Political Junkie: Debates Lead Up to Iowa Caucus
Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, and Juan Williams, NPR senior correspondent, discuss the neck-and-neck race in New Hampshire and South Carolina. They'll also weigh in on recent Democratic and Republican debates, and what Oprah's endorsement could mean for presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
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Ken Rudin, NPR's political editor, writes the "Political Junkie" column and has a weekly podcast called "It's All Politics"
Juan Williams, NPR senior correspondent
History May Not Help Figure Out Iowa
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Sen. Birch Bayh's second-place showing in the 1976 Iowa caucuses was of little help to his chances. hide caption
But Gov. Michael Dukakis' third-place finish in 1988 didn't prevent him from winning the nomination. hide caption
Richard Nixon is one of three candidates who lost his home state while winning the White House. hide caption
Before Stephen Colbert's brief attempt this year, Pat Paulsen made a mock-serious bid for president in 1972. hide caption
This month's NPR Democratic candidate debate in Iowa was the third radio-only presidential debate in history. hide caption
Thirty-two years ago today, a pre-primary Gallup Poll shows President Ford trailing challenger Ronald Reagan. hide caption
Jimmy Carter, seen speaking in 1976, spent a tremendous amount of time campaigning in Iowa and finished strong with rural voters. Brian Alpert/Keystone/Getty Images hide caption
Jimmy Carter, seen speaking in 1976, spent a tremendous amount of time campaigning in Iowa and finished strong with rural voters.
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