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

7 Nov 2008

Campus Racial Tensions Flare After Vote

Racial tensions flare up at Ohio Dominican University after Barack Obama wins the presidential race .

Episode Duration -- 1:28

10 Oct 2008

McCain: We're The Underdog

Sen. John McCain admits he's behind in the presidential race , but predicts victory anyway.

Episode Duration -- 0:23

9 Sep 2008

Polls Show Obama, McCain In Dead Heat

After the conventions, the presidential race is too close to call.

Episode Duration -- 1:27

26 Aug 2008

Tensions Increased By Clinton No-Show

Some California delegates felt snubbed when Sen. Hillary Clinton didn't show for a breakfast Monday morning at the Democratic National Convention.

"… Olympics are over it and they attend to another epic contest the presidential race. In just -- hours and -- Obama at the white and democratic nominee Barack Obama. We'll tell and they -- believes her …" at 0:00

1 Spoken Highlight

4:04

2 Jul 2008

Foreigners Fired Up For Presidential Election

People around the world are energized about the upcoming presidential election. As John McCain travels through Latin America and Barack Obama plans to visit Europe and the Middle East, there is widespread interest abroad for a change in US foreign policy.

"… TV he says viewers back home can't get enough of the US presidential race. -- and these fascinating it's also an important to a struck -- because decisions and I hear by the next administration after …" at 0:12

1 Spoken Highlight

1:48

13 Jun 2008

Candidates Debate When To Debate

John McCain wants 10 head-to-head town hall meetings with Barack Obama. But so far, Obama has only agreed to one. Which candidate would the format benefit most?

"… point that state in play even though it hasn't voted Republican and presidential race. Since 1988. In Washington I'm working …" at 1:37

1 Spoken Highlight

1:46

23 May 2008

Clinton, Citing RFK Death, Battles Onward

Sen. Hillary Clinton refers to the Robert F. Kennedy assassination when asked why she should stay in the presidential race .

Episode Duration -- 0:53

12 May 2008

Former GOP Rep. Enters Presidential Former GOP Rep. Enters Race

Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr says he's running for president as a Libertarian.

Episode Duration -- 2:58

4 Mar 2008

Turnout High In R.I. Primary

There was high voter turnout in what could be a make-it or break-it night in the presidential race .

Episode Duration -- 2:06

5 Feb 2008

Record Turnout Expected

Secretary of State Bill Galvin predicted that more than 1 million voters will show up at the polls Tuesday.

"… Massachusetts primary is part of super Tuesday and the fact that the presidential race for Republicans and Democrats across the country is too close to call. Has people believing their vote can make a difference. I'm …" at 0:59

1 Spoken Highlight

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