The most popular programs for the Election 2008 Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=262 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 02:08:59 GMT After receiving congratulatory telephone calls from Senator John McCain and President Bush for his win in the presidential election, President-Elect Barack Obama spoke to supporters and others gathered in Grant Park in Chicago. In his victory speech he thanked his family and campaign organization and said that he would govern by representing all Americans, and would call on all citizens to join in a struggle to renew America's position as an example to the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282164-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282164-2 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talked about their book about the 2008 presidential election campaigns, [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime] (Harper; January 11, 2010). Various video clips of campaign events were shown in the background as they talked about behind-the-scenes activities of the campaigns. They also talked about the impact of the book on politics and policy in Washington, D.C., and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291439-6 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain appeared with his running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, at a campaign rally held at Wright State University's Ervin J. Nutter Center in Fairborn, near Dayton, Ohio. He officially announced Gov. Palin as his running mate in this program. Sen. McCain described Gov. Palin as being principled, standing up to special interests, having executive experience, being bipartisan, middle class upbringing, and compassionate. Both Sen. McCain and Gov. Palin talked about her family and personal life. Gov. Palin also spoke about conservative ideals and how the McCain-Palin Campaign would enact them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280808-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280808-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Election night coverage of the 2008 general elections included on-going election results from key races as they were being reported, interviews with journalists about the election returns, viewer telephone calls about election results, and coverage of Senator McCain's concession speech and President-Elect Obama's victory speech. Speeches from the North Carolina U.S. Senate race and Senator-Elect Shaheen's victory speech in New Hampshire were also included. Additionally, guests talked about how the 2008 elections would impact the next Congress and the future of the House and Senate leadership teams, and possible changes in some committee chairmanships. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282161-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282161-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the "pop culture phenomenom" of 2008 election. Topics included why satirical [Daily Show]-type shows and Web sites have become politically influential, using celebrities to pull voters into political discussion, and whether or not bloggers should identify themselves as journalists. After the discussion, panel members responded to audience members' questions. Tammy Haddad moderated. "Pop Culture Politics" was part of the forum "2008: The First 21st Century Campaign," which was held in the Washington, D.C., offices of Google. It was co-sponsored by YouTube and National Journal. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205935-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205935-3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senator John McCain spoke to supporters outside his election night headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. He congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his successful presidential campaign and pledged to work with the new president in a spirit of bipartisan cooperation to meet the challenges of international security and the economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282165-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282165-2 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT President-elect Barack Obama held his first news conference in Chicago, Illinois, following his election. Surrounded by the members of his Transition Economic Advisory Board, he urged swift action in passing an economic stimulus package. He responded to questions from reporters on topics ranging from Iran, his relationship with President Bush, and transition activities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282297-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282297-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe and strategist David Axelrod, McCain Campaign Manager Rick Davis, and pollster Bill McInturff discussed the day to day management and overall strategies of the 2008 presidential election campaigns with Gwen Ifill. The representatives of the two campaigns compared notes and answered questions from audience members on the defining moments of the campaign. "War Stories: Inside Campaign 2008" was held by the Kennedy School of Government's Institute of Politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282851-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282851-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bernard Goldberg talked about his book, [A Slobbering Love Affair: The True and Pathetic Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media] (Regnery Publishing; January 26, 2009). The author chronicles how mainstream media actively affected the outcome of the 2008 presidential election because, he says, they favored Barack Obama. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. Bernard Goldberg won six Emmy awards for his reporting at CBS News, and is now a Fox News media analyst. He is also author of four books, including [Bias: A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284663-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284663-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin talked about the book he wrote with John Heilemann about the 2008 presidential election campaigns, [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime] (Harper; January 11, 2010). He was interviewed at the Conservative Political Action Conference held February 18-20, 2010, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292271-2 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, co-authors of the book [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime], spoke about their book and the 2008 presidential election campaign. The HBO movie based on their book was to premier on March 10, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304610-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A live election night coverage included live video feeds from the McCain headquarters in Phoenix and the Obama headquarters in Chicago with a simulcast of CBS Radio coverage. Video feeds were presented in a split screen during live radio programming, with speeches presented in full screen format. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282163-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Republican and Democratic pollsters presented their analyses of a public opinion poll of voter attitudes about the 2008 presidential election. Topics included gas prices and health care costs, negative campaigning, and voter choice difference according to age and gender. Ron Faucheux moderated. The latest edition of The George Washington University Battleground 2008 Poll was a national survey of 1,000 likely voters conduct August 10-14, 2008, by the Republican Tarrance Group and Democratic Lake Research Partners. This event was held at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280534-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT AARP with Frank Luntz http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280819-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ari Berman recalls how the Democratic Party won the 2008 presidency and both houses of Congress. The author explores Howard Dean's decisions as chairman of the party and how Barack Obama's presidential campaign followed the "fifty-state strategy" and attempted to make the Democratic Party more inclusive. Mr. Berman also presents his thoughts on the current state of the Democratic Party, nearly two years removed from the election, and reports on intra-party fissures and legislative gridlock. Ari Berman discussed his book at the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, Arkansas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296209-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296209-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held a discussion of the 2008 election with Stu Rothenberg and Charlie Cook, who were introduced with a video. Topics included the state of the Republican party, Senator Obama's campaign, the "honeymoon" period of the Obama Administration, 2004 exit polls versus 2008 exit polls, analysis of voter demographics, and media influence. Following their remarks, Mr. Rothenberg and Mr. Cook responded to questions from the audience. Mark French moderated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282301-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Peter Mansbridge was the host of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's live coverage of the 2008 U.S. general elections. They were live from the campaign headquarters of Republican Senator John McCain in Phoenix, Arizona, and Democratic Senator Barack Obama in Chicago, Illinois, as well as from the White House, Ohio, Washington State, New York State, Ottawa, and Toronto. Taped reactions were expected from Beijing, Nairobi, and London. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282235-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282235-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A forum was held to rally "values voters" activists for the 2008 elections. Issues of concern included sanctity of life and marriage, illegal immigration, religious freedom, health care, radical Islam, judicial activism, Hollywood's influence, and the media. FRC Action, the legislative action arm of Family Research Council, held the third annual Values Voter Summit along with co-sponsors Focus on the Family Action, American Values, Alliance Defense Fund and the Family Research Council at the Hilton Washington Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281072-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Matt Lowery talked about his book, [Paranoid Nation: The Real Story of the 2008 Fight for the Presidency] (Hill Street Press; December 10, 2008). He presents behind-the-scenes stories on the election of 2008 - and why the U.S. electorate no longer trusts the information it receives from the media. Following his remarks, Mr. Lowery responded to audience members' questions. Matt Lowery is an attorney, syndicated columnist, and political pollster. He is currently CEO of InsiderAdvantage.com, a subscription based source of information about government and public issues. He is the former campaign chairman for Newt Gingrich, and the only Republican to preside over the Democratically controlled Georgia House of Representatives, prior to leaving politics in 1997. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283294-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Senators John McCain and Barack Obama were interviewed separately by Judy Woodruff and Richard Stengel. The candidates greeted each other as they passed on the stage. The interviews focused on the presidential candidates' views on service and civic engagement in the post-September 11, post-Katrina world. During pauses for commercial breaks in the live program, video clips were shown of events of the day at the dedication ceremony for the Pentagon Memorial and the congressional remembrance ceremony for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Also a report was made on the candidates' joint visit to Ground Zero in New York City and a telephone interview with Michelle Nunn about the forum was played. "The ServiceNation Presidential Candidates Forum" was the opening event of the ServiceNation Summit. It was held in the Roone Arledge Theatre at Columbia University. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281057-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281057-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT CNN-YouTube debate for the Republican nomination. Members of the public made home videos where they asked a question for either all of the Republican candidates or for one specific person. CNN announced that 5000 videos were screened for the debate, before they chose what they considered to be the most topical issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202591-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202591-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Michael McDonald talked about voter turnout in the 2008 presidential election. Topics included an historical perspective of voter turnout, notable shifts, turnout expectations, and exit poll results. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282306-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282306-7 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Independent Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader held an election night news conference at the National Press Club. He spoke about America's challenges and the future role of third party movements in addressing them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282234-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282234-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bev Smith and Charles Ogletree moderated a panel of African American leaders and academics who spoke about the 2008 presidential election, the significance of President-Elect Obama's victory, and the potential impact of his presidency on American culture. Among the issues they addressed were the state of the economy, the plight of the urban poor, the future of race relations, and ways to encourage community-building. "National Town Hall Meeting- The Black Agenda and the 2008 Presidential Election" was part of the "State of the Black World Conference II." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282506-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282506-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson talked about the 2008 presidential election. They focused on the important actors in the election, specifically then Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. They spoke about the election in the framework of correspondents following the candidates. They also talked about the process in writing their book [The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election], published by Viking Adult. Following their remarks, they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288267-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich talked about his book [Real Change: From the World That Fails to the World That Works] (Regnery Publishing; 2008). Topics included Senators Obama and McCain's running mate choices, Senator Obama's experience versus Governor Palin's, and the former Speaker Gingrich's prediction for the presidential election outcome. He responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280878-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT President Bush commented on the result of the 2008 presidential election and spoke about his conversation with President-elect Obama. He also remarked on the historical nature of the results and the pride many Americans felt at the election of the nation's first black president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282250-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT From the 2010 Tucson Festival of Books, Dan Balz discussed his book, [The Battle for America 2008: The Extraordinary Election of 2008]. The event was moderated by Andrei Cherny, founder and president of the public policy journal, [Democracy]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292489-3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Appearing by remote access from Nashville, Tennessee, Ameshia Cross and George Scoville talked about tonight's presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville. They discussed what issues are of particular importance to young and college-aged voters in this year's election, get-out-the vote and organizing efforts among younger voters, debate activities that are happening on the Belmont campus, and their expectations of Senators Obama and McCain in tonight's debate. Ms. Cross and Mr. Scoville are serving as debate volunteers at tonight's event. Ameshia Cross is a senior at Belmont and has worked on several campaigns. George Scoville is a senior at Belmont University and is also editor of the [Right Aisle Review], a conservative student newspaper. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281642-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281642-7 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The chairmen of the Democratic and the Republican National Committees talked about the results of the 2008 presidential election and the future of their parties. Among the topics they addressed were campaign organization, the impact of issues such as the economy, and governing in the new Congress. They responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282243-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282243-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The British Broadcasting Corporation Newsnight program aired a special report on the 2008 U.S. general elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282260-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Authors discussed their books about the political strategies of the 2008 presidential election. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. Stuart Mellon moderated. Panelists: Kate Kenski, co-author, [The Obama Victory: How Media, Money, and Message Shaped the 2008 Election] and Kevin Coe, co-author, [The God Strategy: How Religion Became a Political Weapon in America]. "Obama, Politics, and Religion" was a panel at the Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298469-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298469-6 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A panelists who worked for various 2008 presidential campaigns discussed what strategies worked, what lessons were learned, and how the winner prevailed. Kenneth Walsh moderated. Cornell Belcher was a pollster for the Barack Obama campaign, Frank Donatelli, was a senior adviser to the John McCain campaign, Geoffrey Garin was a pollster and strategist for the Hillary Clinton campaign, and Kevin Madden was national press secretary and senior communications specialist for the Mitt Romney campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282377-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talked about their book [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime]. The political reporters tell the inside stories of the Obama, Clinton, and McCain and Palin campaigns in the 2008 presidential election. They were interviewed at the 33rd Annual National Press Club Book Fair and Authors' Night, a fundraiser for the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library and The SEED Foundation held Tuesday, November 9, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-27 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296623-27 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT A discussion of the the role of women in American politics. The CNN commentator was joined by Patti Solis Doyle, Janet Murguia, and Rosalind Wiseman. The event was at the National Press Club in Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291910-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Bennett Roth talked about the Ron Paul presidential campaign. He said that a significant amount of Ron Paul's support came from his opposition to the Iraq War and belief that the government is too large. Roth talked about Ron Paul's political platform. He answered questions from the audience. A clip of Ron Paul being interviewed by Tim Russert from [Meet the Press] was aired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202424-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202424-2 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Henry De Sio, chief operating officer for President Obama'a 2008 presidential campaign and former deputy assistant to President Obama in the White House, spoke at California State University, Northridge. He talked about his experience working the Obama campaign in 2008 and stories that he had from the campaign trail. He talked about the primary battles against Hilary Clinton, vice presidential candidates, criticisms of Obama during the campaign, and turning points in the campaign. He also analyzed leadership, communication, and the use of words in presidential campaigns. Mr. de Sio answered questions from audience members in the University Student Union. "How Language Will Shape the 2012 Election" was a presentation of the Distinguished Visitors Program presented by the CSUN Linguistics Program and Department of Political Science. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308204-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Peter Scoblic and Matthew Continetti assessed the first presidential debate which took place in Oxford, Mississippi. They analyzed the performance of the candidates and the content of the debate, which focused on foreign policy and the current financial crisis, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Video of the presidential debate was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281418-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281418-3 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Calvin Trillin read from many of his previously published stories, but focused on his latest release, [Deciding the Next Decider: The 2008 Presidential Race in Rhyme] (Random House; November 25, 2008). Mr. Trillin uses rhyme to detail his perspective on the presidential election of 2008. He responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. Calvin Trillin has been a staff writer for the [New Yorker] Magazine since 1963 and is a weekly contributor to [The Nation]. His books include [An Education in Georgia: Charlayne Hunter, Hamilton Holmes and the Integration of the University of Georgia] and [Remembering Denny]. Mr. Trillin is best known for his humorous writings about food and eating. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284312-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284312-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Television news coverage from several countries and regions on the results of the U.S. presidential election was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282262-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282262-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Journalists John Heilemann and Mark Halperin talked about their book about the 2008 presidential campaign, [Game Change]. Students from the University of Denver, George Mason University, and University of the District of Columbia participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. This course was a partnership between C-SPAN, The Cable Center, and the University of Denver. The copyright for this program is held by The Cable Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293122-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293122-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Peggy Noonan talked about her new book and Campaign 2008, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281616-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281616-5 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the campaigns talked about each presidential candidate's space policy. Miles O'Brien moderated. This was a session at the 27th annual International Space Development Conference called "The New Pace of Space." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205759-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205759-4 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Jack Wagman, political reporter and blogger for the [St.Louis Post-Dispatch], talked about the political dynamics of the vice presidential debate between Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden, the debate expectations for each candidate, and the presidential contest in Missouri. Mr. Wagman responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Wagman spoke via remote video from the vice presidential debate site at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281550-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281550-5 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Representatives of the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe, Parliamentary Assembly, held a press conference at the National Press Club to report on their observations of the 2008 U.S. elections. OSCE PA President Joao Soares, of Portugal, was head of the observation mission and Pia Christmas-Moeller, of Denmark, was deputy head of the mission of almost 100 parliamentarians invited by the U.S. government that observed the elections in nine states: Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Hampshire, Ohio, Missouri, Colorado and New Mexico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282269-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Former Republican presidential candidate Pat Buchanan talked about Campaign 2008, his new book, [Day of Reckoning: How Hubris, Ideology, and Greed Are Tearing America Apart], on the foreign policy of the Bush Administration, and the impact of a socially diverse nation. Other topics included war, civil rights, peacekeeping, and immigration. He responded to telephone calls and email. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202419-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202419-6 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the role of young people in the 2008 election, and their views and political media use. Topics included new media technology in the campaigns and how it helped galvanize young voters. Panelists responded to audience members' questions. Jane Hall moderated. "Youthquake 08'-How Millennials Are Shaking up the Media, Mavericks, and History Makers This Election," a part of the "An American Forum" series, was broadcast live on radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281765-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Panelists analyzed the 2008 presidential election results, focusing on issues of concern to the African American community. Among the topics they addressed were race relations and whether Barack Obama's election as the first black president represented a turning point of milestone. They also talked about the state of the economy, social justice issues, and opportunity. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282246-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282246-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ward Connerly, appearing by remote access from Sacramento, CA, and Shanta Driver, appearing from Detroit, talked about Anti-Affirmative Action amendments: measure 46 on the ballot in Colorado and measure 424 in Nebraska. They responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. Mr. Connerly supports the amendments, and Ms. Driver opposes them. This program is part of a week-long C-SPAN focus on some of the major state ballot initiatives in the 2008 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281866-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281866-7 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Three journalists talked with students and answered questions on the effects of new media on the 2008 presidential election. Topics included the need for censorship, bloggers, synergy between new and old media, and effective use of the internet. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282586-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282586-1 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT