Aug 28th, 2008 · Sens. Barack Obama and Joe Biden will begin Friday a joint bus trip through the key battleground states of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan, which have been hard hit by the economic downturn. Obama and his running mate will emphasize the economy.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama made history last night as the first black man to lead a major party's bid for the White House. An emotional day included speeches by former President Bill Clinton, vice presidential candidate Joe Biden and a relinquishing of delegates by former candidate Hillary Clinton. Host Michel Martin gives an update from Denver.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama makes history tonight when he speaks before the Democratic National Convention as the first black presidential nominee of a major party. But today also marks the 45th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. Civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman discusses the significance of both events.
Aug 28th, 2008 · As Democratic Sen. Barack Obama moves forward as the first African-American to serve as a major party presidential nominee, the program continues its series What If?, discussing the possible impact of a Sen. Barack Obama presidency on race relations. Author and poet Maya Angelou, a former Hillary Clinton supporter, weighs the meaning Obama's candidacy.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Sen. Barack Obama was nominated as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate last night in Denver, and the party faithful cheered on speeches by former President Bill Clinton and vice presidential nominee Joe Biden. Hear thoughts from delegates on the floor during party's emotional roll call.
Aug 28th, 2008 · When Sen. Hillary Clinton conceded defeat in the Democratic presidential primary in June, she thanked her supporters for making "18 million cracks" in the glass ceiling. Political columnist Katha Pollitt discusses the historical significance of Clinton's presidential bid.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Georgia Rep. John Lewis marched with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 45 years ago when he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Sen. Barack Obama will accept the Democratic nomination on the same date. For Lewis, that marks the start of a new time in racial politics.
Aug 27th, 2008 · Former President Clinton and Sen. Joe Biden are among the speakers Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. The party is also poised to nominate Barack Obama for president, the first time a major party has nominated an African-American.