President, U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Tennessee Legislature are the major races in the campaign of 2008. This is the first presidential election without an incumbent or sitting vice president involved since 1952. WPLN’s news department will be covering all those races, plus ones in Middle Tennessee’s cities and counties.
McCain’s Home Price Idea Intrigues TN Politicos
Tennessee political figures who came into the media tent after last night’s debate all said their party’s candidate won, just like you’d expect them to. But many were intrigued at Republican John McCain’s idea to shore up home prices.
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Tennessee Politicians React to the Debate
Quite a few of Tennessee’s political figures came in to the ‘spin alley’ last night in the media tent after the debate. They all thought their party’s candidate did the best.
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MTSU Debate Viewers Not Swayed
For a group of about 100 students and Murfreesboro residents gathered at MTSU to watch the debate, the biggest cheer of the night didn’t go for McCain or Obama, but to the moderator, Tom Brokaw.
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Vol State Watching Party Audience Debates Health Care Policy
Last night at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, the most lively debate came after the presidential candidates had finished. When a Q&A session with local party officials turned to the topic of health care, the audience took over.
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Ralph Nader On His Run For President
Independent candidate Ralph Nader first came to national attention more than 40 years ago as a young lawyer taking on the U.S. automotive industry over safety. Now in his third run for the presidency, Nader offers his explanation — and solution — for the economic crisis.
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Troopergate Report Accuses Palins Of Abuse
The report says Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband used their influence to try to settle a grudge against the governor’s ex-brother-in-law.
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McCain Defends Obama To Supporters
Watching John McCain campaign Friday was like watching the stock market. The Republican presidential nominee alternated attacking Barack Obama and defending him.
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Obama Welcomes McCain’s Call For Respect
But Obama is telling crowds that his Republican opponent isn’t focusing much on their economic concerns these days.
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