2008 Elections
By Justin Quinn, About.com Guide to US Conservative Politics
Profiles, campaign and election race information, about the 2008 presidential race, and conservative views and perspectives on the issues and news raised during the campaign.
- Barack Obama's Victory & the Fallout From the 2008 Election
- John McCain, 2008 Republican Nominee for President
- Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Nominee for Vice President
- Following the Road to the White House
- Conservative Perspectives on the 2008 Presidential Campaign
- An Overview of Local Political Issues
Barack Obama's Victory & the Fallout From the 2008 Election
What's next for the conservative movement now that Barack Obama and the Democrats have been swept into office? Is it a blessing in disguise? Will the movement return to its roots and tenets of small government, free enterprise and strong national defense?
- Barack Obama's Victory
- POLL: Did the National Media Advocate on Behalf of President-Elect Barack Obama
- What Barack Obama's Victory Means to Conservatives
John McCain, 2008 Republican Nominee for President
Conservative commentary on Arizona Sen. John McCain's political views and presidential campaign.
- A Quick Profile of John McCain
- An Overview of John McCain's Campaign Platform
- John McCain's Economic Platform
- John McCain's Health Care Platform
- John McCain's National Security Platform
- John McCain's Education Platform
- John McCain's Energy & Climate Change Platform
- Feminism & John McCain
- McCain’s Freddie/Fannie Plan: Reform, Reduce, Recuperate
Sarah Palin, 2008 Republican Nominee for Vice President
A closer look at John McCain's running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on the Isues
- A Bio of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
- Draft Sarah Palin!
- Sarah Palin FAQs
Following the Road to the White House
Conservative views, opinions and perspectives about the news and issues arising from the 2008 presidential campaign.
- Photo Gallery: John McCain and Sarah Palin Rally Supporters in Lancaster, Pa.
- A Closer Look at Joe Biden's Foreign Policy Experience
- Sad Notes on the Disorganized Left
- Barack Obama -- The Bloom Off the Rose
- John McCain's Appearance on Ellen
- Bush & McCain: Not the Same
- Conservative Alternatives to the Republican Party
- Water Cooler Politics & the Infobahn
- Ralph Nader's Effect on the 2008 Presidential Election
- Steinem Takes Shot at McCain, Hits Self in Foot
- Expect McCain v. Obama This Fall
- Why Conservatives Should Support John McCain
Conservative Perspectives on the 2008 Presidential Campaign
Opinons and views on the 2008 election by guest commentators exclusive to US Conservative Politics & Perspectives at About.com
- "Sarah Palin & Barack Obama -- Inexperience Reconsidered" by Jack Kerwick
- "Obama's Substance is a Radical Agenda" by Jack Kerwick
- "Hillary Clinton, Sexism & The Bible" by Jack Kerwick
- "A Woman's Take on 'Hillary Clinton, Sexism & The Bible'" by Linda Lowen
- "John McCain, George W. Bush & Conservatism" by Jack Kerwick
- "Why Barack Obama's 'Bitterness' Remarks Matter" by Jack Kerwick
- "Whither the Conservative Movement?" by James N. Clymer
An Overview of Local Political Issues
Believe it or not, the 2008 election cycle features races that have nothing to do with the presidential campaign, but are just as important to conservatives.
