Nader describes Obama as knowledgeable but gutless

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader gave a press conference in which for the first portion he would only respond to reporters’ questions with one word answers. When asked what the best and worst qualities of Senator Obama, Nader responded with "knowledge" and "gutless" (0:28).
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Obama voters explain their choice

Various Washington D.C. voters explain why the chose to vote for Barack Obama. (1:16)
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Obama campaign agrees with McCain campaign for once

Obama-Biden Senior Adviser Anita Dunn says that McCain Senior Policy Adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin's admission that a health care plan one receives at their job is better than any plan they could get with McCain's tax credit is surprising but true. (1:06)
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McCain will help homeowners

Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp explains why Sen. McCain is the best candidate to deal with the housing crisis. (1:15)
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What exactly is Obama's tax plan?

Senior McCain Policy Advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin says that it's hard to keep track of Sen. Obama's tax plan since he keeps changing it. (1:01)
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The McCain campaign is worried about Social Security solvency under Obama's tax policy

The McCain-Palin campaign's Senior Policy Adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin explains why he thinks the Obama-Biden campaign’s tax plan will have a downward affect on Social Security solvency.
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Former Senator of Indiana Dan Coats supports McCain's tax plan

Former U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) says Obama and McCain are "miles apart" on the issue of taxes, and believes Obama's plan goes against what most economist would recommend.
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Obama and McCain both worthy of protest

Cindy Sheehan, noted peace activist and Congressional candidate for California's 8th District, says that either a President Obama or a President McCain would be worthy of protest due to their support of the war on terror and increased military spending (0:51).
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McCain campaign worried for country under Obama

McCain-Palin Foreign Policy Adviser Randy Scheunemann warns of the issues in Sen. Obama's foreign policy plans. He also says that Obama is hesitant to admit when he is wrong. (0:58)
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A foot in each camp: Election 2008 challenge

Professor Sunshine Hillygus of Harvard University speaks about John McCain's challenge to convince "persuadable voters" that the Republican ticket is what they should support. (1:24)
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McCain campaign accuses Obama of contradicting his tax cut plan

Doug Holtz-Eakin, Senior Policy Advise for the McCain-Palin campaign, says Obama contradicts himself with tax cuts that amount to sending checks to individuals who may not be working or have tax liability. (0:55)
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Susan Rice on Obama's 'More for More' Strategy

Obama's Foreign Policy Adviser Susan Rice discusses Obama's strategies for Afghanistan and Pakistan as she speaks following the vice presidential debate in St.Louis, MO. (:40)
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Barbour: Obama, the "candidate of change," agreed with the president

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour says that he found it interesting that Barack Obama, the "candidate for change," agreed with the president on the financial crisis package, while the Democratic Party didn't care what he had to say. (0:27)



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Rice: Iraq has distracted us from central front in war on terror

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Obama campaign advisor Susan Rice says that McCain was involved in the decisions that led to a focus on Iraq, distracting our forces from the central front in the war on terror, Afghanistan and Pakistan. (0:46)



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Plouffe: McCain needed game-changing moment

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe says that McCain needed a game-changing moment, and this debate was supposed to be his strength, but Obama "commanded" that section of the debate. (1:01)




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Albright: Presidents need to be able to do more than one thing at a time

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Alrbight says that Senator McCain's request to delay the debate shows an impulsiveness on his part and also shows he does not think presidents have to do more than one thing at a time. She also says that McCain hasn't made any difference in the negotiations. (0:43)


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Obama's gonna let the Muslims in and just blow up everything

Standing outside the hall where the first presidential debate will take place, Taylor Brown explains why he has decided to support John McCain for president. His brother interrupts, clarifying that Barack Obama is "gonna let the Muslims in and just blow up everything."

"Bang bang, you know?" (1:01)



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Barack Obama on National Service at Columbia University on 9/11

Democratic candidate for president Barack Obama joined Republican candidate John McCain at Columbia University during a non-partisan discussion on post-9/11 America and the importance of national service.

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New York Governor David Paterson on the Importance of Service

New York Governor David Paterson spoke at Service Nation's September 11th commemorative event at Columbia University. Governor Paterson, a Columbia alum, welcomed Senators John McCain and Barack Obama to Columbia, and thanked Service Nation for organizing the non-partisan discussion on national service. Governor Paterson also applauded the efforts and hours of time donated by America's volunteers, yet called for a rededication to national service, stating that 3/4 of Americans believe the country is going in the wrong direction. (8:04)



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Interview With Obama Senior Strategist

Ellen Ratner interviews Jennifer Palmieri, Senior strategist for Obama.


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