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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.
On the Webcast Extra: The panelists envision what occurred at the private Obama-Romney lunch and discuss the optics behind the sole photo released by the White House. Plus, what is the future of the filibuster? Will it help alleviate the Senate backlog?
Fiscal cliff negotiations between Congress and the White House have reached a standstill as both sides clash over spending cuts and tax increases. Also, the potential nomination of Susan Rice to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State has left Obama and Republicans at a political stalemate. Joining Gwen: Gloria Borger, CNN; Michael Viqueira, NBC News; Susan Davis, USA Today.
On the Webcast Extra: From one-time opponents to partners, we discuss Hillary Clinton’s last months as Secretary of State and the dynamics of her relationship with Barack Obama. Plus, the panelists explore the partisan politics surrounding her rumored successor, UN Ambassador Susan Rice. Also, which loopholes and deductions are likely to be eliminated to avoid the fiscal cliff?
The panelists review the role of the Obama administration in brokering the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Also, we examine the post-election politics behind the looming fiscal cliff crisis. Plus, what factors could slow down the U.S. economic recovery. Joining Pete Williams of NBC News: Peter Baker, New York Times; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; and Jim Tankersley, National Journal.
With a looming fiscal cliff, we look at the potential for compromise between President Obama and congress. Also, former CIA director David Petraeus agreed to testify about the terrorist attacks in Benghazi. Plus, Romney’s post-election analysis. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; Helene Cooper, New York Times; and Charles Babington, Associated Press
On the Webcast Extra: In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the panelists discuss what news story they are most thankful for this year. From interviewing Bruce Springsteen aboard Air Force One to leaving the Washington Beltway to speak to voters, the panelists share their favorite moments.
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.
The panelists discuss the results of close Senate races. What led to the historic number of women elected in this cycle? Also, how effectively was campaign money used? Plus, what led to the energized voter turn-out?
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.
The panelists discuss the results of close Senate races. What led to the historic number of women elected in this cycle? Also, how effectively was campaign money used? Plus, what led to the energized voter turn-out?
In our last show before Election Day, we take a look at the final campaign sprint in a close election. Also, Hurricane Sandy hit the eastern United States and influences the last week of the race. Also, a look at the new unemployment numbers. Joining Gwen: Jackie Calmes, New York Times; John Harris, Politico; John Harwood, CNBC and New York Times; Amy Walter, ABC News.
In the Webcast Extra: While the presidential campaign is making national headlines, we take a look at heated senate races in a handful of states. Who will likely win the senate? Are there any surprises this election cycle? Also, have controversial comments become game changers?
In the Webcast Extra: While the presidential campaign is making national headlines, we take a look at heated senate races in a handful of states. Who will likely win the senate? Are there any surprises this election cycle? Also, have controversial comments become game changers?
With less than two weeks to go, the roundtable takes a look at the candidates' swing-state campaign sprint. Also, we analyze the foreign policy plans of both candidates after the final debate. Plus, we examine the battle for Senate control which rests in the hands of a few states. Joining Gwen: James Kitfield, National Journal; Gloria Borger, CNN; Molly Ball, The Atlantic; Susan Davis, USA Today
