Sep. 02, 2014 5:45 p.m. EDT
News: Pew study finds more polarized Americans increasingly resistant to political compromise
A major study by the Pew Research Center finds the increasing polarization in the U.S. is not just in our politics. American adults are less likely to compromise and often decide where to live, who to marry and who their friends should be based on what they already believe. Michael Dimock of the Pew Research Center and Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report join Gwen Ifill to assess the data.
Sep. 02, 2014 5:07 p.m. EDT
News: Tensions Escalate in Ukraine and Republicans Gather at CPAC
The U.S. is ramping up pressure on Russia to de-escalate the growing tensions in Ukraine by imposing sanctinos and visa restrictions. Plus, Republicans, including many 2016 presidential hopefuls, gathered at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference to hone their message and rally their base ahead of the 2014 midterm elections.
Sep. 02, 2014 4:48 p.m. EDT
News: States stretch the limits of geography for politically uniform districts
It’s no accident that 90 percent of Congress is re-elected every time; districts can be carefully drawn to protect incumbents. In Florida, a federal judge ruled that the design of two districts illegally favor sitting politicians, and ordered new maps just weeks before the primary elections. Political editor Domenico Montanaro joins Gwen Ifill for an in-depth explanation.
Sep. 02, 2014 4:26 p.m. EDT
News: ‘Mind-bogglingly expensive’ race brews in Florida as former and current governors go head-to-head
With a resounding Democratic primary victory and a critical party switch, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist moved a step closer to winning back his old job. His Republican challenger, Gov. Rick Scott, scored his own big win. The Sunshine State matchup is expected to be one of the most expensive and negative of the cycle. Adam Smith of The Tampa Bay Times joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the race.
Sep. 02, 2014 12:32 p.m. EDT
News: Islamic State threat; Russia-Ukraine crisis; American Companies Flee Taxes, Midterm Election Preview
The growing ISIL threat and the Obama administration’s strategy to diminish the terror group. U.S. response to Russian troops entering southeastern Ukraine. Also, why U.S. companies, like Burger King, are heading abroad. Plus, a preview of the races to watch and the top issues in the midterm elections.
Jul. 08, 2014 2 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: The Sleeper Stories of 2014
On the Webcast Extra, the panelists discuss the stories that may creep up in the coming year including the pivot to Asia, potential runoff elections in Senate races in Georgia and Louisiana, and the “sleepy time” ahead in Congress.
Jul. 08, 2014 1:35 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Most Endangered Incumbents in 2014 & Jeb Bush's 2016 Prospects
Which Congressional incumbents are vulnerable during their 2014 reelection campaigns? The LA Times' Doyle McManus reports on the prospects for Mitch McConnell, Mary Landrieu, Mark Pryor, and others. Plus, Congress is set to debate raising the debt ceiling later this month. Is the U.S. at risk of defaulting on its debts?
Jul. 08, 2014 1:29 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Is Scott Brown trying to make a New Hampshire comeback?
On the Webcast Extra, The Washington Post's Karen Tumulty discusses her recent trip to the Granite State where former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown is exploring a potential run for the Senate. Plus, The Atlantic's Molly Ball asks “Do liberals control the Democratic Party”? While most Republicans consider themselves conservative, far fewer Democrats would describe themselves as liberal. And Real C
Jul. 08, 2014 1:25 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Bringing Sexy Back to the 2014 Midterms
On the Webcast Extra, with the nation's governors in Washington, DC, President Obama hopes to shift focus from national races and issues to the states. But in Wisconsin, investigations into Republican Gov. Scott Walker's first campaign continue. And in Vienna this week talks and negotiations about Iran's nuclear weapons program kicked off.
Jul. 08, 2014 1:04 p.m. EDT
News: Webcast Extra: Democrats Rally Women & Reporting on the Ground in Ukraine
In the Webcast Extra, The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe looked back at the lawmakers who pledged to donate their pay earned during October's government shutdown. How many members of Congress kept their pledge? Plus, TIME's Michael Scherer offers an inside look into the team that was brought in to fix healthcare.gov after its rocky rollout.
