Election 2008 Transcript Of John McCain's Concession Speech November 5, 2008 • In the final speech of his second bid for the White House, Sen. McCain acknowledges the historic nature of President-elect Barack Obama's win and what it symbolizes for race relations in this country.
Election 2008 Obama Sails To Sweeping, Historic Victory November 5, 2008 • Democrat Barack Obama was elected America's 44th president and its first African-American commander in chief Tuesday night, in a sweeping victory that cut across race, demographics and geography.
Election 2008 Transcript Of Barack Obama's Victory Speech November 5, 2008 • In these prepared remarks, President-Elect Barack Obama calls himself the unlikeliest presidential candidate, and warns supporters about the enormous problems the country must now face.
Va., Pa., Colo. May Hold Key In Election November 3, 2008 • Democrat Barack Obama is making a play for reliably Republican Virginia. Republican John McCain is looking to make gains in traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania. Colorado is also up for grabs in Tuesday's presidential race. Va., Pa., Colo. May Hold Key In Election Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96536485/96536414" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Candidates Sprint Through Key States November 3, 2008 • On the final day before the election, Barack Obama and John McCain kept up a frenetic pace to make sure their supporters go to the polls — and to make their cases one last time to the dwindling number of undecided voters.
Election 2008 Can Those Polls Be Trusted? November 2, 2008 • We're being told that Sen. John McCain is the "underdog" while Sen. Barack Obama is ahead — but pollsters say the gap is narrowing just as the race comes to a close. But how accurate are these polls? Can Those Polls Be Trusted? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96446757/96446736" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Why I Vote November 2, 2008 • When we head to the polls, we bring much more than a registration card and a sense of civic duty. We bring the experiences we've developed throughout our lives. Meet three Tennessee residents who take very different paths to the voting booth. Why I Vote Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96446763/96446738" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Candidates Race Toward Finish Line November 1, 2008 • With three days to go before the election, John McCain and Barack Obama are pulling out all the stops. Candidates Race Toward Finish Line Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96437753/96437746" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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McCain, Obama Dash Through States In Final Days November 1, 2008 • The candidates are stumping to the wire in this final weekend of the presidential campaign. As McCain readies for a whirlwind tour of seven key states, Obama's campaign is sending the message that it has the resources and nerve to go after Republicans anywhere, even on McCain's home turf.
Election 2008 Campaigns Enter Final Days November 1, 2008 • Get your campaign cliches ready — we're in the homestretch, the final turn, the last lap. It's the final weekend in the run for the White House. Campaigns Enter Final Days Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96432080/96432063" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 As The Campaigns Draw To A Close November 1, 2008 • Al Gore emerges, Obama's aunt is reportedly living in the U.S. illegally — what more can we expect in the final days of the campaigns? As The Campaigns Draw To A Close Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96432089/96432066" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Voter Voices: New Mexico November 1, 2008 • With the election just days away, we sent our correspondents out to gather the opinions of voters in Virginia, New Mexico and Florida. Voters outside a post office in Albuquerque share their thoughts in the final days of the campaigns. Voter Voices: New Mexico Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96432110/96432074" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? October 31, 2008 • Jewish voters are being heavily courted by both presidential candidates. They mostly voted for Democrats until 2004, when Bush made inroads. Now, some say they're reluctant to support Obama given his stance on Palestinians and rumors about his faith. Who Will Win Over Jewish Voters In Florida? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96398742/96403088" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Obama's Candidacy Angers, Excites Hate Groups October 28, 2008 • Two neo-Nazi skinheads were accused this week of plotting to kill Barack Obama. Although Obama was never in real danger, law enforcement agencies worry that his success could galvanize white supremacists. Obama's Candidacy Angers, Excites Hate Groups Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96227586/96231023" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Obama's Candidacy Angers, Excites Hate Groups Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96227586/96231023" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Election 2008 Skinhead Plot To Kill Obama Thwarted, Officials Say October 27, 2008 • Federal authorities say they broke up a plot by two neo-Nazis to assassinate presidential nominee Barack Obama. Authorities say the plan was fantastic in its scope and that Obama was never in any danger.
Election 2008: Voting Problems Echoes of 2000? Fla. County Fears Voting Problems October 27, 2008 • Perhaps nowhere are residents more sensitive to potential voting problems than in Palm Beach County, Fla., home of the infamous butterfly ballot from the 2000 presidential recount. The county has a new voting system, but officials still worry about problems on Election Day. Echoes of 2000? Fla. County Fears Voting Problems Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96183505/96186489" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 From The Trail: Early Voting, McCain's Chances October 27, 2008 • With a week left until Nov. 4, ballots are already streaming in, and Barack Obama is ahead in polls. NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving analyzes the latest news from the campaign trail. From The Trail: Early Voting, McCain's Chances Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96175813/96175802" 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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Election 2008: Money, Media & Influence Ohio's Election Ground Game October 26, 2008 • Tension is especially high in a handful of toss-up states that will determine the winner of the presidential election, and nowhere is the tension higher than in Ohio. This is the state that determined the winner in 2004 and grass roots efforts for both campaigns are fighting long and hard. Ohio's Election Ground Game Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96147525/96147506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Idaho Republican Faces Tough Re-Election Battle October 26, 2008 • It's been a rough time for the Idaho Republican Party. Sen. Larry Craig, a conservative, was arrested for peeping and disorderly conduct inside an airport restroom. Now there is another Idaho Republican who may be in trouble on Nov. 4. Idaho Republican Faces Tough Re-Election Battle Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96147528/96147507" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Internet Grass Roots Changing Political Machine October 26, 2008 • The Obama machine is new kind of hybrid of top-down leadership and bottom-up energy. While many of its activities are initiated from above, it is also benefiting from a huge outpouring of voter-to-voter self-organizing. By putting the power in supporters' keyboards, the political machinery of 2008 has differed dramatically from that of previous election years. Internet Grass Roots Changing Political Machine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96147537/96147510" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Filling The Seat The New President Leaves Behind October 26, 2008 • No matter who wins — Barack Obama or John McCain — somebody will have to fill his Senate seat-- and maybe Joe Biden's — and Alaska could get a new governor. Filling The Seat The New President Leaves Behind Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96147555/96147516" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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