KQED Convention Coverage
KQED offers complete convention coverage via TV, radio, and Internet.
NPR News Headlines
August 30, 2008
Transcript: Palin's Speech In Dayton, Ohio
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was selected by John McCain to be his vice presidential running mate. She addressed supporters on Friday.
Voting For A Book
Following schoolyard arguments last year between young Clinton and Obama supporters, a teacher at Ebert Elementary School in Denver chose to teach the election by using books as candidates. Primaries will be held and a book president elected.
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Gov. Palin Has Reputation For Independence
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is a hot ticket at the GOP convention. Palin, 44, is a former state champ in high school basketball and the mother of five. She's an independent who differs with John McCain on the issue of drilling in the Arctic Natural Wildlife Refuge.Windows | Real
From KQED TV
This Week in Northern California presents streaming video of the program's election 2008 segments and specials.
Online Voter Resources
- California Voter Guide
See what's on the state ballot, learn about the propositions, legislative and congressional races and find out how to cast your vote.
- SmartVoter.org
Learn about your local ballot measures, and find your polling place.
- Project Vote Smart
Database of the voting records, campaign contributions, public statements and interest group ratings for state and national officials.
- Political Base: Money
See who and where campaign contributions are coming from.
- Political Base: Issues
Compare the Democratic and Republican candidates' stances on issues.
- Truth-O-Meter
Fact checks claims made by presidential candidates. From The St. Petersburg Times.
- TheHill.com: Endorsements
See who Congress members are endorsing for president.
- PollingReport.com
Tracks public opinion polls from various major media outlets and polling organizations.
- Register to Vote
Download voter registration forms.
From NPR & PBS
- NPR News: Election 2008
Ongoing coverage and commentary.
- PBS Vote 2008
Collection of coverage from PBS shows, a blog and online election tools.
- Online NewsHour: Vote 2008
Analysis, state reports, daily photos and content for students and teachers.
- PBSKids: Democracy Project
Try your hand at being President for a day, learn how government affects you, go inside a voting booth and more.
For Educators
Visit our Election 2008 Resources for Educators page for classroom-ready lesson plans, student voter guides, partner web sites, and other resources.
More from KQED
Forum | Tue, Sep 2, 9:00 AM
The Republican National Convention
With the DNC behind us, we take a look at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul and discuss what we can expect in the week ahead.
The California Report | Mon, Sep 1, 8:50 AM
RNC Preview
This week, republican delegates in St. Paul will crown Senator John McCain their nominee for president. Here in California, McCain has promised to campaign hard for votes instead of just dropping in periodically to attend fundraisers. Even so, party insiders admit republicans face an uphill battle here.
The California Report Magazine | Fri, Aug 29, 4:30 PM
A Convention Reporter's Notebook
The speeches are done and the signs are down at the Democratic National Convention. After an historic week in Denver, Scott Shafer offers up the contents of his reporter's notebook.
Looking Ahead to the RNC
With the two major party conventions back to back this year, republicans are already gathering in Saint Paul for their conclave which begins on Monday. We talk to a California republican blogger and the chair of the California Young Republicans.
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