Campaign Trail video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

25 Nov 2008

Obama's Agenda: Promises Vs. Reality

He made big promises on the campaign trail , but the current economic crisis could make it much more difficult for President-elect Barack Obama to deliver.

Episode Duration -- 1:51

20 Nov 2008

Study: Obama Needs Nuclear Czar

A new study suggests the president-elect should hire someone to focus entirely on the threat of nuclear terrorism.

"… bill to keep weapons out of the hands of terrorists. From the campaign trail he promised to do more selective it is time to secure. All those nuclear material. Peter brooks at the Heritage Foundation says …" at 1:10

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1:34

18 Nov 2008

Obama's Doodles Worth Big Dollars

President-elect Barack Obama's doodles are getting a lot of attention, but how do they compare to Sarah Palin's drawings?

"… It was a cussing companion along the campaign trail and even at his daughter's soccer game show nudge him to put it away. The president elect Barack Obama Naimi did ditched …" at 0:03

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1:44

11 Nov 2008

Obama, Bush Meeting Uncomfortable?

CNN's Jeanne Moos takes a special look at the historic meeting between President-elect Barack Obama and the man he hammered on the campaign trail .

Episode Duration -- 2:22

10 Nov 2008

Bush And Obama To Meet At White House

President Bush hosts President-Elect Barack Obama at the White House for their first Oval Office meeting. First Lady Laura Bush is to host Michelle Obama, giving her a tour of the private residence of the White House.

"… pleasantries may be a far cry from what was sent on the campaign trail after years of disastrous policies that George Bush head of Obama's transition team says there's a lot to disgust that they need …" at 0:41

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10 Nov 2008

Exclusive: Obama's Election Day B-Ball Game

On the day Barack Obama was elected president, he blew off steam by playing basketball with his pals. CNN's Don Lemon has an exclusive look at that game.

"… one. This is my Jersey. Little joke you can see from the campaign trail so -- provision here. Tim Grover owned attack athletics you think this game you're the you're the earlier the trainer on these …" at 1:33

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16 Oct 2008

Final Debate Sets Tone For Home Stretch

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama face off in their final debate before the election.

"… Take -- a plumber. A man senator Barack Obama met on the campaign trail. Joe wants to -- business but worries about his future attacks by the candidate Steve the situation very differently. …" at 0:07

"… Would the debate now over it is back to the campaign trail Obama heads to New Hampshire while McCain. Returns to Pennsylvania. In Washington I'm Jessica -- …" at 1:26

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16 Oct 2008

Presidential Candidates Square Off In Final Debate

Barack Obama and John McCain traded jabs about taxes, healthcare and education, among other issues. They also pointed out how their plans would affect "Joe the Plumber," referring to a man Obama met earlier this week, on the campaign trail in Ohio.