Sunday at 9AM & NOON ET
Do Dems need a 'wake up call' for 2014?
As Obama's ratings drop and the GOP gears up, what are the Democrats' prospects for the 2014 midterms?
Bridge over troubled waters for Christie
Former Congressman Artur Davis, former White House Communications Director Anita Dunn and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein weigh in on the latest allegations against New Jersey Governor Chris Christie as Bridgegate scandal continues.
Democrats scramble to keep control of Senate
Our panelists weight in on 2014 and whether Democrats will be able to maintain control of the Senate.
The GOP divide: party factions at odds
CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein, The Chicago Tribune’s Clarence Page, and Former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich discuss the internal debate within the GOP.
Newt says President's speech was "stunningly naive"
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Clarence Page, & Ron Brownstein weigh in on the President's counter-terrorism speech.
This Sunday...
As residents of Moore, Oklahoma begin to recover in the wake of Monday’s deadly twister, we’ll ask Governor Mary Fallin (R-OK) about the urgent needs of survivors and why there aren’t more storm shelters there. Plus, insight from two lawmakers who have rebuilt after major disasters: Staten Island Congressman Michael Grimm and Joplin, Missouri Mayor Melodee Colbert-Kean.
Then, House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) reacts to the president’s major counterterrorism speech on curtailing drones and closing Guantanamo Bay prison.
Plus, our panel weighs in on the IRS official put on leave and the Boy Scouts decision to allow gay youths to join. Joining us are CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein, The Chicago Tribune’s Clarence Page, and Former House Speaker, Newt Gingrich.
Sunday at 9a / 12p ET
Debate on guns, immigration continues
This week's panelists – California Attorney General Kamala Harris, CNN Contributor and Republican Strategist Ana Navarro, and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein – discuss party stances on gun control and immigration laws, debating what action Congress should take on these controversial issues.
GOP, Americans shift on same-sex marriage
California Attorney General Kamala Harris, CNN Contributor and Republican Strategist Ana Navarro, and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein discuss Republicans' shift in favor of same-sex marriage as DOMA, Prop 8 head to Supreme Court.
This Sunday...
It’s inauguration weekend and we are live on the National Mall as President Obama prepares to take the oath of office. From looming budget battles, to immigration reform and a push for tighter gun laws, what is possible in this polarized political environment? Candy talks to White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe, and Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) gives the Republicans' take.
Then, what makes a memorable Inaugural speech? We get insight from two men who have written them, Former Clinton Speechwriter Don Baer, and Former George W. Bush Speechwriter Michael Gerson.
Plus, the next four years; does President Obama risk getting nothing done because he’s trying to do too much? We ask Former Democratic Senator Russ Feingold, Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, USA Today’s Susan Page and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein.
Sunday 9a Eastern.
State of the Union Crib Sheet for Sunday December 23rd 2012
Show Highlights
Today, the NRA’s National Director of the National School Shield Program Asa Hutchinson speaks to Candy about the aftermath of the Newtown shooting and how to protect our children in schools. Connecticut’s Senator Joe Lieberman gives his different take on the shooting, the NRA, and a possible nomination of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary. Then, the split amongst Republicans in the House of Representatives. Congressmen Steve LaTourette of Ohio – an ally of Speaker Boehner – and Mick Mulvaney of South Carolina – a leader of the conservative wing of the party – discuss why the speaker’s “Plan B” failed and the chances of going off the fiscal cliff. Finally, Ron Brownstein, Susan Page, and Mike Duffy are no longer optimistic that we’ll avoid the fiscal cliff. FULL POST
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