State of the Union
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Trifecta of Controversy
A week's worth of wall to wall problems haven't yet rained on the President's parade. New poll numbers show a 53 percent approval rating. What it all means for the President's ambitious second term agenda with White House Senior Adviser Dan Pfeiffer. The GOP is at full throttle and polls show public support for what they're doing, Senator Rand Paul joins us. And our panel weighs in on the worst political week of President Obama's tenure.
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Double Trouble for the Administration
Our Sunday exclusive with Republican Susan Collins of Maine on the IRS and Benghazi. Before during and after the attack. Former Ambassador Thomas Pickering was part of a panel that looked into it all. He joins us with his take. Then, a shocking Pentagon report estimating more than 25,000 sexual assaults are committed every year in the military. The problem and the fix with two Iraq War Veterans now serving on Capitol Hill, Hawaii's Tulsi Gabbard and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.
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Changing Political Calculus
The Boston bombing case, where it stops we still don't know: the scope of the terror plot. Plus why a new gun law could still happen and immigration reform may not with the Senate's number two Democrat Dick Durbin and House Homeland Security Committee Member Republican Peter King. Then, as we learn more about the how, what about the why? The roots of radicalization with our expert panel. Plus, a Republican Senator accuses his own party of tanking legislation for a political win while...
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Connecting the Dots
The latest on the Boston bombing investigation. We'll talk with a Senator and Congressman who got classified briefings: Sen. Dan Coats (R-Intel Cmte) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Intel Cmte) and then get analysis from two experts: Former Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Former Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns. Plus, an all-star political panel with Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn).
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Terrorism in the Homeland
Today, investigators dig for the details behind the chaos. While Boston fires it up and begins moving on, Boston strong with Massachusetts Senator Mo Cowan. Then, with new details come concern that the Feds missed an early warning about one of the suspects, a conversation with the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Michael McCaul. Senators Lindsay Graham and Chuck Schumer on the difference between a terrorist and a criminal, and whether Boston changes Washington's immigration...
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North Korea: Force or Farce?
The U.S. warns of consequences if North Korea turns its talk into action. The threats from Pyongyang: a show of force, or a side show farce? Arizona Senator John McCain gives us his take. And a compromise on background checks for gun sales means nobody is happy: Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania on the deal nobody loves, but enough people might embrace. Then one of the Republican's promising new faces is all in. Florida's Marco Rubio, on whether...
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Gun Laws Post Newtown
Connecticut's Governor signs stiff new gun restrictions into law and looks to see who will follow. Our Sunday exclusive with Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy. Then, Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman weighs in on tensions in the Korean peninsula. Plus, immigration reform, two key members working on a compromise tell us what they've got. And, our Political Panel on the reemergence of Hillary Clinton. The emerging Obama Budget and why there is no emergence of jobs.
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GOP Threatens Hold-Up On Guns
Time saps the fervor for major gun control, but something like momentum may be gathering behind immigration. Guns and immigration, with Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Connecticut Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal. Plus, the legal odd couple who argued against California's ban on same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court. And our Sunday panel on how the justices' decision this summer will or won't change the political landscape. And, on Easter Sunday we introduce you to the pastors...
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Called to Duty, Buried in Paperwork
An Exclusive interview with Veteran Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki on the growing backlog of veterans claims, the high rate of unemployment among vets, and the transition for troops as they come home from war. Colorado governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) joins us to discuss his signing of two landmark bills, as Colorado becomes the sixth state to legalize civil unions, and the second state to enact gun control bills in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut shootings. Plus, California Attorney...
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Cyber Warfare on the Rise
Today, the administration sounds the alarm on the next battlefield, cyberspace. We have an exclusive interview with the Leaders of the House Intelligence Committee: Republican Mike Rogers of Michigan and Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland. From the battlefields in Iraq to the battles on Capitol Hill, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and Rep. Tom Cotton (R-AR) join us to discuss how their experiences in combat shape their policy positions today, ten years after Shock and Awe. Plus, Rand Paul...
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Spring Thaw on Capitol Hill?
Today, the President breaks bread with Republicans: the White House calls it a "change of approach". Republicans call it a "good foundation" for future talks. What do Democrats say? Our conversation with the top Democrat in The House, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Plus, as the President reaches out to rank and file Republicans, where does that leave their leadership? Our Sunday exclusive with House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy. Then, he re-emerges, pushing a new book on immigration wars and...
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Bitter Politics, Broken Government
Today, after months of dire predictions and remarkable consensus that it should never happen. It happened, mandatory budget cuts. Moving beyond who did this to what's next? And then, the President's Top Economic Adviser Gene Sperling on plan-b and his side of the Woodward-White House fracas. Plus are politics suffocating lawmaking? Posing the question to the two lawmakers leading their parties 2014 election efforts in the house, Congressmen Steve Israel and Greg Walden. And, the stock market...
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U.S. on the Brink...Again
Today, if you can't beat 'em, scare 'em. Delayed planes and cancelled flights. The world of automatic budget cuts according to Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood. Then, despite some republican calls to pull the plug on Chuck Hagel's nomination for Defense Chief, and a slow walk of the nomination of John Brennan as CIA Director the President stands by his men. Weighing the odds with Senator John McCain. Guns and immigration: before bills governing either become law they first go through the...
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Obamas Wish List
The President takes his push for gun control, jobs and universal preschool to the people and away from the gridlock in the Capitol. Can Democrats in the Senate help push his political laundry list? Well talk to the Presidents man on Capitol Hill, New York Senator Chuck Schumer. From nominees to the budget, Republicans are angling for a fight. Are they overplaying their hand? Well ask Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming. And dire warnings if the sequester goes through, just 11 days...
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Politics, Policy and Theatre
Today, President Obama readies his State of the Union message. A chance to lay out details of an aggressive 2nd term agenda. A prequel with Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky who will deliver the tea party response to the President. Then, an Independent voice in a partisan Senate, our exclusive with Senator Angus King of Maine. And former Bush and Obama Defense Secretary Robert Gates with the case for drones and the future of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Then, our political panel on...
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Politics and Pigskin
Today, an Israeli air strike deep into Syria, a suicide bomber hits the U.S. Embassy in Turkey, and the President's nominee for Pentagon Chief gets the third degree. Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Martin Dempsey on the Hagel hearings, world hotspots and Benghazi. Then, the President's agenda: what about jobs with Former Obama Policy Adviser Melody Barnes, Former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Time Magazine's Michael Duffy and The Hill's A.B. Stoddard....
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General Consensus on Hagel
Today, subtracting jobs at the Pentagon and adding women into combat. Is Chuck Hagel the right man to run the Pentagon in transition? We'll ask Retired Generals Stanley McChrystal and Michael Hayden. Then assault weapons: the public may not want them so why is banning them unlikely? We'll ask Senator Diane Feinstein. Plus; does the republican road to recovery begin outside Washington? That with Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, The Mayor of Saratoga Springs...
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Obamas Second Term Starts Today
Guns, taxes, and immigration: the President signals a second term with more bite than bipartisanship, the tone and the task with Senior Obama Adviser David Plouffe. The Republican take with Wyoming Senator John Barrasso, head of the Republican Policy Committee. Also, spotlight on the inaugural speech with Presidential Wordsmiths Don Baer and Michael Gerson. And the party lines with Former Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich, Former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, USA Today's Susan Page,...
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The Gun Range: Are Any Limits Acceptable
Today, the Biden panel readies its report for a White House banking on public revulsion: Conversations with NRA President David Keene and Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy.Then, the dying art of bipartisanship with West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin and Former Republican Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman. Plus, guns and all the president's men, and we do mean men, with Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn, Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings, the New York Times' Jeff...
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New Year, Same Problems
Today, is there an echo in here? Raising the debt ceiling and objections over Former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel. The President's apparent choice for Defense Secretary. A conversation with Senators Dick Durbin and Lindsey Graham. Then learning the ropes with two freshmen: Democratic Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Republican Congressman Richard Hudson. Plus, can either party compromise and still keep hardcore supporters onboard? Neera Tanden of the Center for American Progress, the Wall Street...
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Guns in Schools
In the aftermath of Newtown, the National Rifle Association offers a safe school plan: our conversation with NRA point man Asa Hutchinson. Also, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman on the culture of violence. Then, the GOP's civil war: republican versus republican on the fiscal cliff, with Congressmen Steven LaTourette and Mick Mulvaney. Plus, our political panel USA Today's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page, CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein and Michael Duffy, Washington Bureau...
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An Unthinkable Tragedy
Today, the unthinkable at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The latest on the investigation with Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy. Then, grief and guns, a conversation with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper who dealt with both in the Aurora Theater Shooting. Plus, experts on keeping schools safe, coping with trauma, and profiling a mass murderer, on this special edition of State of the Union.
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Compromising at the Cliff
Today, the search for a sweet spot between the deal the Speaker can get from the President and the one he can sell to his bruised party: a conversation with Republican House Members Tom Cole and Marsha Blackburn. Then, falling off the fiscal cliff: a tumble that would shake the world with International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde. Plus, what happens if nothing happens with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi, Jackie Calmes of the New York Times, Stephen Moore of the Wall Street...
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An Offer They Cant Accept
Today, Republicans say the White House plan to avoid the fiscal cliff is a Thelma and Louise strategy. We talk to the President's Treasury Secretary, Tim Geithner. Then, what now with Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Republican Senator Kelly Ayotte. Plus, the fiscal cliff, Benghazi, and 2016 with Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer, The Hill's A.B. Stoddard, Former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and Susan Page of USA Today.
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Farewell to Congress
Thirty-five members of Congress retired this year: ten in the Senate, twenty-five in the House, the highest number of retirements since 1996. I sat down with four of them at Senator Joe Lieberman's hideaway office in the Capitol, to talk about what they'll miss, what they won't miss, the days they'll remember the most and what's still left to do before they go.Today, farewell to Congress with Arizona Senator Jon Kyl, the Connecticut Independent Joe Lieberman, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of...
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Breaking down the Petraeus investigation and latest on...
Former CIA Director David Petraeus testifies before Congressional intelligence committees on the September 11th attack that left four Americans dead at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. Well get insights from two key members of the committee: Ranking Democrat Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), and Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO). Plus the latest on the fiscal cliff with Sen. Dick Durbin & Rep. Tom Price.
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Voters to Washington: Fix It
Today, avoiding the fiscal cliff, the downfall of the CIA Chief and the remains of super storm Sandy with New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and New York Congressman Peter King. Then, dissecting Tuesdays results with California Governor Jerry Brown. Plus CNN's Dana Bash looks at the Grand Ole Party and the new electorate with a foursome of republicans: Former Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Conservative...
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4 More Years or Time for Change?
Today, four more years or time for a change? The last two days of an endless campaign, with Chicago Mayor and Former Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. And Romney SupporterOhio Senator Rob Portman. Plus, 33 senate seats, 435 house seats, and one presidency. An election extravaganza with Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, Democratic Advisor Steve Elmendorf, Gwen Ifill of PBS and CNN's Dana Bash.
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The Beginning of the End
Today, the ending begins: the last 9 days of the campaign with Obama Campaign Senior Adviser David Axelrod and Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus. Then, slugfest in the swing states with Virginia Republican Governor Bob McDonnell and Former Ohio Democratic Governor Ted Strickland. Plus, who has the big mo with Republican Pollster Bill McInturff, Democratic Pollster Anna Greenberg and Time Magazine's Michael Duffy.
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Previwing the foreign policy debate
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama head to their final debate focused on foreign policy, perspective from Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson and Fmr. Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich. Then, looking at the crucial battleground state of Virginia with Sen. Mark Warner and Fmr. Rep. Tom Davis. Plus, gender politics and winning the womens vote with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Rep. Donna Edwards, CNNs Dana Bash and The Washington Posts Dan Balz.
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Rematch: Obama vs. Romney
Today, the next debate: a president looks for a do-over and a challenger looks for a repeat. Round two of Obama versus Romney: with Obama Campaign Senior Adviser Robert Gibbs and Romney Campaign Senior Adviser Ed Gillespie. Then, the sunshine state leans Romney, two influential Floridians join us: Former Democratic Congressman Robert Wexler and the Chairman of the American Conservative Union Al Cardenas. Plus, the politics of your money with anti-tax power player Grover Norquist, Democratic...
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Biden-Ryan: Debate Face Off
A preview of Ryan versus Biden thru the prism of friends: Republican Party Chairman Reince Priebus and then Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. And, sizing up the crown jewel of battlegrounds with Ohio State Attorney General Mike Dewine and Former Governor Ted Strickland. Plus, the politics of numbers, explaining the jobs report and weighing its impact on the election with Moody's Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi, Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, New York...
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Let the Debates Begin
This week's Denver Debate-the first of 3 90-minute face offs. Obama versus Romney: Sizing up the showdown with a man who has debated both Republican Senator John McCain. The risk of being the frontrunner with Obama Senior Adviser David Axelrod. Downballot races with Republican Senator Roy Blunt and Democratic Governor Martin O'Malley. And home-stretch strategy with Republican Strategist Alex Castellanos, Democratic Pollster Celinda Lake and CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash.
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Who has the upper hand on the campaign trail?
Who has the upper hand on campaign strategy as we head into the final weeks of the election? Well ask Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Then, House Intelligence Chair Mike Rogers (R) on the questions around possible security lapses in the deadly assault on the U.S. Consulate in Libya. Plus, USA Todays Susan Page and CNN Senior Political Analyst Rob Brownstein and pollsters Whit Ayres and Anna Greenberg.
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Arab Spring Turned to Autumn Rage
Anti-American protests hit the Arab world. A challenge of a different sort in the prickly relationship between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the future of the President's outreach to the Muslim world with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice. Then Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi: bullish on winning back the house. Plus, foreign policy and poll numbers with Romney supporter and Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
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Post convention Analysis
The consequences of tough choices - with California Governor Jerry Brown. Also, post-convention advice for Romney with Newt Gingrich. And revving up the economy with former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Carmax founder Austin Ligon. Plus home-stretch politics with Peter Baker of the New York Timees and A.B. Stoddard ffrom the Hill.
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Live from the Democratic National Convention
Pushing back against the Republican Convention the President's case for four more years withMaryland Governor Martin O'Malley, North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Then, the fall stretch with Obama Advisor Robert Gibbs and Romney Advisor Eric Fernstrom. Plus a Democratic Convention preview with Dan Balz of the Washington Post and CNN's Chief White House Correspondent Jessica Yellin.
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The GOP Convention vs. Tropical Storm Isaac
Today, a preview of the three day Romney-fest in Florida designed to answer one question. Who is this guy? Mitt Romney's convention, and a tropical storm named Isaac with Party Chairman Reince Priebus and Florida Governor Rick Scott. Then, growing the GOP with Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and American Conservative Union Chairman Al Cardenas. Plus, from the observation deck, democratic Governor Martin O'Malley. And unconventional convention wisdom with...
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Exclusive: Rick Santorum
Today, Wisconsin could be in play, Florida is a gamble, and the attacks are coming fast and furious. Campaign heat, tax records and Medicare politics with Romney Campaign Senior Adviser Eric Fehrnstrom and Obama Deputy Campaign Manager Stephanie Cutter. Then, Rick Santorum offers his insights on running against Romney and what looks to be a brutal fall campaign. And has the Ryan pick altered the electoral map? We will talk about it with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich and CNN's Mark Preston.
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Veepstakes 2012
Today, in the slow roll out to his convention, Romney's next big chance to shake it up. We talk veepstakes with a contender, South Dakota Senator John Thune. Then, the really nasty and the merely juvenile: Chief Obama Adviser David Axelrod and Senior Romney Adviser Ed Gillespie join us to discuss the campaign. And what Romney's V-P pick will tell us about the state of his campaign with Ron Brownstein and Dan Lothian.
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Exclusive: Lindsey Graham & Robert Gibbs
Taxes, the debt and a 5 week summer recess. Can anything break the gridlock a conversation with republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Then, the Democrats' offensive against Mitt Romney with Obama Campaign Senior Adviser Robert Gibbs. Plus, adding up a muddled July jobs report, what the numbers say about business with BET Founder Bob Johnson and former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina.
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Exclusive: Sen. Dick Durbin
The campaign for commander in chief with Obama ally and confidante Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois and one of Romney's possible VP picks, Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. Plus those nasty, everywhere ads with Campaign Media Analyst Ken Goldstein, Time Magazine's Michael Scherer and CNN Senior Political Analyst Fon Brownstein.
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Theater Massacre Silences the Campaign Trail
A conversation with Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper. Then, the gun debate in the U.S. and the crisis in Syria with Senator John Mccain. Also, the diseased mind, with threat assessment expert Barry Spodak. Plus highlights from the Virginia senate debate and a conversation with the candidates: Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican George Allen.
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State of the Union with Candy Crowley: Axelrod &...
When did Mitt Romney leave Bain Capital and why does it matter? Romney Senior Campaign Adviser Ed Gillespie and Obama Senior Campaign Adviser David Axelrod drop by to clear up the confusion. Then, State budgets and Obama v Romney with VA Gov. Bob McDonnell and MA Gov. Deval Patrick. Plus, 61% of the continental U.S. is experiencing drought conditions. Candy talks to Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack about the effects of the worst drought in a quarter century.
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Exclusive: McConnell & Gibbs
Exclusive interviews with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Obama Campaign Senior Adviser Robert Gibbs. The numbers and the politics of a sputtering economy with economists Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Mark Zandi and CNN Senior Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash. Plus, Former Democratic Senator Bill Bradley on fixing a broken Washington and what we can all do better.
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Out of the Courtroom onto the Campaign Trail
The Supreme Courts landmark ruling to uphold "ObamaCare." How will it play on the campaign trail? Candy talks to WH Chief of Staff Jack Lew. Then, making sense of the mixed economic reports with Former CEO of HP, Carly Fiorina and Former Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The latest on the Colorado wildfires from Gov John Hickenlooper, and weather gone wild with two governors whose states have been hit hard.
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Romney's Message & Latino Voters
Mitt Romney fights to stay on message. A week of distractions interrupts the narrative; we talk with Senior Romney Adviser Ed Gillespie. Then, courting the Latino vote with Former Bush Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Democratic Congressman Luis Gutierrez.
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U.S. Economy: Romney vs. Obama
What would Obama phase two look like with Senior White House Adviser David Plouffe. Then, sizing up Mitt Romney with former GOP presidential hopeful Rick Santorum. Plus, days away from a Supreme Court decision which could gut the health care law...is there a plan B? Doctor and Senator John Barrasso and Congressman Chris Van Hollen join us.
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Exclusive: John McCain
Candy talks to President Obamas Senior Campaign Adviser, David Axelrod. Then, Senator John McCain on national security leaks and the crisis in Syria. Also, the debate over the use of drones with Rep. Lynn Woolsey and Rep. Peter King. Plus, a reporter roundtable on the political news of the week.
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Politics Gone Wild!
Today, Wisconsin as a fall preview, Democratic challenger and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on his bid to oust the republican governor in a recall race. Then, battleground politics with Virginia republican Governor Bob Mcdonnell. U.S. jobs and the bloodshed in Syria with senators Dick Lugar and Mark Warner. Plus, unemployment is up, the Dow is down and the presidential election is 157 days away.
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Exclusive: Rudy Giuliani
With a 24/7 Focus on the economy, Mitt Romney is beginning to paint a picture of what his White House would look like, starting with the jobless rate. Also, a report card on the new wave of veterans falling through the cracks of bureaucracy.
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Congress: working hard or hardly working?
First, CNN's Candy Crowley talks with Sen. Dick Durbin and Sen. John Cornyn about the lack of action taken by Congress. Also, a look at gay marriage, religion and campaign politics.
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Speaking with the Speaker
First up, an exclusive conversation with Speaker John Boehner; then, a year on looking at the impact of the bin Laden raid; also, inside the world's most exclusive club.
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Exclusive: Senator Marco Rubio
First up, the latest from the campaign trail as economic numbers continue to be mixed; then, a broad ranging conversation with Senator Marco Rubio; also, following up on the Secret Service scandal.
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Presumed nominee in the spotlight
The race isn't over but Romney is the presumed nominee, a close look at his chances against Obama; then, talking gender in politics; also, Bill Cosby weighs in on race and politics.
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Gender, politics and caterpillars?
First up, a look at how gender plays out in politics and in the economy; then, religion in politics; also, dissecting the latest polls; lastly, health care, immigration and the Supremes.
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2012: Fast forward to fall?
First up, a look at the latest from the campaign trail; then, talking numbers and foreign policy with key members of Congress; lastly, thoughts on potential VP options.
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Trayvon Martin: race and the law
First, a discussion about the case that has captured national attention; then, talking policy with a top White House adviser; also, the race to the GOP nomination continues.
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Santorums Path to the Nomination
Republican presidential hopeful and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum on GOP rival Mitt Romney, the possibility of a brokered convention, and defending his assertion that the Department of Justice favors pornographers over children and families. Plus Afghanistan's Ambassador to the US on the state of his nation.
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Democrats weigh their chances in 2012
First up, a conversation with Senate Majority leader Harry Reid about democratic strategy for the coming elections; then, a look at what happens when campaigns fold; lastly, the economic long view.
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Super Tuesday looms
First up, talking delegates with two GOP hopefuls, Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and Congressman Ron Paul; then, political calculus on Iran and Israel.
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Violence flares in Afghanistan
First up, talking strategy in the wake of protest and violence in Afghanistan; then, gas prices and the economy; lastly, looking ahead to Michigan and Arizona.
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Polls, politics and the long road to the nomination
First up Rep. Ron Paul talks about his candidacy and the race as a whole; then a panel picks apart some of the bigger issues dragged up this week; lastly, talking policy with Starbucks' CEO.
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Budgets, contraception and campaigning
First up, the latest on the uproar over contraception and insurance; then, budgets, Syria and the latest from the campaign trail.
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2012: View from the states
CNN's Candy Crowley speaks with two governors about the 2012 contests. Also, the latest on Iran and Israel from an in the know congressman. Lastly, what's going on with the economy?
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Florida The Tiebreaker
Will Florida give Romney a second win or establish Gingrich as more than a one state wonder? Plus politics with presidential candidate Ron Paul and wooing the Latino vote.
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Can Santorum Catch Newt Gingrich?
Rick Santorum talks with Candy Crowley the morning after the South Carolina primary. Can he upset the two-man race between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich? Plus Newt Gingrich talks "Newtmentum", And the influence of the Tea Party in 2012.
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All 2012
First up, Governor Rick Perry on being passed up by evangelical leaders and what's next for his campaign. Then, a look at Palmetto politics. Also, checking in on President Obama's reelection campaign.
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New Hampshire and beyond
CNN's Candy Crowley tackles the big issues and news on the campaign trail from New Hampshire. What do debate performances ultimately mean? Will the field shift again? Can anyone catch up with Romney in the Granite state?
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Live From Iowa Where Any Candidate Could Surprise
Ron Paul on the perils and promise of the Iowa Caucus, and Rick Santorum on the sudden spotlight over his booming campaign.
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The President Won, Republicans Lost
Congress leaves town with a low 11 percent approval rating plus the President jets off to vacation with a 49 percent approval. Next stop, 2012.
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Government Shutdown Avoided
Another government shutdown avoided and the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits extended for two months. What happens after then? John Huntsman on his 2012 bid and his conservative credentials. And the future of a post-war Iraq with three experts who know the terrain well.
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GOP debates and a shifting field
CNN's Candy Crowley takes a look at the winners and losers of the latest GOP debate. Also, changes for the US Postal Service.
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Shifting 2012 field and promising economic indicators
CNN's Candy Crowley takes a look at the shifting 2012 GOP field. Then, foreign policy under the microscope with Senator John McCain and lastly, taking the economic temperature.
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A shifting 2012 field
CNN's Candy Crowley sits down with one time GOP front runner Herman Cain to talk polls and politics. Also, dissecting attack ad and a look at what voters and editorial boards see in Newt Gingrich.
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The Super Committee: The Price and Politics of Failure
What are the consequences if Congress doesn't come up with a way to reduce US debt? Also an in depth interview with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. And Newt Gingrich rises to the top of the 2012 pool.
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A hard look at the Super Committee
CNN's Candy Crowley speaks with members of Congress about the Super Committee's prospects for success. Then, assessing the 2012 field and a look at the inner workings of Los Angeles.
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President Obama's state strategy for 2012
CNN's Candy Crowley gets an inside view on election strategy of the Obama campaign in the states. Then, a talk with lobbyists about the Supper Committee. Lastly, the role of religion in 2012 politics.
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The Economy Shows a Pulse and the President Flexes some...
David Axelrod sits down with Candy to talk about the White House's new message, "We Can't Wait" and his initiatives for homeowners and students with debt. Also, Ron Paul talks about role Iowa will play in his bid for president.
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Vice President Joe Biden
Candy travels to New Hampshire with Vice President Joe Biden as he sells the President's jobs plan, meets with voters at a local diner and files election papers in the state.
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Special Edition: MLK Memorial Dedication
CNN's Candy Crowley speaks with Congressman John Lewis about his role in the civil rights movement. Also, talking 2012, foreign policy and jobs with big names.
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Presidential Hopefuls and economic double dipping?
CNN's Candy Crowley speaks with two 2012 GOP hopefuls, Herman Cain and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Then, three big thinkers weigh in on the economy and policy choices.
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Dissecting a 'bad year for terrorists'
Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter, Liz Cheney stop by to talk national security. Then 2012 politics, polling and jobs.
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Jobs and Election Politics
As 2012 loom arguments over job creation and spending ramp up. Two senators stop by to talk compromise, in theory. Also, big names in journalism weigh in on the 2012 contest.
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Can the President do anything about jobs?
CNN's Candy Crowley gets perspectives from congressional heavyweights about the President's jobs proposal. Also, weighing America's options on Palestine's UN bid.
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Labor Day Preview: Jobs
Senator Jim DeMint and the head of a large union talk jobs. Then, foreign policy heavyweights talk about Libya. Lastly, an update from the campaign trail.
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Dealing with Extreme Weather
Key government officials talk about Hurricane Irene and how to cope with serious weather.
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Leading Governors Talk Economy
State leaders discuss their biggest economical needs, the Congressional Black Caucus embarks on a jobs tours and a break down of the rocky week for the stock market.
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Power and Politics in Iowa
CNN's Candy Crowley hosts from the all important state of Iowa and speaks with two presidential contenders there: Rep. Michele Bachmann and Herman Cain. Then, a strategy session with Rep. Steve King.
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Economy, Debt and National Security
A close look at the economy and the details of the debt deal. Then, California Gov. Jerry Brown in his first national interview since his election. Also, global news from Syria to China.
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Lawmakers and Economists on the Debt Debate
Big names on both sides of the aisle stop by to talk politics and big names in economics weigh in on policy. Also, the conclusion of Candy's interview with Tim Pawlenty, a 2012 contender.
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Probing Debt Ceiling Negotiations
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner weighs in on the on the debt ceiling debates, then, congressional leaders talk compromise, and catching up with presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty in Iowa.
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Clock Ticks Down on Debt Ceiling Debate
First, insights into the policy and politics of the debt ceiling debate, then, 2012 politics with a former presidential hopeful and finally, everything else you missed this week in politics.
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