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 5:12 p.m. EDT
News: Fiscal cliff stalemate and DeMint's resignation
President Obama and Speaker Boehner remain divided over fiscal cliff specifics as a solution appears distant. Also, Republican Senator Jim DeMint’s decision to resign highlights a GOP intra-party squabbles. Plus, is threat of chemical weapons in Syria a game changer? Joining Gwen: Jackie Calmes, New York Times; Amy Walter, ABC News; Eamon Javers, CNBC; James Kitfield, National Journal.
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 4:32 p.m. EDT
News: Drone Strikes, S&P Lawsuit and GOP Reinvention
The Obama administration justifies the use of drones for targeted killings. Also, we examine the internal battles between establishment conservatives and the Tea Party, and Obama’s use of the bully pulpit against Congress. Plus, the Department of Justice S&P lawsuit. Joining Gwen: Carrie Johnson, NPR; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; Pete Williams, NBC News
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. 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.
