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After the Democrats lose the statehouses in Virginia and New Jersey on election day 2009, we take stock of where each party stands now. What do these election results in key races tell us about the mood of the country and the future of each political party? And what are the game-plans now for the upcoming mid-term 2010 elections? Two key voices weigh in: Republican Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Chair of the Republican Governors Association, and Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Then, one year after President Obama was elected to the White House, what has his administration accomplished and what more needs to be done? We look back and ahead at all the challenges this president has faced over the past year, including Afghanistan, the economy, health care reform and more. Insights and analysis from our political roundtable: David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow and Ed Gillespie.
Plus: Brokaw in Berlin
We commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a special report from NBC's Tom Brokaw live at the site of the wall, where he was on that day when East and West Germany were reunified. Plus, our Meet the Press Minute from that week in 1989, when we were joined by the former Chancellor of West Germany, who shared his feelings on that momentous occasion.
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Nov. 1: David Plouffe, Barack Obama's presidential campaign manager, shares lessons learned during the campaign with NBC’s David Gregory on “Meet the Press.”
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Last Sunday: Geithner, Plouffe, Krakauer, Miklaszewski, Mitchell
[Enhanced video] Will the economy be fully restored, and when will American workers see jobs return? We ask Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. President Obama's 2008 presidential campaign manager, David Plouffe, joins us for his first interview since writing his new book. Plus a political roundtable: Jon Krakauer, Jim Miklaszewski and Andrea Mitchell.
Oct 25: Cornyn, Schumer, Burnett, Sorkin, roundtable
[Enhanced video] Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., weigh in on the numerous issues facing the Obama administration. Also: Erin Burnett and Andrew Ross Sorkin on the possible repercussions of cutting executive pay on Wall Street. Plus, a political roundtable: Jane Mayer, Joe Scarborough, Dan Senor and Tavis Smiley.
Oct. 18: Jarrett, Sen. Dodd, Sen. Kyl, Shriver, Podesta
[Enhanced video] Behind the scenes of the health care debate in Washington. First up: Senior White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett with the take from the White House. Then, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., weigh in. Also, we kick off “A Woman’s Nation,” NBC’s week-long series exploring the state of women in American life with Jarrett, Maria Shriver and John Podesta.
Oct 11: Levin, Graham, McCaffrey, Myers, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The debate over the best way forward intensifies in Washington. Two key voices on the Hill and two experienced military leaders weigh in on the direction a new war strategy should take: Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI); Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC); Gen. Barry McCaffrey (Ret.); and Gen. Richard Myers (Ret.). Plus a roundtable: Ron Brownstein, Paul Gigot, Katty Kay, Bob Woodward.
Oct. 4: Rice, Brooks, Dionne, Maddow, Murphy
[Enhanced video] President Obama warns Tehran that it must grant complete access to UN inspectors within two weeks. Will Iran meet these conditions? Plus, pressure mounts to articulate the way forward in Afghanistan. We'll talk exclusively to U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice. In addition, a political roundtable: David Brooks, E.J. Dionne, Rachel Maddow and Mike Murphy.
Sept. 27: Bill Clinton, Gov. Paterson, Sen. Kyl, Sen. Webb
[Enhanced video] As the nation continues to struggle at home and abroad, the former president shares his thoughts on the major challenges posed by the economy, health care, Afghanistan and more. Gov. Paterson joins us exclusively to talk about his political future and more. Plus Republican Whip Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) on Afghanistan.
Sept. 20: President Obama, Rep. Boehner, Sen. Graham
[Enhanced video] President Barack goes one-on-one with David Gregory about passing health care reform and the current tone of the debate. Then, the Republican response with Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Plus, a political roundtable: The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson & Politico's Roger Simon.
Sept. 13: Durbin, Cornyn, Dean, Gingrich, roundtable
[Enhanced video] The President has made his case to Congress. What's next? We have an exclusive debate: Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX); Fmr. DNC Chairman Dr. Howard Dean; and Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA). Plus, insights and analysis on how the Obama administration is faring with its many political challenges.
September 6: David Axelrod, political roundtable
[Enhanced video] As President Obama tries to regain control of the health care debate and prepares to address a joint session of Congress about his plan next week, we'll get a preview of the new offensive from his Senior Adviser, David Axelrod. Then, what are the president's chances of passing health care reform and will any Republicans be on board?
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Decision day for health care in House
President Barack Obama travels to Capitol Hill to try to close the sale on his signature health care overhaul, facing a make-or-break vote in the House certain to be seen as a test of his presidency.
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As if going off to war, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan cleaned out his apartment, gave leftover frozen broccoli to one neighbor and called another to thank him for his friendship.
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Leaders of the vibrant Muslim community here express outrage at the shooting rampage being laid to one of their members, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who had become a regular attendee at the local mosque.
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