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 5:21 p.m. EST
News: April 8, 2011
With a $39 billion spending cut agreed upon, the possibility of a government shutdown is finally over. The panel discusses why leaders of neither side wanted a shutdown in the first place, and how their constituents may feel. Joining Gwen Ifill: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine; and Jeanne Cummings, Politico.
Nov. 03, 2014 4:13 p.m. EST
News: September 23, 2011
President Obama unveils his deficit reduction plan, with new taxes and spending cuts. Plus, Congress argues over disaster relief and a possible government shutdown. Also, Palestinians appeal for full membership at the UN. And the GOP presidential candidates debate.
Nov. 03, 2014 3:49 p.m. EST
News: November 18, 2011
As the GOP candidates debated foreign policy, President Obama met with Asia-Pacific leaders. Newt Gingrich's bumpy climb in the polls. And, what happens if the Super Committee fails to deliver? Plus, SCOTUS to decide constitutionality of health reform. Joining Gwen: Major Garrett, National Journal; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Lori Montgomery, The Washington Post; Joan Biskupic, USA TODAY.
Nov. 03, 2014 3:37 p.m. EST
News: December 23, 2011
This week, we look back at 2011 and forward to 2012. We'll analyze battles between Congress and the President, the economy, the killing of Osama bin Laden, the pullout of US troops in Iraq while fighting continues in Afghanistan, and more. Joining Gwen: Helene Cooper, New York Times; Michael Duffy, Time Magazine; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.
Nov. 03, 2014 3:22 p.m. EST
News: December 30, 2011
Four days before the Iowa Caucuses, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul lead, but Rick Santorum may surprise come voting day. Plus, how will Congressional retirements affect Democrats' efforts to retain control of the Senate in 2012? Joining Gwen from Iowa: Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; Jeff Zeleny, The New York Times. Around the table: Christina Bellatoni, CQ Roll Call; Susan Davis, USA Today.
Nov. 03, 2014 12:34 p.m. EST
News: March 2, 2012
As we head into Super Tuesday, which GOP candidate has momentum and how will Tuesday's primaries change the race? Meanwhile, President Obama makes campaign-like speeches in Michigan and New York. Also, Senator Olympia Snow resigns, saying there is no longer bipartisanship in Congress. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate/CBS News; Gloria Borger, CNN; Charles Babington, Associated Press.
Nov. 03, 2014 11:33 a.m. EST
News: August 3, 2012
Mitt Romney and President Obama rally undecided voters in battleground states. The Tea Party scores a big victory in Texas with Senate nominee Ted Cruz. Plus July jobs numbers and Congress starts its summer recess with key legislation left undone. Joining Gwen: Amy Walter, ABC News; Karen Tumulty, The Washington Post; David Wessel, The Wall Street Journal; Susan Davis, USA Today.
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. 29, 2014 1:37 p.m. EDT
News: From the Vault: 2006 Midterm Elections
A number of polls show Republicans with the momentum heading into next week's midterm election. What will happen if they take over Congress next week? We look back to another midterm election in November 2006 when Republicans lost control of Congress with an unpopular second-term president, George W. Bush, still in office. Gwen Ifill talked to National Journal's James Barnes, CBS News' Gloria Borger, ABC News' Martha Raddatz and Los Angeles Times' Doyle McManus about how Democrats were able...
