Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'campaign'

Daschle Accepts HHS Post, Democratic Officials Say

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:03:00 EST

If confirmed, the former Senate majority leader would fill what may be one of the most important Cabinet posts, given the emphasis the Obama campaign put on the need for affordable health care during the election.

Ayers Addresses Rumors, Discusses Obama Relationship

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

Bill Ayers gained a lot of attention in the last days of the 2008 presidential campaign when he became the focus of Republican attacks against then-Senator Barack Obama. Ayers, a former member of the radical antiwar group the Weather Underground, is now an educator in Chicago. He talks about the extent of his association with the President-elect and why he remained silent during the campaign.

Lieberman Gets To Keep Committee Chairmanship

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Democrats in the Senate decided Tuesday that Joe Lieberman may keep his committee chairmanship — even though he campaigned for Republican John McCain. Democrats secretly voted 42 to 13 to let him remain chairman of the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. His only sanction was being removed from the Environment Committee. NPR's David Welna reports.

Confronting A Resurgent Taliban

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

What direction might the U.S. military campaign against the Taliban take? President-elect Obama has said he will shift resources from Iraq to Afghanistan. Retired Army Col. John Nagl, an expert on counterinsurgency, surveys the prospects.

William Ayers: Radical, Educator, Fodder, Bookseller

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

During the presidential election campaign, the Republican ticket tried to make an issue out of Barack Obama's association with William Ayers. He's the 1960s-era radical that later served on a charitable board with Obama. Ayers wasn't heard from much during the campaign. Now the nationally known scholar on urban education is on a book tour.

Which Way The Wind Blows: Bill Ayers On Obama

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:10:00 EST

The name of former anti-war activist William Ayers was brought up twice in an attempt to discredit Barack Obam during the recent presidential campaign a — first by Hillary Clinton, and then by the McCain campaign.

How To Land A Job With Obama

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The job market is pretty tough these days, but there is a bright spot; the Obama transition team is filling thousands of positions in the new administration. And in the spirit of Mr. Obama's technology-savvy campaign, there's a Web site where you can apply and file your resume. Our resident humorist walks us through his application.

States' Use Of Tobacco Money Varies Widely

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:47:00 EST

Some states, like Washington, have funded anti-smoking campaigns, significantly lowering smoking rates in the last 10 years. But overall, states have only spent 5 percent of the $246 billion settlement on tobacco prevention programs.

Will Obama's White House Be Open To The Media...

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:45:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama talks as though he'll throw the White House doors open and let in the sunshine. But some reporters who have been covering the Obama campaign are a little doubtful about what that means for journalists.

High Court Tackles Campaign Financing

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:37:00 EST

For years, the Supreme Court has refused to be drawn into the controversy over whether campaign contributions to judicial candidates create a conflict of interest. But Friday, amid growing concern over the role of money in state court elections, the justices agreed to review a case testing whether elected judges can participate in cases involving large campaign contributors.

'Shop' Weighs In On Obama Transition, Palin's Interviews

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

It has been an active week in both politics and pop culture. Jimi Izrael, Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Deggans and Marc Lamont Hill mull over the latest headlines, including President-elect Obama's White House transition, former GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's not-so-quiet exit from the campaign trail and — from the sports world — fresh NBA predictions.

Obama Brother In Law Balances Coaching, Politics

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:18:00 EST

Craig Robinson campaigned for his brother-in-law, Barack Obama, during the presidential race. Now Robinson hopes for success in another campaign: to turn the men's basketball team at Oregon State University into a winner.

Dean Explains The Democrats' '50-State Strategy'

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:29:00 EST

Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, implemented the "50-State Strategy" to help the Democrats win big in 2008 — and it appears to have worked. This campaign approach doesn't write states off as "unwinnable."

Smithsonian To Recreate Obama Field Office

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:24:00 EST

America's newly elected president won't be sworn in for weeks, but already the Smithsonian Institution is gathering objects for a Barack Obama exhibit. And just what are those precious artifacts? Campaign mailers, election maps and a Lazy Boy chair. They were headed for the trash until curators called. The Smithsonian plans to recreate an Obama field office. It has collected so much, that some of the campaign stuff is being stored in the garage of an Obama volunteer.

Obama Looks To Harness Grass-Roots Support

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:39:00 EST

When President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January, he'll have expanded majorities of Democrats in both houses of Congress — and the support of a big grass-roots movement. Millions of people helped him beat Sen. John McCain, and Obama must be as innovative in utilizing their power postelection as he was during the campaign.

In Minn., Election Campaign Continues

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

It's more than a week after Election Day and Minnesota still doesn't know who its next U.S. senator will be. Both Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and his Democratic challenger, Al Franken, are holding almost daily news conferences, raising money for a recount fund and have hired election attorneys to guide them through what could be a monthlong recount.

Undecided Races And Palin's Post-Game

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:00:00 EST

In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, NPR's Ken Rudin talks about still-undecided races around the country and John McCain's plans to campaign for Sen. Saxby Chambliss in Georgia. Also: Guests and listeners discuss Sarah Palin's post-election moment in the media spotlight.

Goodbye And Good Riddance To Campaign Slogans

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:35:00 EST

From "yes we can" to "maverick" to "red states versus blue states," there are some phrases that blogger Ana Marie Cox won't miss from the 2008 election season. Which "campaign relics" are you ready to retire?

Ugliest Dog Dies, Peru Offers First Dog

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:45:00 EST

America is mourning the loss of a beloved canine. Gus was recently declared the ugliest dog in the world. He had one eye, three legs and an overbite that just wouldn't quit. He passed away from skin cancer. Meanwhile, the campaign to find a dog for the Obama family continues. Peruvians are lobbying for a bald, often toothless breed called the Peruvian Hairless Dog. They says it's perfect for children who are allergic. The puppy's official name is Machu Picchu but it answers to Ears.

Behind The Scenes Of The Presidential Campaigns

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:10:00 EST

Newsweek journalists were given year-long access to the presidential campaigns — as long as they kept quiet until Nov. 4. Daren Briscoe and Katie Connolly share previously undisclosed information about the McCain and Obama campaigns.

The 'Flexible Aggression' Of The McCain Campaign

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST

David Kirkpatrick, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, profiled McCain in a series of articles. He shares his thoughts on the McCain campaign and on the future of the Republican Party.

Obama's Winning 'Change' Strategy

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:55:00 EST

Beginning with the Democratic primary, president-elect Barack Obama's campaign did not waver in its focus on "change." Journalist Ryan Lizza argues that the constancy and simplicity of Obama's message allowed the candidate to turn his vulnerabilities into assets — and outmaneuver both Hillary Clinton and John McCain.

The President-Elect Online

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST

Obama's campaign exploited the possibilities of new technology to raise money, rouse support and rally the voters. Now that he's President-elect Obama, what happens to the online community used to getting e-mails signed "Barack?" Host Scott Simon speaks TechPresident.com co-founder Micah Sifry on how to translate Obama's online success.

Campaign Cyberattacks Prompt Swift Transition

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

Both the Obama and McCain campaign computer systems came under cyberattack earlier this year. That's one reason there seems to be unprecedented transition cooperation between President Bush and President-elect Obama.

Can Obama Make Good On Promises About Wars...

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:50:00 EST

The president-elect made bold promises on the campaign trail: to end the war in Iraq and refocus the war in Afghanistan. Whomever he taps as Defense secretary will have to make military and diplomatic decisions abroad that might not match expectations at home.