Dec. 23, 2014 9:22 p.m. EST
News: Tying up the Loose Ends of 2014
On the Webcast Extra, we wrap up all the stories we couldn't fit in the main broadcast including: 2014's culture shifts on gay marriage and marijuana, the Republican's good year in state-level elections and "normalizing" relations with Cuba.
Nov. 14, 2014 6:18 p.m. EST
News: Nancy Pelosi raises questions of sexism & Obamacare strategist makes ill-advised comments
On the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's comments at a press conference when she accused reporters of targeting her for scrutiny because of her age and sex. Plus, how will the Republican takeover of Congress affect the role of committees weighing in on Obama policies?
Nov. 07, 2014 2:47 p.m. EST
News: U.S. Sending More Troops to Iraq & A New Attorney General Nominee
On the Webcast Extra, our panelists discuss the “Friday news dump” as the White House announced plans to send 1,500 troops to Iraq to train the Iraqi Army and word that Loretta Lynch will be President Obama's choice to replace Eric Holder at the Department of Justice. Plus, the Supreme Court has decided to take on a new challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
Nov. 07, 2014 2 p.m. EST
News: Election Analysis and New Congress, New Agenda
In our post-election roundtable, we deep dive into Midterm Election analysis and look at how Republicans made historic gains by winning control of the Senate, a wider majority in the House, and control of a number of governorships in key battleground states. Also, can we expect more conflict or more compromise in 2015 between President Obama and a new Congress led by the next likely Senate majorit
Nov. 03, 2014 11:31 a.m. EST
News: August 10, 2012
New polls show that the presidential race is as close as ever. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaign in key swing states as the campaigns and super PACs release more controversial advertisements. Also, when will Romney pick his running mate? Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; John Harwood, CNBC and The New York Times.
Oct. 31, 2014 2:51 p.m. EDT
News: Potential 2016 Candidates Already Making Moves
On the Webcast Extra: It's never too early to talk presidential politics and the 2016 election. Potential candidates like Hillary Clinton, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush have been active on the 2014 campaign trail on behalf of Congressional candidates. Will the early testing of the waters pay off at the polls in an election that's two years away?
Oct. 31, 2014 2:46 p.m. EDT
News: Midterm Elections, Incumbents in Trouble, Motivating Voters
It's the final countdown to Election Day 2014, and in the final days of the campaign, polls show a number of key Senate races tightening. Republicans and Democrats are spending the last few days motivating voters to show up to the polls.
Oct. 31, 2014 11:36 a.m. EDT
News: Why aren’t voters embracing the economic upswing?
The U.S. economy appears to be on the upswing, consumer confidence and growth are up and the jobless rate is down. But polls show that voters’ feelings about the economy lag behind the signs of improvement. Gwen Ifill talks to NewsHour political director Domenico Montanaro about some of the races that will most affected by the economy.
Oct. 30, 2014 11:06 a.m. EDT
News: Why Obama has stuck to fundraising and friendly territory ahead of midterms
Lame-duck presidents don’t usually fare well at midterm elections. President Obama has mostly stayed away from the campaign trail, but with less than a week until Election Day, he’s joined the final push in states he’s won twice. Dan Balz of The Washington Post and presidential historian Michael Beschloss join Gwen Ifill to discuss the influence of presidents nearing the end of their tenure.
Oct. 24, 2014 3:37 p.m. EDT
News: Election 2014: Campaign Surrogates Hit the Trail
On the Webcast Extra, with less than 2 weeks to Election Day top campaign surrogates like Hillary Clinton, Sarah Palin and Michelle Obama are hitting the trail. What's the motivation for these campaign appearances? Some like Sen. Rand Paul, who has a large libertarian following, could be broadening his appeal with Republican voters, says CNBC's John Harwood.
