By asking you a series of questions about major issues, Select A Candidate helps you learn which presidential candidates' views most closely align with your own. You can also learn more about the candidates and find out how your results compare with those of others who take the survey.
Preserving the American Dream is an online game that allows audiences to share comments, ideas, and solutions about the issue of how the traditional "American Dream" does or does not reflect the economic reality in the U.S. Economically, the U.S. is strong. Productivity is growing, and the country's GDP has been climbing at a modest but strong clip for a long time. At the same time, research shows that money is concentrating in fewer and fewer hands. Average Americans are making more money only by working more hours, running faster to keep up with the rising costs of their lives and lifestyles. When playing Preserving the American Dream game, players suggest solutions, modify the ideas offered by others, argue the pros and cons of ideas and rate the feasibility of ideas. Submissions are displayed in a variety of forms — by keyword (tag), geography, or list.
The Your Economy Idea Generator is an online activity that allows the public to share ideas and solutions regarding their personal — and the country's — economic challenges. While evidence of a national economic downturn mounts, individuals and families report that it's getting harder to make ends meet: they see that good jobs are getting tougher to find; costs of fuel and food are rising; and home values are wobbling. This Idea Generator offers a place for participants to identify issues and offer solutions for these economic concerns. People can rate and modify the ideas offered by others, too. Submissions are displayed in a variety of forms — by keyword, geography, or list — to provide a range of entry points into the topic. As the election approaches, American Public Media will review the postings on the Idea Generator and use them to point towards areas for further examination.
If you could ask Senator Hillary Clinton any question, what would it be? What would you ask Senator Craig? Obama? McCain? Speaker Pelosi? If you had a microphone and a media pass at the U.S. Capitol, what would you ask your lawmaker? Now is your chance to ask the questions that can help shape policy and help hold your elected representatives to account: Where do they stand on the important issues? What do they do all day? Capitol News Connection is connecting you to the corridors and committee rooms of Congress where decisions get made: We want to make sure you can question lawmakers on the issues that matter most to you, your family, your community.
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Obama Addresses San Antonio Crowd on Primary Election Night
March 5, 2008 · Senator Barack Obama spoke to a crowd in San Antonio, as results were still being tabulated from yesterday’s primary election. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has more.
Online Extra: Texas Public Radio Interviews Candidates and Notable Supporters
March 4, 2008 · Texas Public Radio News interviewed a number of candidates and supporters in the run up to the Texas Primary. Hear the interviews below.
Interview with Senator Hillary Clinton
Election night is normally a frantic scene but Sen. Hillary Clinton took time to talk to Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies about the big night. The interview was recorded March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Windows Media MP3 Download
Interview with Former Texas State Congressman Ken Benson, Hillary Clinton Supporter Windows Media MP3 Download
Interview with Mayor or Trenton, New Jersey, Douglas Palmer, Hillary Clinton Supporter Windows Media MP3 Download
Interview with U.S. Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry, Barack Obama Supporter Windows Media MP3 Download
Interview with U.S. Senator from Massachusetts Ted Kennedy, Barack Obama Supporter Windows Media MP3 Download
Huckabee Stops in San Antonio Ahead of Primary
March 4, 2008 · Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee made a final stop in San Antonio yesterday before the Texas primary asking supporters for a strong turnout at the polls. Celina Montoya has the report.
March 4, 2008 · It's primary election day in Texas and tens of thousands of people will cast ballots in Bexar County today. But casting a vote at the polls is only part of the process. TPR's Terry Gildea breaks down the Texas Two-Step.
March 3, 2008 · Senator Hillary Clinton led a rally in San Antonio Friday night urging Texans to vote in the primary and attend local precinct meetings on Tuesday evening. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has more.
March 3, 2008 · Senator Barack Obama held a rally at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Selma, Texas, on Friday night (February 29). Texas Public Radio's Elizabeth Castro was there, and has this report.
McCain Visits San Antonio and Secures Key Endorsement
February 29, 2008 ·The March 4 primary in Texas is turning into a make-or-break state for Senator Hillary Clinton. She struggles to remain a viable political alternative to Senator Barack Obama. As the two candidates campaign in South Texas, they are unintentionally giving a curious spectator an up-close view of presidential politics - American style. From Texas Public Radio David Martin Davies reports that Mexico also has a lot riding on this election.
February 27, 2008 ·Republican presidential hopeful John McCain visited San Antonio on Wednesday. He spoke to supporters and picked up what could become a key endorsement for some Texas Primary voters. Texas Public Radio's Terry Gildea has more.
Chelsea Clinton Backs Her Mother in the Texas Hill Country
Sen. Ted Kennedy Campaigns for Barack Obama in the Hill Country
February 26, 2008 ·Chelsea Clinton was in the Texas Hill Country Monday campaigning for her mother, Hillary Clinton. She was the featured speaker on the “Our Voice, Our Future” Tour, which made a stop in San Marcos. Texas Public Radio’s Elizabeth Castro was there and has this report.
February 22, 2008 ·Senator Ted Kennedy was in the Texas Hill Country on Thursday campaigning for democratic Presidential nominee hopeful, Barack Obama. He spoke to an auditorium full of students, professors and Hill Country officials on the campus of Texas State University in San Marcos. Texas Public Radio’s Elizabeth Castro was there and has this report.
Quico Canseco Runs for Republican Congressional Nomination
February 22, 2008 ·Republican candidate Mike Huckabee campaigned across Texas this week, with a stop in San Antonio on Thursday. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has more.
February 22, 2008 · Republican voters are already casting ballots in Bexar County to determine which candidate will take on Democratic Congressman Ciro Rodriguez in November. TPR’s Terry Gildea profiles candidate Quico Canseco.
Lyle Larson Runs for Republican Congressional Nomination
High Early Voter Turnout Expected
February 21, 2008 ·Voters in the Texas primary won’t just be casting votes for presidential nominees. Republicans in the 23rd Congressional District will decide who takes on Incumbent Democratic Congressman Ciro Rodriguez in November. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea profiles one of those candidates, Lyle Larson.
February 20, 2008 ·Early voters in Bexar County turn out in record numbers. Texas Public Radio's Celina Montoya has the story.
February 20, 2008 ·Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama spent the first day of his campaign swing through Texas courting voters in San Antonio. Early voting for the March 4 Primary began Tuesday. TPR's Terry Gildea reports.
February 19, 2008 ·Early voting begins today for the March 4 Texas primary. From senator to sheriff, voters will pick their party nominees. But the election that is causing the biggest fuss is the race for the Democratic presidential nominee. And it appears that the Latino vote will decide if Texas swings for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies reports.
March 5, 2008 · Senator Barack Obama spoke to a crowd in San Antonio, as results were still being tabulated from yesterday’s primary election. Texas Public Radio’s Terry Gildea has more.
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March 4, 2008 · Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee made a final stop in San Antonio yesterday before the Texas primary asking supporters for a strong turnout at the polls. Celina Montoya has the report.
March 4, 2008 · It's primary election day in Texas and tens of thousands of people will cast ballots in Bexar County today. But casting a vote at the polls is only part of the process. TPR's Terry Gildea breaks down the Texas Two-Step.