Story Archives of 'Presidential Election 2008'

A Post-mort of the Republican National Convention

By Laura Knoy on Friday, September 5, 2008.

Republicans from around the nation meet in Minnesota's Twin Cities to formally nominate John McCain, hold planning meetings and rally the troops for the fall. After the last piece of confetti falls, we’ll look at what was said at the Republican National Convention, how much of an impact it made and where the Grand Old Party goes from here.

Guests

  • Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire-based political analyst who's taught at Dartmouth College and St. Anselm College; he's the author of NHPoliticalCapital.com
  • TBA
listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).

McCain Goes After Female Vote

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, August 29, 2008.

New Hampshire Republicans say there’s a lot to like about Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Senator McCain’s running mate.

New Hampshire Democrats like the pick too, although for entirely different reasons.

The question in New Hampshire- a swing state- is whether selecting a female Vice Presidential candidate will help tilt the election to Republicans.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

McCain Returns, Criticizes Obama on Iraq

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

McCain rips Obama on foreign policy as Illinois Democrat travels overseas. The attacks come as UNH poll finds the candidates in a near dead heat.

listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).

Some Dems Still Say No To Obama

By Josh Rogers on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

As Democratic leaders work to unite the party faithful behind presumptive nominee Barack Obama, some local party loyalists who backed Hillary Clinton insist they won’t.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

Betting on the Veepstakes

By Laura Knoy on Monday, July 7, 2008.

It’s the next big event for political watchers and next big step for the presidential campaigns: choosing the perfect vice president. The vetting process is intensifying and many names are flying about. We’ll put you in charge as we ask who might end up as running mates for John McCain or Barack Obama.

Guests

  • Dean Spiliotes, New Hampshire political scientist and author of NHPoliticalCapital.com
  • Jennifer Donahue, Political Director and Project Citizen Program Coordinator for the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College

We'll also hear from

  • Andy Smith, professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire and executive director of the UNH Survey Center
listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

Obama and Clinton Campaign in Unity

By Josh Rogers on Friday, June 27, 2008.

Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made their first campaign appearance together in the small New Hampshire town of Unity.

Speaking in front of thousands of supporters - and a few Clinton backers who were pointedly not supporting Obama - the two urged Democrats to come together for the fall elections.

Reporter Josh Rogers was in Unity and describes the event to NHPR's Brady Carlson.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

Union in Unity

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

If it weren’t for its name, the tiny town of Unity, New Hampshire wouldn’t be hosting a super-sized political event.

On Friday, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will come to this unlikely spot in their first public appearance together since the end of a particularly bruising primary.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

John McCain Returns to New Hampshire to Energize His Supporters

By David Darman on Thursday, June 12, 2008.

Republican John McCain came back to New Hampshire today, and held a town hall meeting in Nashua.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s David Darman has more.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

Clinton Supporters Looking for New Home

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, June 6, 2008.

Tomorrow, New York Senator Hillary Clinton is expected to throw her support behind Senator Barack Obama as Democratic nominee for President.

But polls suggest at least a quarter of Clinton supporters won’t follow her lead.

Some say they will back Republican Senator John McCain, others plan a write-in campaign, and there are those who talk of staying home.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein asked some loyal followers about what they’ll do in November.

listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player

North Carolina and Indiana Primary Recap

By Laura Knoy on Wednesday, May 7, 2008.

On Tuesday voters in the Hoosier and Tar Heel States have their say. Overwhelming wins by Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama in both states could finally decide the Democratic nominee for president. Otherwise... there's always Kentucky and West Virginia next week. We recap what happened in the two latest primaries and what may come next.

Guests

  • Ken Rudin, political editor for NPR
  • Dean Spiliotes, political analyst and commentator at NHPoliticalCapital.com, formerly with the New Hampshire Institute of Politics

We'll also hear from

  • Mary Hartnett, news director at WFYI in Indianapolis
  • Jim Morrill, Senior political reporter for the Charlotte Observer
listen: Listen with Windows Media PlayerListen with an MP3 Player
NPR News