US Election 2008: the video player

Full Obama speech

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Watch Barack Obama's acceptance speech in full. 5 Nov 2008.

Full McCain speech

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

John McCain's concession speech as he acknowledges Barack Obama's victory. 5 Nov 2008.

NBC calls it

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Obama is the 44th president of the United States. 5 Nov 2008.

Noon Weds 5 Nov Pt 1

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Presented by Krishnan Guru-Murthy features Sarah Smith's report, Gary Gibbon on the numbers, and Keme Nzerem in Washington bar. 5 Nov 2008.

Noon Weds 5 Nov Pt 2

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

McCain calls for 'unity', Jonathan Rugman in Arizona, world's response, James Reuben interview, race debate. Krishnan Guru-Murthy presents 5 Nov 2008

Noon Weds 5 Nov Pt 3

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Krishnan Guru-Murthy takes to the streets of Washington to speak to early morning commuters. Plus chat with Sascha Burns (Democrat) and Jack Burkman (Republican) 5 Nov 2008.

How the numbers stack up

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Gary Gibbon looks at the how the US voted.

Oprah: 'Colour purple rules'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Oprah Winfrey, renowned Obama supporter, welcomes the early projectsion. 5 Nov 2008.

Jackson on Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Democratic party elder, Jesse Jackson explains what Barack Obama's victory means to him. 5 Nov 2008.

President Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Obama told supporters, 'the dream of our founders is alive'. Sarah Smith reports. 5 Nov 2008.

Interview: A'Leila Bundles

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow interviews writer A'Leila Bundles, great grand daughter of the USA's first black female self-made millionaire.

America's future

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow talks with Adrian Wooldridge, Andrew Sullivan and Cheri Jacobus. 5 Nov 2008

Interview: Marilyn Katz

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow speaks to the leading Obama strategist and fundraiser Marilyn Katz. 05 Nov 2008.

Bush congratulates Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

President Bush congratulates president-elect Obama on his US election victory. 5 Nov 2008.

Student joy

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Americans celebrate this landmark in the struggle for civil rights. Jon Snow reports from Howard University. 5 Nov 2008.

Interview: Joe Klein

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow interviews Joe Klein, senior correspondent with Time Magazine. 5 Nov 2008

US analysis

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

By any measure this was a decisive victory for the Democrats. Gary Gibbon reports. 5 Nov 2008.

Viewer's guide

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Kylie Morris and Lindsey Hilsum mark your card for tonight's US election results marathon. 4 Nov 2008.

How vote works

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow explains just how a president gets voted in. 4 Nov 2008.

US voting

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A record turn out is expected. Sarah Smith reports. 4 Oct 2008.

Michael Nutter

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Democrat Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia

Philadelphia voting

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

In Philadelphia the polls opened at 7am. The queues quickly built up. Jon Snow reports. 4 Oct 2008.

US economy

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Whoever wins the US elections will face an economic crisis. Faisal Islam reports. 4 Oct 2008.

Virginia voting

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Lawyers will descend on polling areas where the vote will be close. Keme Nzerem reports. 4 Oct 2008.

Richard Johnston

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow speaks to Richard Johnston, professor of political science and a polling specialist. 4 Nov 2008

Latino voters

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Both parties are assiduously courting the increasing Hispanic vote. Keme Nzerem reports. 4 Oct 2008.

Niall Ferguson

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow interviews Niall Ferguson author of 'The Ascent of Money'. 4 Nov 2008

Polling day

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The longest, most expensive presidential campaign in US history is on its final leg. James Blake reports. 4 Nov 2008

Target State

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Virginia, a Republican stronghold, now topping Barack Obama's target list. NBC reporter Brooke Hart is there. 4 Nov 2008

The last dash for votes

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

On the eve of the US election, McCain and Obama criss-cross the nation in a frantic quest for every last vote. 3 Nov 08

End of the racial divide?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Does the candidacy of an African American mark the end to centuries of racial division in the US?

Hip Hop Obama

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

There's mounting excitement about Barak Obama's campaign in the urban hiphop scene. Inigo Gilmore reports. 3 Nov 08

Discussion: Hill and Andrews

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow speaks with Professor Oliver Hill and Brandon Andrews. 3 Nov 08

Interview: Wilder and Cullum

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Jon Snow interviews the Mayor of Richmond, Douglas Wilder and Blanquita Cullum - a former liaison official to the White House and conservative commentator. 3 Nov 08

Battle for the Sunshine State

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

With the events of eight years ago in mind, McCain and Obama go all out to win Florida's support. 3 Nov 08

Eve of poll

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

With just 24 hours to go Obama and McCain concentrate on crucial battleground states. Sue Turton reports. 3 November 2008.

Last laugh?

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A last, frantic blitz over battleground states for John McCain and Barack Obama. Sarah Smith reports. 2 Nov 2008.

Michelle Obama

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Michelle Obama has taken on a key role championing her husband. Jonathan Rugman reports. 1 Nov 2008.

Racial politics

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Obama's campaign has affected perceptions of race among Americans. Keme Nzerem reports. 31 Oct 2008.

Palin not ready

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sarah Palin is not ready to take charge in a crisis according to one of her party's most senior supporters. Sarah Smith reports. 31 Oct 2008

US tour

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Jon Snow starts a tour of key swing states in the presidential campaign. 30 Oct 2008.

Vegas discussion

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Jon Snow meets Democrat and Republican sympathisers. 30 Oct 2008.

Casino interview

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Las Vegas property baron Irwin Molasky talks to Jon Snow. 30 Oct 2008.

Republican vs Democrat

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Democratic congresswoman Shelley Berkley and talk show host Alan Stock meet Jon Snow. 30 Oct 2008.

Obama takes the lead

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Obama's mass TV broadcast gets presidential in tone as he hits the campaign trail with former critic Bill Clinton. Roz Upton reports. 30 Oct 2008

Change of tactics?

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

John McCain launches a final push to turn the tide in his favour. Sarah Smith reports. 29 Oct 2008.

Obama plot

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Two neo-Nazis have been charged with threatening to kill Obama. Sarah Smith reports. 28 Oct 2008.

Record crowds

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Obama is fighting hard for the west. Sarah Smith reports. 27 Oct 2008.

End for McCain?

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The beginning of the end for McCain? Jonathan Rugman reports. 25 Oct 2008.

Obama rides high

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Obama's riding high in the polls. Sarah Smith reports. 23 Oct 2008.

Palin campaigning

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Polls say she's a liability but the crowds say the reverse. Jonathan Rugman reports. 22 Oct 2008.

Ken Adelman's switch

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Jon Snow talks to the former Republican adviser about why he's decided to vote for a Democrat for the first time. 21 Oct 2008.

Vote allegations

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sarah Smith: Republicans uncover a conspiracy to fraudulently register some voters. 21 Oct 2008.

Obama's to lose?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Colin Powell's backing has put Barack Obama further ahead in the polls. Sarah Smith reports. 20 Oct 2008.

Powell's endorsement

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Colin Powell says Barack Obama has got what it takes. Sarah Smith reports. 19 Oct 2008.

Race and Obama

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Could racism undermine Barack Obama's leader status in the race for the White House? Jonathan Rugman reports. 18 Oct 2008.

Presidential jokes

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Senators McCain and Obama swap jokes at a New York charity event. Lucy Manning reports. 17 Oct 2008.

McCain v Obama III

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Polls taken after the debate came out in favour of Obama. Sarah Smith reports. 16 Oct 2008.

Jacobus v Rubin

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Republican strategist Cheri Jacobus and former Clinton assistant James Rubin discuss the presidential race. 16 Oct 2008.

Final debate preview

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Washington correspondent Sarah Smith reports ahead of the final presidential debate. 15 Oct 2008.

Economy battle

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The economic downturn hits hard in Ohio. Jonathan Rugman reports. 14 Oct 2008.

McCain v Obama II

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Financial crisis takes centre stage during the second Obama-McCain debate. Sarah Smith reports. 8 Oct 2008.

America decides

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Obama tops polls in five states previously held by the Republicans. Sarah Smith reports. 7 Oct 2008.

Playing dirty

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sarah Palin accuses Barak Obama of "palling around with terrorists," reports Stephanie West. 5 Oct 2008

Alaska snubs Palin

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Inigo Gilmore goes to Palin's hometown to see what the people there really make of her. 3 Oct 2008.

Palin v Biden

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Extracts from the vice presidential debate between Sarah Palin and Joe Biden. 2 Oct 2008.

Must see VP TV

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sarah Palin is preparing for the debate against Democrat Joe Biden. Jon Snow reports. 2 Oct 2008.

Making Sarah Palin

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Many adore Palin, won over by her frontier-woman image, reports Inigo Gilmore. 2 Oct 2008.

McCain v Obama I

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sarah Smith reports on the first presidential Obama-McCain debate. Jon Snow gages reaction. 27 Sep 2008

Palin's way

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:22:54 -0700

Sarah Palin's first TV interview as John McCain's running mate was a big test for her readiness in foreign affairs. Sarah Smith tuned in. 12 Sep 2008.

'Pigs in lipstick' row

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:04:33 -0700

McCain campaign launches a frenzied attack on Barack Obama for claimed sexist remark. 10 Sep 2008.

Not McCain-Palin show

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:05:33 -0700

Forget Sarah Palin and John McCain. More4 News spends the week in St Paul on the margins. 5 Sep 2008.

McCain recast

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:06:37 -0700

John McCain brings St Paul convention to a close with promise that 'change is coming'. Sarah Smith reports. 5 Sep 2008.

Jon Voight , a word

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:27:54 -0700

Actor and Republican Jon Voight advises Sarah Smith to 'talk to yourself'. 5 Sep 2008.

Palin the pitbull

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:16:35 -0700

Sarah Palin revs up John McCain's presidency bid with an assault on Barack Obama's 'elitism'. Sarah Smith reports. 4 Sep 2008.

Sarah Palin shrugs off controversy

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:51:24 -0700

The Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin shrugs off recent controversy about her family's background in her first major campaign speech.

Palin fights back

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:42:08 -0700

Extracts from Sarah Palin's keynote at the Republican National Convention, 3 Sep 2008.

Sarah Smith on Sarah Palin

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:43:43 -0700

Channel 4 News's Washington correspondent looks back on Sarah Palin's keynote at the Republican National Convention. 3 Sep 2008.

US race relations

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:51:54 -0700

US race relations

Sarah Palin discussion

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:52:19 -0700

Sarah Palin discussion

Running mate questions

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:07:25 -0700

Running mate questions

Sarah Palin videos

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:01:26 -0700

Sarah Palin videos

Bush backs McCain by video link

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:26:19 -0700

George Bush delivered his speech to the Republican Convention via video link from teh White House.

Full Bush speech

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:56:36 -0700

Full Bush speech

Who is Sarah Palin?

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:02:19 -0700

Who is Sarah Palin?

Republican convention

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:06:30 -0700

Republican convention

Woman who connects Obama to MLK

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:19:44 -0700

Dezie Woods-Jones was there 45 years ago to hear Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech. Jon Snow meets her. 29 Aug 2008.

McCain picks Sarah Palin

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:45:42 -0700

McCain picks Sarah Palin

Obama accepts

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:24:34 -0700

Barack Obama officially became the first black presidential candidate in US history. James Blake reports. 29 Aug 2008.

Obama: 'this is what change means'

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:01:08 -0700

Extract from Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, Denver. 28 Aug 2008

Political pollster

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:16:56 -0700

Political pollster

Denver awaits

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:22:24 -0700

75,000 will hear Obama accept the Democratic party's nomination for presidency, report Sarah Smith and Jon Snow. 28 Aug 2008.

Bill Clinton endorses Obama

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:06:35 -0700

In his speech to the Democrat National Convention, former president Bill Clinton, endorses the presidential nominee, Barack Obama.

Can Obama win the Appalachians?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:42:50 -0700

Obama might be winning hearts in Denver, but what about the rednecks of the Appalachians? can Barack bring them in from the cold?

Obama's mad hatters

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:17:09 -0700

The Democratic convention plays host to colourful characters on both the main stage and fringes of the party.

Will Clintons give Obama the edge?

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:00:44 -0700

Sarah Smith reports on whether the Clintons' endorsements can make the difference for Barack Obama.

Hillary calls for unity

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:31:46 -0700

Hillary calls for unity

Democrats' convention begins

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:05:44 -0700

The convention that will confirm Barack Obama as the Democrats' nominee for president has begun in Denver.

Obama threat

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:23:53 -0700

Obama threat

Michelle wows the crowd

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:26:16 -0700

Barack Obama's wife, has received a rapturous welcome to her introduction speech at the Democratic National Convention.

Obama picks Biden as his running mate

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:01:39 -0700

Obama picks Birden as his running mate

Sarah Smith on Hillary Clinton

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:15:58 -0700

Channel 4 News Washington correspondent analyses Hillary Clinton's DNC speech, 26 Aug 2008

Rattling Barack Obama skeletons

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:40:02 -0700

Democratic nominee Barack Obama fights rumours about his Chicago past.

Sarah Smith on Obama

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:19:28 -0700

Verdict on Barack Obama's speech to accept the Democrat party's presidential nomination. 28 Aug 2008.

Global reaction

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Three people in three different countries to give their own personal views of what they want from the new US president. 6 Nov 2008.

Michelle Petra Mayer

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

One American will appear daily on More4 News until poling day giving their view. Today: biker Michelle Petra Mayer. 27 Oct 2008.

Rex Venator

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Bounty hunter, Rex Venator, explains how he will vote in the US Presidential Election. 28 Oct 2008

Wes Johnston

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

More4 News's Changing faces season continues. Tonight, jailer Wes Johnston on why he's supporting John McCain. 30 Oct 2008

Joseph B Williams

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The Changing faces season continues with retired civil rights laywer, Joseph B Williams. 29 Oct 2008.

Juan Crovetto

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Tonight's changing voices - ballroom dance instructor Juan Crovetto. 31 Oct 2008.

Nikki Benz

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

More from the US election and the latest of our voices from America. Tonight - a porn actress. 3 Nov 2008.

Blair on Daily Show

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:06:15 -0700

Tony Blair makes a rare television appearance across the pond. Krishnan Guru-Murthy reports. 19 Sep 2008.

John Oliver interview

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Kylie Morris interviews Daily Show comedian John Oliver over his thoughts on the American election.