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Podcast: A look back at the best — and worst — political moments of 2008

 

Published 12/31/2008 by sarahbethparker at CNN Political Ticker

CNN=Politics Daily is The Best Political Podcast from The Best Political Team. (CNN) — Barack Obama won the White House, Sarah Palin appeared on the national political stage, Joe the Plumber stole the campaign spotlight, and sex scandals claimed political careers: just some of the most memorable moments of 2008. What else topped the list of [...] (link)

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