Oct 22nd, 2008 · Opinion polls show Barack Obama leading John McCain. But some analysts think surveys don't accurately measure the support for black candidates because of the "Bradley effect." It's also called the "Wilder effect," after L. Douglas Wilder, elected the first black governor of Virginia.
Oct 21st, 2008 · As the presidential candidates head into the general election some analysts, citing the "Bradley Effect," question whether polls showing Sen. Barack Obama's lead over Sen. John McCain will shrink at the voting booth. The term was coined after L.A. Mayor Tom Bradley lost his bid for governor of Calif.
Oct 14th, 2008 · What voters tell pollsters and what they do in the privacy of the voting booth may differ. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, an African-American, lost the 1982 California gubernatorial race even though he had a double-digit lead in the polls. Some wonder if history will repeat itself in the case of Obama.
Oct 6th, 2008 · Professor of African American Studies Charles Henry, the first to measure the so-called "Bradley Effect," says Obama needs a double-digit lead in polls to feel confident come election day. He talks about how race contributes to possible inaccuracies in poll numbers.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Singer-songwriter Peter Bradley Adams was once half of the duo Eastmountainsouth, which became known for its hushed harmonies and spacious acoustic songs. Now a solo artist, Adams stopped by Mountain Stage to perform selections from his latest album, Leavetaking.
Jul 29th, 2008 · Bradley Robbins, a giant in the Scrabble community, is on the verge of winning his division in the National Scrabble Championships in Orlando, Fla. He is also 11 years old. Stefan Fatsis of the Wall Street Journal also talks about Bradley and the popular Facebook application, Scrabulous.
Jan 23rd, 2007 · Country singer Bradley Walker is making his recording debut with Highway of Dreams. Walker's vocal style "harkens back to an earlier generation of vocalists, such as George Jones and bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe."
Nov 10th, 2006 · Carole Simpson, a former anchorwoman at ABC News, talks about how much Ed Bradley meant to black journalists. Bradley, a long-time correspondent for CBS's 60 Minutes, died of leukemia Thursday. He was 65.