NOW on PBS travels to the swing state of Colorado to get insight from a diverse group of women. These pro-choice, pro-gun women don’t fit into neat categories, but they do respond to issues built around working moms: pay equity, family leave, and child care. Watch.
Jeanne Cummings (Politico), John Dickerson (Slate), Shailagh Murray (The Washington Post), Michael Viqueira (NBC News), David Shribman (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Pennsylvania Critical to Presidential Victory
* Candidates Grasp at Last Chance to State Message
* Sarah Palin’s Wardrobe Costs Pretty Penny
Watch here. (Originally aired 10/24/2008)
Charlie Rose sits down with The Onion’s Editor-In-Chief Joe Randazzo, Will Graham (Executive Producer/ Director) and Carol Kolb (Head Writer) of the Onion News Network, to talk about politics and comedy this election season.
PBS and Youtube are encouraging voters, especially if they’re in unusual circumstances or contested districts, to video their voting process on or before Election Day and submit it to Youtube. A few videos will be selected to air on NewsHour. See site for more details.
A state-wide look at some of the decisive Senate races and the issues that will be affected if a shift in power, from Republican to Democrat, occurs. Includes reports from other public tv stations across New York, and addresses issues of the budget, the economy, and more. Watch now.
This November, Democrats are poised to take control of the New York state senate, which has been controlled by Republicans for over 43 years. This would give Democrats control of all three branches of state government. Which issues mean the most to you when deciding who to vote for? Take our poll…
Doyle McManus (LA Times), John Maggs (National Journal), Jackie Calmes (NY Times), Michael Duffy (Time), and host Gloria Borger discuss:
* Third Debate Not a Game Changer
* Bailout Fails to Be Immediate Cure-All
* Voter Fraud Under Intense Scrutiny
Watch here. (Originally aired 10/17/2008)
The state of Virginia has not voted for a Democratic President since 1964, but this year, its 13 electoral votes are up for grabs as late polls show the race too close to call. Watch story.
As Election Day approaches and both Democrats and Republicans warn that the other side may be planning to tamper with the results, voters may be wondering if their vote will be counted properly. Watch.
Winning the Catholic vote could be the key to victory in the swing state of Pennsylvania where Jewish voters are also being courted. The contest in working-class areas of the state like Scranton is particularly intense. Watch story. (Originally aired 10/17/2008).
