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Election 2008
 2008 is shaping up to be an interesting political year both nationally
and across the Intermountain West. YPR brings you the information you
need, both nationally from NPR and statewide from the YPR News Desk.
Convention Coverage
Democratic Nat'l. Convention: August 25 - 28
Republican Nat'l. Convention: September 1 - 4
National Public Radio will broadcast nightly convention specials hosted
by Andrea Seabrook. The program will air from 6pm until 9pm each evening
during the two conventions, although they may be extended if the situation
warrants and/or the night’s speeches are running late.
The backbone of each special will be the key speeches of the day and
interviews with those making news at the convention. The broadcast will
also feature analysis from NPR’s Ron Elving, Ken
Rudin and Mara
Liasson, as well as reports from NPR’s Don
Gonyea, Robert Smith,
Audie Cornish, Debbie Elliott, Linda
Wertheimer and others.
NPR / News Hour 2008
Election Map
 The
NPR / NewsHour 2008 Election
Map is a large leap in collaboration
across the public broadcasting system that involves National
Public Radio, PBS's
NewsHour, and local public broadcasting outlets. Working
together, editorial teams curate the best election related news, provide
rich data on each state's political environment, and publish up-to-date
results on election night. The map also integrates election news from
local stations.
Archived YPR Election 2008 Coverage
 Young Voters
aired June 2, 2008
The presidential primary season will end with Montana and South Dakota heading to the polls. A large number of young people will head to the polls for the first time. They are excited to vote, knowledgeable on the issues and are taking an active role in the election process. Kay Erickson explains.
Chelsea Clinton in Billings
aired May 30, 2008
Chelsea Clinton was in Billings on the campaign trail on behalf of her mother. Her first stop was before a small gathering of Native Americans in Billings. Kay Erickson has more.
Hillary
Clinton in Montana
aired May 28, 2008
Raw
Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (WMA)
 Raw
Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (MP3)
 pictured: Sen.
Clinton applauds during her rally in Billings. [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
Senator Hillary Clinton brought her campaign back to Montana, one week before
the state's primary election. Montana and South Dakota hold the nation's last
primaries on June third. Just over a thousand people came to MetraPark's Montana
Pavilion in Billings to hear Clinton. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Obama Visits Billings and Crow
aired May 19, 2008
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (MP3)
 pictured: Sen.
Obama waves to the crowd at Crow Agency. Crow Tribal Chairman Carl
Venne is at the podium. [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
Democrat Barack Obama brought his Presidential campaign to Billings, the Crow Reservation and Bozeman on Monday. His visit comes as the presidential primary elections are wrapping up. In about two weeks Montana will hold one of the nation's last two primaries. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Huckabee
for Brown
aired April 30, 2008
Mike
Huckabee's Complete Remarks
 pictured: Mike
Huckabee (R) [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
Former Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R) made stops in Billings and Bozeman
on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Roy Brown. The former Arkansas governor
says Congress is so polarized it's up to governors to take the lead. Huckabee
says state leaders do have influence on policies at the national level and he
points to Montana's vast energy resources as an example of the state's leverage.
Huckabee mentioned the rising cost of energy at his appearance in Billings. As
Jackie Yamanaka reports, Huckabee says the U.S. needs to wean itself off of Middle
Eastern oil.
Obama
Campaign: Montana & South Dakota
aired April 30, 2008
Montana and South Dakota are the least two states to vote
in this year's primary. And with the competitive contest in the Democratic primary,
heavy hitters are trying to sway voters from both states. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Supplemental Raw Audio
Mike
Huckabee Comments on Rev. Wright Controversy
Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee’s
comment on why he thinks the Reverend Jeremiah Wright continues to speak
out despite calls from Barack Obama’s supporters that such remarks
will hurt the Illinois Senator’s chances to become the first African
American president.
McGrath
at Yellowstone Area Bar Association
aired April 21, 2008
Supreme Court Chief Justice candidate Mike McGrath says his
number one priority will be to address the delays in issuing opinions. He told
a lunch meeting of the Yellowstone Area Bar Association he knows the state's
high court has a heavy caseload. But McGrath says more can be done to expedite
decisions. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Obama
and Clinton on the Issues
aired April 7, 2008
The presidential candidates have been criss-crossing
the country for months speaking on the issues. This weekend, Montanans
got to hear first hand from the Democratic candidates. Both Barack
Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared in Butte. Jackie Yamanaka has
more on what they had to say on some of the major issues.
Democratic
Candidates in Butte
aired April 7, 2008
 The
two Democratic presidential candidates brought their campaigns
to Montana over the weekend. Attention has turned to the state
because of the tight contest between the Senators Hillary Clinton
and Barak Obama. Neither one has secured the number of votes needed
to be the Democratic nominee ahead of the upcoming Democratic convention.
As Jackie Yamanaka reports from Butte he two appeared together
Saturday night.
Democratic Candidates: Unedited Audio
2008 Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner
Senator
Barack Obama (WMA)
Senator
Barack Obama (MP3)
Senator
Hillary Clinton (WMA)
Senator
Hillary Clinton (MP3)
Both Sen. Barack
Obama (D-IL) and Sen. Hillary
Clinton (D-NY) spoke at the Montana
Democratic Party's annual Mansfield-Metcalf Dinner on April 5. Sen.
Obama spoke first, followed roughly two hours later by Sen. Clinton.
The dinner, traditionally held in Helena, was held in Butte, where some
4,000 people paid to hear the candidates in person. Both candidates were
introduced by Montana Democratic Party Chairman Dennis McDonald.
Rehberg
Campaign Announcement
aired March 18, 2008
Complete
Rehberg Announcement (MP3)
 pictured: Rep.
Denny Rehberg (R) [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
Republican Denny Rehberg officially launched his bid for a fifth term in the
U.S. House in his hometown, Billings. It was the only official campaign stop
planned. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Tussing
Announces PSC Candidacy
aired February 28, 2008
Billings Mayor Ron Tussing announced he's running
for a seat on the Montana Public Service Commission. The 5-member panel
regulates public utilities. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Daines
Joins Brown
aired February 27, 2008
 Republican
gubernatorial candidate Roy Brown launched
a seven-city tour to introduce his running mate, Bozeman high tech executive
Steve Daines. The campaign began in Billings. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Pictured: Roy
Brown (left) and Steve Daines [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
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