Election 2008 Feb. 5 Voters Head to Polls with Diverse Demands January 31, 2008 • On Feb. 5, residents in 24 states will go to the polls in what amounts to a national primary. But voters in Super Tuesday states such as Alabama, Colorado, Arizona and Illinois all have different concerns and political leanings.
National House Stimulus Plan Hits Partisan Wall in Senate January 31, 2008 • The bipartisan economic stimulus plan has run into a partisan wall in the Senate. Democratic leaders say they'll force votes next week on a number of amendments. They deal with food stamps and unemployment benefits — and whether to extend a tax rebate program to low-income seniors.
Election 2008 Huckabee on the Offensive Ahead of Super Tuesday January 31, 2008 • Sen. John McCain may be the current Republican front-runner in the presidential race, but former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee insists that the contest is far from over. Huckabee discusses his campaign, his fellow candidates and his high hopes for Super Tuesday.
Election 2008 With Edwards Out, Clinton and Obama Face Off January 31, 2008 • Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debate Thursday for the first time since their bitter contest in South Carolina — and for the first time without John Edwards. Edwards withdrew from the presidential race Wednesday, but he has yet to endorse another candidate.
Opinion Age, Not Race, Splits Latinos' Democratic Vote January 31, 2008 • Commentator Daniel Hernandez, a twenty-something Latino, is very wary of the "conventional wisdom" that Latinos might not support Sen. Barack Obama because he's black. He says another kind of symbolism bubbles beneath the surface. It's not race — it's age. And Latino folks in his generation are gunning for Obama.
Election 2008 Parsing GOP, Democratic Health Care Proposals January 31, 2008 • NPR's Julie Rovner says the Democrats' health care plans would likely cover more of the nation's 47 million uninsured, but the Republicans' plans might bring bigger changes to the system.
Election 2008 McCain Wins Schwarzenegger's Endorsement January 31, 2008 • California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday endorsed John McCain for the Republican presidential nomination, saying the Arizona senator has been a crusader for protecting the economy and the environment.
Election 2008 The Road to Super Tuesday: Mo., Colo., Ga., Ill. January 31, 2008 • In advance of Super Tuesday, we've sent four reporters to four of the key states voting Feb. 5 to offer a snapshot at what's on voters' minds. Jason Beaubien reports from Missouri, Jeff Brady is in Colorado, Kathy Lohr checks in from Georgia, and David Schaper joins us from Illinois.
Culture Has Hollywood Helped Pave Way for Obama? January 31, 2008 • Racial and gender barriers have already been broken at the White House — well, at least in Hollywood. But if voters have seen a black man as president on the screen, are they more likely to elect one in real life?
Election 2008 Who Will Schwarzenegger Endorse? January 31, 2008 • Republican candidates squared off Wednesday night in California during the final GOP debate before Super Tuesday. Slate.com's John Dickerson discuss the verbal sparring and the latest endorsements.
Analysis Primary Colors, Brighter than Usual? Fresh Air January 31, 2008 • Delegates, superdelegates, penalized states with half their delegates — or none. This year's political primaries are putting renewed focus on the delegate system, but what does it all mean? Political scientist David Rohde clarifies.
Election 2008 What's the Deal with Delegates? January 31, 2008 • With the race for presidential nominations tight on the Republican and Democratic sides, the delegate tally becomes crucial — if confusing. Mark Oglesby, a high school social studies teacher and former delegate, explains.
Election 2008 Romney, McCain Trade Blows at GOP Debate January 31, 2008 • Sharp exchanges over Iraq and the heated tone of the campaign spiced a tense debate Wednesday between Republican presidential candidates. The four-man debate was dominated by sparring between the new front-runner, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
Analysis Assessing a Two-Person Democratic Race January 31, 2008 • As John Edwards left the Democratic presidential race Wednesday, he said his rivals have promised to consider his core policy issues, including poverty. But how will the fight between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton shape up?
Election 2008 Departing Giuliani Throws Support to McCain January 31, 2008 • Exiting the presidential race, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani offers a warm endorsement of erstwhile rival John McCain. Giuliani called the Arizona senator "the most qualified candidate to be the next commander in chief."
