From Radio Times:
Joel Rose fills in for Marty. With democrats gaining seats in the U.S. House and Senate we take a look at the new congress - it’s new members, it’s leadership and the challenges it faces. We talk to political scientist ROSS BAKER and EMILY PIERCE who writes about congress for Roll Call.
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From Voices in the Family:
With this upcoming election, voters are faced with factors they've never dealt with before. We wonder how, with race and gender in the mix, voters' decisions will be affected, if at all. Listen to this show via Real Audio | mp3
The country is preparing for its new president and some area residents couldn't be happier. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler spoke with voters at a shopping plaza in North Philadelphia where just a few weeks ago President-elect Barack Obama rallied his supporters.
Many supporters of President-elect Barack Obama headed to Finnigan's Wake pub in Northern Liberties to watch the election results last night. The crowd included area Obama supporters, volunteers from across the country, and local elected officials. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports.
Despite millions of dollars spent on ads and multiple last minute visits to Pennsylvania, John McCain lost the state in his bid for the presidency. McCain supporters gathered last night in the suburbs, where they hoped to sway Democrats and Independent voters. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports.
Incumbents hold serve in PA suburban congressional races
November 5, 2008
There were no major upsets in the local congressional districts last night. All the incumbent representatives from Philadelphia and the suburbs held onto their seats. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports.
WHYY's Y-Decide 2008 and broadcast journalism students from Temple University bring you information about a number of hotly contested statewide and local races that have been overshadowed by the presidential race. Read more »
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Delaware Votes
WHYY's Delaware Tonight begins a series of one hour specials on candidates running for key races in Delaware including the candidates for governor Jack Markell (D) and Bill Lee (R). More information »
Health & Science Issues
Stem cells, healthcare, campaign finance, and more. See how the candidates compare on the most pressing health and science issues this year, in one of the most important elections in our history. More information »
