Oct. 28, 2014 5:27 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's 2nd Term, Demographics & the GOP
The roundtable analyzes how President Obama was re-elected and how changing demographics played a key role. Also, we examine the looming fiscal cliff crisis. Plus, we look at the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus after admitting to an affair. Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and PBS; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Journal.
Oct. 28, 2014 4:52 p.m. EDT
News: A Look Back at 2012
In our final show of 2012, we explore the year’s significant stories including President Obama’s re-election victory over Mitt Romney; Congress’ tumultuous battles with the White House; and the administration’s challenges abroad. Joining Gwen: Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; John Harwood, CNBC & New York Times; Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times.
Oct. 28, 2014 4:44 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's Cabinet Nominations and the Future of Gun Laws
Obama's second-term cabinet continues to take shape with three new members nominated to his national security and economic teams. TheWhite House considers legislation to curb gun violence. Obama and Karzai agree to speed up Afghan military transition. Joining Gwen: Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics; James Kitfield, National Journal; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; Christi Parsons, Tribune
Oct. 28, 2014 4:42 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's Gun Violence Policies and Second-Term Priorities
Amidst the pomp and circumstance surrounding President Obama’s inauguration, we take a closer look at the foreign and domestic policy issues confronting his second term. Plus, the administration’s plan to take on gun violence and the debt ceiling. Joining Gwen: Peter Baker, New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report; Charles Babington, Associated P
Oct. 28, 2014 4:39 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's New Term, Women in Combat, GOP Recovery and Benghazi
President Obama's assertive and progressive inaugural address. How did the GOP respond and what’s next for the party? Also, the Pentagon lifts the ban on women serving in combat and Secretary Clinton's Benghazi testimony. Plus, a short-term debt ceiling deal. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; Martha Raddatz, ABC News; John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times.
Oct. 28, 2014 4:30 p.m. EDT
News: Obama's State of the Union and Rubio's Response
We look at the President's State of the Union address and his follow-up three-city trip, the key messages in the Sen. Rubio's Republican rebuttal, and former Sen. Chuck Hagel's stalled confirmation. Joining John Dickerson of Slate Magazine: Karen Tumulty, Washington Post;Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Todd Purdum, Vanity Fair; and Eamon Javers, CNBC.
Oct. 28, 2014 3:43 p.m. EDT
News: Unemployment Down, Budget Battle, and R
The panelists examine Obama's Republican “charm offensive” aimed at finding bipartisan solutions to the budget crisis. Also, with the stock market surge and positive job numbers, we look at the the unexpected boom following the spending cuts. Plus, the implications of Rand Paul's 13-hour filibuster. Joining Gwen: Greg Ip, Economist; and Susan Davis, USA Today; and Charles Babington, AP.
Oct. 28, 2014 2:49 p.m. EDT
News: Opposing Budget Proposals, Bipartisan Negotiations and CPAC
Republicans and Democrats unveiled their budget proposals this week, and President Obama travelled to Capitol Hill to broker a bipartisan deal. Meanwhile, Republicans met for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference where rising GOP stars rallied activists. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate and CBS News; Amy Walter, Cook Political Report; and Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg.
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. 23, 2014 2:33 p.m. EDT
News: Scandal Fallout: IRS, Benghazi and Justice Probes Reporters
The latest on the three scandals dogging the Obama administration this week involving the IRS, the Justice Department, the Associated Press and the attack on the US embassy in Benghazi. How is the administration handling damage control? Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News; John Harwood, CNBC and the New York Times; Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post.
