88.5 WFDD: 2008 Elections

Rep. Clyburn Says He Knew Obama Would Win: The votes are counted and Sen. Barack Obama will be the new resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But what does his win mean for the country and for black leadership, in specific? For more, Farai Chideya turns to one of the highest-ranking African Americans in the government, House Majority Whip James Clyburn, who represents South Carolina's 6th District.

'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup: In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the recount for the Minnesota Senate recount and Caroline Kennedy's bid for the New York Senate seat.

Political Rewind: NPR's Best Election-Related Stories: "Political Rewind" is National Editor Muthoni Muturi's biweekly take on NPR's best election-related stories from the campaign trail and around the country.

Political Junkie: Obama Selects His Team: In this week's edition of the Political Junkie, Matt Bai, writer for The New York Times Magazine, gives a rundown of this week's news in politics. Also: Lanny Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, talks about President-elect Barack Obama's cabinet and White House picks.

Obama Eyes Napolitano For Homeland Security: President-elect Barack Obama is considering Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano as head of the Department of Homeland Security. Kent Alexander, who went to law school and served as U.S. attorney with Napolitano, talks about the her qualifications.

Dean Explains The Democrats' '50-State Strategy': Howard Dean, former presidential candidate and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, implemented the "50-State Strategy" to help the Democrats win big in 2008 — and it appears to have worked. This campaign approach doesn't write states off as "unwinnable."

Where Does The Republican Party Go From Here?: After George Bush's unpopular presidency and John McCain's decisive defeat, there is a battle underway for the soul of the Republican Party. Conservative leaders weigh in on how to reinvigorate the GOP.

An Election Day Letdown For Gay Americans: Commentator Marc Acito is pleased that President-elect Obama included gay people in his victory speech, but Acito worries about the future. Voters in California, Florida and Arizona banned gay marriage on Election Day.


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