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The Media & the Presidency
Sunday, November 16, 2008
THE WEEK magazine hosted a panel discussion with journalists Dan Rather, Joe Scarborough of MSNBC, and political strategists Robert Shrum & Ed Rollins. They examine the presidential campaigns of Sens. Obama, McCain, & Clinton; as well as the media bias in the election’s outcome.
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THE WEEK magazine hosted a panel discussion with journalists Dan Rather, Lesley Stahl of CBS' 60 Minutes, Joe Scarborough of MSNBC, Democratic Strategist Robert Shrum and Republican Strategist Ed Rollins. The panel examines the presidential campaigns of Sens. Obama, McCain, and Clinton; as well as the media bias in the election’s outcome.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 9 min.
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 From Sunday, November 16
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The reporters of Newsweek, who were embedded with both presidential campaigns, gather at the Nat'l Press Club to unveil never heard before stories that defined the 2008 presidential campaign. Daren Briscoe, who traveled with the Obama campaign, and Katie Connolly, the McCain correspondent, share their experiences from the campaign trail.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 25 min.
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From Sunday, November 9
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During the last weekend before Election Day, both presidential candidates held rallies throughout the weekend. Sen. Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, campaigned in Ohio. Sen. John McCain held rallies and a town hall meeting in New Hampshire.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 20 min.
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From Sunday, November 2
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On Road to the White House, campaign events from Sen. Barack Obama in Denver, Colorado and Sen. John McCain in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Later, Jill Biden, wife of Sen. Joe Biden talks to supporters in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Also, C-SPAN vingettes following volunters for Obama & McCain.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 26 min.
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From Sunday, October 26
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This weekend, candidates continued campaigning two weeks before the Nov. 4 elections. First, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain (AZ) held a rally in the Seagate Convention Center in Toledo, Ohio. Then, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden (DE) spoke to supporters at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, Washington. Later, John McCain's wife, Cindy campaigned on behalf of her spouse in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 30 min.
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From Sunday, October 19
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This week on Road to the White House, Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader held a campaign event in San Francisco at the Commonwealth Club of California. Mr. Nader answers questions about his presidential campaign and past runs for the White House. The independent candidate will be on the ballot in 45 states this Nov. 4th and is polling 5 to 6 percent nationally, according to the candidate's website.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 7 min.
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From Sunday, October 5
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Former Governors Jim Gilmore (R) and Mark Warner (D) debated for the U.S. Senate seat from Virginia. Chris Wallace, host of FOX News Sunday moderated. A panel of journalists, who questioned the participants, consisted of: Kojo Nnamdi, host of The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU88.5, Jeff Schapiro, reporter and columnist for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Gail Pennybacker, reporter for WJLA. The debate, sponsored by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce, is courtesy of WJLA/NewsChannel 8.
McLean, VA
: 1 hr. 28 min.
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From Sunday, September 21
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Road to the White House interviewed Green Party nominee Cynthia McKinney and discussed why she's running as a third party presidential candidate. Then, Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) and third party candidates Ralph Nader, Chuck Baldwin and Congresswoman McKinney held a press conference urging voters to vote for a third party candidate in the November 4th election. Also, the latest ads from the Obama & McCain campaigns.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 23 min.
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From Sunday, September 14
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On November 2, 2006, Mrs. Sarah Palin (R) participated in an Alaskan gubernatorial debate with Gov. Tony Knowles (D) and independent candidate Andrew Halcro. Mrs. Palin won the seat after defeating incumbent Gov. Frank Murkowski in a Republican primary battle and beating Gov. Knowles in the general election.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 25 min.
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From Sunday, September 7
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C-SPAN takes a look at the candidates speeches at their respective Party's 2004 national conventions. Also, highlights of the civic forum hosted by Saddleback Church in California, as well as a portion of Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean's remarks at a Democracy Fest event on Democratic Party campaign strategy.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 25 min.
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From Sunday, August 17
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About the Series
American Politics and Road to the White House 2008 are two intermittently alternating weekly C-SPAN shows that look at the electoral process in the United States and the candidates, issues & events shaping the 2008 presidential race. These programs airs Sundays on C-SPAN at 6:30pm (ET) & 9:30pm (ET).
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