Nov 11th, 2008 · After George Bush's unpopular presidency and John McCain's decisive defeat, there is a battle underway for the soul of the Republican Party. Michael Gerson, former speech writer to President Bush and now a columnist for the Washington Post, discusses how to reinvigorate the GOP.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Oprah was spotted in the crowd at the president-elect's victory speech and spent the rest of last week's episodes talking about little else. It it the beginning of a new, more overtly political era for Oprah? Critic Andrew Wallenstein has his doubts.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.
Nov 7th, 2008 · The end of the presidential campaign is a relief for many. For news junkies, however, it can mean withdrawal symptoms. No more tracking polls to worry about. No more speeches to obsess over. Election addicts will need to detox.
Nov 6th, 2008 · In his victory speech Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his daughters they had earned the puppy that had been promised to them at the end of the election. Now, the question is, what kind of dog will the first pup be?
Nov 6th, 2008 · In his victory speech on Tuesday night, Barack Obama told his worldwide audience: "A new dawn of American leadership is at hand." Guests and callers from around the world discuss what role the U.S. should — and shouldn't — play in world affairs.
Nov 6th, 2008 · Two days after the election, the presidential candidates have updated their web sites. At johnmccain.com you can watch video of the senator's concession speech. The web masters for president-elect Barack Obama are still busy. Underneath a message of thanks to his supporters, you can still make a donation to the Obama campaign. And the Obama Store is having a clearance sale.
Nov 5th, 2008 · After his victory speech in Chicago Tuesday night, President-elect Barack Obama awoke to have breakfast with his daughters. He then headed to the gym and later went to his campaign headquarters to thank the staff.