Aug 27th, 2008 · Political scientist James Thurber discusses the role of lobbyists in the McCain and Obama campaigns. An expert in campaign conduct and lobbying, Thurber testified before congress about lobby reform and advised both candidates on the 2007 lobbying reform bill.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Barack Obama arrives Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. He was in Missouri on Tuesday, continuing his tour of some battleground states before he accepts the nomination for president. In Kansas City, Obama argued that the American middle class is worse off than it was eight years ago when President Bush took office.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Republican presidential hopeful John McCain spoke before the American Legion national convention Tuesday in Phoenix. It was a friendly audience for the one-time prisoner of war in Vietnam. McCain attacked Barack Obama's foreign policy, and vowed to protect and improve health care for veterans.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Hillary Clinton is urging all of her supporters to get behind Barack Obama. In a prime-time speech Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, Clinton told the delegates, "No way, no how, no McCain." That line drew applause from Obama, who was watching with supporters in Montana.
Aug 26th, 2008 · In an emotionally charged speech at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton put her full support behind Barack Obama. "No way. No how. No McCain," she said.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain is doing his best to stay in the spotlight while the Democrats gather in Denver for their convention. He joked last night with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. McCain also announced that his wife, Cindy, is on a humanitarian mission to Georgia.
Aug 26th, 2008 · Late-night talk show hosts are having a field day with the presidential candidates.
Aug 26th, 2008 · The Democratic Party hopes to use its national convention to unite support behind Barack Obama. But many of Hillary Clinton's supporters have come to Denver to cast a vote for her — and some say they will not be supporting Barack Obama.