Presidential Election video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

25 Nov 2008

McCain: How I Dealt With Defeat

In his first news conference since the presidential election , Sen. John McCain explains how he dealt with defeat.

Episode Duration -- 1:36

20 Nov 2008

Obama Due In Court In Memphis

President-elect Barack Obama has a ticket on file and a court date coming for some political signs in Memphis.

"… The topic -- the winning ticket in this year's presidential election has been issued a ticket to appear report Shelby county judge. …" at 0:03

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2:06

12 Nov 2008

McCain Running In 2012?

Sen. John McCain jokes with Jay Leno about running for president again in 2012 on the "Tonight Show."

Episode Duration -- 0:27

10 Nov 2008

Newspaper Refuses To Report Obama Win

Protesters in Oklahoma rally against a local newspaper after it decided not to publish the results of Tuesday's presidential election .

"… these readers it wasn't just any day. Barack Obama had won the presidential election and that news was nowhere to be found this is bad -- national that this is local. It is just -- he's president of the problem also one paragraph on the front page did report the majority of creek county voted for McCain. I think doesn't read the rest isn't out there and what I'm sure he. Albert and -- publisher Darrent Sumner says he would've done the same thing had McCain won. Don't you think the presidential election is a pretty big news event it. …" at 0:09

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1:29

7 Nov 2008

College Investigates Hate Crimes

Simmons College is investigating hate crimes on campus.

"… let them do you believe these incidents may be linked to the presidential election others claim ignorance pure and simple but every student we spoke to. Said that there -- zero tolerance for hate here. Simmons …" at 0:00

1 Spoken Highlight

1:39

6 Nov 2008

Nov. 6, 2008: On Obama Presidential Nov. 6, 2008: On Obama Election

The real work is now ahead for president-elect Barack Obama.

Episode Duration -- 1:22

6 Nov 2008

What Will McCain Do Now?

John McCain is looking to what's next after losing the presidential election .

Episode Duration -- 2:17

14 Oct 2008

Campaign Handshakes, Hugs Can Get Awkward

When it comes to somewhat uncomfortable handshakes and hugs, it's a two-way street on the presidential campaign trail.

Episode Duration -- 2:25

8 Oct 2008

Undecided Voters Drive Debates

The undecided voters that could sway the presidential election pose most of the questions at the Nashville presidential debates.

Episode Duration -- 1:40

7 Oct 2008

Candidates Vie For Young Voters

Young voters could play a key role for candidates going into the November election.

"… well these young voters may be scared they're also enthusiastic about the presidential election. Seizing on an enthusiasm. Volunteer saturated the campus to get students to register and vote early. And to see how coveted the …" at 0:47

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2:26

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