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September 3rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm

NOW on PBS explored how the Texas congressman Ron Paul and his supporters used the Internet to attract voters—and massive campaign contributions—from across the political spectrum back in December 2007. Watch. (Originally aired: 12/14/2007).

September 2nd, 2008 at 1:05 pm

Moyers speaks with political analysts and authors Merle and Earl Black who have tracked the American electorate for years. The Blacks discuss divided politics, party power, and swing states in the 2008 election. Watch an interview with the Blacks about their new book: DIVIDED AMERICA: THE FEROCIOUS POWER STRUGGLE IN AMERICAN POLITICS.

September 2nd, 2008 at 11:55 am

John Dickerson (Slate), Michael Duffy (Time), Doyle McManus (Los Angeles Times), Michele Norris (National Public Radio) and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* McCain Taps Palin as Running Mate
* Obama Nomination Takes Step Toward Unity
* McCain Also Needs to Unify Party
Watch here. Originally aired 8/29/2008

August 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm

In the historic moment of the first African-American nominee for President, Bill Moyers sits down with Nation editor Katrina vanden Heuvel and University of Pennsylvania professor of political science Adolph …

August 29th, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Following Wednesday night’s Democratic Convention, New Mexico governor Bill Richardson gave a Spanish-only press conference where he talked about Obama, immigration issues and the future. Watch video (subtitled). Originally aired on V-me as part of their election content.

August 29th, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, a Republican who has been in office for 2 years, has been tapped to run as VP with presidential candidate John McCain. Palin’s platforms in Alaska have centered on government reform and routing out corruption within her own party. Read more…

August 29th, 2008 at 2:24 am

In May 2008, the U.S. Interior Department declared the polar bear a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. But now the state of Alaska – led by Gov. Sarah Palin, John McCain’s new running mate has sued to reverse the decision in order to open the possibility of offshore drilling.

August 28th, 2008 at 7:25 am

With celebrations underway in Denver for the Democratic National Convention, Moyers Journal travels to Colorado where tough economic times are hitting suburban communities. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).

August 27th, 2008 at 10:43 am

Now that Obama has named Senator Joe Biden his VP pick, learn more about the senator from his primary bid. Watch Biden discuss Iowa and the U.S. economy on NewsHour. (Originally aired: 11/27/2007).

August 25th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

The election season moves into high gear this week with the Democratic National Convention in Denver, followed by the Republican gathering in St. Paul. Both political parties have a lot at stake as they try to mobilize religious voters. Watch here. (Originally aired: 8/22/2008).

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