June 10, 2009
FRONTLINE | The Choice 2008 | PBS
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The story of two unlikely presidential contenders and what they say about America.
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The most recent presidential campaign coverage from Iowa Public Television and Iowa Public Radio:
June 10, 2009
posted by: Iowa Public Television
The story of two unlikely presidential contenders and what they say about America.
April 4, 2009
posted by: Iowa Public Television
The G20 summit and President Obama's efforts to repair relations with Russia and China; the government's bailout of auto makers; and Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to void the corruption conviction of former Republican Senator Ted Stevens.
March 6, 2009
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Reports on the health care crisis; analysis on deteriorating economic conditions; and the very public battle over who is now leading the Republican party.
February 28, 2009
posted by: Iowa Public Television
President Barack Obama's bold announcements dealing with both domestic and foreign policy issues from health care, education, and energy to an exit strategy for Iraq and Afghanistan.
February 27, 2009
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February 23, 2009
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The economic downturn isn't all bad for everyone. Paul Solman reports on some Americans who have seen their quality of life increase.
February 23, 2009
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Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including reaction to President Barack Obama's economic recovery efforts.
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer's coverage of the 2008 elections beginning with the race for the Democratic and Republican party presidential nominations.
June 30, 2009 - The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Democrat Al Franken narrowly defeated Republican Norm Coleman in last year's U.S. Senate race. Analysts discuss the case and the significance of Franken's win.
June 30, 2009 - More than seven months after Election Day, the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota drew to a final conclusion on June 30, when the state Supreme Court backed Al Franken's victory and Norm Coleman conceded the race. Here is a recap of key developments:
April 14, 2009 - Despite a Minnesota three-judge panel ruling this week that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in last year's Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, it could still be weeks or months before Minnesota's vacant Senate seat is filled.
January 22, 2009 - While campaigning for the presidency, one of the themes then-candidate Barack Obama touched on was the state of black families. The Obama team has voice support for programs like Hope House, which helps incarcerated and formerly incarcerated fathers reconnect with their families.
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