Chuck Todd Examines 'How Barack Obama Won'
Jan 8th, 2009 · NBC's newly appointed chief White House correspondent talks with Dave Davies about his new book, How Barack Obama Won: A State-by-State Guide to the Historic 2008 Presidential Election.
Jan 8th, 2009 · NBC's newly appointed chief White House correspondent talks with Dave Davies about his new book, How Barack Obama Won: A State-by-State Guide to the Historic 2008 Presidential Election.
Dec 19th, 2008 · The anticipated biopic about slain rapper Biggie Smalls opens in January, but how did they find the right actor to play the larger-than-life figure? Also, RuPaul's holiday card features a picture of him dressed as both Barack and Michelle Obama. For the lowdown, Farai Chideya speaks with Newsweek correspondent Allison Samuels.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Haircuts have figured prominently in Democratic presidential politics. John Edwards has never lived down his $400 do. President Clinton spawned the legend that planes were delayed at Los Angeles International Airport while a celebrity stylist snipped away on Air Force One. On Tuesday, Barack Obama's barber came to him — at a friend's apartment in Chicago. But except for the president-elect's new motorcade, there was nothing fancy about the cut.
Nov 8th, 2008 · Obama's campaign exploited the possibilities of new technology to raise money, rouse support and rally the voters. Now that he's President-elect Obama, what happens to the online community used to getting e-mails signed "Barack?" Host Scott Simon speaks TechPresident.com co-founder Micah Sifry on how to translate Obama's online success.
Nov 5th, 2008 · Barack Obama is promising supporters that "change has come." After his historic election as the nation's first black president, Obama promised to be a president for all Americans — including those who voted against him. In Arizona, McCain told disappointed supporters, "The American people have spoken, and spoken clearly."
Nov 5th, 2008 · Barack Obama's victory came as no surprise to most people in Iraq. News media there have been covering the campaign closely and reporting Obama's lead in the polls. People who support Obama tend to see him as an agent of change who is likely to withdraw American forces from Iraq more quickly than McCain.
Nov 5th, 2008 · In these prepared remarks, President-Elect Barack Obama calls himself the unlikeliest presidential candidate, and warns supporters about the enormous problems the country must now face.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has announced the death of his grandmother Madelyn Dunham. The 86-year-old Dunham had been battling cancer.