NBC NEWS Report: Getting the Latino Vote in California

By Maria Rosas
NBC News Anchor/ Reporter
mtrosas@ucdavis.edu

California's Latino population has come out as a formidable force in recent elections and it stands to play even a bigger role in deciding who will become the next president. NBC News's Maria Rosas explores how candidates are trying to appeal to Latino voters, and how California voters are responding to their targeted techniques.

NBC NEWS Report: It's all about the endorsement

By Kerren Schlank
NBC News Reporter
kschlank@ucdavis.edu

With only days to go until Super Tuesday, we are seeing a barrage of endorsements coming from everyone: newspapers, other politicians, movie-stars and even movie-star turned politicians. NBC News Reporter Kerren Schlank takes a look at some of the high-profile endorsements in this election in her report.


ON THE DAILY NIGHTLY: The Back Story: Who's Endorsing Who?

NBC NEWS Exclusive: Schwarzenegger Endorses McCain

By Tim Jue
NBC News Reporter
timjue@ucdavis.edu

NBC News has learned late this evening that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will throw his support behind GOP Presidential front-runner John McCain Thursday morning when the two tour a Los Angeles-based solar energy company in Southern California.

Schwarzenegger and McCain will then hold a 9:30 a.m. press conference formally announcing the endorsement, according to a copy of the Governor's schedule obtained by KPIX-TV.

NBC NEWS Web Extra: NY Times Analyst talks about Edwards Campaign

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New York Times News Analyst Loren Shimanek has covered the John Edwards campaign extensively. He gives his insight as to why he believes the South Carolina Senator is the candidate of choice for the Democratic nomination, even though the official campaign ceases to exist.

Click above to see NBC News Reporter Tim Jue's complete interview with Shimanek.

ON THE DAILY NIGHTLY: Is Huckabee Praying for Votes?

DEVELOPING NEWS: Edwards bows out

NBC DEVELOPING NEWS

Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. John Edwards ended his bid for the White House this morning, telling his supporters during a New Orleans press conference that it was time for him to step aside and leave the Democratic race to Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama.

Edwards's announcement came a day after news that GOP candidate Rudy Giuliani hinted he would drop out of the Presidential race in his party.

Edwards did not immediately endorse a particular candidate.

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AND TONIGHT ON NBC NEWS: A special report from NBC News on the Edwards announcement and Giuliani's decision to bow out

CALIFORNIA: NOW, IT'S YOUR TURN.

With less than a week away from Super Tuesday, it's going to be a photo-finish in California -- the state that will most likely end up deciding who goes on, and who drops out of the contentious 2008 race for the Presidency.

NBC News is there every step of the way, covering the race with more resources than any other news organization out there. We'll take a look at the issues that matter most to Californians, because this time, CALIFORNIA COUNTS.

Stay with NBC News in the run-up to Super Tuesday as we close in on the final push by the candidates and air special reports on California's crucial role in this election.

Only from America's News Leader.

ON THE DAILY NIGHTLY: Northern California vs. Southern California?