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| 2012 FEBRUARY
Feb. 3, 2012
The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances, fate and fortune of Newt Gingrich, and the consequences for Mitt Romney. They also lay down opposing views on who will win the Super Bowl, and we speak briefly about the tragedy of head injuries in the NFL.
 
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Shields, Brooks on Romney's 'Silver Earplugs,' Catholic Anger at Obama
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including GOP hopeful Mitt Romney's attempt to recover from his poverty gaffe, the latest unemployment report and anger among Catholics over the Obama administration requiring social service providers to include contraceptives in health coverage.
 
| | | | | | JANUARY
Jan. 31, 2012
Shields, Brooks on GOP's Negative Campaigning, Romney's Fighting Style
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the day's top political news, including some Republicans' concerns over the prospects of a Newt Gingrich nomination, Mitt Romney's political toughness and the state of play in Florida's primary.
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| | Jan. 31, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Battle Wounds, Gingrich's Resilience
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks dissect the results of the Florida primary, including Newt Gingrich's showing among married women who voted and whether the battle between Mitt Romney and Gingrich has been good for President Obama's chances of re-election.
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| | Jan. 27, 2012
Brooks, Dionne on Romney's Vulnerability, Gingrich's Swipes at Media, SOTU
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne discuss the week's top political news, including President Obama's State of the Union address, his election-year agenda, Mitt Romney's vulnerability, Newt Gingrich's hostility toward the media and what's at stake in Tuesday's Florida primary.
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| | Jan. 24, 2012
David Brooks, Ruth Marcus on Romney's Money, SOTU, Gingrich Lobbying Definition
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus discuss Tuesday's top political news including the release of financial documents by Republican hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, plus a preview of President Obama's election-year State of the Union address.
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| | Jan. 24, 2012
David Brooks, Ruth Marcus Review President Obama's SOTU and the GOP Response
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus discuss President Obama's third State of the Union address, as well as the response by the Republican party.
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| | Jan. 20, 2012
The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on S.C. Debates, Super Bowl Picks
The first edition of the Doubleheader for 2012 is here. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks tackle Topic No. 1 of the debates in South Carolina last night.
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| | Jan. 20, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Message, Gingrich's Defense, Santorum's Struggles
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the impact of Mitt Romney's "stumbling" debate performances, allegations from Newt Gingrich's ex-wife, Ron Paul's chances and the real message behind the Obama campaign's first television ads.
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| | Jan. 13, 2012
Shields and Brooks on Romney Taking Heat, Ron Paul's Vision, Obama's Fundraising
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the state of the GOP campaign, the effectiveness of Mitt Romney's defense of his record at Bain Capital, Ron Paul's young supporters, campaign financing and President Obama's re-election warchest.
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| | Jan. 10, 2012
Shields, Brooks Look to South Carolina Vote as N.H. Primary Numbers Roll in
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss what to look for in New Hampshire as the results roll in, the state of the GOP field and how Tuesday's primary could affect South Carolina's primary next week.
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| | Jan. 10, 2012
Shields, Brooks Reflect on Romney's New Hampshire Victory
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks reflect on Mitt Romney's victory in New Hampshire's Tuesday primary and preview the Republican presidential campaign's shift to South Carolina's primary.
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| | Jan. 6, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Encouraging Jobs Numbers, Roughing Up Romney, N.H. Campaigns
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including Friday's encouraging jobs report, Mitt Romney's win in Iowa, the "deteriorating emotional tenor" of the Republican race and Michele Bachmann's campaign suspension.
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| | Jan. 3, 2012
Shields, Brooks on Iowa Caucuses' Macro and Micro Stories
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff in Iowa to discuss Tuesday night's Caucuses, what the candidates' have discovered from campaigning in the Hawkeye State and how the field may or may not be winnowed after the Iowa results.
| | | | | | 2011 DECEMBER
Dec. 16, 2011
Shield, Brooks on Iowa Debate, 'Rattling Sabers' Over Iran, Iraq War's Legacy
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the latest GOP presidential debate in Iowa, candidates' views on how the U.S. should deal with Iran, more brinksmanship in Congress and the formal end of the American involvement in the Iraq War.
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| | Dec. 9, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Obama's 2012 Strategy, Cordray's Rejection, Gingrich's Surge
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including President Obama's re-election strategy, Newt Gingrich's poll surge in swing states and the Republican-led effort to block Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Richard Cordray from confirmation.
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| | Dec. 2, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Gingrich's 'Skeletons,' Bill Clinton's 'Second Act,' Tax Cuts
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the likelihood of Newt Gingrich being elected president, Bill Clinton's post-presidential work, lawmakers' struggles over the payroll tax cut extension and Rep. Barney Frank's legacy.
| | | | | | NOVEMBER
Nov. 25, 2011
Shields and Brooks on GOP Foreign Policy Debate, Supercommittee Failure
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including GOP hopefuls' attempt to draw sharp distinctions on foreign policy during their latest debate, the shift on immigration among Republicans and the failure of the deficit supercommittee.
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| | Nov. 18, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Supercommittee Gridlock, Cain's Stumble Over Libya
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including gridlock in the congressional deficit supercommittee, GOP hopeful Newt Gingrich's financial entanglements and Herman Cain's stumble over questions about President Obama's handling of Libya.
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| | Nov. 11, 2011
Shields and Brooks on GOP Race After Perry Flub, 'Occupy' Movement
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry's lapse at the latest GOP debate, Herman Cain's attempt to move past sexual harassment claims and the "Occupy" movement.
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| | Nov. 4, 2011
The Doubleheader: Super Committees and Honey Badgers
Now that baseball season is over, where will syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks spend their leisure hours? They'll likely be back to the heavy lifting of political news.
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| | Nov. 4, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Americans' Pessimism, Scandal's Impact on Cain Candidacy
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the sexual harassment claims against Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain plus the mood of the American electorate while the unemployment rate remains stubbornly high.
| | | | | | OCTOBER
Oct. 28, 2011
Shields and Brooks on Obama's Standing With Voters, Cain's 'Authentic' Ad
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including where President Obama stands with voters ahead of next year's election, presidential hopeful Herman Cain's campaign ads and Texas Gov. Rick Perry's flat-tax proposal.
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| | Oct. 21, 2011
Shields, Brooks on VP Switcheroos, Occupy Movement, World Series Picks
Why are there rumors every presidential cycle that the incumbent will switch his (so far his) vice president out for someone else? Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times Columnist David Brooks weigh in on that idea as well as whether the Occupy Wall Street movement is a liability for President Obama.
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| | Oct. 21, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Iraq Withdrawal, Gadhafi's Demise, Feisty GOP Debate
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including the killing of Moammar Gadhafi, President Obama's announcement of U.S. troops withdrawing from Iraq by the end of the year, plus the feistiest GOP presidential debate thus far.
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| | Oct. 14, 2011
Shields and Brooks on Herman Cain, Occupy Movement, Detroit, iPhone 4S
In this week's edition of The Doubleheader, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, New York Times columnist David Brooks and I chat about Herman Cain's surge in recent polls, the merits of his 9-9-9 plan of the plan by The Washington Post's Glenn Kessler) and the Occupy Wall Street movement's growth.
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| | Oct. 14, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Cain's Poll Surge, 'Hunger for Something Else' in GOP Race
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain's recent surge in the polls, how much religion is factoring into the GOP race for Mitt Romney and others, the lack of long-term economic fixes, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry's teetering support.
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| | Oct. 7, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Romney's Electability, Cain's 9-9-9 Plan, Wall St. Protests
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including GOP contender Mitt Romney's foreign policy vision and electability, rival Republican candidate Herman Cain's "9-9-9" plan to overhaul the U.S. tax code, plus the Occupy Wall Street protests that are spreading beyond New York City.
| | | | | | SEPTEMBER
Sept. 30, 2011
Shields, Brooks on al-Awlaki's Death, Occupy Wall St., Wildcard Wednesday
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks comment on the legality of killing Anwar al-Awlaki, the Occupy Wall St. protests and wildcard Wednesday in this episode of the Doubleheader.
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| | Sept. 30, 2011
Shields, Brooks on al-Awlaki Killing, Florida's Primary Bid, Candidates' Styles
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki, the possibility of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joining the GOP 2012 field and Florida's bid to move its primary to January.
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| | Sept. 23, 2011
The Doubleheader: What's Obama's Real Goal for His Jobs Plan?
Mark Shields and David Brooks join this week's Doubleheader guest host, NewsHour Political Editor David Chalian, to discuss the politics behind President Obama's ongoing campaign to get his jobs plan passed. Chalian asks why, if the plan has little chance of passing, is the president traveling around the country to promote it?
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| | Sept. 23, 2011
Shields and Brooks on Romney vs. Perry, Disaster Aid Deadlock in Congress
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the latest debate among GOP 2012 hopefuls and the House showdown over disaster aid funding.
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| | Sept. 16, 2011
Brooks and Marcus on Prospects for Obama's Jobs Plan, Solyndra Saga
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus review top political news, including former Vice President Cheney's new memoir, the special election in New York, the GOP response to the president's jobs plan and more.
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| | Sept. 9, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Obama's Jobs Speech, Perry's Debate Debut
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including President Obama's $447 billion jobs plan, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sparring over Social Security and the economy at Wednesday's GOP debate, plus the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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| | Sept. 2, 2011
Shields and Brooks(es) on Rick Perry vs. Mitt Romney, NCAA Football Scandals
EmbedVideo;Mark Shields and David Brooks joined Hari Sreenivasan Friday for another edition of The Doubleheader, where the guys weigh in on the battle for the top spot in the Republican primary between Rick Perry and Mitt Romney, as well as President Obama's highly anticipated jobs speech.
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| | Sept. 2, 2011
Shields, Brooks on 'High Bar' for Obama's Jobs Speech, Funding Disaster Relief
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the bleak August jobs report, what President Obama needs to say in his prime-time speech on job creation and who should foot the bill for relief efforts after disasters such as Hurricane Irene.
| | | | | | AUGUST
Aug. 26, 2011
Shields and Brooks on GOP's Zeitgeist, Whether Obama Gets Credit for Libya
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry's leapfrog over Mitt Romney in the national polls and whether President Obama deserves -- or is getting -- credit for helping topple Moammar Gadhafi's regime.
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| | Aug. 19, 2011
Marcus and Gerson on GOP Candidates' Language, Presidential Vacations
Washington Post columnists Ruth Marcus and Michael Gerson, sitting in for NewsHour regulars David Brooks and Mark Shields, weigh in on the week's top political news, including Rick Perry's first week on the presidential campaign trail, President Obama's Midwestern bus tour and where and when presidents should take vacations.
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| | Aug. 12, 2011
Shields, Lowry on GOP Hopefuls in Iowa, Obama's Tough Times
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review Editor Rich Lowry weigh in on the week's top political news, including the outcome of the Republican debate in Iowa, Mitt Romney's front-runner campaign style, Rick Perry's presidential campaign strategy, the new deficit super committee and some bad weeks for President Obama.
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| | Aug. 5, 2011
Shields and Douthat on Disdain for Washington After Debt Deal, FAA Showdown
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist Ross Douthat sort through the week's top political news, including their takes on the American public's disgust with Washington, the July jobs report and the partial FAA shutdown.
| | | | | | JULY
July 29, 2011
Shields and Gerson on Debt Bill Scramble, Reid's Next Moves
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson dissect the week's top political news, including lawmakers' race against the clock to avoid default.
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| | July 22, 2011
The Doubleheader: Debt Limits and NFL Lockouts
It has been a rare feat in recent times due to summer schedules, but we managed to get another episode of the Doubleheader with columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks recorded Friday. We stopped taping a few minutes before House Speaker John Boehner called off the debt talks and the president held a news conference.
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| | July 22, 2011
Shields and Brooks: After Debt Talks 'Meltdown,' What's the Path Forward?
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks dissect the week's developments in the debt-ceiling debate, including the latest breakdown in talks between the White House and congressional Republicans, plus the "Gang of Six" plan and a possible compromise by Sens. Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid.
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| | July 15, 2011
The Doubleheader: Debt Ceiling Drama and the Roger Clemens Mistrial
Mark Shields and David Brooks returned to the Doubleheader with Hari Sreenivasan after a summer hiatus and jumped right into the debt limit drama at the center of politics in Washington this month.
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| | July 15, 2011
Shields and Brooks on Political Risks, Rewards of Debt Standoff
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the debt limit standoff and President Obama's campaign fundraising haul.
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| | July 8, 2011
Brooks and Marcus on Jobs Numbers, Debt Deal Reality, U.K. Media Scandal
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus walk through the week's top political news, including the ongoing debt-ceiling talks in Washington, the dismal June jobs numbers and what lessons the American media can take away from the News of the World scandal rocking Britain.
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| | July 1, 2011
Shields, Gerson on Bachmann, Parties' Willingness to Budge on Spending, Taxes
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson dissect the week's top political news, including President Obama's rebuke of Congress for the stalled debt-ceiling talks, what created the housing bubble and Rep. Michele Bachmann's formal foray into the 2012 presidential race.
| | | | | | JUNE
June 24, 2011
Shields, Brooks on GOP Tax Divide, Obama's Troop Drawdown, Debt Ceiling Debate
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the breakdown in bipartisan budget and deficit talks, the House's rebuke of President Obama over war powers and the Libya mission, and the president's new troop withdrawal timetable for the Afghan war.
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| | June 17, 2011
Shields, Brooks on War Powers Debate, Obama's Inner Circle, Bachmann
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the week's top political news, including the debate over congressional approval for the U.S. mission in Libya, the state of deficit talks, the "insular" inner circle surrounding President Obama and Michele Bachmann's GOP debate performance.
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| | June 10, 2011
Shields, Brooks on Gates' Legacy, Gingrich Campaign 'Meltdown,' Weiner Fallout
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's top political news, including what's ahead for the Pentagon and NATO as Defense Secretary Gates nears retirement, how Newt Gingrich will fare in 2012 after losing so many key campaign staffers and what lessons can be gleaned from the Rep. Anthony Weiner scandal.
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