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Todd: Lessons are learned from every election

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 03:47:15 GMT

Every election matters. Anyone that tells you otherwise doesn't understand politics. But NBC's Chuck Todd argues that no matter the results, the lessons from Tuesday's elections are already known.

The embodiment of dynasty

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:54:12 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd looks back at the impact of Sen. Ted Kennedy, a unique political figure who accomplished something even presidents have failed to do: He has kept his relevance over decades.

Yes, it’s that bad for the GOP

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:25:17 GMT

To truly succeed at governing, the party needs to create a foundation that has voters believing Republicans want to govern again, not just tear down Democrats or the government.

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Thu, 14 May 2009 16:25:17 GMT

Obama to be spectacular success — or failure?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:35:41 GMT

Conservatives and liberals alike can agree on one thing after 100 days of President Barack Obama: This guy is going to be consequential. But will he be a spectacular success or a spectacular failure?

Grading Obama's European debut

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:00:35 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd looks back at the president's eight-day overseas trip and reaches two conclusions: the media both over-covered and under-covered it.

Obama's growing pains

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:05:44 GMT

By this time next week, the White House will have quite an accomplishment topping their list of early victories. But NBC's Chuck Todd explains why for the new administration, next week can’t come soon enough.

Book excerpt: ‘How Barack Obama Won’

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:26:47 GMT

The NBC News political director provides a state-by-state guide to how Obama achieved his victory, as well as a toolbox for understanding the political implications of the 2008 presidential election. An excerpt.

McCain's Shakespearean plight

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 19:39:13 GMT

Here's a guy who built his career being anti-establishment, anti-Republican, and according to some, even anti-conservative. So how is John McCain losing?

Your state-by-state election guide

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:24:00 GMT

NBC's political director, Chuck Todd, breaks down what to expect on Election Day, state-by-state.

Can McCain close?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:16:46 GMT

Some folks will view the latest polling memo from McCain's pollster as nothing more than rose-colored spin to prop up Republicans before Election Day. But you'd be a fool to dismiss it out of hand.

What the Stevens conviction means for the GOP

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:19:35 GMT

How the Ted Stevens verdict will change Election Day prospects, the reputation of the Republican Party and the pecking order of GOP Senate leadership.

Hispanics could put Obama over the top

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:42 GMT

Obama's dominance among Hispanics in the West is proving to be the difference maker in Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico, and could narrow McCain's path to 270 electoral votes.

Debate make or break for McCain

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:32:16 GMT

John McCain can keep this race competitive regardless of Tuesday's debate, but if he’s going to win the presidency and not just survive the campaign, significant progress must be made tonight.

What Thursday's debate really means

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 19:22:50 GMT

While the St. Louis debate will prove crucial to both tickets, there's more at stake for the McCain campaign, which is running out of time to slow voter drift toward Obama.

Palin's bubble to bulge or bust?

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:55:36 GMT

Thanks to Sarah Palin, the Republican Party is riding quite the high. So high, in fact, that if a GOP candidate can't lead in a poll conducted right now, he or she can’t win in November.

A Republican star is born in St. Paul

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:49:24 GMT

Thanks to Sarah Palin, John McCain has secured the base and is generating tons of excitement. But there's a question everyone will be asking Thursday: Is this McCain's party or Palin's?

It's Sarah Palin's party

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 18:34:38 GMT

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd previews Wednesday in St. Paul and the big debut of Sarah Palin.

Palin, Lieberman top convention chatter

Tue, 2 Sep 2008 21:59:15 GMT

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd previews Tuesday in St. Paul. With Lieberman, Thompson and Bush up to bat, will the delegates be brought to their feet?

Obama's night for the history books

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Will these nights simply be a page in the history of America or the start of a completely new chapter? NBC Political Director Chuck Todd previews Obama's acceptance speech.

Biden's time finally arrives

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:19:28 GMT

Joe Biden can be counted on to make the case for Barack Obama and prosecute the case against John McCain. But NBC News political director Chuck Todd wonders will he control his instinct to be No. 1?

Obama rolling the dice on Clintons

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:41:41 GMT

The Obama campaign is taking a risk by giving Bill and Hillary Clinton speaking slots on two separate nights at the Democratic National Convention, writes NBC News political director Chuck Todd.

What you need to know about Denver

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:47:53 GMT

During the primary season, it was a huge night for McCain or Obama if they spoke to 10 million folks. On the next two Thursday nights, they'll address upwards of 50 million Americans.

Revelations force Clinton 'what ifs'

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:53:06 GMT

With the Democratic convention just days away, prepare to be inundated with a number of retrospectives on the primary. Expect all the "what if" Clinton scenarios to include two new components: her leaked campaign memos and the John Edwards affair.

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Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:53:06 GMT

Right strategy, wrong candidate?

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 22:52:04 GMT

NBC political director Chuck Todd wonders if John McCain is trying to run as something he isn't simply because his campaign strategy dictates it.

Comfort vs. convention in veep search

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:30:31 GMT

As the candidates search for veeps, speculation runs rampant. But it's not about clandestine meetings or secret strategy sessions — it's about whether McCain and Obama will make comfortable choices, or conventional ones.

Clinton's couldas, shouldas, wouldas

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 20:29:33 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd analyzes Hillary Clinton's post-campaign obituary. Her missteps, her miscalculations, and her mistakes. What she "coulda, shoulda, and woulda" done to be the Democratic nominee.

Nothing is fair about Florida and Michigan

Sat, 31 May 2008 17:00:49 GMT

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd on Saturday's DNC delegate meeting in Washington. How will the party solve the Florida and Michigan problem? A look at some possible outcomes.

Civil war waiting for losing '08 party?

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:44:16 GMT

NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd explains what happens to the Republicans should John McCain lose in '08, and explores the Democrats' destiny should potential nominee Barack Obama prove unsuccessful.

Politics '08 — A war of attrition

Fri, 2 May 2008 19:01:11 GMT

In a campaign that has been chock-full of trend spotting, there's something we haven't focused enough on: the inability of a frontrunner to survive the media and opposition scrutiny that comes with being in first place — at least long enough to succeed.

McCain's path to victory

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 17:09:55 GMT

NBC political director Chuck Todd believes John McCain can win in '08, no matter his opponent. But here's the rub: He needs an opponent.

Clinton's superdelegate fight

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:41:43 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd on Hillary Clinton's make-or-break effort to woo superdelegates away from her opponent.

McCain marches forward

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 20:31:13 GMT

There are at least two people hoping Hillary Clinton does well on Tuesday: Clinton, of course, and John McCain. The last thing McCain needs right now is to face a de facto Democratic nominee by the name of Barack Obama.

Your hour-by-hour Super Tuesday guide

Wed, 6 Feb 2008 03:38:36 GMT

Here is your primer for Super Tuesday — the single biggest presidential primary day in this country's history — and how to follow along, one hour at a time.

So many questions, so little time

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:41:20 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd takes a look at the outstanding Super Tuesday questions, and some possible answers.

Let the sunshine in

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:53:07 GMT

NBC's Chuck Todd says all signs point to Thursday's debate being a do-or-die contest for the GOP contenders ahead of Florida's crucial primary.