2008 Uncut: Election Panel from IFC News takes a fresh look at the major issues facing the 2008 Presidential Canadates.
2008 Uncut: Election Panels

To support our extensive non-partisan coverage of the 2008 election we held a series of mixed table panels addressing the top issues of this election. We invited some of the indie community's most interesting voices to go head to head with a few of this year's top political junkies to try and make sense of this historical race to the White House. Tune in Fridays to see what they had to say.

This Week's Topic: Death Penalty

Is it right? Is it wrong? IFC.com panelists give their thoughts on this hot button topic.

At the Death House Door - World Television PremiereThis Thursday, watch the world television premiere of "At The Death House Door," an IFC original documentary by directors Steve James and Peter Gilbert. This film is a personal look at the death penalty in Texas as seen through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who served as a death house chaplain for fifteen years.

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The Topics

  • Presidential Candidates

    Airing 4.4.08 >>

    Hillary Clinton? Barack Obama? Who will the democrats send out to face Senator John McCain? And which one has a better chance? Our IFC.com panelists weigh in on the decision.

  • Vice Presidential Selection

    Airing 4.11.08 >>

    C'mon, we all know that any great leader (or superhero) is only as good as their main sidekick. Their wingman. Their second in command. That being said, who should our fair candidates choose? IFC.com panelists give their suggestions.

  • Race and Gender

    Airing 4.18.08 >>

    How will the race and gender questions affect this year's race in the democratic party and the presidential campaign itself? How much of an issue is it really? IFC.com panelists tackle this issue.

  • Campaign Strategies

    Airing 4.25.08 >>

    Just what is the best campaign strategy and who is running their campaign most effectively? IFC.com panelists try and break it down for you.

  • Celebrity Endorsement

    Airing 5.2.08 >>

    Will it help Hillary Clinton if Jenna Jameson lends her support? Does it even matter? Wait, Jenna Jameson is qualified to endorse a political candidate? IFC.com panelists sound off.

  • Youth Vote

    Airing 5.9.08 >>

    Ahh, the most elusive of all voters...the youth. What or who will make them come and lend their support in November? Or will Guitar Hero III trump both the democrats AND the republicans? Find out what our IFC.com panelists have to say.

  • YouTube & Web Sponsorship

    Airing 5.16.08 >>

    There is no doubt that the Internet is playing a much bigger role in this year's campaign. Who is using it most effectively and who is clueless? IFC.com panelists help you sort it out.

  • Death Penalty

    Airing 5.23.08 >>

    Is it right? Is it wrong? IFC.com panelists give their thoughts on this hot button topic.

At the Death House Door - No man should die a lone.