Jun 23 Watch Primary Voters in South Carolina Take Aim at ‘Establishment’ Candidates Four states held primaries and runoffs on Tuesday, with outcomes that could foreshadow an anti-incumbent backlash by voters in November's general election. Judy Woodruff has an update on those contests. Continue watching
May 28 Watch Spending Spree Marks Republican California Governor’s Primary Tensions mount in California's multi-million dollar Republican primary race for California governor, where over $90 million has already been spent on campaigns. Gwen Ifill reports on the contentious and expensive contest. Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch Billions in Pension Payments Loom for Struggling State Budgets In a weak economy, many states, cities and towns may be facing billions of dollars in pension liabilities that are currently underfunded. Spencer Michels reports from California on that state's pension challenge. Continue watching
Nov 04 GOP Scores Key Victories in N.J., Va. Governor Races By Quinn Bowman Republican Chris Christie is projected to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in a hard-fought New Jersey contest, the Associated Press reported, marking the second key gubernatorial victory for the GOP Tuesday night. Continue reading
Aug 31 Future of Kennedy’s Senate Seat in the Hands of Mass. Legislature By Quinn Bowman As speculation swirls about which politicians will vie for the first open Massachusetts Senate seat in 25 years, the process of determining a successor for the late Sen. Edward Kennedy will hinge on the actions of the state Legislature. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch California Budget Woes Squeeze Overcrowded Prisons As California continues to struggle over budget gaps, Spencer Michels measures the likely effects of funding cuts on the state's overcrowded prisons. Continue watching
Jul 03 Sarah Palin Rattles Political Establishment with Surprise Resignation By PBS News Hour Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced she's resigning later this month, instead of seeking re-election next year. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch Climate Bill, Sanford’s Future Top Week’s Political News Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks examine developments in the landmark climate change legislation before Congress, as well as the fallout from S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford's admission to an extramarital affair. Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch California Lawmakers Struggle With $24B Budget Gap Spencer Michels reports on California's struggles to address a $24 billion shortfall in the state budget, which lawmakers say puts the state in danger of running out of money. Continue watching
Jun 12 Watch Shields, Brooks Mull Health Reform, Palin’s Role in GOP Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the chances for health care reform to clear Congress this year, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's role in the GOP and the significance of the Virginia governor's race. Continue watching