Dec 1st, 2008 · President-elect Obama announced today he's chosen Senator Hillary Clinton to be Secretary of State and asked Robert Gates to stay in his position as Defense Secretary. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and BET Washington Bureau Chief Pamela Gentry discuss Obama's latest picks.
Oct 27th, 2008 · The national spotlight is on the presidential race, but there are also heated congressional races underway across the country. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin discusse the key races, along with political science professor Paula McClain, including the North Carolina senate race between incumbent Rep. Elizabeth Dole and Democratic contender Kay Hagan.
Oct 26th, 2008 · No matter who wins — Barack Obama or John McCain — somebody will have to fill his senate seat— and maybe Joe Biden's — and Alaska could get a new governor. Guest Host Alison Stewart speaks with NPR's Political Editor Ken Rudin about what is likely to happen.
Sep 19th, 2008 · A few weeks ago, Republican John McCain was riding high in the polls. His campaign was on the upsurge after he named Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. But as Wall Street's fortunes took a turn for the worse, the economy has taken center stage. Democrat Barack Obama has seen his poll numbers rise again. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving talk with Steve Inskeep about the latest polls.
Sep 12th, 2008 · In this week's Political Chat, questions about GOP vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin continue to dominate the media. Polls suggest that the McCain-Palin campaign is closing the gap with the Obama-Biden campaign. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and Democratic pollster Ron Lester discuss the Palin's influence on the latest polls and assess Palin's interview last night with ABC's Charles Gibson.
Jun 26th, 2008 · At least 11 Senate seats are in play this fall, says Political Editor Ken Rudin. He handicaps the races and offers his preliminary predictions.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · Saturday's decision by the Democratic National Committee to award half a vote to Florida and Michigan delegates means different things for both of the party's remaining candidates — Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hilary Clinton. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin updates listeners on what happens next.
May 29th, 2008 · The Democratic Rules Committee meets Saturday to come up with a way to satisfy the Michigan and Florida delegations. Madeleine Brand talks with Political Editor Ken Rudin about possible scenarios for seating their delegates.