Oct 11 Watch Outside Groups Spend Big on Campaign Ads Third-party groups on both sides of the political aisle are spending big on advertising this fall - but not at the same rate. Judy Woodruff talks with Evan Tracey, founder of the Campaign Media Analysis Group, for details. Continue watching
Oct 08 Watch Shields, Brooks on Sept. Jobs Report: ‘Another Blow’ for Democrats Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political stories, including the latest jobs numbers, the resignation of National Security Adviser Jim Jones and special-interest influence in this election. Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch Democrats Look to Reinvigorate Youth Vote for Midterms Young voters only made up 12 percent of the 2006 midterm electorate but voted overwhelmingly for Democrats. Judy Woodruff gets three views on the battle for the youth vote and the potential impact in the upcoming elections. Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch Obama Tells Democrats to ‘Buck Up’ for Midterm Elections President Obama finished out a three-day, four-state campaign trip in hopes of revving up Democratic supporters for the midterm elections. Continue watching
Sep 23 Watch Democrats Fire Back at GOP Pledge to Repeal Health Reform Judy Woodruff gets two perspectives on Republicans' "Pledge to America" plans to repeal health care and cut government spending from House members Anthony Weiner, a New York Democrat, and Tom Price, a Georgia Republican. Continue watching
Sep 20 Watch With 2012 Plans in Limbo, Palin Steps Into Kingmaker Role Judy Woodruff looks at the political power of Sarah Palin, her political endorsements and her use of social media with reporters Jeff Zeleny of The New York Times and Libby Casey of the Alaska Public Radio Network. Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch Shields and Brooks on Role of Values Voters, New Watchdog Agency Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week's top news including what role "values voters" are playing in this year's midterm elections and what effect Elizabeth Warren's new consumer protection agency will have on… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch Obama to Unveil Business Tax Cut Plan In President Obama's latest attempt to boost the economy, he plans to propose allowing businesses to write off new capital investments through 2011. However, new polls paint a grim picture for him and congressional Democrats. Political editor David Chalian examines… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch Shields and Brooks Preview Obama’s Iraq Speech Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks weigh in on the stakes for President Obama's on ending U.S. troop drawdown in Iraq. Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch Charting Glenn Beck, Tea Party Influences on U.S. Electorate Throngs of Americans answered Glenn Beck's call to attend a weekend rally entitled "Restoring Honor" on the National Mall. Judy Woodruff and analysts gauge his popularity among voters and examine what effect he and the tea party could have on… Continue watching