Washington Week Show - # 4320
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Host Gwen Ifill. Composite footage (unclean) with Washington Week title and text : Aftermath of attack in Iraq, US helicopter in flight, american troops in Iraq, President George W. Bush says "The enemy has changed the tactics on the ground, and so we're changing our response." US military official at press conference, Paul Bremer, Howard Dean at campaign fundraiser, Dick Gephardt, John Kerry says "I've been in a lot of tough fights before, and I've fought back and I've won." John Kerry speaking to reporters, John Kerry speaking to supporters (banner behind him 'Veterans For Kerry'), Senators walking down hallway, African American man pushing two roll-away beds down hall, White House, Capitol Dome, Supreme Court.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Host Gwen Ifill gives an update on the latest development with the Iraqi offensive (Iron Hammer). President George W. Bush says "Increasingly the Iraqi people are assuming their responsibilities and the risks of protecting their own country, and their willingness to accept their duties is one of the sure signs that the Iraqi's want freedom and that the Iraqi's are headed towards self government." Michael Duffy of Time Magazine discusses why there has been so much press about the latest developments in Iraq with regard to transitioning control back to the Iraqi government. Panelist ask Michael Duffy about the Iraqi government and its ability to assume control of its own country.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Michael Duffy discusses the administration decision to change tactics in this war, which is contrary to their black and white belief and ideology in foreign affairs. A course correction is needed to smooth over the negative events that have taken place recently.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Gwen Ifill moves to the Presidential Campaign race and discusses Howard Dean's prospects. Presidential Candidate Howard Dean saying "We need to start with our base, we need to start with the people who have brought us to the dance, who have built the Democratic Party, women, African Americans, Latinos and the labor movement have been with us right from the beginning." Gloria Borger, co-host on CNBC, analyzes what these endorsements for Howard Dean mean in the race and how it affects the race going forward. Unions, and labor unions in particular, are critical in any political campaigns due to their size and ability to get out the vote.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Gloria Borger discusses which union endorsements are more influential as candidates try to rack up endorsements. However, the most power unions are non necessarily the ones with the most members, but the ones who are most effective at getting out the vote. She mentions that has the Democrats fight with each other to gain these types of endorsements, Republicans will likely court labor unions, but not come away with anything significant.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Gwen Ifill gives an introduction on the happenings and progress of John Kerry's campaign race. John Harwood of the Wall Street Journal provides more in-depth analysis on John Kerry's campaign troubles and possible solutions.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
John Harwood discusses how recent polling has been mixed, yet provides opportunities for the Democratic candidates. He also discusses the effect the events in Kerry's campaign has had on the other candidates in the field.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Senator Orrin Hatch (R, Utah) says "Never in the history of this Congress have we had what's been happening over the last couple of years caused by the Democrats on the other side. Mr. President, we should be voting on judges tonight, not debating on judges." Senator Charles Schumer (D, New York) says "People who are getting life appointments should not be extremists, should not be out of the mainstream, should not be asked to roll back thirty or sixty years of jury's prudence and the four we have blocked fall in that category." Gebe Martinez from Congressional Quarterly fills in the panel on the reason for the judicial logjam occurring in the Senate where Republicans do not have a filibuster proof number to approve their nominees. She also provides insight as to how the Democrats are using the filibuster to their advantage.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Gebe Martinez makes it a point that these political tactics will likely result in blow-back when the Democrats are back in power. The American people, though, likely think both sides are to blame as they do not care much for judicial nominations or filibusters, but they do care when they delay votes on other issues that are important to them. Gebe Martinez gives the panel of some highlights of the Democratic filibuster.
Washington Week Show - # 4320
Gwen Ifill thanks her panel, wraps up the show. End credits