Politics Oct 30 Trump should 'take stock' and 'own' election outcome, Sen. Tillis says Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina is sounding the alarm about the future of his own party. In his new book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,” Tillis warns that GOP lawmakers are afraid to challenge President Trump,…
Politics Oct 28 Democratic and GOP strategists assess midterm landscape in final week To discuss how the midterm races are shaping up in the final days, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye.
Politics Oct 27 Why Trump's coalition of evangelical voters could be fraying White evangelical Christians have been among President Trump’s most loyal supporters for more than a decade, and our new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows that most still approve of him. But signs of slippage are emerging ahead of the midterms. Stephanie…
Politics Oct 22 What Maine voters are saying about the Collins-Jackson Senate race One of the most closely watched Senate races in the country is unfolding in Maine, where five-term Republican Susan Collins faces a tough challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a former logger and state legislator. The race is rated a toss-up,…
Politics Oct 21 A look at the major state ballot measures voters will decide in the midterms Voters will weigh in on more than 140 ballot measures next month in 40 states. From abortion to voter ID to debates over transgender rights, the measures touch nearly every corner of the political debate. Republicans are counting on some…
Politics Oct 19 Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann on Trump's approval rating hitting a record low NPR’s Tamara Keith and Carrie Dann of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including a new poll putting President Trump's approval rating at a record low, the amount of money…
Politics Oct 16 Examining the controversial claims Trump is making at his midterm rallies Ahead of the midterms, President Trump is on the campaign trail looking to rally his base in battleground races. His controversial comments at those rallies have drawn attention. White House correspondent Liz Landers has a fact check on some of…
Politics Oct 14 Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while…
Politics Oct 12 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the GOP's vulnerability in the midterms NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump on the campaign trail with the midterm elections closing in, the South Carolina Senate…
Politics Oct 09 Brooks and Capehart on the fight for Senate control in battleground states Candidates for U.S. Senate in three battleground states faced off in fiery debates Thursday night that frequently veered into personal attacks. David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in…