Video: 'C-SPAN: First 2008 Presidential Debate (Full Video)'

(Friday, September 26, 2008, 9:00-10:30 p.m. EDT; during the United States presidential election, 2008 campaign) — From the economy to foreign affairs to the way they carried themselves on stage, Republican presidential nominee John McCain and Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama offered a dramatic contrast to the nation in their first presidential debate tonight, mixing disdain and often caustic remarks as they set out sharply different views of how they would manage the country and confront America’s adversaries abroad. Continue reading Obama, McCain clash on economy, Iraq in first debate 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 26 2008) →

Video: 'Sen. John McCain's full speech to the RNC'

(Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:12 p.m. CDT; during the 2008 Republican National Convention) — Senator John McCain of Arizona accepted the Republican presidential nomination tonight at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with a pledge to move the nation beyond “partisan rancor” and narrow self-interest. Continue reading McCain accepts Republican POTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 4 2008) →

Video: 'C-SPAN: Vice Presidential Candidate Gov. Sarah Palin (AK) Full Speech at the RNC'

(Wednesday, September 3, 2008, at 9:28 p.m. CDT; during the 2008 Republican National Convention) — Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska, the presumptive Republican vice presidential nominee, introduced herself to America tonight before a roaring crowd of GOP delegates at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota, as “just your average hockey mom” who was as qualified as the Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama, to be president of the United States. Continue reading Presumptive VP nominee Palin addresses GOP convention 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 3 2008) →

Video: 'Barack Obama's Speech - 2008 Democratic National Convention'

(Thursday, August 28, 2008, 8:11 p.m. MDT; during the 2008 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Barack Obama of Illinois accepted the Democratic presidential nomination tonight at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, declaring “our government should work for us, not against us. It should ensure opportunity, not for just those with the most money and influence, but for every American who is willing to work.” Continue reading Obama accepts Democratic POTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 28 2008) →

Video: 'Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) Addresses the DNC'

(Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at 8:29 p.m. MDT; during the 2008 Democratic National Convention) — Senator Joe Biden of Delaware accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination tonight at the Pepsi Center in Denver, declaring that the challenges America faces require “more than a good soldier” in the White House, hailing Senator Barack Obama of Illinois as a wise leader who can deliver the change the nation needs. Continue reading Biden accepts Democratic VPOTUS nomination 10 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 27 2008) →