Latest 60 Minutes: Politics videos
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1/14/07: Troop Surge
January 15, 2009 | 1:15 AM PST
In 2007, Pres. Bush explained the importance of the troop surge in Iraq to Scott Pelley.
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12/5/00: Governor Bush
January 15, 2009 | 1:15 AM PST
In 2000, Gov. Bush told Scott Pelley that until he is named President he prefers to be called Governor.
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Andy's Inauguration Facts
January 5, 2009 | 12:50 AM PST
From the first president to ride in a car to his inauguration to the first broadcasted live on television, Andy Rooney has a few interesting Inauguration Day facts that may surprise you.
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Calif. Governor's Challenge
January 4, 2009 | 12:14 AM PST
The former Hollywood action star-turned California governor may be facing his most formidable foe in a $40 billion state budget gap caused by the economic decline. Scott Pelley reports.
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The Long-Shot Candidate
December 30, 2008 | 10:08 AM PST
In February 2007 Steve Kroft and 60 Minutes traveled to Illinois to meet a young, charismatic senator who was becoming a political phenomenon, but who few believed would become our nation's 44th president.
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Transition To Power
December 30, 2008 | 10:08 AM PST
After his victorious celebration in Chicago's Grant Park, President-elect Obama began organizing his transition to the White House, not only as our nation's 44th president, but as a husband and father of two.
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Campaign Comeback
December 30, 2008 | 10:08 AM PST
Barack Obama's path to the White House was paved with many obstacles. It would take a miraculous win in the Iowa Caucus and a staff that just wouldn't quit to create the momentum he needed.
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"No Drama" Obama
December 30, 2008 | 10:07 AM PST
Barack Obama's historic presidential victory has left many in awe of how effective and disciplined his campaign was. Steve Kroft learned that Obama's mantra was "no drama" as he followed the candidate and his advisors from the DNC to Election Day.
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02/11/07: Michelle
December 23, 2008 | 10:00 PM PST
Barack and Michelle Obama discuss how their romance began.
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A Historic Journey
December 23, 2008 | 10:00 PM PST
Steve Kroft looks back on the long and winding road of Barack Obama's journey to the White House, one that Kroft and 60 Minutes followed for nearly 2 years.