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March 28, 2008
What will happen to John Edwards' delegates in the nomination process? What are the differences between economic plans laid out by Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton? Political conventions are supposed to be the vehicle for nominating candidates. With increasing emphasis on the role of primaries, have political conventions become obsolete?

March 21, 2008
What effect do you think the Michigan and Florida debacles will have on states moving up their primaries in future elections? Some analysts are calling this the most serious money crisis since the Depression. Is that an exaggeration?

March 14, 2008
How has voter turnout this election season compared to years past? Who really won Texas? I’ve heard different reports. Adm. William Fallon reportedly resigned because he didn't support the Bush administration's position on Iran and a possible attack. Do we know where Gen. Petraeus stands?

March 7, 2008
If Florida and Michigan hold another primary, which of the two candidates will benefit most? Who is on Sen. McCain’s short-list for vice president?

February 29, 2008
It's been said by quite a few people that Sen. Clinton must win Texas and Ohio next week, but what will constitute a win? Does she need to get the most votes or win by getting the most delegates? Or does she need to do both?

February 22, 2008
Why is Sen. McCain trying to opt out of public financing for his campaign? What can Sen. Clinton do to slow Sen. Obama's momentum? Going negative seems to have backfired, is her team planning a new strategy? Does Castro's stepping down have any real significance? Is there any sign that there will be any major changes in Cuba?

February 15, 2008
Washington Week presents an extended Webcast Extra: Tampa Bay Edition taking questions from our live audience.

February 8, 2008
Can you discuss the role that super delegates will play at the conventions? Why haven't Gov. Mike Huckabee and Rep. Ron Paul dropped out of the race yet? How will Sen. McCain be able to complete with the Obama and/or Clinton fundraising machines? Will that be a significant impediment in the general election?

February 1, 2008
Washington Week presents an extended Webcast Extra: Los Angeles Edition taking questions from our live audience.

January 25, 2008
When is the last time the government implemented a stimulus and did it work? Why are the Clintons recognized as such strong advocates for African-Americans?

January 18, 2008
Why do some states caucus and others hold primaries? Why were Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton bickering about the Nevada caucus this week? How is the current economic slump affecting the presidential race?

January 11, 2008
What weight do individual endorsements, such as Sen. Kerry for Sen. Obama, or newspaper editorial endorsements carry in today's political climate? I read that Rudy Giuliani has asked some of his staff to forgo paychecks for the month of January. What's going on?

January 4, 2008
Which candidate has invested the most in New Hampshire?


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