Aug 28th, 2008 · Proctor, age 60, has been campaigning for GOP candidates since he was old enough to hand out brochures. He says his and others' efforts to organize conservative turnout in southwest Missouri may be key to making sure the battleground state stays red on Nov. 4.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and a relinquishing of delegates by former candidate Hillary Clinton. Host Michel Martin gives an update from Denver.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama was nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate last night in Denver, and the party faithful cheered on speeches by former President Bill Clinton and vice presidential nominee Joe Biden. Hear thoughts from delegates on the floor during party's emotional roll call.
Aug 28th, 2008 · As part of the program's Music Minute from the Democratic National Convention, listen to a portion of the song, Yes We Can, by popular musician Will-I-Am. The speech is influenced by a speech from presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Aug 28th, 2008 · The 112 delegates on the Republican platform committee have hammered out a 20,000-word document outlining the party's beliefs, positions and ideals. It's a symbolic document, non-binding on the candidates. And coming up with it this year proved to be an exercise in balancing positions held by the party faithful with those of their presumptive nominee, John McCain.
Aug 27th, 2008 · In an interview with All Things Considered, on Tuesday, U.S. Senate candidate and former Virginia Gov. Warner used the term "my value-add." Though it's a business term, he was referring to his ability to forge a bipartisan consensus.
Aug 27th, 2008 · In her speech Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton called Sen. Obama "my candidate" and "our next president." Some of her followers are listening and others are not. Mark Friedland, a delegate from North Carolina, explains why he plans to vote for Clinton in this week's roll and for Obama in November.
Aug 27th, 2008 · The Democratic primary season boiled down to one thing: superdelegates. Last time we spoke with superdelegates Eileen Macoll and Jennifer DeChant, they hadn't endorsed a candidate. We check in with them again at the DNC.