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Quiz: Campaigns, Slogans, and Songs

Nation & World - September 15, 2009

Test your knowledge of historic campaign slogans. more >>

In Obama-McCain Race, YouTube Became a Serious Battleground for Presidential Politics

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - November 7, 2008

Online videos related to the election were viewed more than a billion times. more >>

Data Points: Latest Election Data

Opinion - November 4, 2008

The most recent figures on voters, campaign spending, and ads. more >>

Ad Roundup: John McCain and Barack Obama Make Their Final Arguments in Ads

Nation & World - November 3, 2008

The candidates launch a flurry of ads in a final attempt to drive home key points of their campaigns. more >>

Data Points: Nielsen Ratings for Barack Obama's Infomercial

Opinion - October 31, 2008

More than 30 million people tuned in Wednesday night for the half-hour special. more >>

Godless Catfight—Elizabeth Dole and Kay Hagan Fight Over the Lord

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - October 31, 2008

North Carolina's Senate candidates are contesting who believes in God. more >>

Barack Obama's Final Pitch to Voters

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 30, 2008

His 30-minute commercial was designed to reassure voters he is ready to be commander in chief. more >>

Public Opinion: Barack Obama's 30-Minute Infomercial

Opinion - October 29, 2008

He has 30 minutes on the air Wednesday night. What should he say to seal the deal with voters? more >>

Ad Roundup: John McCain Capitalizes on Joe the Plumber, Barack Obama Reaches Out to Latinos

By Gretchen Hannes - Nation & World - October 27, 2008

McCain released a TV ad and a Web ad in which Americans declare, "I am Joe the Plumber!" more >>

Obama Ran 240 Percent More Ads Than McCain Did in Florida

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - October 24, 2008

Despite all of his ads, his poll numbers have flattened. more >>

Sorting Out McCain's and Obama's Spin, Exaggerations—and Worse

Nation & World - October 24, 2008

Fact-checking some of the candidates television ads and speeches. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama Make Final Arguments to Undecided Voters

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 21, 2008

With Election Day two weeks away, McCain is trying to narrow Obama's lead in the polls. more >>

President McCain Would Be Unable to Bring Civility Back to Washington

By John Mashek - Opinion - October 21, 2008

The campaign is so nasty that even if he wins, McCain will be paying for it through his term. more >>

Ad Roundup: Barack Obama and John McCain Disagree About Whether McCain Is the Same as President Bush

By Gretchen Hannes - Nation & World - October 17, 2008

Ads include debate clips; the candidates disagree on whether McCain represents "more of the same." more >>

5 States Where Barack Obama Is Out-Advertising John McCain*

Opinion - October 15, 2008

Obama is outspending McCain by a margin of 8 to 1 in North Carolina. more >>

Barack Obama's Ad Campaign Goes From Puerto Rico to a Video Game

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - October 14, 2008

Obama's ads can be seen everywhere from Puerto Rico to a virtual race track. more >>

Obama Strategist: Final Weeks Will Be Negative as McCain Slips in Polls

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - October 9, 2008

David Axelrod says history is on Obama's side. more >>

Data Points: Campaign Ad Spending in Battleground States

Opinion - October 9, 2008

McCain is spending more of his budget in battleground states than Obama. more >>

McCain Wages Negative TV Ad Campaign Against Obama

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - October 8, 2008

Obama's campaign spends more, is less negative. more >>

Ad Roundup: John McCain Blames Barack Obama for the Wall Street Meltdown

Nation & World - October 6, 2008

Ads focused on the candidates’ post-bailout plans, and a third-party group questioned McCain’s health. more >>

Is Negative Campaigning Good for America?

Opinion - October 6, 2008

Dick Morris argues they help; James Leach argues they hurt. Post your thoughts. more >>

James Leach: Negative Political Ads Hurt the United States

By James Leach - Opinion - October 6, 2008

Candidates who win by tearing down their opponents cannot then govern. more >>

Dick Morris: Negative Campaigning Is Good for America

By Dick Morris - Opinion - October 6, 2008

Political assaults help uncover pols’ flaws for the voters. more >>

Ad Roundup: Barack Obama and John McCain's Ads Continue to Focus on Economy

By Gretchen Hannes - Nation & World - September 29, 2008

Candidate ads focused on the economy, but PACs launched controversial ads on other topics. more >>

5 States Where McCain Is Spending More on Ads Than Obama

Opinion - September 25, 2008

McCain is out-advertising Obama by a wide margin in Minnesota and Pennsylvania. more >>