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From : Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS
With both national party conventions now complete, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama hit the ground running as the race begins to Election Day. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the road ahead. ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:42:00 -0400 Shields and Brooks Assess New Dynamics of '08 Race 11285751 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mccain-palin-speeches-draw-strong-interest-shift-tone-of-election/11285751/
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More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country. ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:23:00 -0400 McCain, Palin Speeches Draw Strong Interest, Shift Tone of Election 11280985 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shields-brooks-and-historians-examine-mccains-message-of-change/11280985/
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Buoyed by spirited speeches, the GOP convention came to a close Thursday night. Analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians discuss the strengths and weaknesses of John McCain's acceptance speech and the GOP message of "change" in Washington. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:58:00 -0400 Shields, Brooks and Historians Examine McCain's Message of 'Change' 11253453 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/historians-see-goldwater-reagan-as-top-gop-acceptance-speeches/11253453/
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With Sen. John McCain set to deliver his acceptance speech in St. Paul, NewsHour historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down to discuss the addresses that changed the party and the country. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0400 Historians See Goldwater, Reagan as Top GOP Acceptance Speeches 11282978 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/before-mccains-speech-shields-and-brooks-weigh-its-likely-impact/11282978/
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Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks offer insight on the points Sen. John McCain will make and reflect on the Republican convention before the Arizona senator steps up to the podium. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:50:00 -0400 Before McCain's Speech, Shields and Brooks Weigh its Likely Impact 11254651 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/military-service-political-ambitions-shaped-mccains-career/11254651/
From : Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS
Sen. John McCain's acceptance of the Republican nomination marks the culmination of a long political career -- one full of both successes and bitter disappointments. Jeffrey Brown profiles McCain's path to the GOP nod. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:41:00 -0400 Military Service, Political Ambitions Shaped McCain's Career 11282979 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mccains-running-mate-sarah-palin-makes-gop-history/11282979/
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Convention attendees and a panel of historians offer perspective on the significance of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's historic nomination and the challenges on the campaign trail. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:35:00 -0400 McCain's Running Mate Sarah Palin Makes GOP History 11254652 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/palins-speech-dazzles-gop-faithful-sets-stage-for-campaign-trail/11254652/
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After a look at reaction to vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech to the GOP convention Wednesday, a panel of analysts, lawmakers and columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks, offer insight on Palin's impact on the event. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:11:00 -0400 Palin's Speech Dazzles GOP Faithful, Sets Stage for Campaign Trail 11259516 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mccain-details-captivity-says-hell-bring-change-in-rnc-acceptance-speech/11259516/
From : Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS
Sen. John McCain reached out to independents and disaffected Democrats in his acceptance speech Thursday at the Republican convention in St. Paul, Minn. McCain also detailed his experience as a prisoner of war and criticized Russia for its role in the recent Georgian conflict. Following are his words as prepared for delivery. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 McCain Details Captivity, Says He'll Bring Change in RNC Acceptance Speech 11254654 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/cindy-mccain-stresses-service-details-personal-story/11254654/
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Cindy McCain sought to highlight Sen. John McCain's character and record of service as well as her family's personal story in a speech to the Republican National Convention on its closing night. Following is the text of her address. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 Cindy McCain Stresses Service, Details Personal Story 11254653 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/pawlenty-mccain-has-always-put-our-country-first/11254653/
From : Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty often says the GOP should be more economically populist, saying it should be the party of Sam's Club, not just the country club. He referred to the "Sam's Club Republicans" in his Thursday night address to the RNC in his home state. Following are his remarks, as prepared for delivery. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 Pawlenty: 'McCain Has Always Put Our Country First' 11254655 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mccain-economic-adviser-pledges-to-reduce-federal-budget-cut-taxes/11254655/
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During an Insider Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain, answered visitors' questions about efforts to balance the budget, limit the growth of government and cut taxes. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:40:00 -0400 McCain Economic Adviser Pledges to Reduce Federal Budget, Cut Taxes 11250954 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/reporters-notebook-gwen-ifill-reacts-to-gov-sarah-palins-speech-and-previews-last-night-of-gop-coven/11250954/
From : Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast | PBS
"This is a very scripted campaign on both sides. And we also have to keep in mind that nothing happens without a purpose. There is a political strategy and planning....what seems to be a cautious off the cuff thing, seldom is and we will be watching for that." Ifill on the carefully cultivated narratives in political campaigns. ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill Reacts to Gov. Sarah Palin's Speech and Previews Last Night of GOP Covention 11241149 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shields-brooks-and-historians-mull-strengths-of-sarah-palins-speech/11241149/
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At the close of the Republican convention's third night, analysts Mark Shields, David Brooks and a panel of historians evaluate vice presidential candidate Gov. Sarah Palin's speech and its effectiveness in shoring up support for the Republican ticket. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:07:00 -0400 Shields, Brooks and Historians Mull Strengths of Sarah Palin's Speech 11250956 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/huckabee-says-mccain-offers-specific-goals-for-u-s/11250956/
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Speaking to the Republican delegation, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee stressed the qualifications of Senator McCain, his longtime service to the country and his ability to reform Washington. Following is the text of his speech. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:00 -0400 Huckabee Says McCain Offers Specific Goals for U.S. 11250955 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/palin-makes-case-to-voters-slams-democratic-rivals/11250955/
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Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made her case to voters in a critical speech to the Republican convention Wednesday during which she fired back at critics and offered a strong critique of Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Following is the text of her address. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:00 -0400 Palin Makes Case to Voters, Slams Democratic Rivals 11202859 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/reporters-notebook-woodruff-considers-mccains-gamble-on-palin/11202859/
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With Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin slated to give the key speech at Wednesday's convention, NewsHour Senior Correspondent Judy Woodruff sat down to discuss the giant question marks surrounding her selection, calling it a "high-stakes gamble" by Sen. John McCain. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:18:59 -0400 Reporter's Notebook: Woodruff Considers McCain's 'Gamble' on Palin 11250957 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shields-and-brooks-anticipate-calls-for-unity-at-rnc/11250957/
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Before the third night of the Republican convention, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss what's likely ahead from speakers trying to rally the party. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:46:00 -0400 Shields and Brooks Anticipate Calls for Unity at RNC 11250958 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gop-faces-challenges-on-economic-policy-party-unity/11250958/
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As the GOP gears up for general election, the party faces challenges on economic policy and uniting its base around John McCain's White House bid. Analysts Andy Kohut and Amy Walter examine the challenges ahead for the Republicans. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:39:00 -0400 GOP Faces Challenges on Economic Policy, Party Unity 11241153 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/cindy-mccain-calls-palin-a-perfect-fit-for-mccain-ticket/11241153/
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In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Cindy McCain reflects on her husband's run for the presidency and on questions over the vetting process for Sen. John McCain's newly named running mate, Alaska. Gov. Sarah Palin. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:30:00 -0400 Cindy McCain Calls Palin a 'Perfect Fit' for McCain Ticket 11241154 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/gop-confronts-obstacles-to-uniting-party-for-mccain/11241154/
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During the GOP convention, the Republican party has worked to shore up its party unity and combat a fragmented image along conservative lines. Gary Bauer, a former Regan administration official and head of the "American Values" group, and former Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift measure the effectiveness of the party's efforts. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:24:00 -0400 GOP Confronts Obstacles to Uniting Party for McCain 11250959 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/alaska-delegation-voices-support-for-palin/11250959/
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As debates continue around Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's readiness to fulfill the vice presidential role, delegates from her state express their belief in Palin's capacity and their unity with the party. The NewsHour's Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on their stance. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:21:00 -0400 Alaska Delegation Voices Support for Palin 11250960 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/republicans-appeal-to-voters-through-economic-agenda/11250960/
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Struggles of the U.S. economy come under the spotlight on the third night of the Republican convention. A panel of analysts examines GOP proposals to aid the nation's economic downturn. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:14:00 -0400 Republicans Appeal to Voters Through Economic Agenda 11250961 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/mitt-romney-urges-end-to-liberal-government-in-washington/11250961/
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, a former GOP presidential hopeful, addressed the Republican Party in St. Paul, urging listeners to usher in 'change' in Washington by voting for Sen. John McCain. Following is the text of his speech. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:00:00 -0400 Mitt Romney Urges End to 'Liberal' Government in Washington 11252625 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/codepink-protests-at-gop-convention/11252625/
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The Online NewsHour talked to some CodePink members as they marched in St. Paul during the Republican National Convention. ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:35:00 -0400 CodePink Protests at GOP Convention 11201865 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/joe-lieberman-says-mccain-can-bridge-partisan-divide/11201865/
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Independent Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman, a long-time backer of Sen. John McCain, made the case for McCain's ability to work across partisan lines as a potential president at the GOP convention. Following is text of his speech to the RNC. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:30:00 -0400 Joe Lieberman Says McCain Can Bridge Partisan Divide 11195839 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/thompson-praises-mccains-judgment-in-rnc-speech/11195839/
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Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson delivered a speech to the Republican convention Tuesday in which he sought to outline Sen. John McCain's case for the presidency while praising his character and judgment. Following is text of his speech. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:15:00 -0400 Thompson Praises McCain's Judgment in RNC Speech 11250962 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/shields-brooks-and-historians-offer-insight-on-rncs-day-two/11250962/
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At the close of the Republican convention's second day, political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks and historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith examine the strengths of the night's speeches and the rally for the GOP party in St. Paul. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:02:00 -0400 Shields, Brooks and Historians Offer Insight on RNC's Day Two 11194537 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/president-bush-lauds-mccains-readiness-for-office/11194537/
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President Bush hailed GOP Sen. John McCain Tuesday night as a man "ready to lead this nation" in remarks to the Republican convention delivered from the White House. Following is the text of his speech. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:50:00 -0400 President Bush Lauds McCain's Readiness for Office 11194538 http://www.mefeedia.com/entry/as-president-bushs-term-closes-his-legacy-takes-shape/11194538/
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Before President George W. Bush speaks at the Republican Convention, Christine Todd Whitman and Michael Gerson, former members of his administration, provide insight on the legacy President Bush will leave behind. ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:25:00 -0400 As President Bush's Term Closes, His Legacy Takes Shape