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Obama's Likely Running Mate, New Attack Ads Top Campaign News

Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the suspense over Sen. Barack Obama's announcement of his vice presidential running mate and the latest ad war between the Democrat and GOP rival Sen. John McCain.

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:08:00 EDT

Obama's Likely Running Mate, New Attack Ads Top Campaign News

Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the suspense over Sen. Barack Obama's announcement of his vice presidential running mate and the latest ad war between the Democrat and GOP rival Sen. John McCain.

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:08:00 EDT

Marcus and Lowry Weigh Reactions to Georgia Crisis

The Georgia-Russia conflict has put the foreign policy skills of Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to the test. Analysts Ruth Marcus and Rich Lowry weigh the candidate responses and other political news of the week.

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Mull GOP Retirements, Convention Plans

As an increasing number of GOP House members announce they will not run for re-election, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss possible power shifts in Congress and emerging plans for the party conventions.

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:41:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Mull Campaign Rhetoric, Senate Indictment

Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in politics, including the indictment of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, Sen. John McCain's campaign ads and Sen. Hillary Clinton's future role in the Democratic Party.

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:24:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Trip, McCain's Strategy

This week on the campaign trail, Sen. Barack Obama conducted a high-profile overseas trip while GOP rival Sen. John McCain toured top election battleground states. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week in politics.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Analysts Tackle Economy Woes, Obama's Overseas Trip

Analysts David Brooks and Ruth Marcus take up the U.S. economy's shaky health and Sen. Barack Obama's trip to the Middle East and Europe, which has drawn vast media coverage and was described by Sen. John McCain's camp as a publicity stunt.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:32:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Assess Struggles in the Economy, Campaign News

With continued financial troubles in the headlines, the presidential hopefuls have made their plans to improve the economy central to their case to voters. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac panic and campaign trail developments.

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:32:00 EDT

Analysts Consider Obama on Iraq, Legacy of Jesse Helms

Columnist Mark Shields and Ramesh Ponnuru debate the potential impact of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's statements on Iraq and other news, including the death of former senator Jesse Helms.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:05:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Take Up Campaign News, Court Rulings

Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama campaigned with former rival Sen. Hillary Clinton at a rally Friday in Unity, N.H. and the Supreme Court issues a week of weighty decisions. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the week's political news.

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:42:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Discuss Obama's Fundraising Shift, McCain's Energy Proposal

Tensions between the presumptive presidential nominees escalated over Sen. Barack Obama's refusal of public funds and Sen. John McCain's call to lift a ban on offshore drilling. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the political news of the week.

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:30:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Mull Campaigns, Reflect on Russert's Life

Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh campaign news as the race between Barack Obama and John McCain gains steam, and they reflect on the career of NBC's Tim Russert, who died Friday from an apparent heart attack.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:31:00 EDT

Obama, McCain Plot Campaign Strategies as Clinton Exits

With the Democratic primary race in the rear-view mirror, Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are trading the opening shots of their general election campaigns. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the political road ahead.

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:37:00 EDT

Obama's Victory, Clinton's Endgame Cap Primaries

As the primary campaigns conclude, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks talk to Judy Woodruff about what the Democrats must do to unite after their unusually lengthy primary season and the prospects for a general election contest between Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain.

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:31:00 EDT

Democrats Face Turning Point in Fla., Mich. Delegate Debate

On Saturday, the Democratic rules committee will meet to decide the fate of the delegates chosen in renegade primaries in Michigan and Florida -- a critical moment in the race between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Mark Shields and David Brooks examine the Democratic race.

Fri, 30 May 2008 18:09:00 EDT

Clinton Gaffe, McCain Health Records Top Campaign News

As Sen. Hillary Clinton apologized for citing the 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy as a rationale for staying in the race, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama took harder punches at one another in the presidential contest. Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the news from the trail.

Fri, 23 May 2008 18:36:00 EDT

Analysts Weigh Bush-Obama Spat, Democratic Race

President Bush's comments about "appeasement" of dictators touched off a firestorm on the presidential campaign trail. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the remarks, as well as Hillary Clinton's West Virginia win and recent GOP losses in state contests.

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:35:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Contest

After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina's primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race and the rest of the week's news.

Fri, 09 May 2008 18:28:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Debate New Polls, Rev. Wright and Gas Tax

With North Carolina and Indiana preparing to vote, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss if Rev. Wright, the gas tax holiday or the economy may prove decisive in Tuesday's balloting.

Fri, 02 May 2008 18:42:00 EDT

As Democrats Battle On, Shields and Brooks Size Up Tactics

Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are turning their attention to Indiana and North Carolina as the battle for the Democratic nomination rolls on while GOP Sen. John McCain has sought to hone his political message on the campaign trail. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political news.

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:13:00 EDT

In Wake of Iraq Report, Troop Levels Stir Debate

This week, Gen. David Petraeus and Amb. Ryan Crocker spoke to Congressional panels about the current situation in Iraq and President Bush backed shorter Iraq troop tours. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week in the news.

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:19:00 EDT

Bleak U.S. Economic Outlook Stirs Recession Fears, Candidate Proposals

Large jobs loses, stock market tremors and a slumping housing market continued to build fears this week of a recession. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the latest economic developments and reflect on the Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary.

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:42:00 EDT

Iraq, Democratic Rivalry Top the Week's Headlines

New violence in Iraq pitted security forces against Shiite militias, likely GOP nominee Sen. John McCain outlined his foreign policy plans and Democratic Party chairman Howard Dean called for a cooling of the rhetoric between presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week.

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:05:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Weigh Obama's Speech, Iraq War

This week, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama delivered a high-profile speech on race in America and the Iraq war reached the five-year mark and U.S. economic anxieties continued to mount. Analysts David Brooks and Mark Shields reflect on the news of the week.

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:37:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Mull Economic Woes, Delegate Showdown

More gloomy news emerged about the U.S. economy this week while Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama braced for a tight battle for delegates -- and debated whether Florida and Michigan should re-do their primaries. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the week in the news.

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:33:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Weigh Democrats' Delegate Disputes

The fight for the Democratic nomination was shaken up once again this week as Hillary Clinton defeated Barack Obama in the Ohio and Texas primaries. Also, Florida and Michigan might hold new primaries after they were stripped of their delegates for holding early contests. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:36:00 EDT

With Texas and Ohio on Horizon, Shields and Brooks Assess the Race

Amid worsening economic reports and tightening poll numbers, the primary race between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton entered a critical weekend ahead of primary votes in Texas and Ohio. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks provide their take on the week.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:41:00 EDT

Shields, Brooks Mull Democratic Race, McCain Media Flap

This week, Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debated in Texas before the state's primary, questions surfaced in the New York Times about presumptive GOP nominee John McCain's ties to a lobbyist and Cuban leader Fidel Castro stepped down. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:29:00 EDT

Analysts Discuss Campaign News, Clemens Hearing

Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., released a negative campaign ad, prominent lawmakers reconsidered their endorsements and Congress questioned pitcher Roger Clemens over steroid use allegations. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news.

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:41:00 EDT

Shields and Brooks Assess Tight Democratic Race, the Road Ahead for McCain

Sen. John McCain solidified his spot at the top of the GOP field this week while the Democrats remain locked in a tight race that may come down to a complicated delegate count. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the week's campaign news.

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:10:00 EDT

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