Jan 20 Watch The Doubleheader: Are Current Debates Turning Into Political Pep Rallies? The Doubleheader: Are Current Debates Turning Into Political Pep Rallies?… Continue watching
Jan 20 Watch Polls Suggest Two-Man Race as South Carolina Voters Prep for Saturday’s Primary A day before the South Carolina primary, a drumbeat of polls suggested a "neck-in-neck" race between Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. Ray Suarez discusses the closing moments of the "single craziest week of the 2012 campaign" with Gwen Ifill, who… Continue watching
Jan 20 Gingrich’s Ex-wife, Romney’s Taxes, CNN’s King Fuel Combative GOP Debate By Christina Bellantoni From left, Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul at Thursday's GOP debate in South Carolina. Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images. Thursday's Republican presidential debate in Charleston, S.C., may have lasted two hours, but it was… Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch Gingrich to NewsHour: I Have Momentum to Beat ‘Liberal’ Romney GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch After Dropping out, Perry Alludes to Gingrich’s Personal Troubles in Endorsement Concluding that there was "no viable path forward," Texas Gov. Rick Perry suspended his campaign for the presidency in an announcement Thursday morning. He immediately endorsed former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for the Republican nomination. Judy Woodruff has an update… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch Gingrich: Perry Endorsement Enormously Helpful Newt Gingrich told the PBS NewsHour’s Gwen Ifill in an exclusive interview Thursday in Beaufort, S.C., that Texas Gov. Rick Perry’s endorsement is further evidence that he is the only conservative alternative to Mitt Romney. Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy? As private equity firms gain more attention this election season, Judy Woodruff discusses whether private equity activity is more focused on short-term profits or the long-term health of companies with The Riverside Company's Stewart Kohl and author Josh Kosman. Continue watching
Jan 18 Watch A History of Mitt Romney’s Stances on Releasing Tax Returns GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney came under increased pressure Wednesday from allies and opponents to release his tax information in advance of Saturday's Republican primary in South Carolina. Judy Woodruff discusses how Romney has previously handled the tax issue with Michael… Continue watching
Jan 18 Romney Facing Scrutiny Over Personal Tax Rate, Releasing Returns By Christina Bellantoni Mitt Romney speaks at a press conference after a campaign rally Tuesday in Florence, S.C. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. For Mitt Romney, more money might really mean more problems. The former Massachusetts governor and investment firm executive admitted… Continue reading
Jan 17 Rivals Batter Romney in Feisty South Carolina Debate By Christina Bellantoni Rick Santorum, left, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich at Monday's GOP debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Photo by Charles Dharapa/Getty Images. The five Republican presidential candidates met in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Monday night for what became a feisty forum showcasing… Continue reading