Opinion Diversions Pigskin Prediction: As Go the Redskins... October 31, 2004 Since 1936, the outcome of the Washington Redskins' last home game has predicted the next president. When the Redskins have won their last home game, the incumbent party has retained the White House. Sunday, the Redskins lost their last home game before the elections to the Green Bay Packers, 28-14. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden. Pigskin Prediction: As Go the Redskins... Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4135917/4135918" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Analysis Seeing the Post-Election Future of Colin Powell October 31, 2004 Senior news analyst NPR's Daniel Schorr wonders about the post-election future of Secretary of State Colin Powell. Seeing the Post-Election Future of Colin Powell Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4135537/4135538" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion Politically Speaking High-Anxiety Election: Good News for Incumbents October 29, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says incumbents often benefit in uneasy times.
Opinion Politically Speaking Chance to Win Colorado Has Democrats Excited October 26, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking Column, NPR's Jeff Brady says a confluence of factors have unexpectedly put Colorado in play in this year's presidential race.
Opinion Politically Speaking Covering the Campaign from Both Sides October 19, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking, NPR Correspondent Scott Horsley compares the campaigning styles of President Bush and Sen. John Kerry.
Opinion Politically Speaking Lesson to Incumbents: Debate At Your Own Risk October 14, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says Sen. John Kerry got the most out of his debates with President Bush.
Opinion Politically Speaking Will Tom DeLay's Ethics Troubles Worsen? October 13, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Congressional Reporter Andrea Seabrook says the ethics cases against House Majority Leader Tom DeLay's amounted to a wrist-slapping, but the matter is still playing itself out.
Opinion Political Junkie Dreading a Tie Vote in the Electoral College October 12, 2004 NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin answers your questions. This week: What would happen in case of a dreaded tie vote in the Electoral College.
Opinion Politically Speaking Bush Comes Back, But Kerry Holds His Ground October 9, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says that in their second debate, President Bush did better on domestic issues than Sen. John Kerry.
Opinion Politically Speaking The VP Debate: An Interlude of Subtle Importance October 6, 2004 The VP Debate: An Interlude of Subtle Importance
Opinion Politically Speaking Amid Debates, the Race Tightens October 4, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving says Sen. John Kerry's bump in the polls will shift expectations for the coming presidential debates.
Opinion Reporter's Notebook Notes From a Battlefield October 4, 2004 NPR's Emily Harris has been covering military operations in Iraq. In this Reporter's Notebook, Harris looks behind the scenes of the U.S. and Iraqi offensive against insurgents in Samarra, north of Baghdad.
Opinion Politically Speaking Kerry Has More Work to Do in Coming Debates October 1, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson says Sen. John Kerry helped himself on the Iraq issue in the first debate with President Bush, but needs to take further steps in forthcoming debates.
Opinion Politically Speaking Polls: Contest is More About Kerry Than Bush September 28, 2004 In the latest Politically Speaking column, Senior Correspondent Juan Williams says
Opinion Political Junkie Playing Gotcha at the Debates September 27, 2004 NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin answers your questions. This week: What not to do at a presidential debate.