Convention in Denver, look ahead to next week's Republican gathering in St. Paul, Minn., and talk about John McCain's vice presidential pick. Political analysts Tucker Eskew and Mark Mellman talk with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition' Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94095391/94095339" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 What Exactly Went Wrong For Clinton August 28, 2008 • In any other year, Hillary Clinton would have won the Democratic nomination, says Politico.com's Roger Simon. He breaks down the Clinton campaign's missteps — at the forefront, a simple lack of staff experience. What Exactly Went Wrong For Clinton Listen · 7:03 7:03 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94066828/94066816" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Inside The Art Of Political Speech Writing August 28, 2008 • Barack Obama has the chance to set a new standard for speech making when he accepts the Democratic nomination tonight. Will he? And what goes into crafting a memorable political speech? NPR's Tony Cox asks three political writing pros. Inside The Art Of Political Speech Writing Listen · 14:38 14:38 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94074060/94074049" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bill Clinton, Joe Biden Rally For Obama At DNC August 28, 2008 • No one casts a longer shadow in modern Democratic politics than Bill Clinton. Last night was his turn to put aside bitter differences and boost Barack Obama before the party faithful. How did he fare? Bill Clinton, Joe Biden Rally For Obama At DNC Listen · 10:58 10:58 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94074054/94074047" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Against The Grain Eyes On The Pride August 27, 2008 • The Democratic Party, as assembled and packaged at its national convention, does not seem especially proud that it is about to become the first major American political party to nominate an African-American to be president.
Roundtable: Hillary Rallies Faithful For Barack August 27, 2008 • On today's bloggers' roundtable: Hillary Clinton rallies the party faithful for Barack Obama; her husband, former President Bill Clinton, addresses the gathering tonight. Just what will the Clinton legacy be? NPR's Tony Cox moderates a discussion with Faye Anderson, Baratunde Thurston, and Princella Smith. Roundtable: Hillary Rallies Faithful For Barack Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94026579/94026570" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bill Clinton To Take Center Stage In Denver August 27, 2008 • Farai Chideya is in Denver all week for the Democratic National Convention. She checks in with NPR's Tony Cox and offers a preview of former President Bill Clinton's speech. Bill Clinton To Take Center Stage In Denver Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94026585/94026572" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Hillary Clinton Calls For Party Unity In DNC Speech August 27, 2008 • Former presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton electrified the Democratic National Convention last night. She called on her supporters to back Sen. Barack Obama, in an effort to unite the Democratic Party. Farai Chideya dissects Clinton's speech with our political contributors. Hillary Clinton Calls For Party Unity In DNC Speech Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94026574/94026569" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Will Clinton's Speech Help Obama Win Votes? August 27, 2008 • Hillary Clinton is urging all of her supporters to get behind Barack Obama. In a prime-time speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, Clinton told the delegates, "No way, no how, no McCain." That line drew applause from Obama, who was watching with supporters in Montana. Will Clinton's Speech Help Obama Win Votes? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94011867/94011822" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Volleys Of TV's Political Analysts August 27, 2008 • Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. But when it comes to what political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver, viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events. The Volleys Of TV's Political Analysts Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94011839/94011811" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Media Circus Everyone Trashes The Media — Especially The Media August 27, 2008 • It's not unusual to hear accusations of journalistic bias in political reporting. Some of the loudest accusations come from journalists who, like CNN's Lou Dobbs or MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, have made their own biases abundantly clear.
Political Junkie Kennedys And Conventions: An Emotional History August 26, 2008 • Monday night's emotional appearance at the Democratic National Convention by Sen. Ted Kennedy wasn't the first time convention delegates were brought to tears by a Kennedy.
Michelle Obama Takes DNC Spotlight; Hillary's Next August 26, 2008 • Four years ago, Barack Obama stepped onto the Democratic convention stage in Boston and into the national spotlight. Last night, it was his wife Michelle's turn; her address focused on family values. Hillary Clinton will address the gathering tonight. NPR's Tony Cox gets the latest news. Michelle Obama Takes DNC Spotlight; Hillary's Next Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93980744/93980741" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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