Nov 3rd, 2008 · In addition to the presidential race on Tuesday, there are also many closely contested House and Senate races taking place. Democrats are hoping to increase the congressional majority they won in 2006. Greg Giroux, a senior writer at Congressional Quarterly, talks about some of the House races to watch.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · It's hard to imagine a scenario in which Barack Obama doesn't win the White House. By our count, every state John Kerry carried four years ago is in the Obama column today, and he is also ahead in several states that President Bush won. In addition, expect the Democrats to pick up seven seats in the Senate and 17 in the House.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Foreign policy experience and expertise is critical to many American voters in choosing a president. In this week's international briefing, hear how the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is being viewed by the foreign press. Jesus Esquivel, of Mexico's Proceso political magazine and John Mulaa from Kenya's East African Standard discuss how media from abroad are being received at the DNC.
Aug 27th, 2008 · A tribute Tuesday at the Democratic National Convention to members of the party who have died in the last four years included the name of former Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy. It seems the party confused him with former Minnesota Sen. Eugene McCarthy.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Democratic Delegates in Denver are voting to nominate Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Although it's a foregone conclusion that Obama will win, the process highlights the reason to hold a political convention.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Wednesday's speeches are designed to show how Biden and Obama will mesh in their approach to America's role in the world. But some question about how closely the ideas of Biden and Obama align.
Aug 22nd, 2008 · Next week in Denver, the Democratic Party will present its 2008 platform, Renewing America's Promise, at the party's convention. Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, chair of the Platform Drafting Committee, sheds light on the platform.
Aug 15th, 2008 · Months after Sen. Barack Obama seemed to secure the Democratic nomination, supporters of the candidate and those of former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton have yet to make peace. Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean discusses contention within his party and explains ways he is working to resolve it.