WNPR and CPTV Election 2008 Coverage

Primary Preview; Edward Cumming of the HSO

lmack — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:01:18 -0600

12/27/2007 - Just before the Iowa and New Hampshire caucus/primary, Faith Middleton and political scientist Ken Dautrich of UConn analyze the last-minute shenanigans in the race for president. Also, conductor Edward Cumming on which style of music we listen to now will be with us in 200 years.

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Politics, Burgers & Beer: New Hampshire Primary

lmack — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:03:26 -0600

01/09/2008 - Ken Dautrich, University of Connecticut On a special Wednesday edition of Politics, Burgers & Beer, Faith and her guests discuss the New Hampshire primary and the future of the candidates. Guests include Ken Dautrich, Rich Hanley, Darryl McMillar, Av Harris, and Peter Kelly and Ed Guay of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. They will also talk about the candidates' positions on foreign affairs. Av Harris, WNPR

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Politics, Burgers & Beer: The Primaries Continue...

lmack — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:31:51 -0600

01/25/2008 - Join Faith Middleton and her team of political junkies for Politics, Burgers & Beer, opinion, analysis, and roller-coaster conversation about the race for President of the United States.

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Super Tuesday Wrap-Up

ctalarski — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:16:15 -0600

02/06/2008 - Hartford Courant Columnist Bill Curry: Photo By Chion WolfBarack Obama beats Hillary Clinton in Connecticut - but they draw across the country...John McCain takes the state, and a commanding national lead. So, after Super Tuesday - nothing's really decided at least for one party. And, we're faced with a very long primary campaign between the leading Democrats. What are things we learned after the 24 state primary? What trends and issues are most important to voters? And, have we reached a new level of voter participation? At least in Connecticut, record numbers of people turned out to the polls. Today, we'll talk with our political analysts, Bill Curry and Larry Cohen, and the Secretary of the State. And, local politics are in the news, too. We'll preview the Governor's State of the State address. To see pictures of Where We Live's in-studio guests, please go to our Flickr page. You can contact us via email at wherewelive@wnpr.org. Suggestions, questions or comments? Add them below!

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WNPR Video: Hillary Clinton in Hartford

jdankosky — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:22:03 -0600

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Super Tuesday Preview

rhardman — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:57:38 -0600

02/02/2008 - On February 5th, the race for president hits a major milestone with Super Tuesday, a day where 24 states, including Connecticut, hold their primaries and caucuses. For many candidates Super Tuesday will be a serious reality check, and almost assuredly thin out the field of presidential contenders. (l. to r.) Bill Curry, Dean Pagani, and Susan BysiewiczOn the next Front and Center with Ray Hardman, a preview of Super Tuesday. Who will move on, and who will finally concede defeat? Could Connecticutâ€™s relatively small number of party delegates make a difference in this hotly contested race for President? What issues are Connecticut voters concerned about this election year? Joining Ray Hardman will be former Clinton Administration counsel, Hartford Courant columnist Bill Curry, former Chief of Staff to Governor John Rowland, Dean Pagani,Â and Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.

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Politics, Burgers & Beer: Super Tuesday

lmack — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:12:16 -0600

02/06/2008 - Join Faith Middleton and her team of political junkies for a special, post-Super Tuesday edition of Politics, Burgers & Beeer. Opinion, analysis, and roller-coaster conversation about the latest primary results on the race for the Presidency.

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Entrepreneurial Women Speak Out on Election 2008

mkuhn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:39:36 -0600

02/05/2008 - Left to Right: Yvonne Davis, Jean Blake-Jackson, and Carol Mackenzie: Photo by Marie Kuhn WNPR's Marie Kuhn spoke with three entrepreneurial women from Connecticut, about the issues important to them in the upcoming election. She met with them at the Entrepreneurial Center, in Hartford, Conn. Listen to the voices ofâ€¦ Jean Blake-Jackson, Director of the Entrepreneurial Center, University of Hartford. Blake-Jackson strives to motivate women to vote. She thinks that womenâ€™s vote will really make a difference in the upcoming election. Listen... Carol MacKenzie, a licensed clinical social worker who teaches Human Sexual Behavior at the University of Hartford. MacKenzie is the first in her family to vote as a democrat. She says Barack Obama reminds her of the excitement she felt during the JFK years. Listen... Yvonne Davis, president and CEO of Davis Communications LLC. Davis served as a presidential appointee to George W. Bush. Davis said she feels that this campaign will be the most exciting campaign she has experienced in her whole political campaign. Listen...

Exit Polls: Economy, War, Excitement, Change

mkuhn — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:10:35 -0600

02/04/2008 - Precinct - Photo by Chion WolfVoters went to the polls around the state on Super Tuesday. WNPR's Nancy Cohen and Catie Talarski were there to get their reactions. The Economy: An Important Issue for Voters WNPRâ€™s Nancy Cohen Nancy Cohen reports that the cost of health care is what's drawing a number of people to the polls. For many who voted at Saint Christopher's School in East Hartford the economy, and especially their personal economy was something at the top of their list. Listen to her report... Democratic Voters Ready For Change WNPRâ€™s Catie Talarski The Secretary of State's office says more than 34,000 new voters have registered for this primary â€“ more than 17,000 for the Democratic Party alone. Despite bad weather, democrats were out to vote today during this historic election. WNPR's Catie Talarski talked to voters at the United Methodist Church in Hartford. Listen to her report... A Record Voter Turnout WNPR's Nancy Cohen Connecticut is one of 24 states holding primaries today. And with more than 34 thousand new voters registering in the past three months, there could be a record turn out. As WNPR's Nancy Cohen reports this is a primary many voters say they don't want to miss. Listen to her reportâ€¦ Voices at the Exit Polls WNPRâ€™s Catie Talarski Voters at the United Methodist Church in Hartford talk to WNPRâ€™s Catie Talarski about issues that are important to them. Listen to what they said... For a slideshow of pictures from Super Tuesday, go to WNPR's Flickr page.

The Big Issue? The Economy

ctalarski — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:12:02 -0600

02/06/2008 - Most people expected the war in Iraq to be the key issue of this presidential campaign. But as the primary contests have unfolded the state of the economy has taken center stage. Fears of recession may even be changing peopleâ€™s minds in the voting booth. WNPR has been talking politics and the economy with a range of voters around the state, and tonight weâ€™ll hear a series of reports focusing on their views. In Mystic, Harriet Jones has been seeking the views of the finance professionals who safeguard investorsâ€™ cash. The crisis in housing seems to underlie much of the economic uncertainty plaguing the country. Mortgage markets and the credit system are still paralyzed as federal authorities puzzle how to deal with waves of foreclosures around the country. Harriet Jones has been speaking with one Connecticut professional who sees the effects first hand. Small business is the engine of Connecticutâ€™s economy. Almost half the workers in the state are employed by small businesses, and they make up the vast majority of private employers here. But theyâ€™re not the firms with the cash for lobbyists or public affairs specialists. So how does the contest look from the small business ownersâ€™ perspective? WNPRâ€™s Harriet Jones talks to small business owners.