Sep. 08, 2014 4:59 p.m. EDT
News: House GOP recasts agenda as White House alternative, not opposition
While President Obama pushed his economic agenda on the road, House Republicans met to discuss their way forward on major issues, including immigration. Gwen Ifill gets views on the year’s political outlook from Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson, Neera Tanden of the Center for American Progress and Andrew Rudalevige from Bowdoin College.
Sep. 08, 2014 4:11 p.m. EDT
News: How ‘microtargeting’ works in political advertising
What you watch, read, buy and listen to online can tell political campaigns whether it’s worth their time and money to woo your vote. Gwen Ifill talks to Ken Goldstein of the University of San Francisco and Eitan Hersh of Yale University to learn more about how our digital footprints are being used in the evolution of political advertising.
Sep. 03, 2014 5:37 p.m. EDT
News: Why Democrats are worried about the midterm map
The sluggish health care rollout, a president with struggling approval ratings and the influence of outside money all have Democrats worried about midterm elections. They could have a tough time taking back control of the House in November, while their hopes of holding onto their advantage in the Senate have dimmed. Gwen Ifill gets analysis from Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg.
Sep. 03, 2014 2:15 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: 2014 Midterms and Obama’s Secret Weapon
On the Webcast Extra, Doyle McManus discusses the role the tea party will play in the 2014 midterm election. Karen Tumulty explores the relationship between West Virginians and the federal government. Plus is Nancy Pelosi really President Obama’s secret weapon? Alexis Simendinger explains their relationship. And Tom Gjelten reports on the drone strike that killed a Taliban leader this week.
Sep. 03, 2014 1:49 p.m. EDT
News: Election '13 Takeaways, Healthcare Rollout Woes Continue
We examine the takeaways of the 2013 elections in the lead up to 2014 and 2016; the strategy to get healthcare.gov repaired while also educating the public about Obamacare; the political battle to pass ENDA; and analysis of he October jobs numbers. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Christie Parsons, Tribune News; Ed O'Keefe, Washington Post; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.
Sep. 03, 2014 12:19 p.m. EDT
News: Will establishment Republican candidates strike back during primary season?
Primaries in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio will kick off the 2014 midterm election season. Over the next month and a half, 25 states will vote in primaries for Congressional and local offices. Gwen Ifill gets a preview of some of the battles from NewsHour political editor Domenico Montanaro.
Sep. 03, 2014 12:05 p.m. EDT
News: In first primaries, Republicans gain footing for Senate showdown
On Tuesday, voters headed to the polls for midterm election primaries in North Carolina, Indiana and Ohio. Republican contenders backed by the Washington establishment, like Senate candidate Thom Tillis in North Carolina, and incumbents like House Speaker John Boehner, made a good showing. NewsHour political editor Domenico Montanaro joins Gwen Ifill to make sense of the results.
Sep. 03, 2014 11:35 a.m. EDT
News: How will the primaries shake up the gender split in Congress?
Voters will be heading to the polls in six states Tuesday. NewsHour political editor Domenico Montanaro joins Gwen Ifill to preview the closely watched primaries that will set the stage for some of the most consequential races in November, and to spotlight some of the female candidates running.
Sep. 03, 2014 11:10 a.m. EDT
News: Carbon-cutting plan proves politically controversial in states where Senate control will be decided
A new proposal by the EPA to cut carbon emissions may not take full effect for several years, but the political effects kicked in immediately. In states like West Virginia and Kentucky, where nearly all of the electricity is generated by coal, Democrats were quick to denounce the plan. Susan Page of USA Today and Reid Wilson of The Washington Post join Gwen Ifill to examine the backlash.
Sep. 02, 2014 5:49 p.m. EDT
News: Brat topples Cantor with grassroots enthusiasm
The defeat of House Majority Leader Eric Cantor by David Brat shakes the stability of a more fragile GOP establishment. Gwen Ifill is joined by former Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., Adam Brandon of FreedomWorks and Ed O'Keefe of The Washington Post to discuss Brat's victory, as well as immigration and other issues that may be undermining the platform of moderate Republicans.
