Aug 27th, 2008 · The roll call of the states is under way at the Democratic convention, a tradition which will culminate in the historic nomination of Barack Obama to be the party's presidential nominee.
Aug 27th, 2008 · When Sen. Hillary Clinton conceded defeat in the Democratic presidential primary in June, she said that "light is shining through" the glass ceiling "like never before." Guests and callers discuss Clinton's historic run for president and how her candidacy has impacted women's rights and feminism.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Former presidential candidate and New York Sen. Hillary Clinton gave what some are calling the most passionate speech of her political career last night at the Democratic National Convention. Host Michel Martin checks in from Denver with guest host Cheryl Corley. They discuss Clinton's address and other highlights from the convention floor.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Delaware Sen. Joe Biden's selection as Barack Obama's presidential running mate has stirred conversations and concerns about the strengths –and vulnerabilities—he brings to the Democratic bid for the White House. Ruben Navarratte, of the San Diego Union Tribune and CNN, and Johns Hopkins University Professor Lester Spence explore the impact of Biden on the Obama campaign.
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 · Political pundits live for the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik has been surfing the television airways and reports on what the political analysts are saying about the Democratic National Convention going on in Denver. He finds viewers aren't always getting an independent assessment of events.
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.