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in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 11 May 2008
In this round-table segment, four analysts agree that Barack Obama is likely to garner the Democratic nomination, but all also subscribe to the axiom, "anything could happen." Norris says that Hillary Clinton, often praised for her perseverance, is probably defining the next phase of her life as she seeks an exit strategy. Seib notes that "how the loser loses" is important. No one thinks Clinton has a shot at the vice president slot, which requires experience but no baggage. Russert smoothly hosts this upbeat discussion featuring experts generally in accord on issues like ageism, campaign fallout, and voter influences.
Posted 10:53, 14 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Cath Stockbridge
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 11 May 2008
Senator Chris Dodd appears confident that Hillary Clinton supporters will see the substantive similarities between her and Barack Obama and support Obama in the general election. Dodd also revokes previous comments questioning Obama's qualifications and is convinced that the party will unite behind him. Clinton campaign manager Terry McAuliffe, however, comes out on the defensive, insisting that the race is far from over and that Clinton's coalition in the big states is key for the Democrats to win in November. Russert doesn't hesitate to hit hard with both former Democratic Party Chairmen.
Posted 10:57, 12 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Jeffrey Luppino-Esposito
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 4 May 2008
The media's focus on the Rev. Jeremiah Wright continues as Russert's interview leads off with a question about how Obama's campaign has been affected by the pastor. Obama, looking wearied and using relatively muted rhetoric, once again asserts his allegiance to the church and not Wright, his worship of God and not the pastor. After Russert devotes about 50 percent of the interview to Wright, Obama fields questions about learning from mistakes (his prior support for a gas tax holiday in Illinois) and the problems and possibilities of fuels from ethanol to nuclear. Only the second half of this interview is worthwhile.
Posted 2:11, 5 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Matthew Tiffany
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 27 April 2008
Howard Dean's discussion with Russert largely focuses on superdelegates and how primary results from Michigan and Florida will influence who gets the Democratic nomination. While Dean complains about an excessive focus on "process," he intelligently expresses his views on the independence of superdelegates, who he hopes make their decisions by June. Turning to the issues, Dean declares that whatever John McCain meant by a potential American presence in Iraq for 100 years, he's wrong -- those dollars belong in America. Finally, he admits he was wrong in 2006 when he made promises about what a Democratic Congress could accomplish, but blames the lack of progress on the president.
Posted 11:17, 29 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 27 April 2008
The quintet joins Russert and discusses the current state of the Democratic race for president. If anyone stands out in this segment, it's Mitchell, who predicts Hillary Clinton will drop out of the race soon if she loses Indiana on May 5. Her colleagues do not agree, however. Broder thinks the race will continue and so does Dickerson, who sees an end in June. Mitchell also believes Clinton has effectively written the playbook for John McCain in a contest against Barack Obama. Lastly, Ifill discounts the significance of Jeremiah Wright's appearance on Bill Moyers Journal while Wolffe wonders whether the loser of Democratic race will campaign "vigorously" for the winner.
Posted 5:22, 28 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 20 April 2008
Intriguingly, Brooks thinks the presidential campaign has changed Barack Obama, turning him into a less-inspiring politician. Dionne and Norris agree that, rather than elevating his campaign above "conventional politics," Obama has resorted to conventional politics. However, the trio agrees Obama has a tough task in attempting to remain the "hopeful" candidate, while also proving his toughness. Elsewhere in this roundtable discussion, the journalists discuss the polls and assess Hillary Clinton's chances of securing the nomination. Brooks believes Obama's nomination is inevitable, but they each remain uncommitted as to when the Democratic race will end. The discussion is an intelligent one, but breaks little new ground.
Posted 4:56, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 20 April 2008
The chief strategists for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton go toe-to-toe, largely mimicking the candidates' debate from Philadelphia, as they incessantly harp on politics and negative campaigning. While they both score points for their respective candidate, neither proves terribly adept at representing their boss. As the strategists discuss foreign policy and trade, Axelrod takes a slight edge, as Garin repeatedly reminds Russert that he's new to Clinton's campaign and not an expert on her policy positions. Ultimately, Garin remains evasive and somewhat defensive regarding Clinton's path to the Democratic nomination, while Axelrod ably defends Obama's patriotism. This heated discussion is highly entertaining.
Posted 4:56, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 6 March 2008
This moving tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. begins with King's prescient speech from just 24 hours before his assassination. Ambassador Andrew Young, who was with King for both events, describes the civil rights leader's vision for economic justice, one not fully realized 40 years later. Michael Eric Dyson describes King's brave struggle with the existential dangers confronting him and argues today's generation has King's vision of economic justice within reach. Tom Brokaw highlights King's civil rights strategy and his commitment to nonviolence. Russert also sparks an engaging discussion about the segregation of American churches, but the focus remains largely on the race-neutral goal of eliminating poverty.
Posted 5:40, 7 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 6 March 2008
The intense polarization produced by the contentious Democratic presidential race is evident in a rift between Pennsylvania's Democratic leaders, with Gov. Ed Rendell acting as a surrogate for the Clinton campaign and Sen. Bob Casey an Obama supporter. The panelists describes viability in the general election, seating delegates from Michigan and Florida, sources of campaign contributions, economic policy, and, ultimately, the candidates' respective paths to nomination. Although it is interesting to hear arguments from the key state's most prominent Democrats, this conversation does not produce any fresh material, but rather rehashes the central issues that have emerged repeatedly during the race.
Posted 4:39, 7 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Will Russell
and edited by Brijit.
in Meet the Press
by
Tim Russert, 30 March 2008
Brooks maintains that Hillary Clinton has about a 5 percent chance of winning the Democratic nomination; therefore, instead of of continuously going negative, she should run a campaign along the lines of Mike Huckabee's and then "get out." Beinart believes the ongoing primaries will ultimately benefit Obama; he thinks Clinton should only drop out if she fails to win any more states. Brooks argues that divisive debates on race and gender are damaging the party, and if the debates instead focused on policy, it might be fruitful for the Dems. In the end, both participants provide convincing arguments.
Posted 10:02, 1 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.