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Top Local News
Jack Reports on the Pennsylvania Primary
Jack covers the Pennsylvania primary and how emotion will decide the Democratic nomination.
Senators Clinton and McCain Win Big in Ohio and Texas

Clinton and Obama Fight it Out in Texas, Ohio, Vermont & R.I
Is this the last stand for Hillary Clinton?
Ralph Nader Enters the Presidential Race. Who Cares?
Jack looks at the impact of Ralph Nader entering the 2008 Presidential race.
Potomac Wins for McCain and Obama - What is Clinton to Do?
Jack Rice reports on the Potomac Wins for McCain and Obama. What is Hillary Clinton to Do?
Jack Rice on Potomac Tuesday.
Jack looks at the Presidential races on Potomac Tuesday and beyond.
On Obama's Wins and McCain's Losses
Jack Rice looks at Obama's Wins in LA, WA, ME, NE and VI and McCain's Losses in KS and LA.

The Results from Super Tuesday are In Across the Country.
Jack Rice recaps the results of the Super Tueday primaries and caucuses across the country.
Dr. Ron Paul in Minneapolis - Part 6.
Dr. Ron Paul in front of 4,000 people in Minneapolis before Super Tuesday.
Dr. Ron Paul in Minneapolis - Part 5.
Dr. Ron Paul in front of 4,000 people in Minneapolis before Super Tuesday.
Why Does a Split in Indiana and N. Carolina Mean Obama Wins?

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Recent Newscasts
5-6-08 CBS News Poll Positions
Why do some polls that seem similar have a tendancy to yield different results? CBS News Director of Surveys Kathleen Frankovic explains the importance of finding out why.
5-6-08 Road to Election Night '08
Dark talks politics with WCCO's Eric Eskola, John Rash, former Star Tribune political reporter Dane Smith, and the Strib's Politically Connected editor Dennis McGrath about the Primary elections Tuesday in North Carolina and Indiana!
4-22 Dave Lee and Eric Eskola
Lee and Eskola discuss the mixing of presidential politics and pro wrestling.
4-1-08 CBS News Political Pulse
Here is this week's Campaign 08 Political Pulse with CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv. This week Dan's special guest is Vaughn Ververs, Senior Political Editor for CBSNews.com.
3-13-08 Political Pulse with Katie Couric
Katie Couric and Jeff Greenfield look ahead to the Wyoming caucus and the confounding possibilities for the Democratic nomination.
 
 
 
 

Profiles and the latest stories from CBS News
and around the Web
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Key Dates

May 6 - Primaries: North Carolina, Indiana
May 13 - West Virginia primary
May 17 - Hawaii (R) caucus
May 20 - Primaries: Kentucky, Oregon
May 27 - Idaho (R) primary
May 29-31 - Minnesota State Convention (R)
June 1 - Nebraska (R) primary
June 3 - New Mexico (R), South Dakota, Montana (D)
June 6-8 - Minnesota State Convention (D)
Aug. 25-28 - Democratic Natl. Convention (Denver)
Sept. 1-4 - Republican Natl. Convention (Minneapolis)
Nov. 4 - Election Day
CBS News Polls

CBS News Polls



Poll Averages

Real Clear Politics averages recent polls from a wide number of media sources, including some not recognized or used by CBS News, and shows the average lead of the top candidate.

Video from CBS News reporters
traveling with the candidates.

Obama Hits The Hardwood At UNC | PLAY
Ahead of North Carolina's May 6 primary, Barack Obama shows off his basketball skills in Chapel Hill, playing a 5-on-5 game with players from the 2008 Final Four team.

Hillary In Balloons | PLAY
Joking with reporters and staff on her campaign plane after an event in Raleigh, N.C., Hillary Clinton shows off a doll in her likeness made entirely out of balloons.

CBS News Video
Obama, Clinton Split Key Primaries

Obama Wins Big In North Carolina; Clinton Pulls Out Indiana Victory, Will Consult With Advisers To Plot Next Move

VideoVideo: Obama Takes The Tar Heel State

ExplorePhotos: N.C., Indiana Primaries

StoryStory: Analysis: Clinton's Options

Election Resources
CAMPAIGN 2008
An interactive map showing primary results and a calendar of upcoming contests.
CAMPAIGN 2008
An interactive on contenders in the 2008 presidential race.
Presidential Campaign Issues
An interactive detailing where candidates stand on the issues.
Presidential Campaign Funds
An interactive on fundraising by presidential candidates.
MEASURE OF A NATION
National writers Ted Anthony and Ron Fournier launch a campaign-long special project ...a user's guide to America.
On The Issues...Candidates political stances
Jack Rice in the Cross Hairs
Stay up to date with all of Jack Rice's video reports on his YouTube Channel.
Check the facts...
factcheck.org
US Government Information
Minnesota State Legislature
New Hampshire Primary Speeches
Select a Candidate Quiz
Answer questions with your views on important issues and see what candidate matches your answers!
2008 Presidential Candidate Links
Project Vote
League of Women Voters
Democratic National Committee Homepage
Republican National Committee Homepage
CBS Radio: Voting Matters
CBS Politics
 
 
Featured
An Evening for Emma
CBS Radio presents An Evening for Emma...a night of celebration and support, May 15th at the Old Log Theatre...
CBS Radio is hosting an evening of entertainment to help support the daughter of long time ‘CCO producer, Dan Geiger. Dan’s daughter, Emma, has been suffering from an illness that will leave her on a feeding tube the rest of her life. Click headline for more info