The Capitol Steps bring us more laughs to ease the pressure of the recent economic turmoil. This week the Steps bring us two selections, including “Subprime Mortgage Holders.” Our guest is Steps star and co-founder Elaina Newport.
We have Thursday’s top news…How is Alan Greenspan describing the state of our economy? Will it get better soon or get worse first? What did Wall Street do today? Why is John McCain saying Barack Obama’s tax plan is a terrible idea? How is Obama trying to deflect the McCain criticism? We’ll answer all of these questions as we cover the biggest stories for Thursday, October 23, 2008.
How do Republicans see the state of the presidential race right now? Why do they believe Barack Obama is vulnerable on the economy? What other issues will be stressed over the final 12 days? Can Republicans keep pace on the money front? And what would be the result of Democrats winning the White House and big majorities in Congress? We ask Republican National Committee Deputy Chairman Frank Donatelli.
How strong or weak is Barack Obama’s position 12 days before the election? What are Republicans in charge of the House and Senate campaigns saying privately? What will the balances look like in the House and Senate after Election Day? We ask John Gizzi, Political Editor of Human Events.
What role should social issues have in this year’s presidential vote? What would Barack Obama try to accomplish with respect to abortion? How is McCain’s record different? How could this election change the marriage debate in this country? And how much different will the Supreme Court look as a result of this election? We ask Dr. Janice Crouse of the Concern Women for America Legislative Action Committee.
Accidents are the number one killer of teenagers in America. But the numbers are on the decline thanks to aggressive new programs. So what are these programs and how do they work? Why is driver’s ed not enough preparation for teens? And how can parents maintain some control over their kids’ driving even when they aren’t in the car? We ask Jim Graham of the Ford Motor Company.
We have Wednesday’s top news! What did Barack Obama have to say about Joe Biden’s prediction that this country will face a major crisis if they are elected? How did the McCain campaign react to Obama’s explanation? What does domestic terrorist Bill Ayers say in a recently discovered interview from 2002? What did the stock market do today? We answer all of these questions as we bring you the top stories for Wednesday, October 22, 2008.
In 13 days, American voters will choose a new Commander-in-Chief. But what should they consider when making that choice? Is Obama ready for the job? What does history tell us about new presidents being tested? And what will be the greatest international challenges facing the next president? We ask Frank Gaffney, former Assistant Secretary of Defense and President of the Center for Security Policy.
What impact has the financial crisis had on the critical U.S. Senate races? Why do voters seem to blame the GOP for the mortgage and Wall Street headaches? Which races are examples of how life has become tougher for Republicans over the past month? We ask Shira Toeplitz of Roll Call newspaper.
John McCain has said for months that he will not use Barack Obama’s 20-year relationship with Rev. Jeremiah Wright as a campaign issue. Why not? Why do many of his advisers strongly disagree with that decision? And is it too late for McCain to change his mind? We ask Eleanor Clift of Newsweek magazine.
