Latest 60 Minutes: Politics videos

  • 1/14/07: Troop Surge

    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.

    Watch this video

  • 12/5/00: Governor Bush

    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.

    Watch this video

  • Andy's Inauguration Facts

    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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • Calif. Governor's Challenge

    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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • The Long-Shot Candidate

    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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • Transition To Power

    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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • Campaign Comeback

    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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • "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.

    Watch this video

    Read Story

  • 02/11/07: Michelle

    02/11/07: Michelle

    December 23, 2008 | 10:00 PM PST

    Barack and Michelle Obama discuss how their romance began.

    Watch this video

  • A Historic Journey

    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.

    Watch this video