South Side has Obama's back

Nov. 2, 2012
The history and euphoria of the 2008 election won’t be repeated next week–even in Chicago. But South Side voters still support Obama.

Is 'Chicago' a dirty political word?

Oct. 17, 2012
The phrase “Chicago-style politics” has been used in this presidential election cycle against Obama —and even in elections closer to home in Illinois. 

The very first presidential debate

Sep. 26, 2012
In a Chicago TV studio, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon square off in a historic first: a debate between presidential candidates.

Can one speech make a President?

Sep. 5, 2012
A  dynamic, youing William Jennings Bryan rouses his party to battle with the Cross of Gold Speech.

At the '32 DNC, FDR and a 'New Deal'

Sep. 4, 2012
A presidential candidate flies to Chicago to accept his party's nomination — and promises bold action to fight the Depression.

To be president, it's all about character

Aug. 30, 2012
The most important factor in effective leadership is character. This is even more true when considering the Office of the Presidency. 

Chicago's first convention: And the nominee is... Lincoln

Aug. 29, 2012
In 1860 the Republican Party was a new, dynamic, anti-slavery party. That year, Illinois's favorite son was nominated for President of the United States, and Chicago-style politics were born.

The original 'smoke-filled room'

Aug. 27, 2012
How party leaders picked the next President of the United States — in a suite at the Blackstone Hotel.

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