Oct. 24, 2014 3:33 p.m. EDT
News: Pre-Election Voter Trends, Gubernatorial Elections, Campaign Spending and the Politics of Ebola
We look at recent poll results to gauge pre-election voter trends with John Harwood, and Dan Balz explores the toss-up gubernatorial races around the country. Also, Jeanne Cummings reports on the record-setting $4 billion raised this campaign season and how the money is being spent. Plus, Alexis Simendinger on the newest state and federal Ebola protocols.
Oct. 17, 2014 5:24 p.m. EDT
News: Voter ID Laws, Florida's Fan Debate, Cell Phone Privacy & Operation Inherent Resolve
On this week’s Webcast Extra, courts are striking down voter ID laws ahead of the midterm elections. In Florida's gubernatorial debate, Gov. Rick Scott temporarily refused to debate former Gov. Charlie Crist because of an electric fan. John Dickerson reports on #fangate. Plus, the FBI wants cell phones to have a backdoor for government surveillance, and the U.S. has named the campaign against ISIS
Oct. 17, 2014 3:38 p.m. EDT
News: Obama Names Ebola Czar, Economic Recovery Anxiety, Midterm Debates and ISIS Movement
We discuss the role of the new EbolaCzar, the likelihood of a travel ban and Obama's efforts to build a global effort against this endemic disease. Also, what the Federal Reserve, Treasury and Wall Street tell us about national economic anxiety. A preview of the issues, personalities and tight races in the midterm elections. Plus, the resiliency of ISIS and Obama's coalition-building strategy to f
Oct. 10, 2014 4:01 p.m. EDT
News: Supreme Court rules on voting rights, Obama & Romney raise 2014 campaign cash
In the first week of their new term, the Supreme Court blocked voter ID laws ahead of November's elections. While President Obama has been largely absent from the 2014 mid-term campaigning, he is still raising big donations for the Democratic Party. Plus 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney is campaigning for Republican candidates. “He's wanted again,” CNN's Gloria Borger says. And in Colorado, a figh
Oct. 10, 2014 3:44 p.m. EDT
News: Tackling Ebola Anxiety, Same-Sex Marriage Surge, Panetta on Obama, and Midterm Campaigning
Alexis Simendinger explores how the U.S. government is tackling Ebola globally and allaying national concerns about the virus. Also, Pete Williams reports on the immediate impact of the Supreme Court's decision to reject any same-sex marriage cases. Gloria Borger interviewed former CIA head Leon Panetta on his recent memoir and criticism of Obama. Plus, Karen Tumulty reports on the “wild card” rac
Oct. 03, 2014 9:49 p.m. EDT
News: White House Security Blunder
On this week’s Webcast Extra, Carol Leonnig of the Washington Post discusses the Secret Service's negligent response to Oscar R. Ortega-Hernandez attack on the White House; Peter Baker of the New York Times covers how the Obama Administration underestimated ISIS's influence in Iraq
Oct. 02, 2014 1:37 p.m. EDT
News: Secret Service Failures, Ebola in America and Midterm Preview
The alarming revelations about recent Secret Service failings and the concerns of agency's ability to protect the presidency; a Liberian man being treated in Dallas became the first case of Ebola in the U.S.; and in our new feature “Friday Focus with John Harwood”, we look at the political campaign landscape in Colorado as we start the countdown to the midterm elections.
Sep. 15, 2014 12:34 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Female swing-voters,two senators star in “Rival Survival” & Mark Sanford
On the Webcast Extra, shifting priorities among swing-voting women aheade of the midterm elections.Plus, what are the Obama administration's concerns ahead of the November elections? And what happens when two senators — one Republican and one Democrat — find themselves stranded on an island? A reality show, “Rival Survival.“ Plus Mark Sanford splits with his soul mate.
Sep. 08, 2014 5:44 p.m. EDT
News: Will Christie's damage control be enough to protect his political future?
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has tried to distance himself from the scandal over the Fort Lee traffic shutdowns and combat characterizations of him as a bully. What's the impact for Christie's political future? Gwen Ifill gets analysis from Stu Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Political Report and Michael Scherer of Time magazine.
Sep. 08, 2014 5:05 p.m. EDT
News: Commission finds voting process needs to catch up with how Americans live today
Operating on the principle that Americans should not find it difficult to vote, a bipartisan committee came to a unanimous conclusion about how to improve the election process. Robert Bauer and Benjamin Ginsberg, co-chairs of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, join Gwen Ifill to discuss their suggestions.
