Dec 11 Gwen’s Take: The dangers of hyperbole By Gwen Ifill At a time when covering a presidential campaign means sorting through your definitions of dishonesty, bigotry and intolerance, being reasonable seems to be a dodge. Continue reading
Nov 13 Gwen’s Take: Of truth, myth and cherry trees By Gwen Ifill I have never been accused of chopping down trees, but like many children, I was taught early on about the value of honesty through an oft-told story about our first president and a cherry tree. Continue reading
Nov 06 The politics of resentment: winning 2016 By Gwen Ifill The 2012 election was supposed to be a test of a weakened president and his ambitious and unpopular health care plan. Challengers saw a chance to take down a Democratic incumbent after the excitement of his history-making election had faded. Continue reading
Oct 23 Gwen’s Take: Turning bad into good By Gwen Ifill I am in the bad news business. Seldom do I get to report on puppies, rainbows or the sounds of children giggling. But sometimes a child with a little red wagon can remind us that bad news can take us… Continue reading
Sep 25 Gwen’s Take: Processing By Gwen Ifill This has been a week for introspection. As the Papal whirlwind shut down the nation’s capital, Republicans and Democrats were forced to sit side by side and listen, for a change. Some wept… Continue reading
Sep 18 Gwen’s Take: 5 things we warned you about the GOP debate By Gwen Ifill Last week, I advised what to watch for in the second Republican debate, so I felt duty-bound to sit through all three hours of it -- if only to see if I steered you right. Continue reading
Sep 11 5 Reasons to watch the next GOP face-off By Gwen Ifill Yippee. Another Debate. Another chance to decide which Republican on the crowded stage in Los Angeles next week deserves the chance to face the Democratic nominee a year from now. Depending on how things shake out, there may even be… Continue reading
Aug 28 Gwen’s Take: New Orleans today is a story of pessimism, optimism and grit By Gwen Ifill NEW ORLEANS -- When I set off for New Orleans to help cover the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina this week, I confess I expected to bear witness to remarkable rejuvenation. Continue reading
Aug 21 Gwen’s Take: It’s only August, but this campaign really is different By Gwen Ifill The strategy is clear: if you can’t beat Trump to the media spotlight, join him there. Continue reading
Aug 14 The joys of Iowa: Part 1 By Gwen Ifill It has become something of a cliché (as are butter cows), but the Iowa State Fair gives us an opportunity to see most of the 2016 candidates in one location with actual people. How they work a crowd, answer an… Continue reading