Nov 5th, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama has won handily over Republican John McCain. For some insight into the election results, Steve Inskeep talks to two analysts. Mark Mellman is a Democratic strategist and pollster. David Frum is conservative columnist for the National Review Online, and a former speechwriter for President Bush.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama will become America's first black president. Republican John McCain delivered a gracious concession speech in his home state of Arizona. Voters from across the country reflect on the race for the White House.
Nov 5th, 2008 · The Empire State Building, like much of the country, has been divided politically. The New York City skyscraper illuminated its tower half blue and half red for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Now that Obama has been declared the winner, the tower will be all blue Wednesday night.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · The presidential and vice presidential candidates are criss-crossing the U.S. one day before the 2008 election. Republican John McCain, Democrat Barack Obama and their running mates, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Sen. Joe Biden, are in key swing states.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama is making a play for reliably Republican Virginia. Republican John McCain is making a play for traditionally Democratic Pennsylvania. Reliably red Colorado is also up for grabs in Tuesday's presidential race.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama has held a consistent lead over Republican John McCain in national polls. However, polls in several states show it's to close to predict. NPR reporters traveled to four battleground states. We'll hear from: David Schaper in Ind., Ina Jaffe in Nev., Adam Hochberg in N.C. and Greg Allen in Fla.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · After what may seem like a lifetime, Election Day will be here Tuesday. As the candidates sprint through a final day of appearances, Democrat Barack Obama remains comfortably ahead of Republican John McCain in national polls. Swings states that previously leaned red have been getting a lot of attention from both candidates.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Democrat Barack Obama was in three states, telling crowds that Republican John McCain's campaign had taken "the low road." McCain was in Ohio telling crowds Obama is from the far left and has unexplained ties to a convicted felon.