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Sunday

Election 2008

GOP Scales Down Convention Plans

Republicans have scaled down at least the start of their convention in St. Paul, Minn., because of Hurricane Gustav. David Welna, who's in St. Paul, talks with host Jackie Lyden about the convention.

GOP Scales Down Convention Plans

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Election 2008

Biographer: Don't Underestimate Gov. Palin

Born in a small Idaho town, Sarah Palin grew up in an active and outdoorsy family, Kaylene Johnson, author of Palin's biography, "Sarah: How A Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Political Establishment Upside Down," tells Liane Hansen. Palin is an evangelical who is also known as "fiercely competitive."

Biographer: Don't Underestimate Gov. Palin

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Saturday

Election 2008

Ferraro: 'Wonderful To See Woman On Natl. Ticket'

In 1984, former Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro became the first female vice presidential pick on a major party ticket. Ferraro talks about what has changed in the 24 years since she ran for vice president and about John McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Ferraro: 'Wonderful To See Woman On Natl. Ticket'

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Election 2008

Montana's Gov. Schweitzer Shines At Convention

Brian Schweitzer, the governor of Montana, brought the crowd at the Pepsi Center to its feet with a rousing speech at the Democratic Convention on Tuesday. Schweitzer talks about his moment in the spotlight and the challenges of turning Montana into a blue state before November.

Montana's Gov. Schweitzer Shines At Convention

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Election 2008

In Alaska, Pride, Disbelief At Palin VP Pick

Alaskans have reacted with a mixture of pride and disbelief to the news that their governor, Sarah Palin, has been picked as Sen. John McCain's running mate. John Ryan of member station KTOO talks with Juneau residents about Palin, who had an 80 percent approval rating in her last statewide survey.

In Alaska, Pride, Disbelief At Palin VP Pick

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Friday

The Republican Convention

Pick Of Palin Sets Up Battle For Female Voters

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the first woman picked for a Republican presidential ticket, appeals to social and economic conservatives — and possibly disgruntled Clinton supporters. But it appears that John McCain will forfeit a chance to question Barack Obama's relative lack of experience.

Martin Kaste talks with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition'

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Election 2008

McCain Taps Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin For VP

As John McCain's scheduled vice presidential announcement neared Friday, a surprising name emerged as his likely pick: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. She's a 44-year-old mother of five who was elected in 2006 on a platform of challenging the old guard of the Republican Party.

Martin Kaste talks with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition'

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The Republican Convention

Speculation Ends About McCain's VP: It's Palin

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain is expected to unveil his vice presidential choice Friday at a rally in Dayton, Ohio. A few prominent names dropped off the list, and a new name emerged ahead of the announcement: 44-year-old Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

Scott Horsley talks with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition'

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The Democratic Convention

Imitators Profiting From Artist's Obama Design

An image of Barack Obama by artist Shepard Fairey has become one of the most popular images of the campaign. But Fairey, whose posters have helped raise money for the campaign, says he has little patience for people who have copied the image for personal profit or resold his posters — at huge markups — on eBay.

Imitators Profiting From Artist's Obama Design

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Election 2008: Congressional & State Races

Two Udalls Work To Expand Democrats' Senate Turf

Congressmen Tom Udall of New Mexico and Mark Udall of Colorado not only are cousins, but they're also running for U.S. Senate seats. Tom is the son of Stuart Udall, a former secretary of the interior. Mark is the son of Mo Udall, an Arizona Congressman who ran for president in 1976. The cousins are two of the most-likely-to-succeed Democrats running for Republican seats.

Two Udalls Work To Expand Democrats' Senate Turf

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The Democratic Convention

Attendees Find Obama Passionate, Inspiring, Feisty

More than 80,000 people were on hand for Barack Obama's history-making speech at Denver's Invesco Field. People in the crowd said they were impressed by his passion, his ability to inspire and his feistiness.

Attendees Find Obama Passionate, Inspiring, Feisty

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Analysis

The Democratic Convention

Analysis: Denver's Done; On To St. Paul

Veteran political strategists Republican Tucker Eskew and Democrat Mark Mellman wrap up the Democratic National Convention in Denver, look ahead to next week's Republican gathering in St. Paul, Minn., and talk about John McCain's vice presidential pick.

Political analysts Tucker Eskew and Mark Mellman talk with Steve Inskeep on 'Morning Edition'

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The Democratic Convention

Obama: 'We Are Better Than These Last 8 Years'

Barack Obama accepted the Democratic Party's nomination for president in a speech Thursday night that fired hard at his rival John McCain. Portraying a McCain administration as a continuation of the current Bush White House, Obama said, "On Nov. 4, we must stand up and say: 'Eight is enough.' "

Obama: 'We Are Better Than These Last 8 Years'

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Media Circus

A Soaring Speech? You Gotta Let It Sink In

Only after time passed did John Kerry's 2004 Democratic acceptance speech, in which he saluted and said he was "reporting for duty," become one of the most painful moments in political history. The media were mixed on Obama's speech, but how will it play out later? Only time will tell.

Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

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