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The First Woman To Run For President — In 1872 In the 19th century, Victoria Woodhull was a clairvoyant, a businesswoman and an advocate for women's rights and sexual freedom. But she is best known as the first woman to run for president. Her 1872 campaign came at a time when most women did not even have the right to vote. 'Last Lynching' Shows Racial Inequity, Advancement Veteran broadcast journalist Ted Koppel focuses on a 1981 lynching in Alabama to tell how acts of hatred and racism have affected the lives of three Americans. Indiana County Is A Presidential Election Oracle Residents of Vigo County, Ind., have picked the winner in nearly every presidential election since 1892. When it comes to such elections, the nation has no better bellwether. But this year's contest is anything but clear-cut. Race Issue Flares Again In Presidential Campaign The issue of race that has been simmering throughout the presidential campaign. It came up again over the weekend as civil rights icon and Democractic Congressman John Lewis issued a statement decrying what he called the negative tone of the McCain-Palin campaign. Palin: 'I Love Small Town USA' Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has earned a reputation as an attack dog on the campaign trail, but she softened her tone on Sunday. In St. Clairsville, Ohio, Palin spoke to an audience about workers rights and her love of small town America. Host Renee Montagne reports. Clintons Campaign For Obama In Scranton Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) joined Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden in Scranton, Penn. Sunday. The plan was to rally votes for Barack Obama but much of the Clintons speeches reminisced of Hillary's bid for the White House. Polls Show Obama With Double-Digit Lead The third and final presidential debate will take place on Wednesday between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. Drama within the campaigns has taken a backseat to conversations about the economy. The latest polls indicate Obama has a double-digt lead over McCain. McCain Campaign Used To Being The Underdog There is a little more than three weeks to go before the presidential election. The latest polls show John McCain is well behind Barack Obama. Steve Schmidt, McCain's chief operating officer, says the campaign will continue to talk about the differences with Obama, and the media and pollsters shouldn't count McCain out. Voters Face Range Of Ballot Measures Jennie Drage Bowser of the National Conference of State Legislatures speaks with Andrea Seabrook about some of the ballot measures voters will consider next month. On the list: Massachusetts voters could abolish the state income tax, and Californians could regulate the care of farm animals. Massachusetts Voters Weigh Ban On Dog Racing Voters in Massachusetts are considering a ban on greyhound racing this election season. The ban would shut down the state's two tracks. Supporters of the ban say the industry industry abuses dogs. Clintons Stump For Obama, Biden In Scranton, Pa. Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is back home in Scranton, Pa., where he's hosting an event with a couple of his biggest supporters: Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR's David Welna talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the Clintons' first joint appearance on behalf of the Obama-Biden ticket. Ralph Nader On His Run For President Independent candidate Ralph Nader first came to national attention more than 40 years ago as a young lawyer taking on the U.S. automotive industry over safety. Now in his third run for the presidency, Nader offers his explanation — and solution — for the economic crisis. Panel Finds Palin Abused Power As Governor An investigator working for the Alaska Legislature concludes that Gov. Sarah Palin abused her power when she fired the state's public safety commissioner. The probe centered on whether the firing was linked to Palin's feud with her ex-brother-in-law, a state trooper. Economy, Accusations Cap Week In Politics The campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain are hurling negative adjectives at each other. David Brooks of The New York Times says they are not focusing enough on the big issue at hand: the economic crisis. E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post says the campaign has swung Obama's way because of the crisis, and he hopes it will bring a more serious discussion of how the government can help people. Anxiety Rules At McCain Campaign Stops Many McCain supporters are expressing concern and anger at rallies, as polls in some key states tilt toward Obama. Increasingly, the rallies are taking on a defiant tone, and supporters are urging McCain to attack Obama's character.