We have Wednesday’s top news… What are Barack Obama, John McCain and President Bush saying about Obama’s historic victory? What transition steps are already taking place? What happened in the Congressional races? And what was the verdict of California voters on the definition of marriage? We have all the answers as we discuss all the post-election headlines for Wednesday, November 5, 2008.
Dateline Washington: The News
We have Wednesday’s top news… What are Barack Obama, John McCain and President Bush saying about Obama’s historic victory? What transition steps are already taking place? What happened in the Congressional races? And what was the verdict of California voters on the definition of marriage? We have all the answers as we discuss all the post-election headlines for Wednesday, November 5, 2008.
Traditional Marriage Wins in California
Constitutional amendments defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman were approved in three more states on Tuesday – most significantly in California where the state supreme court legalized gay marriage back in May. So why did the amendment succeed? Why did the public schools become a major issue in the debate? Would a court challenge to the amendment succeed? And what happens to all the gay ‘marriages’ performed over the past six months? We ask Matt Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel, which argued for traditional marriage before the California high court.
Seismic Shift or Simple Fatigue?
Is Barack Obama’s convincing victory a sign that a political transformation is happening in this country? Or were voters just tired of the status quo based on the narrow wins for Obama in virtually every key state? Did John McCain lose because of the conditions in the country or because he run a bad campaign? Did Sarah Palin help or hurt the ticket? We ask all these questions to longtime USA TODAY White House Correspondent Richard Benedetto.
Dateline Washington: Traditional Marriage Wins in California
Constitutional amendments defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman were approved in three more states on Tuesday – most significantly in California where the state supreme court legalized gay marriage back in May. So why did the amendment succeed? Why did the public schools become a major issue in the debate? Would a court challenge to the amendment succeed? And what happens to all the gay ‘marriages’ performed over the past six months? We ask Matt Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel, which argued for traditional marriage before the California high court.
Dateline Washington: Seismic Shift or Simple Fatigue?
Is Barack Obama’s convincing victory a sign that a political transformation is happening in this country? Or were voters just tired of the status quo based on the narrow wins for Obama in virtually every key state? Did John McCain lose because of the conditions in the country or because he run a bad campaign? Did Sarah Palin help or hurt the ticket? We ask all these questions to longtime USA TODAY White House Correspondent Richard Benedetto.
Victory for Obama
Was the Obama campaign surprised to win so many of the battleground states? Why does Obama call campaign manager David Plouffe the “unsung hero” of his campaign? Will Obama govern from the left or from the center? And what will be some of the first steps in his transition to the White House? We ask Christina Bellantoni, National Political Reporter for The Washington Times.
Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter on Rough Republican Election
How do Republicans explain the Democratic wins on both sides of Capitol Hill and for the White House? What lessons have been learned for future campaigns and for their work over the next two years? What issues will be most important in the next Congress? And why did Republicans lose two House seats in Michigan? We ask Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, a member of the House Republican Leadership.
Dateline Washington: The Obama Transition
Was the Obama campaign surprised to win so many of the battleground states? Why does Obama call campaign manager David Plouffe the “unsung hero” of his campaign? Will Obama govern from the left or from the center? And what will be some of the first steps in his transition to the White House? We ask Christina Bellantoni, National Political Reporter for The Washington Times.
Dateline Washington: Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter Offers Republican Election Reaction
How do Republicans explain the Democratic wins on both sides of Capitol Hill and for the White House? What lessons have been learned for future campaigns and for their work over the next two years? What issues will be most important in the next Congress? And why did Republicans lose two House seats in Michigan? We ask Michigan Rep. Thaddeus McCotter, a member of the House Republican Leadership.