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 From Philadelphia, CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Senior Editor David Hawkings recap and reflect on the historic events on the second day of the Democratic National Convention and look ahead to Wednesday when President Barack Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. are scheduled to speak. Show Notes: Clinton Shatters […]
 Ahead of next week’s Democratic National Convention, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and Shawn Zeller look at how much feminism will help Hillary Clinton this November. At the same time, sexism is unlikely to deny her the job. Find out why.  Show Notes: Hillary Clinton Has an Edge as a Democrat, Not a Woman […]
 Texas Sen Ted. Cruz has cast a shadow over the last day of the Republican National Convention after he was booed off stage Wednesday night for refusing to endorse Donald Trump for president. This memorable moment also overshadowed the acceptance speech of Trump’s vice presidential nominee Mike Pence. CQ Roll Call’s Elections Editor Nathan […]
 The alleged hacking of Democratic party computer systems by Russian interests pose a dilemma for U.S. officials tasked with looking for the source of the infiltration and coming up with a response. CQ Roll Call’s national security reporter Ryan Lucas, political editor David Hawking and managing editor Adriel Bettelheim unravel the web of intrigue. […]
 Catch up on the tumultuous first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia with CQ Roll Call’s Managing Editor Adriel Bettelheim and Elections Editor Nathan Gonzales, who tells us what to look for Tuesday. Show Notes: Clinton Campaign: Sanders Will Get Roll Call Vote Michelle Obama: Hillary’s Secret Campaign-Trail Weapon? Warren Hammers Trump, […]
 To kick off our Republican National Convention coverage, CQ Roll Call’s Adriel Bettelheim and CQ Magazine Senior Editor Shawn Zeller consider where Donald Trump could pick up white-voter support to clinch the presidency. If Trump is able to increase the GOP share of the white vote by five percentage points more than Mitt Romney […]
  Controversy hung over the opening night of the Republican National Convention as parts of Melania Trump’s speech were nearly identical to one Michelle Obama delivered in 2008. Anti-Trump delegates also unsuccessfully challenged convention rules. CQ News Director, Steve Komarow, gives us a preview of what’s ahead on Day Two of the RNC with […]
 The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has become a thorny issue for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her Democratic Party, says CQ Roll Call’s trade reporter Ellyn Ferguson, who explains in detail what’s at stake. Donald Trump’s and Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign rhetoric has emboldened anti-TPP activists, who have turned a usually wonky debate to a national […]
 Amid the bluster Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, there was also another message, says senior CQ Roll Call Editor David Hawkings. Republican congressional leaders stressed the need to maintain control of the House and Senate so they could work with the GOP nominee Donald Trump to enact conservative policies. Show Notes: Reluctant […]
 The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers — from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — whose rousing speeches were filled with praise for Hillary Clinton and sharp attacks for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. CQ Roll Call’s Chief Content Officer David Ellis sums up what […]
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How the Hill's Endangered Have Been Voting -
Generation Gap: Can Clinton and Trump Reach Millennials? -
Private Immigrant Detention Firm Gave $45K to Trump Fundraising Group -
White House Sees Opportunity in Trump's Pitch to African-Americans -
Poll: Debbie Wasserman Shultz Has Double-Digit Lead in Florida -
The Clintons' Philosophy: We Walk the Ethics Line -
The Canaries in the Collapsing Trump Coal Mine -