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
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...
Oct. 28, 2014 2:04 p.m. EDT
News: The Gun Debate, the President's Budget and his Political Calculations
The Senate voted to begin debating legislation to curb gun violence. Also, Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget plan that rankled both Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the political calculation behind the president’s outreach to conservatives. Joining Gwen: Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post; John Harwood CNBC and New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine & CBS News; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics
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.
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. 23, 2014 12:37 p.m. EDT
News: Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party
The panelists analyze the multiple controversies facing Obama and Democrats including problems implementing the Affordable Care Act. Plus, the internal struggles among Republicans trying to overhaul the partyahead of the 2014 midterm elections. Joining Gwen: Amy Walter, Cook Political Report; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics; Reid Wilson, National Journal Hotline; Molly Ball, the Atlantic.
Oct. 14, 2014 3:17 p.m. EDT
News: The New Normal in Governing and Politics
As Congress prepares to start its month-long August recess, it is on track to being the least productive in history. What will it take to get the White House and Congress to break through the Washington gridlock? Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jackie Calmes, The New York Times and John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News.
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 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.
