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A special "President's Club" edition of Washington Week:We look at the bipartisan solidarity between current and former presidents. Joining Gwen, four white house reporters covering 4 different presidents: Michael Duffy, TIME magazine; Peter Baker, The New York Times; John Harris, POLITICO; Christi Parsons, Tribune News.
On the Webcast Extra: Obama attacks Romney's record at Bain Capital as both try to control Romney's image. National Journal's Political Insiders poll asks if this tactic is effective. And has Obama abandoned bringing people together in favor of more aggressive campaigning?
As attacks fly between President Obama and Mitt Romney, a conservative super PAC's developed a controversial Rev. Wright ad campaign. Plus, is Congress heading towards another partisan debt-ceiling showdown? Also, JP Morgan's losses and Wall Street regulation. Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Karen Tumulty, Washington Post; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; John Harwood, CNBC/NY Times.
On the Webcast Extra: Deb Fischer surprising won a Senate primary in Nebraska this week. �Also, George W. Bush endorses Mitt Romney. �Meanwhile, world leaders are converging on Camp David for the G-8 summit. �Also, according to the latest unemployment numbers, our workforce is shrinking. �Where is everyone going? ����
On the Webcast Extra: After Republican Richard Lugar's defeat, how much power does the Tea Party have? �Plus, Mitt Romney came under fire for a bullying incident back in high school. �Will this have an effect on how voters perceive him? �Also, how dangerous is Yemen?
What's the political fallout of President Obama's support for same-sex marriage? Plus, longtime Senator Richard Lugar, R-Ind., lost his party's primary. What does that mean for moderate republicans and incumbents? Also, the double-agent al-Qaeda plotter. Joining Gwen: Major Garrett, National Journal; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine & CBS News; Susan Davis, USA Today; Pierre Thomas, ABC News.
On the Webcast Extra: Today's unemployment numbers can be viewed in a variety of ways. How do these different interpretations influence rhetoric on the campaign trail? Plus, the link between educational attainment and unemployment. Also, what is needed to make the new agreement between Afghanistan and the US a success? And what the Virginia senate race might say about the presidential election. �
The U.S. and China continue to negotiate over activist Chen Guangcheng's travel to America. Plus, President Obama visited Afghanistan on the one year anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death. Also, new unemployment numbers and the 2012 presidential race. Joining Gwen: Martha Raddatz, ABC News; Peter Baker, New York Times; David Wessel, Wall Street Journal; Charles Babington, Associated Press.
As the campaigns look ahead, Mitt Romney targets Barack Obama, but he is targeting youth voters. The Supreme Court hears arguments on Arizona immigration law. Also, a year after Osama bin Laden's death, balancing terrorism and civil liberties. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine/CBS News; Alexis Simendinger, RealClearPolitics; Pete Williams, NBC News; James Kitfield, National Journal.
On the Webcast Extra: Fighting erupts in Congress and on the campaign trail over student loans. Is this a substantive battle or the latest partisan dustup? Also, does a lack of endorsements hurt Romney's ability to coalesce the Republican Party? Plus, the first criminal charges levied against BP after the oil spill and the role enhanced integration techniques play in counterterrorism efforts.
Conflicting polls show both Mitt Romney and President Obama leading in November's election. What do the numbers reveal? Plus, a breakdown of the candidates' economic plans. Also, Super PAC numbers, the Secret Service prostitution scandal & the GSA spending scandal. Joining Gwen: Michael Duffy, TIME; Jim Tankersley, National Journal; Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News.
In the Washington Week Election 2012 Town Hall, Gwen and the panel talk with viewers in Cleveland, OH and Portland, OR. How are these economies recovering and what issues matter most to voters? Plus, do conversations in Washington on healthcare and education reflect conversations across the country? Joining Gwen: Jim Tankersley, National Journal; Michael Duffy, TIME; Jackie Calmes, New York Times.
With Rick Santorum out of the GOP race, Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama are gearing up for the general election. But recent comments about Romney's wife, Ann, have caused controversy over gender politics. Plus, a look at the fragile ceasefire in Syria. Joining Gwen: Dan Balz, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; John Harris, POLITICO; Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times.
On the Webcast Extra: Ahead of next week's tax deadline, President Obama campaigns on the Buffet Rule and candidates release their tax returns. Plus, the politics behind the NRA's claim that President Obama has a strong anti-gun record. Also, whether political mini-scandals weigh on the electorate's decision. And, what steps North Korea might take after their failed missile launch?
