Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

CQ, July 18, 2008: Obama Endorses Calls for New Federal Poverty Measure

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dayton Business Journal, July 16, 2008: McCain touts school vouchers, lower taxes in NAACP speech

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New York Times, June 22, 2008: Obama Urges Mayors to Focus on Urban Growth, but Not to Expect Increased Federal Aid

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Candidate states “Yes we need to fight poverty; yes, we need to fight crime."

New York Times, April 24, 2008: McCain Says Government Isn’t Poverty’s Sole Solution

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Senator on tour of America's "forgotten places."

States News (Michigan), June 9, 2008: Candidates should address poverty

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What will poverty in America look like under each canidacy?

Grand Rapids Press, May 17, 2008: End poverty

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What each of the presidential candidates could do for America.

TPM, May 16, 2008: Edwards Secured Private Commitment From Obama That He'd Go On Poverty Tour As Nominee

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democrat to spend several days focusing on poverty in America

Politico, May 15, 2008: Halving poverty

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Obama aide says the goal of halving poverty in 10 years was key to Edwards' endorsement.

Washington Post, May 15, 2008: Edwards Throws Support to Obama

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With Long-Coveted Endorsement, Former Rival Sends Signal to Clinton.

CQ, May 6, 2008: A Gritty N.C. City Where Obama Has Appeal on Primary Day

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Residents worry about economy.

JohnMccain.com, April 23, 2008: Remarks By John McCain On Day Three Of The It's Time For Action Tour

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Speech in Inez, Kentucky.

TIME, July 1, 2008: Obama to Expand Bush's Faith Based Programs

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Candidate says charities should be more involved in anti-poverty programs.

New York Times, April 21, 2008: McCain in Selma

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In speech, Senator notes "There must be no forgotten places in America."

Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2008: Trapped in the Middle

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tackling voter angst in Pennsylvania.

New York Times, April 14, 2008: Democrats Wrangle Over Words and Beliefs

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Forum ncludes commitment from Obama to seek to cut poverty in half in 10 years.

USA Today, April 18, 2008: McCain campaign's next stop: 'Forgotten parts of America'

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Senator will visit struggling parts of America.

New York Times, April 11, 2008: From Welfare Shift in ’96, a Reminder for Clinton

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Memories of welfare reform during President Clinton's administration.

Philadelphia Daily News, April 9, 2008: 10 Urban Questions for Hillary and Obama

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Questions that might be posed to the Democratic candidates.

CQ Politics, April 7, 2008: John McCain statement on poverty.

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John McCain and Hillary Clinton statements on poverty.

Chicago Tribune, April 5, 2008: Candidates salute King's dream

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Each pays tribute on anniversary of King's death.

New York Times, April 4, 2008: In Memphis, Clinton Calls for Cabinet Post on Poverty

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty czar would be devoted to ending poverty.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, March 2, 2008: Presidential candidates' urban agenda

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Where the candidates stand on poverty.

San Antonio Express-News, March 1, 2008: Dems' anti-poverty plans not so different

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Plans that hopefuls stump across Ohio and Texas.

Wall Street Journal, February 28, 2008: Clinton to Focus on Poverty Ahead of Ohio Primary

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Solutions presented at event devoted entirely to poverty.

Chicago Sun Times, February 26, 2008: Stricken Ohio looks to candidates for answers

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Voters looking for answers to real problems.

Baltimore Sun, February 25, 2008: Poverty politics

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Both parties exploit the destitute and homeless instead of giving them respect and a place at the table.

CQ, February 25, 2008: Political Economy: Impoverished Politics

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty and economic insecurity in the remainder of the campaigns.

Wall Street Journal, February 14, 2008: Obama Economic Plan Aimed at Those Under Strain

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tax cuts, health care hit populist themes; Opponents find fault.

New York Daily News, January 31, 2008: Let's keep the message alive

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Edwards' powerful ideas.

New York Times, January 30, 2008: John Edwards in New Orleans

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Transcript of Edward's announcement to suspend his campaign.

CQ, January 30, 2008: The Politics of Poverty and the Poverty of Ideas

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why doesn't the poverty message resonate with the electorate?

Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality, Winter 2008: How to Wage the Next War on Poverty: Advising and Grading the Candidates

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Blank looks at the 2008 presidential candidates.

Boston Globe, January 4, 2008: What About the Cities?

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How the needs of cities play into the election.

Los Angeles Times, December 26, 2007: American Values and the Next President: 'Domestic tranquillity'

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The sixth in a series of editorials examining American values and the candidates for president.

Washington Post, December 20, 2007: Clinton and Edwards on poverty

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Candidates exchange words about their plans on poverty.

Wall Street Journal, December 2, 2007: Republican 'Regular Guy' Rises Fast

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Huckabee's Populist Message Resonates With Conservatives Concerned About the Economy

Washington Times, December 2, 2007: Democrats focus on poverty in snowy Iowa

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Candidates detail their plans.

Chicago Sun-Times, November 22, 2007: Edwards' plan to feed the hungry.

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

'We have a moral responsibility as a country'

Washington Post, November 7, 2007: Obama Addresses Income Inequality

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An appeal to working families.

National Journal, October 25, 2007: Edwards' Touchtone

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

John Edwards' "Ending Poverty in America."

Washington Post, October 12, 2007: The Economic Elephant At the GOP Debate

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Republican Candidates and Inequality

Charlotte Observer, October 12, 2007: Edwards details plan for poor schools

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I grew up in an area like yours, he tells students in rural S.C.

TownHall24/7: Governor Mitt Romney Speaks About Poverty

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governor Romney address poverty in this video link.

Christian Science Monitor, September 20, 2007: John Edwards: working-class values and a closely held faith

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

While Christian beliefs help gird his antipoverty campaign, he believes that politicians who identify closely with one religion cannot be inclusive.

Newsweek, August 9, 2007: A Leap Into the Possible

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Anna Quindlen addresses the liberal vision.

TownHall 24/7: John Edwards Speaks About Poverty

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

From New Orleans, John Edwards addresses poverty in this video link.

New York Times, July 31, 2007: Edwards, Obama and the Poor

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

According to David Brooks, these candidates have devoted the most time to the issue.

National Journal, July 28, 2007: The Poverty Candidates

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty is back on the political agenda.

New York Times, July 24, 2007: A Reality- Based Economy

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

David Brooks addresses globalization and inequality.

Washington Post, July 21, 2007: Abolitionists, Then and Now

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A historical take on race and poverty in Washington, DC.

Washington Post, July 20, 2007: Making the Poor Visible

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty and politics in America.

Washington Post, July 17, 2007: On Tour to Highlight Poverty, Edwards Tries to Shift Race's Focus

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Edwards' eight-state tour of impoverished communities in the South and Midwest.

New York Times, July 16, 2007: Edwards Embarks on Tour in South to Focus on Poverty

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Edwards draws attention draw attention to one of his main campaign issues.

Hoover Institution, July 1, 2007: Poverty Row

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Every candidate has a plan to help the poor. What would all these ideas really accomplish?

New York Times, June 16, 2007: The Poverty Platform

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Matt Bai addresses politics and poverty.