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"Historic" Election Isn't The Half Of It

Bob Schieffer Says This Unprecedented Campaign Is Even More Surprising Than Promised

Play VideoVideo: Schieffer: Times Are Changing



Now, Senator, About Your Jewelry …

Bob Schieffer Wonders, Why So Much Emphasis On Flag Lapel Pins As A Sign Of Patriotism?

Play VideoVideo: Judging Political Jewelry



There Is A Tunnel, But Is There A Light?

Bob Schieffer Says The War Debate Shows No One Knows What To Do

Play VideoVideo: Schieffer: Uncertainty In Iraq



When Van Cliburn Conquered The U.S.S.R.

Bob Schieffer Remembers When, 50 Years Ago, A Skinny Kid From Texas Won More Than A Piano Competition

Play VideoVideo: Musical Impact On The Cold War



Schieffer: Kudos For Stating The Obvious

McCain's Statement That The U.S. Should Never Go It Alone Is, Sadly, Proved Right Too Often

Play VideoVideo: Closer Look At American Power



Why The Iraq War Goes Ignored

Bob Schieffer Notes That Too Few Of Us, Including The Candidates, Pay Attention To This Deadly Topic

Play VideoVideo: Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind



The Art Of Political Name-Calling

While Bob Schieffer Welcomes Civility In Campaigns, He Fondly Remembers Less Friendly Turns Of Phrase

Play VideoVideo: Political Name Calling



A Small Memory of A Conservative Giant

Bob Schieffer Recalls An Early Encounter With William F. Buckley Jr.



Schieffer: Farewell, Fidel

But The Former Dictator Will Not Completely Disappear In Retirement



Schieffer: Way To Go, Uno!

The Beagle That Won The Westminister Dog Show Sets A Good Example



Schieffer: What American Voters Want

Why Candidates Have Succeeded Or Failed Tells Us About Ourselves



My Fearless Predictions: How'd I Do?

Bob Schieffer Looks Back On His Campaign Crystal Ball



By The Way, Candidates, There's A War On

The Silence About Iraq On The Presidential Campaign Trail Has Been Deafening



The Follies Of Fundraising

A Retired General Charged A Fee To Use His Name To Raise Money For Wounded Troops


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