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Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer | PBS

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer's coverage of the 2008 elections beginning with the race for the Democratic and Republican party presidential nominations.

Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Contest

After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina's primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race.

Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election

This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.

Pressure Grows on Clinton, Obama Claims Momentum

Barack Obama easily won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while Hillary Clinton narrowly won in Indiana -- leading to fresh speculation as to whether the nominating battle may be nearing an end. Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the road ahead for the Democrats.

Despite Split Decision, Obama Claims New Momentum in Democratic Contest

Both Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton sought to make the most out of their respective primary wins Tuesday, elbowing one another in their effort to claim momentum in the ongoing fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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