Election Coverage 2008

Can 'The Daily Show' Survive President Obama?

Politico | Posted 12.06.2008 | Media


NEW YORK -- The party accoutrements at Comedy Central's election night party gave the impression that this was an impartial affair. There were, after ...

Obama Victory Reactions In The Media: Shock And Awe

Huffington Post | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


After covering the longest campaign in American history for the past two years, it's fitting that all anyone in the media can talk about today is Obam...

China: Mixture of Hope, Skepticism Greet Obama Victory

Michael Standaert | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Michael Standaert

The official reaction here has been congratulatory toward president-elect Obama, though notes of worry that the new administration could usher in protectionist trade measures are being voiced.

CNN's Election Coverage Live (VIDEO)

CNN | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Watch CNN's Election Coverage Live! Stream videos at Ustream...

Election Day: Record Number Of Voters Expected

AP | DEBORAH HASTINGS | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Lines stretched around buildings and down city blocks as people waited hours to cast ballots in the historic presidential race between Barack Obama an...

Joe Biden Votes With Family In Delaware

AP | ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


RICHMOND, Va. — Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden cast a vote in Delaware and then raced to Virginia to encourage supporters in t...

Over 1,000 Students Lined Up To Vote At Penn State (VIDEO)

Video The Vote | Bill Shiebler | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


At 7 am on Election Day, there was already a line of almost 1000 students to vote at Penn State University, PA. Watch: Read more on the ground Elec...

30 Issues In 30 Days: Nominate An Issue for the Brian Lehrer Program

Amanda Michel | Posted 09.19.2008 | Home


Amanda Michel

OffTheBus is collaborating with Brian Lehrer and WNYC Radio on their "30 Issues In 30 Days." Here's a brief project intro from none other than the hos...