Republican South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson supports presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty. Wilson stresses how important the election of 2012 is for young Americans and shares why he believes Pawlenty is the best choice. As a member of both the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, Wilson gives insight into issues in Afghanistan and Libya. He says Obama got us involved in a third war when we need to be completing the two we’re in.
University of Virginia Professor Larry Sabato discusses last night’s Republican Presidential debate in New Hampshire. Can Tim Pawlenty recover from a missed opportunity to go after Romney? Will Michele Bachmann’s performance scare Sarah Palin out of running? What does he have to say about the ‘this or that’ questioning? We discuss it all with Larry Sabato.
Former United Nations Ambassador and possible 2012 presidential candidate John Bolton expresses his concerns that foreign policy was not discussed enough in last night’s presidential debate. Will his dissatisfaction nudge him closer to running for president? He believes the Republican Party is abandoning one of its bedrocks to political success: a strong national defense.
Retired U.S. Army General Paul Vallely gives his insight on Somali forces recently killing the man behind the 1998 embassy bombings as well as recent developments in Libya.
Associate politics editor at CQ Roll Call Christina Bellantoni discusses what could be expected from the Republican presidential debate tonight. She reveals who’s head may be on the criticism chopping block tonight: Pawlenty compares Romney’s healthcare plan in Massachusetts is compared to Obamacare and Gingrich may face criticism for the ‘mass exodus’ his staffers created.
Brittany Brady of Radio America delves into the effects of the nation’s growing debt on today’s young Americans and just how big the problem has become. What is the response from those who will be stuck with the bill for today’s government spending?
Greg Corombos of Radio America and Jim Geraghty of National Review laugh at the mainstream media’s expense after they did not find any dirt in Sarah Palin’s emails. They also wonder why Obama and DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz are in denial about the economy and are completely dumbfounded about the further unfolding of Rep. Anthony Weiner’s scandal.
Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer lays out his prescriptions for fostering job creation, helping small business owners, reducing America’s debt and making us energy independent within a decade. What are the keys to building a strong economy again? What is stifling job creation? And how can we be energy independent? We talk about all these issues with 2012 Republican presidential hopeful Buddy Roemer.
Former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer is running for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. What prompted him to enter this race? What does he see as the key to really fixing what’s wrong in Washington? And what does he have to say about two of President Obama’s most prominent legislative successes? We discuss it all with Gov. Roemer.
This week, polls show former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney leading the Republican field for the 2012 nomination and even leading President Obama in one poll. A strong showing like that will get you attention from the Capitol Steps, who still questions Romney’s conservative claims. Our guest is Steps star and co-founder Elaina Newport.
