Election 2008

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Y-Decide 2008!

WHYY's Dan Pohlig teams up with students from Temple University to offer a blog about the youth voter perspective on Election '08.

Features

Presidential Election Update with Gwen Ifill

May 9, 2008

From Radio Times:
Our weekly discussion on the Presidential Election. Are we at a tipping point? We'll talk about this and all the week's events with GWEN IFILL the moderator and managing editor of Washington Week on public television. She is also a senior correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. We'll also check in with MARK CAMPBELL a republican political consultant on why John McCain, the presumptive GOP nominee is still trying to win over Conservatives. Listen to this show via Real Audio | mp3

Analysis of the Indiana and North Carolina Primary Results

May 7, 2008

From Radio Times:
We'll first get reaction to the Indiana numbers from JOHN KETZENBERGER a columnist for the Indianapolis Star newspaper, then off to North Carolina with ANDREW TAYLOR and Associate Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at North Carolina State University and finally we'll get a broader view of the 2008 Primary elections with ROBERT DALLEK a presidential historian in Boston. Listen to this show via Real Audio | mp3

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Reporters Notebook: PA Primary

WHYY's News reporters share their thoughts on covering Pennsylvania's crucial Democratic primary on April 22nd. Find out where they were, who they talked to, and what they thought of the priamry results. Read more »

Reports

Big Upsets in Some Local Races as Voters Clamor for Change

April 23, 2008

The presidential race got top billing in yesterday's Pennsylvania primary but some local races proved to be interesting contests as well. The election results provided some surprises for the city's Democratic party. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler has full results and an analysis from some local experts. Listen to the mp3 »

Farnese Comes Out on Top in Hotly Contested Race to Succeed Fumo

April 23, 2008

The Democratic primary race for the State Senate's 1st District, which includes parts of South Philadelphia, Center City and the Delaware riverfront. Lawyer Larry Farnese eeked out a victory over IBEW Local 98 Business Manager John Dougherty with activist Anne Dicker in a distant third. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler was at Farnese HQ on primary night. Listen to the mp3 »

Obama Supporters Focus on Closeness of Clinton Win

April 23, 2008

Senator Barack Obama is taking comfort in making the Pennsylvania primary less than a blowout for Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama narrowed Clinton's lead over the last several weeks to the single digits - spending an unprecedented amount of money on television ads in the commonwealth. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »

Primary Win Means More Cash for Clinton

April 23, 2008

Clinton campaign officials say they raised more than two million dollars in the hours following her primary victory in Pennsylvania. It'll be a welcome injection to a campaign that arrived at Election Day with its tank nearly empty. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more. Listen to the mp3 »

Hillary Clinton Wins PA Primary

April 23, 2008

Senator Hillary Clinton won the PA state primary. The state's top Clinton supporter - Governor Rendell - says the Democratic Party can hold up to the continuing political fight.
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A Conversation with Cokie Roberts

April 22, 2008

WHYY's Rob Stewart talks with NPR analyst, ABC News correspondent, and best-selling author Cokie Roberts. In addition to talking about her latest book, "Ladies of Liberty," Roberts' reacts to todays PA primary. Listen to the mp3 »

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