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15 Oct 2008

Debate 3: How Do You Pay For Federal Programs?

In their third presidential debate, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are asked how they would pay for federal programs, and if they could balance the budget.

"… wasn't very popular -- of twelve hours a major constituency. In the Democratic Party. -- an overwhelming -- I support. Charter schools and paper performance for teachers doesn't make the popular with the teachers. I support …" at 8:55

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11:15

2 Sep 2008

RNC Uncut: Sen. Joseph Lieberman

Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., a former Democratic vice presidential candidate, addresses the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn.

"… has he been willing. To take on powerful interest groups in the Democratic Party to get something done and I just ask you -- can't stress that. When John McCain's record of independence and bipartisanship. But …" at 11:31

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20:56

28 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: Howard Dean

Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean addresses the DNC at Invesco Field in Denver.

Episode Duration -- 6:21

28 Aug 2008

Some Clinton Supporters Still Conflicted

Citizen journalists from TheUptake.org interview a Hillary Clinton supporter who isn't excited about her party's presidential ticket.

"… convention where Hillary Clinton -- this stage. In a big -- unified Democratic Party but less than two months to go before the November election. I'm here but not Marilyn Ross Martha obviously you can see …" at 0:05

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5:10

28 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: David Plouffe

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign manager addresses the Democratic National Convention.

"… mine not anyone on the campaign staff not the pundits not the Democratic Party. There is never going to presidential campaign that -- so much in the power of its grassroots volunteers. The work over the …" at 3:45

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4:43

27 Aug 2008

Clinton's Name Entered For Nomination

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's name is entered into the presidential nomination process at the Democratic National Convention.

"… so honored. To be here today. Record setting the diversity. Of our Democratic Party. And the coalition at eighteen million people. Pull out all walks of life that. And all backgrounds. It's just whether Hillary. And …" at 1:51

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5:45

27 Aug 2008

Obama Nominated By Acclamation

In a dramatic moment, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton asks for a suspension of the rules at the Democratic National Convention to ask that Sen. Barack Obama be nominated for the presidency by voice acclamation.

"… to nominate Barack Obama by acclamation. As the presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. Is there a second. All -- thank. The motion to suspend more than nominate by acclamation Barack Obama as the democratic party's presidential candidate. Please say -- Although the -- And say yeah. Two thirds of the delegates having bought it and if I. …" at 2:06

1 Spoken Highlight

3:30

26 Aug 2008

Independent Voters Watch Convention Closely

Young independent voters are keeping a close watch on the Democratic National Convention.

"… I find. Especially interesting as. As a young evangelical Christian how the Democratic Party is and wasting a lot of the things that Tom. My generation of Christians are saying these days about values and community …" at 2:29

1 Spoken Highlight

3:07

26 Aug 2008

Delegates React To Kennedy, Michelle Obama Speech

DNC delegates react to what could be Sen. Ted Kennedy's last convention, while Michelle Obama brought the crowd to its feet.

"… convention delegates. Candidate will be in Denver on Thursday to accept the democratic party's nomination in the speech at invesco field. 1 of the most emotional moments tonight here Pepsi Center had to leave the video …" at 0:56

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3:37

25 Aug 2008

DNC Uncut: NARAL President Nancy Keenan

NARAL President Nancy Keenan describes why Sen. Barack Obama should be elected to the Oval Office.

"… elected official from Montana. I'm proud to say that my party. The Democratic Party. Is the party many faiths and backgrounds. United behind these -- or moral values. We support and defend a woman's right to. …" at 0:22

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