1800 Election: Parties and Platforms
Author Bernard Weisberger describes the first test of the electoral system.
August 10, 2005 : 1 min.

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) on the flaws of the presidential election process
Newt Gingrich speaks about his plans to run for president and criticizes excessive partisanship in the election process, including his comments on the presidential debates.
August 4, 2005 : 4 min.

President Bush Takes Oath of Office
George W. Bush takes the oath of office for his second term.
January 20, 2005 : 1 min.

Electoral College Ballot Count
Vice President Cheney, in his role as president of the Senate, counts the Electoral College ballots in a joint session of Congress.
January 6, 2005 : 2 min.

Reading of the Electoral College Votes
The Vice President in his role as president of the Senate reads the votes for president and vice president from the Electoral College before a joint session of Congress.
January 6, 2005 : 2 min.

Popular-Electoral Split
George Edwards, professor and author of the book, "Why The Electoral College is Bad for America" details reasons to eliminate the electoral college.
September 21, 2004 : 1 min.

The Two Parties Today
A discussion about the purpose of political party platforms at national conventions and the difference between the two major political party platforms.
August 27, 2004 : 4 min.

Life as a Member of the U.S. House
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. discusses why he ran, how he won his seat, his experiences as an African American in Congress and reasons to participate in the political process.
May 6, 2003 : 11 min.

Presidential Eligibility Requirements
A proposed amendment to the Constitution to allow a foreign-born person who has been a citizen for 20 years to run for president.
July 23, 2000 : 9 min.

1976 Election: Jimmy Carter Looks Back
Former President Jimmy Carter discusses his campaign strategy during the 1976 presidential election, the issues he campaigned on, and the reasons why he feels he won.
October 22, 1999 : 2 min.