Nov 20th, 2008 · Many voters and commentators responded to Barack Obama as if he were a candidate of great, big ideas — a transformational thinker, a visionary. But, by Obama's own account, he is a pragmatist, not strongly bound to any "isms."
Nov 14th, 2008 · In a diverse panel of voters, even those who voted for John McCain said they found cause for optimism in Barack Obama's victory. For some blacks in the group, the election's outcome also brought a longed-for sense of acceptance.
Nov 14th, 2008 · Just a little over a week ago, voters elected Democratic Sen. Barack Obama as the country's next president. In this week's BackTalk, hear more perspectives about Obama's win. Also, find out how a recent segment on Michelle Obama's sense of style has some voters playing fashion police. Also, listeners weigh in on the gay marriage debate brewing in California.
Nov 13th, 2008 · Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is widely regarded as one of the Republican Party's future leaders. He says that his party has to attract new voters like women, hispanics and African Americans, while also staying true to its core values like a pro-life position on abortion. He tells Renee Montagne that the GOP has to reach out to Sam's Club Voters — meaning people who are focused on bread and butter issues.
Nov 13th, 2008 · California's Supreme Court may take another crack at the issue of same-sex marriage. Opponents of the recently passed Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, are trying to have the measure overturned. The justices may rule on the new ban voters approved in the Nov. 4 election.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Across Connecticut, town clerks began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on Wednesday — just a week after voters in California passed a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage there. Connecticut and Massachusetts are the only states that allow same-sex marriages.
Nov 11th, 2008 · There were not many more voters casting ballots in the 2008 presidential election than during the last presidential election in 2004. Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate, sorts through the numbers.
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.