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It's All Politics May 16, 2013
Ron Elving and National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, sitting in for Ken Rudin, look back at the week of scandals rocking the Obama Administration. The President says he's "angry" and fires the IRS chief for the agency's targeting of groups with "Tea Party" and "patriot" in the names. And Attorney General Eric Holder is back on Capitol Hill, this time testifying on the Justice Department's seizing of phone records of journalists.
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It's All Politics May 9, 2013
Ron Elving and Ken Rudin review the latest political news best summed up as: "the week of the comeback." In South Carolina, former Governor Mark Sanford wins back his old seat in the U.S. House. Hearings on the aftermath of the Benghazi attacks again take center stage. And New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pushes back critics, saying his lap-band surgery is about his health — not a run for the White House in 2016.
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It's All Politics May 2, 2013
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss President Obama's press conference this week where he talked about a range of topics including closing the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and the ongoing civil war in Syria. They also weigh in on the race for the open Senate seat in Massachusetts, plus GOP Senators feeling the heat for voting against stricter gun measures.
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Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss how last week's deadly bombings in Boston changed the political mood in Washington. They also preview upcoming special elections in South Carolina and in Massachusetts. Plus, they weigh in on why former First Lady Barbara Bush doesn't want her son Jeb to run for president in 2016.
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It's All Politics April 18, 2013
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving review the somber week highlighted by the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon. They discuss the defeat of the Manchin-Toomey gun amendment in the Senate on Wednesday and why immigration reform will have a better chance of passing in the divided Congress. Plus the latest fallout in the comeback story of former South Carolina Governor and current U.S. House candidate, Mark Sanford.
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It's All Politics April 11, 2013
Ken Rudin is joined by NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson this week. They discuss lawmakers in Washington hinting at some level of bipartisanship on the issues of guns and immigration. They also weigh in on Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's outreach to students at the predominantly black Howard University this week. And disgraced former Congressman Anthony Weiner is mulling a run for mayor of New York.
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It's All Politics April 4, 2013
Ron Elving is joined by NPR Health Correspondent Julie Rovner this week. They discuss President Obama's brain mapping initiative and his 2-for-22 shooting performance during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. They also weigh in on recent GOP gaffes — one made by Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert on same-sex marriage and Alaska Rep. Don Young's use of an ethnic slur when describing Latino migrant workers.
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It's All Politics March 28, 2013
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving reflect on the historic Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage. They also weigh in on South Dakota's Tim Johnson, a Democrat, retiring from the Senate. Plus, with heavy hearts, Ken and Ron say goodbye to actress Ashley Judd who decided against running for the Senate in Kentucky in 2014.
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It's All Politics March 21, 2013
Ron Elving and Ken Rudin dissect some of what's in the GOP's "autopsy" plan released by RNC Chairman Reince Priebus this week. They also preview what could be a tough nomination battle for President Obama's pick to lead the Labor Department and weigh in on the changing politics of same-sex marriage.
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It's All Politics March 14, 2013
The white smoke has appeared and that can mean only one thing: the new edition of the “It’s All Politics” podcast with NPR’s Ken Rudin and Ron Elving is ready. It also means that there’s no budget deal in Congress, that CPAC is underway, and that Carl Levin has decided that 36 years in the Senate is enough.
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It's All Politics March 7, 2013
The sequester is in effect. But for all the pain lawmakers claimed would be inflicted on the U.S. economy, as of now, it has yet to be felt. Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss whether the President cried wolf on the issue. Plus they weigh in on Kentucky Senator Rand Paul's 13 hour filibuster and recap mayoral elections in Los Angeles and St. Louis.
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It's All Politics February 28, 2013
The sequester is upon us and NPR’s Ken Rudin and Ron Elving try to explain how this all affects THEM. But it’s a good week for Chuck Hagel, who finally gets the votes he needs to become defense secretary, and Robin Kelly, who wins the Democratic primary in Illinois’ 2nd District and is likely to succeed Jesse Jackson Jr. in the House.
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It's All Politics February 21, 2013
With the sequester just days away, Congress skips town on recess and the President hits the golf course with Tiger Woods. That leaves Ken Rudin and Ron Elving to play the blame game over who will be at fault should the devastating budget cuts go into effect March 1st. Plus the guys weigh in on former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. heading to prison this summer and Vice President Biden's odd endorsement of gun control.
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It's All Politics February 14, 2013
Valentine's Day came this week, but still no love between Democrats and Republicans in Washington. Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss the President's State of the Union address and the dueling GOP Responses given by Senator's Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky. Ken and Ron also weigh in on the latest in the confirmation saga for Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.
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It's All Politics February 7, 2013
Ron Elving and Ken Rudinreview theweek in politics, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio being tapped to deliver the Republicanrebuttal to next week's State of the Union address. They also chime in on a new ad byCrossroads GPSthat pokes fun at actress Ashley Judd.She is rumored to eyeing a Senate run in Kentucky next year. Plus, remembering the late New York Mayor Ed Koch.
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It's All Politics January 31, 2013
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving weigh in on two Senate Hearings this week: Wednesday's hearing on guns and Thursday's confirmation hearing for Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel. The guys also discuss prospects of immigration reform passing and the announcements by Senators Tom Harkin of Iowa, a Democrat and Saxby Chambliss, a Georgia Republican, that neither will seek reelection in 2014.
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It's All Politics January 24, 2013
In this week's podcast, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the President's second inauguration. They discuss Hillary Clinton's testimony on Benghazi, and John Kerry's confirmation hearing for Secretary of State. The guys also look ahead to the special election for the open House seat in South Carolina.
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It's All Politics January 17, 2013
In this week's podcast, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the White House's gun control agenda unveiled by President Obama on Wednesday. They also look ahead to the President's second inauguration next week. And the guys weigh in on why Mark Sanford, the disgraced former South Carolina governor, looks to have a strong chance at winning a special election to the House of Representatives.
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It's All Politics January 10, 2013
In this week's podcast Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss Mr. Obama's nominees to head the Department of Defense and the CIA. They also weigh in on whether the President's Cabinet is lacking diversity, Nixon's 100th birthday and why cockroaches are more popular than Congress.
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It's All Politics January 3, 2013
This week, NPR's Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Junkie Ken Rudin discuss the (sort of) resolution to the "fiscal cliff," the political survival of House Speaker John Boehner, a soon-to-be vacant senate seat in Massachusetts, and the appointment of a new Senator from Hawaii.
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It's All Politics December 27, 2012
In this last podcast of 2012, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the fallout over Speaker John Boehner's failed "Plan B" proposal. They also touch on the NRA's stance on guns in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy and the arrest of Idaho Senator Michael Crapo for DUI.
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It's All Politics December 20, 2012
In this week's podcast, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss tragic the massacre in Newtown, Connecticut and how it may embolden lawmakers to take up the hot-button issue of gun control. They also talk about the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii and U.S. Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork.
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It's All Politics December 7, 2012
In this week's podcast, Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss the final undetermined House seat of the 2012 cycle being decided in Louisiana. They also discuss Speaker of the House John Boehner's options in the fiscal cliff discussions and U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice withdrawing from consideration to become the next Secretary of State.
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It's All Politics December 7, 2012
In this week's podcast, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the surprise retirement of South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint, the rumored challenge that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may face in 2014 from actress Ashley Judd and the unemployment rate dropping to 7-point-7 percent.
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It's All Politics November 29, 2012
In this week's podcast, Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss the icy reception United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice received from Senate Republicans. They also talk about who in the GOP has vowed to break the so-called tax pledge and preview some of the people thought to be vying to succeed Jesse Jackson, Jr.
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It's All Politics November 21, 2012
Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss some House contests that finally got resolved; Rep Allen West of Florida concedes, while Rep Ron Barber squeaks out a victory in Arizona. They also weigh in on the changing demographics in the House andmark the passing of former New Hampshire Senator Warren Rudman. He died this week at 82.
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It's All Politics November 16, 2012
This week, President Obama says he won’t “overreach” in his second term – but was mum on whether he did in the first. Questions about Benghazi dog UN Ambassador Susan Rice and former CIA Director David Petraeus, although he had a little more explaining to do. In the House, Democrats pick up a few more seats and a new leader – same as the old leader. Meanwhile, the GOP forges ahead despite some unwelcome "gifts" delivered by Mitt Romney.
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It's All Politics November 8, 2012
The 2012 campaign is over and Ken Rudin and Ron Elving reflect on the $6 Billion dollar election season. They dissect how President Obama's win was both a landslide and a narrow victory. Other topics rolled into this edition include the record number of women elected to the Senate and marijuana becoming legalized in Colorado and Washington State.
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It's All Politics November 1, 2012
Could it be a tie?! This week, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving ponder the possibility of an evenly-divided Electoral College and other scenarios that leave no clear winner in the Presidential race next Tuesday. They also take a tour through battleground states to speculate which Romney and the President will carry.
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It's All Politics November 1, 2012
Could it be a tie?! This week, NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving ponder the possibility of an evenly-divided Electoral College and other scenarios that leave no clear winner in the Presidential race next Tuesday. They also take a tour through battleground states to speculate which Romney and the President will carry.
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It's All Politics October 25, 2012
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving review the highlights of the final presidential debate this week. This podcast is not all "horses and bayonets" though. Ken and Ron also discuss Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock's rape comments and as promised a full handicap of the hot Senate races heading into the final stretch of the campaign season.
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It's All Politics October 18, 2012
Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the second Presidential debate. By most accounts President Obama showed a much more spirited performance compared to the first match-up on October 3rd, though this one may be most remembered for the phrase "binders full of women" by Governor Romney. They also pay tribute to former Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter who died this week at 82.
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It's All Politics October 12, 2012
The second of four debates this presidential campaign cycle took place on Thursday. It was the one and only match-up of the VP candidates. Ron Elving and White House Correspondent Scott Horsley, who is sitting in for Ken Rudin, hash out which verbal jabs by Rep. Paul Ryan and Vice President Biden caused the most sting. They also look ahead to next week's Presidential debate and discuss a new ad featuring Big Bird.
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It's All Politics October 4, 2012
Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney delivers the shot-in-the-arm to his candidacy during Wednesday's debate verses President Obama. Ken Rudin and Ron Elving dissect the memorable moments from that debate and look ahead to next week's match-up between Vice President Joe Biden and Romney's running mate Congressman Paul Ryan.
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It's All Politics September 27, 2012
With Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney trailing in many national polls, Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss the importance of next week's first Presidential debate and what's at stake. They also weigh in on why Ohio seems to be a focal point for both President Obama and Mr. Romney. Plus the backlash Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown is receiving after supporters made so-called Native American "war whoops" at a recent rally.
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It's All Politics September 13, 2012
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It's All Politics September 13, 2012
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It's All Politics, September 6, 2012
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss the Democratic Convention in Charlotte, NC. They review the various speeches and preview Obama's talk, as well as some of the people who may emerge in 2016.
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It's All Politics August 30, 2012
This week, NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida — the speeches, the delegates, and what it all means for this year's election. And in this week's other political news, Ron and Ken talk about the primary election in Arizona, which might just have ended one young political career.
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It's All Politics August 16, 2012
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It's All Politics August 9, 2012
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It's All Politics August 2, 2012
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It's All Politics July 26, 2012
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It's All Politics July 19, 2012
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss Romney's history at Bain and whether or not he'll release his tax records. They also weigh in on potential Vice Presidents. Rob Portman could be the top contender in the GOPs “Veepstakes,” while Tim Pawlenty looks less and less likely. Will Ron Paul or Sarah Palin get an invite to this year's Republican convention? Plus Ken and Ron predict who will be the next mayor of New York City.
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It's All Politics July 12, 2012
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It's All Politics July 5, 2012
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It's All Politics June 28 2012
The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act, Attorney General Eric Holder held in contempt of Congress, and Rangel and Hatch survive primary challenges, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea.
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It's All Politics June 21, 2012
Ron Elving and Ken Rudinreview thepolitical headlines from the past weekstarting withPresident Obama's controversial changes to U.S. immigration policy. Other topics includea Housepanel citingAttorney General Eric Holder forcontempt of Congress and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romneysaying he's "absolutely vetting" Florida Senator Marco Rubio as a potential running mate.
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It's All Politics June 14, 2012
Ken Rudinand Ron Elving review the latest in astring of negative news items for President Obama including thehit-and-run accident byCommerce Secretary John Bryson. They also recap the special election in Arizona for "Gabby Giffords" seat and clear up the confusion in Illinois where Democrat Tammy Duckworth got an endorsement from a Joe Walsh, just not the one she's trying to replace in Congress.
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It's All Politics June 7, 2012
Ken Rudinand Ron Elving discuss all facets of the marqueerecall election this week in Wisconsin and the implicationsthis race will havein November. Plus, they weigh in onformer President Bill Clinton, who according to critics, has been undercutting the White House's campaign messaging.
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It's All Politics May 31, 2012
Ron Elving and Ken RudindiscussMitt Romney being "Trumped" on the sameday hewon the Texas primary. They alsoweigh in on whether the GOP presidential candidateactually "clinched" the nomination this week.Plus, whyformerAlabama Congressman Artur Davis — who served as a Democrat --may be eyeing a possible run in Virginiaas a Republican.
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It's All Politics May 24, 2012
This week Ken Rudinand Ron Elvingdiscuss what is really causing Newark Mayor Cory Booker's "nauseating" feeling, plusMitt Romney'snew web ad highlightingPresident Obamasupporterswhocame to the defense ofprivate equity firms.Ken and Ronalso discuss President Obama losingmore than 40-percent of the vote in theArkansas Democratic primary on Tuesday andpreview next week'sTexas primary.
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It's All Politics May 17, 2012
This week Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss the proposal by aconservativesuper-PAC to use the Reverend Jeremiah Wright in attack ads against President Obama. They also discuss Deb Fischer's surprise victory in the Nebraska GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, plus Ron and Ken read letters from "the listener" to mark the 300th podcast.
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It's All Politics May 10, 2012
This week Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss Barack Obama becoming the first U.S. President to endorse same-sex marriage. They also weigh-in on Senator Richard Lugar's loss in the Indiana Republican primary this week and the inmate who won 41-percent of the Democratic primary vote in West Virginia.
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It's All Politics May 3, 2012
This week Ron Elving and Ken Rudin discuss President Obama's surprise trip to Afghanistan to mark the anniversary Osama bin Laden's death. They also discuss Newt Gingrich officially dropping out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination and preview next week's Democratic primary in Wisconsin.
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It's All Politics April 26, 2012
This week, Newt Gingrich decides to drop out next week, the veepstakes kick into high gear, Obama slow jams the news, primary battles further endanger moderates, and John Edwards returns to the headlines.
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It's All Politics April 19, 2012
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It's All Politics April 12 2011
Rick Santorum ends his presidential bid, the parties compete for women voters, Dick Lugar faces a tough primary, and Wisconsin Dems compete for the spot on the Walker recall ballot, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 12 2011
Rick Santorum ends his presidential bid, the parties compete for women voters, Dick Lugar faces a tough primary, and Wisconsin Dems compete for the spot on the Walker recall ballot, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 5, 2012
This week Ken Rudin and Ron Elving weigh in on GOP front-runner Mitt Romney’s sweep of primary contests inWisconsin,Maryland, and Washington, DC. They also discuss Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as a possible vice presidential pick and President Obama poking fun at Romney's use of the word "marvelous."
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It's All Politics March 29, 2012
This week Ron Elving and Ken Rudin review this week's Supreme Court hearings on the Health Care law and Republican front-runner Mitt Romney's potential choices for a running mate. They also discuss politicians weighing in on the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.
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It's All Politics March 22, 2012
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It's All Politics March 15, 2012
This week Ken Rudin and Ron Elving recap the Republican presidential contests in Alabama and Mississippi and look ahead to Illinois and Louisisana. They also discuss President Obama's dip in the polls and the passing of Peter Bergman, co-founder of the Firesign Theatre.
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It's All Politics March 8, 2012
This week, Ron Elving and Ken Rudin dissect the GOP presidential race post Super-Tuesday, discuss Dennis Kucinich's loss in his congressional primary, and bid farewell to Rep. Donald Payne, who died at age 77.
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It's All Politics March 1, 2012
This week, Mitt Romney wins in Michigan and Arizona, but Rick Santorum continues to win over conservative Republicans. Meanwhile, Senate Republican Olympia Snowe announces she won't run for re-election, and conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart dies at the age of 43.
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It's All Politics February 16, 2012
This week, the GOP Presidential candidates have what looks to be their last debate before Super Tuesday, and Mitt Romney tries to reclaim his front-runner status from Rick Santorum.
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It's All Politics February 16, 2012
This week, Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss Rick Santorum's surprising new role as GOP frontrunner in the presidential race, and President Obama's rising approval ratings.
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It's All Politics February 9, 2012
This week, Rick Santorum has a set of surprising wins that result in zero delegates but a lot of attention, Mitt Romney continues to present himself as the inevitable GOP presidential nominee, and President Obama changes his position on the role of super PACs in his presidential campaign.
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It's All Politics February 2, 2012
This week, Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary and the GOP presidential field moves on to Nevada and several smaller primaries and caucuses. Meanwhile, conservatives attack both GOP front-runners as Republicans struggle to unite behind a candidate.
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It's All Politics January 26, 2012
This week, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney struggle for the lead ahead of the GOP primary in Florida, President Obama delivers his State of the Union address, and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords resigns.
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It's All Politics January 19, 2012
This week, two more GOP presidental candidates fall out of the race, and one skeleton falls out of Newt Gingrich's closet. The remaining GOP candidates are in South Carolina this week, and Gingrich, Santorum and Paul are trying to dislodge Romney from his frontrunner position.
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It's All Politics January 12, 2012
Mitt Romney emerges victorious from the New Hampshire primaries, but will he survive the attacks on his record as a venture capitalist? Meanwhile, what's next for second and third place candidates Ron Paul and Jon Huntsman, and Bill Daley quits as White House Chief of Staff.
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'New Hampshire And Beyond': A Special Elections Podcast
Mitt Romney's convincing win in New Hampshire — and what that might mean for upcoming contests in the Republican presidential race — is the subject of a special podcast prepared fresh this morning from NPR News.The podcast includes highlights from what the candidates had to say about the outcome in New Hampshire, plus NPR reporting on how Romney put together his victory. It also examines how the focus of the campaign will change as the GOP hopefuls descend on South Carolina ahead of that...
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'New Hampshire And Beyond': A Special Elections Podcast
Mitt Romney's convincing win in New Hampshire — and what that might mean for upcoming contests in the Republican presidential race — is the subject of a special podcast prepared fresh this morning from NPR News.The podcast includes highlights from what the candidates had to say about the outcome in New Hampshire, plus NPR reporting on how Romney put together his victory. It also examines how the focus of the campaign will change as the GOP hopefuls descend on South Carolina ahead of that...
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It's All Politics January 5, 2012
Ken Rudin and Ron Elving are in New Hampshire this week, getting ready for the primary. The GOP candidate field is getting ready, too. After his success in the Iowa caucuses, Mitt Romney is likely to be the subject of the next round of attack ads, and a newly invigorated Santorum campaign seeks to repeat their almost successful performace from the Iowa caucuses in New Hampshire. fron
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Iowa And Beyond: Listen To A Special NPR Podcast
NPR News has prepared a special podcast on the first presidential contest of the year — and where the race goes from here. The podcast includes highlights from NPR's reporting from the Iowa caucuses as well as analysis of the potential impact. You'll hear from the candidates — several of whom count themselves among the winners — plus others who are reassessing their chances. Republican caucusgoers weigh in on how they made up their minds, and we hear from Democratic caucusgoers preparing for...
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Iowa And Beyond: Listen To A Special NPR Podcast
NPR News has prepared a special podcast on the first presidential contest of the year — and where the race goes from here. The podcast includes highlights from NPR's reporting from the Iowa caucuses as well as analysis of the potential impact. You'll hear from the candidates — several of whom count themselves among the winners — plus others who are reassessing their chances. Republican caucusgoers weigh in on how they made up their minds, and we hear from Democratic caucusgoers preparing for...
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It's All Politics December 29, 2011
Ron Paul moves towards the front of the pack in Iowa while Newt Gingrich tries to fend off attacks and Romney struggles to solidify his support in New Hampshire. Meanwhile, Senator Ben Nelson announces he won't run for a third term, and Ken and Ron remember some of the political figures who died this year.
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It's All Politics December 22, 2011
House Republicans revolt against a bi-partisan Senate plan to extend the payroll tax cut as Congress leaves town for the holidays and GOP candidates attack each other as they race towards the Iowa caucuses.
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It's All Politics December 22, 2011
House Republicans revolt against a bi-partisan Senate plan to extend the payroll tax cut as Congress leaves town for the holidays and GOP candidates attack each other as they race towards the Iowa caucuses.
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It's All Politics December 15, 2011
Is GOP frontrunner Newt Gingrich the flavor of the week, or the anti-Romney many Republican voters are looking for? Congress faces yet another potential government shutdown, and Senate Republicans have a surprising pick for a leadership position.
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It's All Politics December 8, 2011
Newt Gingrich remains the frontrunner in several states in the race for the GOP nomination, Mitt Romney highlights his family values, President Obama gives a speech in Kansas, and former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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It's All Politics December 1, 2011
Another Herman Cain accusation, Newt Gingrich moves to the front pack in the race for the GOP Presidential nomination, Congress tries to get something...anything done before the holiday reccess, and Barney Frank announces he won't run for his seat in the House of Representatives in 2012.
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It's All Politics November 24, 2011
Republicans debate foreign policy, Romney's first tv ad of the campaign season, and the supercommittee - #fail.
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It's All Politics November 17 2011
Herman Cain blanks on Libya, the Supercommittee races the clock, and a rare piece of good news, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics November 10 2011
Rick Perry stumbles in the CNBC debate, Herman Cain continues to deny sexual harassment allegations, and Ohio voters reject a ban on collective bargaining for public employees, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics November 3 2011
Herman Cain denies harassment claims from his tenure at the National Restaurant Association, Rick Perry gives a goofy speech in New Hampshire, President Obama's approval ratings climb, and redistricting drama in Arizona, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 27 2011
Herman Cain releases two deeply weird online videos, Rick Perry considers bailing on debates, the early primary calendar is finally set, and Bobby Jindal cruises to re-election in Louisiana, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 20 2011
Rick Perry resurrects himself at the Las Vegas debate, Mitt Romney's poll numbers hold steady, Obama tours North Carolina and Virginia, and Wisconsin Democrats move to recall Gov. Scott Walker, join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and special guest National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson.
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It's All Politics October 13 2011
Rick Perry falls short at the Dartmouth debate, Cain surges ahead in some national polls as Romney maintains a lead in early states, and New Hampshire considers a December primary, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 6 2011
The imagined presidential campaigns of Chris Christie and Sarah Palin come to a real end, Herman Cain surges and goes on book tour, and the 2012 nominating contests threaten to creep into 2011, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 29 2011
Perry falls behind Romney, Herman Cain wins the Florida straw poll, the media clamors for Chris Christie, and West Virginia's governor's race, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 22 2011
The GOP candidates — including GARY JOHNSON — debate in Orlando, Rick Perry criticizes President Obama's Mid-East policy, the President calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, and Linda McMahon and Tommy Thompson will run for Senate in 2012, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 15 2011
GOP victories in NY-09 and NV-02, Perry's frontrunner perils, Pennsylvania considers dividing its electoral votes, and Elizabeth Warren will run for Senate in Massachusetts, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 8, 2011
One Republican debate down, many to go — but this week, two people from the party are clearly in the spotlight: Rick Perry and Mitt Romney.NPR'sKen Rudin and Ron Elving pick apart the debate, as they wonder where Michele Bachman might land. And, Obama addresses the nation, fighting to defend one very important job: his. PLUS: a surprise guest from another century. Hint: An Italian scientist who thought a lot about the sun.
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It's All Politics September 1 2011
President Obama and Speaker Boehner wrangle over a speech date, Mitt Romney courts Tea Partiers as Rick Perry prepares for his debate debut, and Arizona threatens to shake up the 2012 primary schedule, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics August 25, 2011
Rick Perry throws his hat into the ring, Mitt Romney's prospects, and don't forget RonPaul! Also, who's in and out in the Senate races. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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"It's All Politics August 18 2011"
Presidential race wackiness, bad numbers for President Obama, even worse for Congress, and Christine O'Donnell walks out on Piers Morgan, join NPR Washington Desk Editor Ron Elving and Congressional Correspondent Andrea Seabrook.
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It's All Politics August 11 2011
The Super Committee members are named, all eyes on Ames, Iowa for this weekend's straw poll, Rick Perry goes on tour, and we remember Sen. Mark Hatfield, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Congressional Correspondent Andrea Seabrook.
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It's All Politics August 4 2011
Congress passes a debt ceiling deal that no one much likes, presumptive 2012 frontrunner Mitt Romney hides until it's all over, Washington breathlessly awaits Super Committee appointments, and President Obama turns 50, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics July 28 2011
The debt ceiling looms, Boehner tries to round up votes, Iowa straw poll expectations, Jon Huntsman's strategy shift, David Wu will resign, and we remember Charles Manatt, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics July 21 2011
The Gang of Six re-emerges in the debt ceiling negotiations, Minnesota resolves its budget crisis, the first Wisconsin recall election fails to achieve an ouster, and Rick Perry edges closer to running for President join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics July 14 2011
Debt ceiling negotiations stay tense, GOP candidates are unperturbed by default, President Obama posts blockbuster fundraising numbers, and we remember Betty Ford. Join NPR Washington Desk Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken rudin for a special Bastille Day episode!
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It's All Politics July 7 2011
The money chase for GOP presidential candidates, the government shutdown in Minnesota (and the deficit talks in Washington), and THREE upcoming special congressional races, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 29, 2011
New York legalizes same-sex marriage, Michele Bachmann officially joins the Republican presidential fray, federal budget talks continue to founder, and Rod Blagojevich is convicted on 17 of 20 corruption counts, join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and special guest star National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson.
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It's All Politics June 23 2011
The President announces a force reduction in Afghanistan, Congress questions Libya involvement, Jon Huntsman declares, and redistricting drama! Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 16 2011
Republican candidates debate in New Hampshire, Rick Perry prognostication, Obama and Boehner hit the links, and Weiner finally resigns, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and White House Correspondent Ari Shapiro.
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Its All Politics June 9 2011
Anthony Weiner confesses his digital indescretions, John Edwards indicted, the President's numbers flag with disappointing economic reports, and some actual GOP contenders will debate on Monday, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 2 2011
Anthony Weiner's twitter scandal, the House votes down a higher debt limit, Romney announces, and Palin goes on tour, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 26 2011
A Democratic win in NY-26, the Ryan budget doesn't pass the Senate, Mich Daniels won't run in 2012, and Sarah Palin moves to Arizona, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 19 2011
Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum gaffe it up, Romney's star shines by comparison, Herb Kohl retires, a surprising result in CA-36, and powerful men behaving badly in a JUMBO-sized podcast, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 12 2011
The debt ceiling rhetoric war rages on, President Obama talks immigration in Texas, and Newt Gingrich tweets his Presidential intentions, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and special guest NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.
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It's All Politics May 5 2011
Bin Laden killed by Navy Seals, Republicans set to debate in South Carolina, Mike Pence makes the least surprising announcement of the season, and Ensign bids adieu to the Senate, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 28 2011
The President releases his birth certificate, Ron Paul may run, Haley Barbour won't, and John Ensign resigns, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 21 2011
Gary Johnson is the first official 2012 Presidential contender; Trump continues to gain steam; Jan Brewer vetoes Birther Bill; and we remember William Donald Schaefer, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 14 2011
A last-minute compromise averts a government shutdown, dueling budget plans for FY '12, the changing role of the Tea Party, and Trump sets a date for his big announcement, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving, Political Editor Ken Rudin, and special guest star Andrea Seabrook!
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It's All Politics April 7 2011
A government shutdown looms (or does it?), Paul Ryan proposes a bold 2012 budget, the Wisconsin judicial election heads for a recount, and President Obama's muted re-election announcement, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 31 2011
Presidential speeches on Libya and energy policy, Tea Party Protesters come to Washington as another budget deadline looms, and we remember Geraldine Ferraro, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea.
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It's All Politics March 24 2011
Congress feels left out of the Libya no-fly decision, an exploratory committee for Tim Pawlenty, Health Care turns 1, and Claire McCaskill flies too close to the sun, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 17 2011
Congress kicks the budget can down the road, Miami-Dade County recalls its Mayor, and Sharron Angle returns! Join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and Special Guest Podcaster Mara Liasson.
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It's All Politics March 10 2011
NPR in the news, GOP hopefuls talk faith in Iowa, Ensign to retire, and we remember David Broder, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 3 2011
Newt Gingrich and Buddy Roemer explore running for President, Sen. Akaka announces his retirement, and Chris Dodd will head the MPAA, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 24 2011
Public employees rally in the Midwest, the federal budget deadline approaches, Thune won't run in '12, and victory for Rahm, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 17 2011
Obama and lawmakers wrestle with the budget, GOP hopefuls attend CPAC, Kyl to retire, and will Rahm avoid a runoff? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 20, 2011
CPAC conference in Washington, Sarah Palin begs out again. Republicans eager for 2012 contenders to appear. Sen Jim Webb and Rep Jane Harmon announce departures, as does Rep. Christopher Lee. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 3 2011
Unrest in Egypt, health care repeal efforts continue apace, 2012 Senate challengers start trickling in, and Reagan's 100th, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics January 27 2011
This week's State of the Union address, and the responses, where are some of the Tea Partiers, Rahm Emanuel's Chicago troubles, and George Allen throws his hat in the ring, Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics January 20 2011
Next week's State of the Union address, Senate retirement announcements, the dawn of the Reince Priebus era, and we remember Sargent Shriver, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics January 13 2011
The Tucson shootings, Presidential moments, and victim politics, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics 010611
THE NEW CONGRESS John Boehner rising from the political dead to become House majority leader in 2006, and now Speaker of the House... Pomp and circumstance...Republicans first goal this session is to repeal the President's Health Care program... New dynamic between House and Senate Lisa Murkowski makes history in Alaska... White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs resigned this week... Republican candidates for 2012 Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele running for...
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It's All Politics 122310
It's a special edition of It's All Politics... As the year comes to a close Ken and Ron remember those in politics who died in 2010. Some on their list include John Murtha chairman of the appropriations sub committee on defense. Robert Byrd the longest serving senator in the history of the senate. Alexander Haig a former Army general who served as White House chief of staff during the Watergate scandal and Secretary of State during the Reagan administration. Dan Rostenkowski, former chairman...
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It's All Politics 121610
Departure of this large Democratic Majority in the 111th Congress, in lame duck session they are casting their final votes on legislation they find distasteful...extending tax cuts and the estate tax... Don't Ask Don't Tell legislative repeal. The bill -- a so-called "stand alone" measure not tied to any other legislative items ... The No labels Conference ... York City Mayor Michel Bloomberg a potentially independent candidate for president in 2012 ALASKA - Judge rules against Joe Miller...
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It's All Politics December 2 2010
Charlie Rangel's ethics travails finally come to an end; the debt and deficit commission issues its report; the partisan battle over the Bush-era tax cuts brings deadlock to the lame duck; Joe Scarborough takes on Sarah Palin; and -- one month after the election -- there are still races yet to be called.
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It's All Politics November 25 2010
It's a special, Thanksgiving Day edition of It's All Politics, as Sarah Palin continues to test the 2012 waters, election results fell House Democrats in Texas and New York, Maxine Waters sees a delay in her ethics "trial," and Democrats try to get their act together for the lame duck session.
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It's All Politics November 18 2010
As Congress returns to Washington, the parties elect their new leaders, Charlie Rangel is convicted of ethics violations, Lisa M-U-R-K-O-W-S-K-I wins as a write-in candidate, Michael Steele gets slammed by his own RNC colleagues, and "refudiate" officially enters the English language.
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It's All Politics November 11 2010
Former President Bush starts a book tour with a sobering assessment of his administration; President Obama heads to Asia after a shellacking at home; House, Senate, and governor's races are still up in the air; Republicans and Democrats squabble over leadership positions; and Congress has a full plate for the lame duck session.
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It's All Politics November 4 2010
The midterm election comes and goes, changing the balance of power in the House, and reducing the Democratic majority in the Senate. John Boehner appears poised to become Speaker Boehner, Nancy Pelosi ends her 4 years as the first female Speaker of the House, half of the Blue Dogs are put down, and Obama contemplates his prospects for 2012.
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It's All Politics October 28 2010
A special gala edition of It's All Politics as Ken and Ron make their final predictions for the midterm races. Sarah Palin contemplates a presidential run, a Rand Paul supporter gives a MoveOn volunteer the boot in Kentucky, it's the battle of the flawed candidates in Illinois, Joe Sestak tries to upset a confident Pat Toomey, ethics cases move forward for a Texan and a New Yorker, and Rahm starts to secure a path to Chicago mayor.
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It's All Politics October 21 2010
The Podcast receives a very special call from the Listener, Aqua Budda floods the Kentucky airwaves, Sharron Angle is struck by colorblindness in Nevada, an ad tells Latinos "Don't Vote," races tighten in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and Pelosi says confidently she'll run for Speaker in 2011.
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It's All Politics October 14 2010
We're three weeks from Election Day, and Super PACs flood the airways with anonymous money, the Tea Party considers life inside Congress, Raese calls Manchin "Obama's Rubber Stamp," Democrats perform triage in Ohio, and Republicans surging in the Sunshine State.
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It's All Politics October 7 2010
Meg Whitman's nanny problem threatens her chances with California voters, Pew surveys the latino electorate, Carl Paladino threatens to "take you out," polls go in every direction, and the World Series may end (for the first time ever) after the midterm election.
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It's All Politics September 30 2010
Congress heads home, Obama tries to rally '08 voters to show up in '10, dire polls for Dems in West Virginia and Wisconsin, and we discuss who this year's "likely voters" will be, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 23 2010
Michelle Obama stumps for vulnerable Democrats; Don't Ask Don't Tell avoids repeal in the Senate; Carl Paladino is mad as hell in New York; and Christine O'Donnell offends the Wiccan community. NPR political analysts Ken Rudin and Ron Elving discuss all this week's political news.
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It's All Politics September 16 2010
The last Tuesday primary brings with it the biggest surprise (so far) of the election season in Delaware; Palin and DeMint rejoice, while the GOP reassesses its chances of a senate takeover; Charlie Rangel holds on; and John Boehner's remarkable road to Speaker of the House.
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It's All Politics September 9 2010
As the primary season comes to an end, a Tea Party candidate in Delaware has the GOP nervous, Rahm weighs a run for Chicago mayor, and President Obama tries to scare voters with the idea of "Speaker Boehner." Join NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin for all this and more.
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It's All Politics September 2 2010
President Obama's Oval Office address, Lisa Murkowski's surprise loss, the influential Tea Party cash that follow's Palin's endorsements, and we assess the GOP's chances of taking back the Senate, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics August 26 2010
Lisa Murkowski sweats the absentee ballots, McCain scores an easy primary win, and two three-way races are teed up in Florida, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics August 19 2010
Controversy over the proposed Islamic center in lower Manhattan, Bloomberg's endorse-o-rama, Blago convicted on just one of 24 counts, and News Corp. donates big bucks Republicans, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics August 12 2010
Charlie Rangel's self-defense, primary results in Connecticut, Colorado, and Minnesota, and we bid farewell to Dan Rostenkowski and Ted Stevens, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Congressional Correspondent Andrea Seabrook.
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It's All Politics August 5 2010
Proposition 8 thrown out in California, Elena Kagan Confirmed, and One Tough Nerd garners the GOP nomination for governor of Michigan, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics July 29 2010
Arizona's immigration law gutted, Charlie Rangel's comeuppance begins, Oklahoma will have a woman governor, and we wish the best to Chelsea and Marc, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics July 22 2010
Shirley Sherrod gets YouTubed, fired, put on CNN, but receives an apology and a call from the President; Georgia holds its primary; Lindsey Graham votes for Kagan; and Rod Blagojevich decides to remain silent.
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It's All Politics July 15 2010
The financial reform bill goes through the Senate, extension of unemployment benefits stalls, the NAACP calls some Tea Partiers racists, and the heartwarming reunion of Bristol and Levi.
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It's All Politics July 8 2010
President Obama hits the campaign trail as his poll numbers flag, the DoJ challenges Arizona's immigration law, Steele gaffes again, and Traficant won't be on the ballot in OH-17, join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson.
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It's All Politics July 1 2010
Elena Kagan questioned by the Judiciary Committee, Research 2000 falls from grace, an endorsement conflict in Colorado, and we remember WV Senator Robert Byrd, join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and special guest National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea.
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It's All Politics June 24 2010
President Obama changes the leadership, but not the strategy, in Afghanistan, we review this week's primary results, and Jack Abramoff is free! Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 17, 2010
An update on New Hampshire politics, interesting doings in South Carolina, and NPR poll shows Democrats need a wake-up call. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 10 2010
A successful primary day for women candidates, Sarah Palin's picks pan out, and suspicious adultery allegations don't harm Nikki Haley, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 10 2010
A successful primary day for women candidates, Sarah Palin's picks pan out, and suspicious adultery allegations don't harm Nikki Haley, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics June 3 2010
Military service errors continue to emerge, surpriess in the primaries this week, preview of next week's primaries, and Sestak's job offers from Washington. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 27 2010
Gulf oil politics seep up to Washington, the President lunches with Republicans, and Richard Blumenthal's poll numbers are unaffected by his Vietnam service missteps, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 20 2010
Blumenthal's blunder, Souder's scandal, and this week's primary results in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas, and OREGON!!! Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 20 2010
Blumenthal's blunder, Souder's scandal, and this week's primary results in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Arkansas, and OREGON!!! Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 13 2010
Elena Kagan nominated to SCOTUS, Sestak gains momentum against Specter, and Bob Bennett is knocked out of the primary for his own Senate seat, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics May 5 2010
A difficult week, as the nation grapples with the attempted bombing in New York, the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf, and — perhaps most terrifying — James Traficant's return to politics, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 29 2010
Charlie Crist goes Indy, Blanche Lincoln fights for her seat, and what's up with John McCain? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 22 2010
Americans' distrust for our government reaches new heights, the Senate inches toward bipartisanship on financial regulation, and we continue to ponder Charlie Crist's future, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Congressional Correspondent Andrea Seabrook.
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It's All Politics April 15 2010
Tea partiers commemorate tax day, the head of the SEIU steps down, and we speculate on President Obama's upcoming Supreme Court pick, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 8 2010
President Obama signs a nuclear arms reduction treaty and improves his pants wardrobe, Republicans back away from Michael Steele, and Bob McDonnell resurrects Confederate History Month in Virginia, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics April 1 2010
The RNC's racy FEC filings cause a stir, nobody's happy with President Obama's offshore drilling proposal, and Sarah Palin stumps for John McCain, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 25 2010
The Big ****ing Deal becomes law, some of the protests over health care escalate into threats, and New York still can't find a challenger for Kirsten Gillibrand, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 18 2010
At long last the heath care bill seems poised for passage, President Obama postpones his trip to Indonesia, and Carly Fiorina's web ad shenanigans continue, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics March 11 2010
We turn our attention to the House of Representatives, which now controls the fate of health care reform — as it also reconsiders defense earmarks, debates the war in Afghanistan, and loses a member in a tickling scandal. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Congressional Correspondent Andrea Seabrook.
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It's All Politics March 4 2010
New York bustles with political scandals, Democrats reconcile themselves to reconciliation, Jim Bunning stages a one-man protest, and Rick Perry wins the Texas Gubernatorial primary, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and special guest New York Correspondent Robert Smith.
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It's All Politics February 25 2010
The politics of the health care summit, Scott Brown's voting transgressions, and is John McCain worse off now than he was four years ago? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 12 2010
CPAC gathers in DC, challenges from the right for Crist, Perry, and McCain, and bye-bye Bayh, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics February 11 2010
Sarah Palin addresses tea partiers, demon sheep terrorize the California Senate primary, and we remember Reps. John Murtha and Charlie Wilson, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics February 11 2010
Sarah Palin addresses tea partiers, demon sheep terrorize the California Senate primary, and we remember Reps. John Murtha and Charlie Wilson, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics February 4, 2010
Scott Brown's swearing in, the meaning and history of 60 votes in the Senate, Obama meets with Republicans, tells Democrats to turn off the media, Democrats in trouble, Illinios primary results, Tea Parties and tea parties, Toyota. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics January 28 2010
The president's State of the Union speech, hijinks at Senator Landrieu's New Orleans office, and we gear up for the first senate primary of 2010! Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics January 21 2010
A new landscape for campaign finance, a Massachusetts Senate upset, and John Edwards owns up, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics January 14 2010
Conflicting polls in MA Senate special election, race and politics in Nevada, New Orleans, and New York, and journos dish the dirt in a new book on the 2008 election, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics Nov 25 2009
A very thankful political podcast for the holiday this week, featuring the US Senate, who voted to go ahead and talk health care, a nominee for Lieutenant Governor of California, and a Democratic possibility for Governor of Texas.
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It's All Politics Nov 19 2009
The Senate's health bill gets a price tag, President Obama's approval dips below 50%, Sarah Palin's media blitz, and Robert Byrd breaks the Congressional longevity record, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics Nov 12 2009
The Stupak Amendment divides Democrats, not so fast in NY-23, and what's next for Lou Dobbs? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics November 4 2009
The election excitement was too much so we're podcasting a a day early this week. We go over Tuesday's results and what it all means for the President, and the future of the Democratic and Republican parties, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 29 2009
It's a MEGA-PODCAST this week! We're less than a week from election day with two governors' races, two special Congressional elections, several big-city mayors, and a ballot initiative in Maine to preview, plus the recession is totally over!, and Harry Reid tries to toe the line on the public — sorry, make that consumer — option. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and political editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 22 2009
Independents on the rise, upcoming elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and NY-23, KBH heads home, the White House takes on Fox News, and we remember Jack Nelson, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics October 15 2009
Olympia Snowe bipartizanizes health care, President Obama's Nobel Prize, Joe Biden's plans for Afghanistan, and Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics October 8 2009
The U.S. marks eight years in Afghanistan, Health Care machinations continue apace in Congress, Ensign and Rangel try to weather ethics storms, and is Tommy Thompson back on the political scene? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics October 1 2009
Health care and Afghanistan policies remain in flux, Republicans start migrating to Iowa, Virginia and New Jersey governors' races heat up, and can businesswomen rescue the California GOP? Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics Sept 24 2009
Gen. McChrystal's Afghanistan memo, big news from the Bay State, Obama disses Paterson, and Ken meets a fan, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 17 2009
Joe Wilson apologizes to the President, President Obama forgives and forgets, William Thompson Jr. dares to challenge Michael Bloomberg in New York's mayoral race, who's on the short list for Senator Ted Kennedy's senate seat, Max Baucus unveils his health care plan and no one likes it. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 17 2009
Joe Wilson apologizes to the President, President Obama forgives and forgets, William Thompson Jr. dares to challenge Michael Bloomberg in New York's mayoral race, who's on the short list for Senator Ted Kennedy's senate seat, Max Baucus unveils his health care plan and no one likes it. Join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 10 2009
President Obama addresses Congress about Health Care and an outburst from a South Carolina Republican grabs the headlines, the indoctrination of America's schoolchildren, and continued speculation about Ted Kennedy's successor, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics September 3 2009
President Obama will address a joint session of Congress about health care, Mass. politicians eye Kennedy's Senate seat, Bob McDonnell's thesis woes, and Jim Traficant goes free! Join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and Senior Correspondent Linda Wertheimer.
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It's All Politics September 3 2009
President Obama will address a joint session of Congress about health care, Mass. politicians eye Kennedy's Senate seat, Bob McDonnell's thesis woes, and Jim Traficant goes free! Join NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin and Senior Correspondent Linda Wertheimer.
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It's All Politics August 27 2009
Remembering Senator Ted Kennedy, the CIA interrogation document drop, Giuliani may run for NY Gov, and Sanford vows to stay put, join NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin
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It's All Politics August 13 2009
Town hall meetings, general unease, channeling Perot. Obama, New Hampshire town hall. Gillibrand unchallenged for New York Senate. Deleware, Biden's son. Florida, Mel Martinez resigns. Farewell Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Join Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin.
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It's All Politics August 6 2009
Clinton to North Korea, Sotomayor vote, Cash for Clunkers program, William Jefferson convicted, New Jersey governor's race, Virginia governor's race. Join NPR's Ken Rudin and Ron Elving.
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