The featured programs for the Campaigns & Elections Topic http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=246 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 12:21:57 GMT Following his victory in the special election to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, former Governor Mark Sanford (R-SC) spoke to supporters at the Liberty Tap Room and Grill in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312631-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312631-2 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jason Brennan talked about his book, [Libertarianism: What Everyone Needs to Know]. He suggested that his goal for the book was to make libertarianism seem reasonable to people who were not inclined to know much about it. He described the book as a primer in the political philosophy described as libertarianism. In his book, Professor Brennan reviews well-know libertarians such as Ayn Rand and Milton Friedman, as well as Adam Smith and John Locke. He broadly defines three categories of libertarian thinkers as classical liberals, hard libertarians, and neo-classical liberals. He names examples of each category and talks about their views on many different economic and social issues. Professor Brennan reacted to video clips of Nick Gillespie, David Boaz, and Milton Friedman. He explained that the book was the latest in a series of "What Everyone Needs to Know" books published by Oxford University Press. In addition, he talked about his life and how he became interested libertarianism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310111-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310111-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In a joint session of Congress certificates were verified and electoral votes for president and vice president were counted from each state. President Obama received 332 votes, and Mitt Romney received 206. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310219-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT American History TV is airing a selection of oral history interviews with former and current Asian American members of Congress. This week we hear from Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii who had youthful dreams of being an orthopedic surgeon before he was wounded in combat during World War II with the famed 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the all-volunteer Japanese American unit. He is now the most senior member of the U.S. Senate. This interview is about a half hour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307866-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College met in the Ohio Statehouse Senate Chamber to cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president. All 18 members cast their votes for President Obama and Vice President Biden. The proceedings included the Columbus Police Honor Guard, the national anthem, and prayers. They opened with a moment of silence for those killed in a shooting December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, who was also an elector, spoke about the shooting, the election, and the federal budget process. Courtesy of the Ohio Channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309961-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Messina talked about the 2012 presidential election. He discussed the technology developed by the Obama re-election campaign, criticized opinion polls, and described mistakes made by the Romney campaign. He was interviewed by Mike Allen at Politico's Playbook Breakfast held at The W Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309544-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309544-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charlie Cook and Stu Rothenberg assessed the results of the 2012 elections, the campaign in general, and the futures of both parties. Mr. Cook said Republicans need to appeal to a wider range of voters, warning, "Their center is older white men and that's not where this country is going. The future doesn't look like the Republican Party." Mr. Rothenberg in his analysis asserted that Democratic voters' beliefs do not allow them to vote for Republican candidates, while Republican voters' beliefs leave them more open to supporting Democrats. They responded to questions from members of the audience. This event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., was part of Leading Authorities' Association Lecture Series, co-hosted with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. There was introductory video. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309344-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309344-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama thanked supporters gathered at his presidential campaign headquarters at McCormick Place in Chicago. He thanked them for their efforts in his re-election campaign and called for unity in his next term. He was joined on stage by his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309301-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309301-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Greg Giroux talked about the math of electoral college votes that President and Obama and Mitt Romney needed to win the presidency. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He explained the electoral college process, and described scenarios in which electoral votes could be tied and what would happen in that case. Other topics included the elector system. Nancy Calo read the latest headline news from C-SPAN Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309292-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Paul Ryan spoke at a Johnstown, Colorado, campaign event at the Johnson's Corner truck stop. He was accompanied by his family on this bus tour. This was his final campaign stop in Colorado on the eve of the 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309277-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife Ann spoke at a campaign event at Shady Brook Farm in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Former Governor Romney asked people to go out and vote and promised to deliver real change in this stop of his "Real Recovery Road Rally" bus tour. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309257-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309257-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden spoke at a campaign event in Lakewood, Ohio. During the event at Lakewood High School, Vice President Biden talked about the tone from the Romney-Ryan campaign, calling them "shameless" and their latest ad on the auto industry "callous". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309266-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309266-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mark Naymik talked about Ohio's role as a "swing" state in the presidential election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the state's historical significance in tracking presidential election outcomes, the unemployment and jobs outlook in the state, key issues for Ohio voters, and what to watch for on election night, among other topics. "Swing" states are those in which either both major political parties have a strong chance of winning a state's electoral college votes.*As a result both Republican and Democrats campaign more heavily in those states because they represent the best chances to gain electoral votes.* This was part ten of a "Washington Journal" series on the ten "swing" or "battleground" states in the 2012 election: Florida, Nevada, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Colorado, New Hampshire, Virginia, and Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309021-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309021-5 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden speak at a campaign rally at the Lynchburg City Armory in Lynchburg, Virginia. Vice President Biden spoke about former Governor Mitt Romney's changing stance on issues and how Mr. Romney and Paul Ryan would stop moving the country forward. He also said "America's not in decline, Romney and Ryan are in denial." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309099-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309099-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice-presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a Romney presidential campaign event at Zanesville High School in Zanesville, Ohio. Representative Ryan talked about the economy and jobs, and suggested that President Obama should have accomplished more by now. The program was interrupted twice by technical difficulties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309101-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke about economic recovery and job growth at Kinzler Construction Services in Ames, Iowa. He criticized the economic record and policies of the Obama administration, in his comments saying, "What he did with what he inherited made the problem worse." He then outlined his five-point plan for economic recovery. The proposal includes the elimination of some programs, increased energy production, increased trade and better enforcement of trade rules, tax reform, and job training improvements. The Romney campaign referred to this speech as the candidate's "closing argument." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309082-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Charlie Cook and Amy Walter talked about the 2012 presidential election as well as some of the key congressional races. They also discussed the congressional lame duck session. Charlie Cook said despite Mitt Romney's momentum since the first presidential debate with President Obama, he "hasn't closed the sale." Amy Walter in her comments said that the president has a slight edge in the electoral college. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309026-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309026-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan outlined at a campaign event at Cleveland State University what a Romney-Ryan administration would do to improve the economy and decrease poverty by restoring upward mobility. Some of the proposals included repealing portions of the health care law, education reforms, and restoring parts of the 1996 welfare reform act that he said had been weakened since the mid-1990s. He criticized federal anti-poverty programs and said a Romney administration would work more closely with local leaders to determine how to assist people in need, explaining that communities, rather than the government, should look after the poor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309027-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Four third-party presidential candidates debated. Participants included Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson, Jill Stein of the Green Party, former Congressman Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party, and Rocky Anderson of the Justice Party. The candidates discussed ending the federal government's war on drugs, how to change the two-party system, and repealing laws such as the Patriot Act as well as the recent debates between President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Former CNN talk show host Larry King moderated the debate held by the Free and Equal Elections Foundation in the Chicago Hilton Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308995-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney met in the last of three debates prior the 2012 presidential election.*The debate focused on foreign policy, including policy toward the Middle East, China, and North Africa, as well as military commitments in Afghanistan and Pakistan.*The candidates were seated in the Wold Performing Arts Center of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. CBS's Bob Schieffer moderated the debate which was presented in a split screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308547-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308547-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Farnsworth, Robert Lichter, Rob Ritchie, and Carolyn Curiel talked about the evolution of presidential debates. They discussed the candidates' performances in the first two presidential debates between President Obama and Mitt Romney, and analyzed prior presidential debates as well. College students in remote classrooms participated in the questioning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308976-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308976-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave keynote speeches at the 67th Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. The charity fundraiser is a traditional light-hearted joint appearance for presidential candidates where they joked about themselves, their opponents, and the 2012 campaign. Founded in 1946 by Francis Cardinal Spellman, the Foundation honors the memory of Alfred E. Smith who died in in 1944. Al Smith was a four-time governor of the state of New York and former presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308852-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Texas Senate candidates Ted Cruz (R) and Paul Sadler (D) debated campaign issues. Courtesy of KERA-TV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308847-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308847-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke at an Obama campaign rally in the field house on the western campus of Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, Ohio. Topics included the presidential debates, the falling unemployment rate, and tax policy. He urged people to vote and give President Obama an opportunity to fix the economy. Following President Clinton's speech, musician Bruce Springsteen performed his song, "No Surrender." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308904-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at a campaign rally in at Tidewater Community College in Chesapeake, Virginia. He talked about the presidential candidates' debate the previous night, saying that President Obama "still doesn't have an agenda for his second term." He also mentioned some of the people who asked questions in the town hall-style debate and criticized President Obama's responses to them. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308878-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308878-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney met at Hofstra University for the second of three presidential debates. The debate was presented in a switched screen format. CNN's Candy Crowley moderated the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308543-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan spoke at campaign rally in Lancaster Town Square, Lancaster, Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308777-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308777-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In his first campaign stop after the vice presidential debate, Vice President Joe Biden and Jill Biden spoke at a campaign rally at the University of Wisconsin in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In his opponent's home state, Vice President Biden said that he "hardly" agrees with anything that vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) says but said that he is a "decent guy" with a great family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308776-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308776-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for the 2012 vice presidential debate in the Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Both foreign and domestic issues were covered, including terrorism and intelligence, Libya, Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Syria, Medicare, Social Security, tax policy, unemployment, health care, and abortion. Martha Raddatz moderated the debate which was presented in a split screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308539-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308539-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney gave his views on U.S. foreign policy. He focused on the Middle East, including stopping Iran from creating nuclear weapons and helping the people of Israel, Libya, and Syria. He criticized the Obama administration and said that the president had failed to lead and that "hope is not a strategy." Topics included the size of the U.S. Navy and the war in Afghanistan. Former Governor Romney spoke to cadets in the Virginia Military Institute's Hall of Valor. He made several references to VMI graduate George Marshall, the chief of staff of the Army who became secretary of State and of Defense. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308653-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a campaign rally in George Mason University's Center for the Arts concert hall. In the speech he talked about the unemployment rate, announced earlier in the day as 7.8 percent, the lowest since he took office. He said the economy had come too far to return to Republican leadership, saying, "We've made too much progress to return to the policies that led to the crisis in the first place." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308635-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308635-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at a campaign rally at Carter Machinery Company in southwest Virginia in Abingdon. In his speech he referred to the 7.8 percent unemployment rate released that day, the lowest since President Obama took office. He questioned the accuracy of the rate, saying it declined because "more and more people have just stopped looking for work." Other topics included his five-point plan for job growth, his first debate with President Obama earlier in the week, and the troubles of the coal industry. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308636-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT [National Journal] political analyst Charlie Cook and Republican and Democratic strategists analyzed the first presidential debate from the previous evening, and the 2012 election. They discussed the political environment, top congressional races, and the challenges and opportunities for each party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308597-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308597-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Mitt Romney debated domestic policy issues in a nationally televised debate from the University of Denver. The debate, presented in the a split-screen format, focused on domestic policy. Topics included the state of the economy, tax policy, the future of Medicare, education, and government regulation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308511-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308511-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political experts talked about the leadership styles of President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. They discussed differences between campaigning and governing, relationships with Congress, partisanship, and the candidates' ability to negotiate and reach agreements. Jon Huntsman in his comments said of Mitt Romney's experience experience that running a government and a business are very different and that there was not a good example yet of a business person coming in and running government like a business successfully. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308569-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308569-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ross Perot talked with a reporter about the state of the economy and the nation, and the relevance of the issues he ran on in 1992 and 1996 in the 2012 elections, including federal debt and deficit spending, third party presidential runs, and the US education system. David Walker also sat in during the interview. Mr. Walker, a former U.S. comptroller general, had been working with Mr. Perot on initiatives to educate voters about economic issues in 2012 election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308466-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308466-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists and political communication scholars talked about analyzing presidential debates, focusing on what is important beyond "who won" and "who lost." They discussed debate formats, leadership traits, and candidates' grasps of the issues, among other topics. They responded to questions from tweets and members of the audience. Gene Policinski moderated. Clips of prior presidential debates were shown and analyzed throughout the program. "Beyond Wins and Losses: A Citizen's Guide to the 2012 Presidential Debates" was held at the Newseum by the National Communication Association and the First Amendment Center. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308486-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308486-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden held a campaign rally on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Park Recreation Center in Ft. Myers, Florida. It is part of his two-day campaign tour through this battleground state which began Friday in Boca Raton and also included a stop in Tamarac. President Obama & the First Lady as well as Mitt Romney and his running mate Rep. Paul Ryan all campaigned in Florida last week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308460-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308460-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Obama and Romney presidential campaign economic advisers debated job creation and other economic issues in the 2012 election. Topics included the health care law, government spending, job creation, tax reform and free trade. They also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308358-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at the AARP annual conference about the future of Social Security and Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. Several times during his speech Representative Ryan said that the health care law would weaken Medicare, with some audience members booing and heckling him each time in response. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308317-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308317-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Hart led a focus group with Virginia voters and talked with political reporters about the group's comments. Telephone lines were open following the meeting for viewer comments and Neil King was interviewed separately about the event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308220-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson (D-CT) talked about the House agenda during its eight scheduled sessions in September and five in October. He also talked about the lame duck session and Democrats' prospects for winning control of the House and keeping the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308027-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308027-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Romney campaigned in Orange City, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308052-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Day three of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included acceptance speeches from President Obama and Vice President Biden. Prior to the opening gavel several speakers from North Carolina addressed the convention on the Democratic Party agenda. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307933-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Activities at the second day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included official nomination of the party's presidential and vice presidential candidates and a roll call vote of the states. Among the speakers were former President Bill Clinton and Massachusetts Senate nominee Elizabeth Warren. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307932-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307932-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The first night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included presentation of the party platform for a final vote by delegates. Speakers included former President Jimmy Carter, who spoke via pre-recorded video. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro gave the keynote address, and First Lady Michelle Obama closed out the evening, introduced by a video which included many friends and many members of her family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307931-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Susan Ferrechio previewed the events and speaker roster of the first day of the Democratic National Convention, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Some of the topics she talked about included the demographics of and the mood of the delegates, convention business, the previous-week Republican National Convention and Republican Party presence in Charlotte and campaigning, and First Lady Michelle Obama's speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307739-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307739-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama appeared at a Labor Day rally in Toledo, Ohio, on the eve of Democratic National Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307923-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307923-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Convention Chair Antonio Villaraigosa previewed the convention. He also talked about the presidential tickets and campaign issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307886-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307886-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at a campaign event in Cincinnati. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307901-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307901-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to troops at Fort Bliss, Texas. He announced a new executive order on mental health services for veterans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307895-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The theme of the fourth night of the 2012 Republican National Convention was "We Believe in America." Featured speakers included Representative Connie Mack (R-FL) and former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healy. The evening culminated with a speech by Senator Marco Rubio, and then an acceptance speech by Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307604-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT "We Can Change It" was the theme of the third night of the 2012 Republican National Convention and featured vice presidential candidate Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). Other featured speakers included Condoleeza Rice; Senators John McCain, John Thune, and current and former Republican governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307603-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307603-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT "We Built It" was the theme of the second day of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Convention business included the various committees offering their platform proposals, and the convention officially nominating its presidential and vice presidential candidates with a roll call vote of the states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307602-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The 2012 Republican National Convention opened. Because of Tropical Storm Isaac threatening to gather strength and make landfall somewhere along the Gulf of Mexico, the convention convened and quickly recessed until the following day. Following the invocation led by Reverend Russell Levenson, a Mitt Romney campaign video was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307601-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) spoke at a campaign rally the day before the start of the 2012 Republican National Convention. Other participants and officials spoke in favor of his candidacy, and bands played to entertain the crowd. Representative Paul was introduced by his son, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). Approximately 30 minutes into the live telecast the program was briefly interrupted by the loss of a satellite signal due to interference from Tropical Storm Isaac. Representative Amash (R-MI), whose remarks were interrupted by the loss are repeated in full on program number 307786-2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307760-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan attended a campaign rally at Long Family Orchard Farm and Cider Mill in Commerce, Michigan. In his remarks Mr. Romney alluded to ongoing charges over the authenticity of President Obama's birth certificate by saying, "No one's ever asked for my birth certificate." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307749-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307749-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Cusack and Craig Gilbert talked about Representative Paul Ryan's (R-WI) stances on Medicare, Social Security, and the federal budget. The program included clips of some of his more than 400 appearances on C-SPAN since 1995, including when he was a congressional staffer to his current role as the chair of the House Budget Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307717-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama gave a campaign speech at Truckee Meadows Community College. He focused on the importance of education, noting that all the new jobs that would require a higher education. He said education would guarantee better jobs for individuals and boost American economic power. He said that Mitt Romney would repeal funding higher education through reasonable loans and grants,and that the "doors of opportunity should be open to everyone, not only the rich". http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307684-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Representative and Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at a Mitt Romney campaign event in Tampa. Ryan discussed the Romney campaign's approach to Medicare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307653-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at an Obama campaign rally at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. In his speech he criticized Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare and Social Security reform. The speech was later denounced by Republican leaders for being culturally insensitive toward the deaf, and accusing Republicans of a plan that would put Americans "back in chains." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307584-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307584-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a campaign rally about the farm bill and his administration's efforts to mitigate the effects of the ongoing drought across much of the country. He announced a new effort to purchase $150 million in meat and fish products to help relieve pressure on livestock producers. He also criticized Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), Mitt Romney's running mate, for one of the members of the House who was preventing the the farm bill from becoming law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307556-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney and Representative Paul Ryan spoke at a campaign rally on a bus tour to introduce Representative Ryan as the vice presidential candidate. The event was called a "homecoming rally" in Congressman Ryan's home district and was their final joint campaign appearance before they headed in different directions on the campaign trail before they reuniting again at the Republican convention in Tampa later in the month. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307546-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307546-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President spoke to supporters at a campaign event at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. He commented on Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan as his running mate and talked about what he called the "two visions" for moving the country forward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307545-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307545-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney announced Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as his vice presidential running mate. Representative Ryan discussed in detail what his political vision for the next four years would be, his support of Mitt Romney's political ideals, and what he could bring to the Romney presidential ticket. The announcement was made in Norfolk, Virginia at the battleship USS Wisconsin museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307550-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a campaign rally outside the Romney for President campaign bus in Waukesha, Wisconsin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307335-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former House Speaker and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich talked about the 2012 presidential election, and responded to viewer questions and comments. Topics included Obama administration changes to the 1996 welfare reform law, Mitt Romney, and his role at the the 2012 Republican Convention. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307504-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307504-5 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland's relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to "stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307348-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national convention. In his speech he accused the White House of leaking classified information about the U.S. military raid that killed Osama bin Laden and called for a special counsel to investigate. He also outlined his foreign policy on future U.S. involvement in Afghanistan and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307219-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307219-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden talked about the victims of the recent shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, recounting some of the actions of those who risked their lives to help others inside the theater. In offering comfort to people whose loved one died in the shooting he said, "Although the pain will never vanish, there will come a moment, I promise, those who have been hurt, there will come a moment where the memory of your daughter, your son, your husband, will bring a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307202-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307202-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Green Party nominated physician Jill Stein as their candidate for president in the 2012 election. In her acceptance speech she outlined her "Green New Deal" that included planks that forgive student loan debt and placed a moratorium on home foreclosures and evictions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307063-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307063-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the 103rd Annual Convention of the NAACP. He outlined the differences between President's and Mitt Romney's policies on health care, voting rights and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307023-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke to supporters at a town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado. He called the president the "outsourcer in chief" and criticized his middle-class tax cut plan. He also talked about his qualifications for his vice presidential running mate as well as his work at Bain Capital. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306984-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306984-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke in Maumee, Ohio. In his remarks,he defended his health care law saying, "The law I passed is here to stay and it is going to make the vast majority of Americans more secure." He also addressed the U.S. economy and his efforts to save the auto industry. He announced that his administration was launching an enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization for imposing unfair trade duties on more than $3 billion in auto exports from the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306910-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration's education efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306897-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Axelrod talked about President Obama's reelection campaign strategy and targeting voters in key battleground states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306696-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the need for comprehensive immigration reform and criticized Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for opposing the DREAM Act. He received standing ovations from the Latino audience when he spoke about health care reform and when he defended his decision to stop deporting certain undocumented youth. He made his remarks at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306740-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) annual conference. In his speech he said that President Obama was taking the Hispanic vote "for granted" and criticized the president's recent decision to stop deporting young illegal immigrants who entered the country as children if they met certain requirements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306699-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Presumptive Republican presidential nominee, former Governor Mitt Romney was interviewed by C-SPAN in Cornwall, Pennsylvania, during his five-state bus tour of election battleground states. He talked about America's role in the world, how to deal with the deficit, his decision-making process, experiences from the 2002 Winter Games, and what it's like running for president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306650-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306650-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Mitt Romney spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in Newark, Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306639-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about jobs and the economy at Cuyahoga Community College. In his remarks he framed the voters' choice as one on the future direction of the country, not as a referendum on the state of the economy. He acknowledged that the economy was not where it needed to be, but said he believed Mitt Romney's recipe for growth was wrong. He also emphasized the refusal of Republicans to pass any economic plans that involved raising taxes for the wealthy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306598-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) spoke about the results of his state's gubernatorial recall election. He survived the recall, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) by a 53-46 margin. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306423-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) gave the keynote address at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant fundraising dinner. He called President Obama one of the most divisive Presidents in years and talked about the importance of the coming election. He also warned about the consequences of America losing by straying from the morals and principles of its founding documents. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306090-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Mitt Romney addressed Liberty University graduates at their 2012 commencement ceremony. He remarked on the values of home, education, service, and religious freedom. During the ceremony honorary doctorate degrees were presented to Worth Harris Carter, Jr., S. Truett Cathy, and former Governor Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305931-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists talked about issues in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included the influence of money, the "likeability" factor of the candidates, women voters, voter identification requirements, the benefits of incumbency, and the role of social media. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305819-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Trumka talked about the role jobs and labor unions will play in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included unemployment statistics for April 2012, President Obama's relationship with labor, and the AFL-CIO's political action committee and agenda for the next administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305848-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305848-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Libertarian Party held their 2012 convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The day's agenda included presidential candidates' speeches, votes by convention delegates, and then a speech by the party's nominee, Gary Johnson. He said his goal was to reach 15% in the polls to qualify for the national presidential debate, and at get least 5% of the vote in November to secure public funding for the party in 2016. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305766-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Libertarian Party presidential candidates debated a number of issues including fiscal policy, the role of the federal government, national security, and the environment. Candidates responded to questions from moderator Dave Bergland, and were also permitted to make opening and closing statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305765-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) and William Kristol debated 2012 presidential election issues. Topics included Obama administration policies toward Israel, the economy, Iran's nuclear program, the state of the Republican Party, and immigration reform. Mr. Kristol said the upcoming election is a very important one and urged the Jewish community to have an open mind and seriously look at all the issues and the policy options. Representative Frank responded that "If you have decided views about elements of public policy, and you don't know now whether you're going to vote for Obama or Romney, something's the matter with you." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305841-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305841-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) spoke at the Republican National Committee's state chair's meeting. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305567-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rob Jesmer and Guy Cecil talked about the 33 Senate races in the 2012 elections. Following their appearance, journalists commented on their remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305421-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, and Scott Walker were among the speakers at the National Rifle Association convention. Several participants made calls to protect freedom, protect the Second Amendment, stop the Obama Administration's "attack" on individual rights and fire Attorney General Eric Holder. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305367-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Santorum announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He cited his three-year-old daughter, Bella, who has a genetic disorder and was hospitalized over the weekend, along with the rest of his family as the main reason for ending his bid for the presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305383-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305383-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams moderated a discussion on the role race might play in the 2012 elections. Panelists agreed that race would be a factor. Topics included the Arizona immigration law, the Asian voting bloc, President Obama's standing among white voters, and the Republican Party strategy in the 2012 election and in recent elections. Karen Narasaki in her remarks said that the Republican Party strategy appears to assume that they will not get minority votes and will therefore make voting more difficult for minorities, citing the spate of recent voter identification laws as proof. "Political Factors" was the first panel of the Symposium on the State of Race in America held at the Newseum by the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program in association with Comcast Corporation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305353-2 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors (ASNE). In his remarks he talked extensively about President Obama's policies, saying they made the economic crisis worse and slowed recovery. Following his remarks, he answered questions from Ken Paulson of ASNE. The first question had to do with President Obama's previous day remarks at the ASNE Associated Press lunch. Mr. Romney said the president's comments were full of "distortions and inaccuracies." Other question topics included Iran, and women voters' attitudes toward the Republican Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305303-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich spoke at the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalition presidential kick-off event. Other speakers included House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) as well as former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Faith and Freedom Coalition Chair Ralph Reed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305242-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke at Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, Florida. He talked about the benefits of the 2010 health care law and the Obama administration's Medicare policies versus what the Republican proposals are on these programs. In his remarks he said, "Make no mistake. If Republicans in Congress and their amen corner of Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich get their hands on the White House, they will end Medicare as we know it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305058-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney talked about the economy at the University of Chicago on the day before the Illinois primary. In his speech he declared that President Obama was "attacking economic freedom in America." He also said that he was running for president because he had the experience and the vision "to get us out of this economic mess." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304977-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304977-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to supporters at a campaign fundraiser. In the speech he criticized the Republican presidential candidates, who were also campaigning in the state prior to its upcoming primary. He said, "My message to all the candidates is welcome to the land of Lincoln because I'm thinking maybe some Lincoln will rub off on them while they are here." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304949-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304949-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum spoke about their presidential campaigns at an Alabama Republican Party event at the Alabama Theatre. Following each of their prepared remarks they responded to questions from panelists selected from the community. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304855-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304855-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel discussion was held on the film adaptation of John Heilemann and Mark Halperin's book on the 2008 presidential election, [Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime]. The panelists included the authors of the book, the screenwriter and the director who produced the film, and Steve Schmidt, who was a chief strategist for the Republican 2008 presidential campaign. The panel was moderated by Maggie Haberman and Mike Allen. The panelists also responded to questions from members of the audience. The film, which focused on the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the vice presidential running mate for Senator John McCain, was previewed the previous evening in New York City and at the Newseum. It would premiere on HBO the next evening. This event at the Newseum was sponsored by Politico, HBO, and the Motion Picture Association of America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304852-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304852-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich spoke about his political campaign and the upcoming contests on Super Tuesday. Mr. Gingrich spoke about his platform and his expectations going into ten primary contests on Tuesday. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304735-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304735-5 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the weekend prior to Super Tuesday, Mitt Romney spoke at a campaign rally in Ohio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304718-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304631-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Santorum outlined his agenda for the first 100 days in office if he is elected president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304585-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304585-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governors Bob McDonnell (R-VA) and Martin O'Malley (D-MD) talked about the economic issues facing their states. Topics included job creation, revenue shortfalls and approaches to budget cuts, tax policy, and the 2012 election. They also discussed social issues, such as same-sex marriage and reproductive health. They took questions from the audience at the end of the program. The governors were interviewed by John Harris at Politico's second annual State Solutions Conference. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304573-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304573-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT American Enterprise Institute scholars talked about the Republican 2012 presidential primaries, and President Obama's chances of reelection. Henry Olsen and Michael Barone debated the dynamics of the race between Republican candidates Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Following their remarks, Norm Ornstein joined the discussion, with the panelists handicapping the Michigan and Ohio primaries. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304502-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304502-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tevi Troy discussed his recent [National Affairs] article, "Are Think Tanks Becoming Too Political?", in which he argued that think tanks have become more focused on politics rather than policy. Afterward, panelists discussed his thesis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304465-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference. In his remarks he said that President Obama was a failure and the poster child for government arrogance. He also defended his record as governor, and said he would overturn every Obama administration regulation that threatened life. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304369-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304369-10 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference. In his remarks he said that he was the only true conservative running for president and was the candidate with the boldest contrast against President Obama http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304369-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304369-6 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum spoke to supporters at the St. Charles Convention Center in Minnesota about the results of the Colorado and Minnesota caucuses and the Missouri primary. He won in all three states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304299-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304299-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Steve Israel (D-NY) talked about his party's efforts efforts to retake the House of Representatives in 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304196-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304196-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke to supporters about the results of the Nevada caucus. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304228-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN's Florida primary coverage included interviews with political correspondents, local news coverage of election returns, viewer calls, and victory and concession speeches. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304062-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT On the weekend before the Florida primary, Newt Gingrich held a campaign rally. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303998-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney held a campaign rally at the Eastern Ship Building in Panama City, Florida on the weekend prior to the Florida Republican primary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303979-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT After his first place victory in the South Carolina primary, Newt Gingrich addressed his supporters at the Hilton Columbia Center Hotel, Columbia, South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303825-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Rick Santorum talked about his campaign strategy in South Carolina, Florida and beyond, as well as his campaign platform. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303799-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Rick Perry announced that he was withdrawing from the race, and endorsed the candidacy of Newt Gingrich. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303791-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jackie Gingrich Cushman and Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, the daughters of Republican 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, spoke at a barbeque in Bluffon, South Carolina. In their remarks they said their father's performance at the January 16, 2012, candidates debate reinvigorated his campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303763-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303763-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was interviewed by Mike Allen. Topics included congressional redistricting, the Republican presidential field, campaign financing, and the Social Security payroll tax cuts. She predicted that Democrats will take back the House and that President Obama will be reelected. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Jon Huntsman announced that he was withdrawing from the race, and endorsed Mitt Romney. In his remarks he said that the Republican primary had become too negative and personal, and he challenged the remaining candidates to focus on the issues and defeating President Obama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303712-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303712-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke about the results of the New Hampshire primary election from Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester. He thanked his supporters, and spoke about building a better America, the economy, and criticized the Obama administration for a lack of ideas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303625-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303625-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Voters gathered at midnight in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire to vote in the New Hampshire Primary. Traditionally, voters in this small town vote at midnight so that their votes are the first reported results of the New Hampshire primary. President Obama received 3 votes, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman received 2 votes, and Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul received 1 vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303632-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ralph Nader discussed the current political landscape, the upcoming presidential campaign, and prospects for a third party candidate. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303566-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303566-7 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A forum was held for lesser-known candidates running in the 2012 New Hampshire presidential primary. The 35 least known of the 44 registered candidates were invited. Each candidate made an opening statement and responded to questions. Two separate panels of lesser-known candidates took questions and talked about their positions. The forum was held in the auditorium of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. It was co-sponsored by the New Hampshire Political Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303284-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich answered telephone questions about the 2012 presidential primary campaign. Among the topics he addressed were the tone of campaign advertising, the state of the economy, the Obama presidency, and his opponents in the campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303541-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303541-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Jon Huntsman spoke to voters in Concord, New Hampshire about his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He talked about the deficit, U.S. competitiveness and the "lack of trust" in the nation's elected officials. He was jokingly asked "are corporations people?" http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303543-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303543-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidates and their surrogates spoke to members of the Nashua City Republican Committee. They outlined reasons to support their candidates and the policy positions they favored. Several responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303522-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Voters gathered to vote at a Republican caucus in Urbandale, Iowa. After surrogates for each campaign gave a short speech in favor of their candidate, residents voted and nominated delegates to county and state conventions. Former Governor Mitt Romney won 34% of the vote, followed by Rick Santorum with 24% and Ron Paul with 15%. Mrs. Santorum spoke on her husband's behalf. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303479-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303479-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Scott County, Iowa, Republican Party held caucus training for precinct leaders, caucus chairman, and secretaries at the Bettendorf Community Center prior to the party caucuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303068-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303068-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) held the first of five "whistle-stop" campaign tour events in Des Moines, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303462-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Michele Bachmann spoke at a service of Jubilee Family Church in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Pastor Tvedt talked about the presidential caucus being held that week and Christians' voting. After the service Representative Bachmann mingled with those attending the service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303459-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303459-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Santorum hosted a campaign rally at Bridge View Center, Ottumwa, Iowa. Following his remarks members of the audience spoke about the campaign and their participation in the political process in Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303452-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303452-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ann Romney spoke to supporters about her husband, Former Governor Mitt Romney's, campaign for the Republican presidential nomination at the Vine Coffeehouse in Ottumwa, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303451-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Perry spoke to voters at Central Gourmet Coffee and Gift Shoppe in Fort Dodge, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303450-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Funk spoke about the Iowa caucuses, the 2012 Republican presidential campaign, and the field of candidates. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303449-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303449-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich spoke to a group of Iowa mothers at Java Joe's CoffeHouse in Des Moines, Iowa. During the event he teared up, openly weeping while talking about his own mother, who suffered from bipolar disorder and depression. Frank Luntz and Lindsay Ferrier moderated the town hall meeting. After the meeting Mr. Gingrich and his wife, Callista, spoke informally with attendees. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303437-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303437-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Christina Moffat talked about the role of small business in Des Moines and the impact the influx of people during the caucuses had on the city on its economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303436-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303436-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the Occupy movement from Des Moines, Iowa and across the country gathered in the state capitol Tuesday to plan their activities during the final week before the Republican presidential caucuses. More than 200 activists attended the event at the Teachout Building in downtown Des Moines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303400-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303400-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion reflecting on the C-SPAN series, "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History." They talked about the concept of the series, what was learned about each of the 14 candidates chosen for the series, and what themes emerged. They reacted to video clips from the programs. Also shown were a few clips, including George McGovern and Ross Perot, that were not included in the series. Topics included the historical context of the presidential candidates and their relevance to the upcoming 2012 presidential election. "The Contenders" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302983-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302983-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidates Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman met in a 90-minute Lincoln-Douglas style debate on national security and foreign policy. Among the topics addressed were the Middle East peace process, Iranian nuclear aspirations, U.S. operations in Afghanistan, and democratic uprisings in the Arab world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303139-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Douglas Brinkley and Carolyn Barta talked about independent presidential candidate H. Ross Perot (b. 1930). Professor Barta participated from her home in Dallas as they talked about his campaigns and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In 1992, businessman Ross Perot won almost 19 percent of the popular vote as an independent presidential candidate. In 1996 he campaigned under the Reform Party USA. His platform included balanced budgets, health care reform, personal spending, income disparity, job exportation, campaign finance reform, and dissatisfaction with the two main political parties. Video clips included Larry King, Molly Ivins, Ed Rollins, Al Gore, and impersonators as well as Ross Perot in debates, speeches, ads, and interviews. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301281-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Herman Cain was joined by his wife as he announced the suspension of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. He cited the media distraction of recent allegations of sexual infidelity, his difficulty in raising contributions, and acknowledged the pain that it had caused for himself and his family. As "Plan A" was to win the presidency and change Washington from the inside, Cain announced his "Plan B" was to continue to speak out and to create a new website that aimed to "change it from the outside." He also said that he would endorse one of his rivals for president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302996-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302996-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Authors Scott Farris and Jules Witcover talked about 1972 Democratic presidential nominee and anti-Vietnam war candidate Senator George S. McGovern (b. 1922) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Farris spoke from the McGovern Legacy Museum at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. Ambassador McGovern was seen in a recent interview. Senator McGovern lost even his own state in a historic landslide to President Nixon. The reforms he made to the Democratic Party presidential nomination process changing party demographics remain an election factor. Video clips included Gary Hart, Frank Mankiewicz, Bill Clinton, McGovern speeches and campaign film, and President Nixon, including audio of a telephone conversation with Henry Kissinger. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301280-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain was interviewed by members of the New Hampshire Union Leader editorial board. Topics included the role of the Federal Reserve, his 9-9-9 tax plan, voting in New Hampshire and the primaries, media coverage of the presidential campaign, and the elections in Egypt. He also answered questions about sex accusations and discussed his decisions regarding staying in the presidential race saying he would quit if his wife asked and will make a decision by the next week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302957-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302957-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) announced his retirement from the House of Representatives. He cited redistricting as the main reason, but also the desire to do other things in his life. He answered questions from reporters on topics that included regrets in his career, the 2008 financial crisis, and the 2012 Republican presidential field. He stated he would not become a lobbyist because one of the advantages of retiring is that he no longer has to be nice to people he dislikes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302896-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph McQuaid, publisher of the [Manchester Union Leader], talked by remote video link from Manchester, New Hampshire, about his newspaper's endorsement that day of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) in the January 10, 2012, New Hampshire primary. Mr. McQuaid responded to video clips of Mr. Gingrich speaking about a third party candidate and Social Security at the [Union Leader] on November 21, 2011. Mr. McQuaid also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302862-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302862-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Carter and Joe Reed talked about the life and career of George C. Wallace, Jr. (1919-1998) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the Alabama Governor's Mansion. Peggy Wallace Kennedy also commented from the foyer. He was a state attorney, legislator, judge, and a four-term governor. He became a national figure during the civil rights movement with his pro-segregation stance and sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 1964, 1972, and 1976. In 1968 he ran as a third-party candidate, receiving 46 electoral votes and 13.5 percent of the popular vote. Dan Carter called him "the most influential loser" in 20th-century U.S. politics. Video clips were shown of news reels, campaign ads, news conferences, and speeches. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301279-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301279-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama talked about his jobs bill to students at Manchester High School. Near the beginning of his remarks he was interrupted by protesters employing the public microphone popularized by the movement to occupy Wall Street. He acknowledged their frustrations and then continued on with his comments. He urged Congress to extend the Social Security payroll tax cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302831-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302831-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rahm Emanuel spoke about the accomplishments of the Obama administration to date, the 2012 presidential campaign, weaknesses of the Republican field, and the future of the U.S. economy under both Republican and Democratic control. His remarks were delivered at the annual Jefferson Jackson fundraising dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Juan Williams and Mick Caouette talked about the life and career of 1968 Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (1911-1978). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the 1968 Exhibit at the Minnesota History Center. Topics included his record on civil rights reform as Minneapolis mayor and then U.S. senator, his relationship with the Kennedys and President Johnson, his views on Vietnam, and the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He lost a close race to former Vice President Nixon and did not obtain the Democratic nomination in the following elections. He resumed his Senate career until his death. Video clips included speeches, broadcasts, and interviews, including many from Mr. Caouette's documentary. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301278-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301278-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Perlstein, Bill McCune, and Darcy Olsen talked about the life and career of 1964 Republican presidential nominee Barry M. Goldwater (1909-1998). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications and to questions from members of the studio audience at the Goldwater Institute. The senator from Arizona, who was called "Mr. Conservative," lost in a landslide to President Lyndon B. Johnson, but paved the way for younger conservatives. After the election he resumed his senate career. Topics included Senator Goldwater's libertarian philosophy. Video clips were shown of interviews, news conferences, and speeches. Also shown were campaign ads, including the "Daisy Ad," and a clip from Ronald Reagan's 1964 "A Time for Choosing" speech. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301277-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301277-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain spoke with reporters in response to sexual harassment accusations against him made by several women. He denied all charges against him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302583-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302583-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidates Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich met in a Lincoln-Douglas style debate on current economic and social issues facing the U.S. The debate focused on entitlement programs, deficit spending, the national debt, and the role of media in election campaigns. Due to technical problems at the event, audio quality is poor for the first 15 minutes of the debate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302440-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302440-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Several Republican 2012 presidential candidates spoke to Iowa Republican Party members gathered for an annual Ronald Reagan Dinner and fundraiser in the Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center in Des Miones. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302416-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302416-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Richard Norton Smith, former Senator Adlai Stevenson III, and Newton Minow, who had worked for him, talked about the life and career of 1952 and 1956 Democratic presidential nominee Adlai E. Stevenson II (1900-1965). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Stevenson family home in Libertyville, Illinois. While governor of Illinois, he was drafted as the Democratic nominee against General Eisenhower. Twice defeated in the general election, he lost the 1960 nomination to Senator John Kennedy, who later appointed him as ambassador to the United Nations. Video clips of speeches and campaign ads were shown, including an August 1, 1960, news conference with Senator Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy was heard in a March 1964 interview. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301276-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain talked about his 9-9-9 tax plan, U.S. foreign policy, and the foreclosures crisis. Among his remarks he addressed the sexual harassment allegations against him first reported by Politico, acknowledging the accusations but calling them false and baseless and denying he has ever sexually harassed anyone. After his speech he answered written questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302401-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain talked about his 9-9-9 tax plan, which calls for a 9 percent business tax, a 9 percent personal income tax, and a 9 percent national sales tax. He also said that in the coming weeks his campaign will announce an energy independence strategy. Afterward, Mr. Cain answered questions from the audience. During the event Mr. Cain when asked to comment on allegations he sexually harassed two female staff during his tenure as president of the National Restaurant Association said he would stick to the ground rules set by the American Enterprise Institute to answer tax questions only. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302403-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith and Thomas E. Dewey, III, talked about the life and career of 1944 and '48 Republican presidential nominee Thomas E. Dewey (1902-1971). They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the Governor's Suite in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. The suite was named for the three-term New York governor who, with his family, spent much of his time there. It is where he learned of his famous defeat by President Truman in 1948. Governor Dewey also lost against President Roosevelt in 1940. Prior to that he was one of the most famous prosecuting attorneys in the country and he remained powerful in the Republican Party. A debate audio clip and numerous video clips of speeches, newsreels, and campaign films were shown. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301275-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Texas Governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry outlined his "Cut, Balance & Grow" flat tax proposal, which he said was bolder and more aggressive than the plans of his Republican opponents or President Obama. His plan called for a flat 20 percent income tax rate but gave taxpayers the option of sticking to their current rate. He also called for private retirement accounts for Social Security, a lower corporate tax rate, and reforms to keep Medicare solvent. He spoke at the ISO Poly Films, a plastic film manufacturer, in Gray Court, South Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302302-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302302-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney formally became a candidate in the New Hampshire primary as he filed paperwork at the State House in Concord. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302264-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Six Republican presidential candidates spoke at the the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition candidate forum in Des Moines. Speakers included former Godfather Pizza chief executive officer Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas Governor Rick Perry, Representatives Ron Paul (R-TX) and Michele Bachmann (R-MN), and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum. The 11th annual fall banquet of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition was held in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302136-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Amity Shlaes, James Madison, and David Willkie talked about the life and career of 1940 Republican presidential nominee Wendell Willkie (1882-1944) from the Rush County Historical Society. Wendell Willkie lived in Rushville, Indiana, and ran his presidential campaign from there. The lawyer and utilities executive had never before run for office. After loosing to President Franklin Roosevelt, he then became his informal representative to Britain, the Middle East, the Soviet Union, and China. In 1943 he wrote [One World], the story of his travels. Video clips included speeches and campaign ads. There was an August 1940 audio clip of President Roosevelt. Remarks by Senator Lugar were pre-recorded. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301274-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a town hall meeting at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. During the event, he said the Republican Party needed to do a better job in delivering its message to younger voters and Hispanics and other minorities in 2012 to elect a Republican president. He also commented on the death of Libyan leader Moammar Qadhafi, saying the world was a better place without him and that President Obama should get some credit for his death. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302187-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302187-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians Beverly Gage and John Evers talked about the life and career of 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Alfred E. Smith, Jr. (1873-1944). Nicknamed the "Happy Warrior," Al Smith never went to high school or college, yet he was speaker of the New York State Assembly and four-term governor. He was the first Catholic ever nominated by a major party and is honored at the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner, at which presidential nominees of both parties speak. Video clips of past dinners were shown as well as clips of Al Smith and a 1932 newsreel. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Al Smith's great-grandson gave taped interviews. The historians responded to telephone calls, electronic communications, and the audience in the New York State Assembly Chamber. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301273-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301273-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Jon Hunstman laid out his five-point foreign policy plan. The plan includes rebuilding the U.S. economy, expansion of trade agreements, increased counterterrorism efforts, strengthening of relations with major world powers, and decreasing drug violence in Mexico and Latin America. Following his remarks he answered questions and spoke informally with members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301950-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians Bernadette Meyler and David Pietrusza and former Solicitor General Paul Clement talked about the life and career of 1916 Republican presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes (1862-1948) and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Hughes served two Supreme Court terms, the second as chief justice, and was a two-term governor and the secretary of state. Video clips included Mr. Patryk showing artifacts in Mr. Hughes' former New York City law offices, Mr. Hughes speaking on December 31, 1940, and swearing in President Roosevelt, and Chief Justice Roberts discussing his legacy. Newsreels from 1937 showed the justices and a fireside chat from President Roosevelt about packing the Supreme Court. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301272-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301272-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Presidential candidate and Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) talked about political, economic, and military philosophies. Topics included the role of the federal government, monetary policy, and campaign finance. After his speech he answered written questions submitted by audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301908-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301908-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians Ernest Freeberg and Lisa Phillips talked about the political career of Eugene V. Debs (1855-1926), who founded several labor unions and represented the Socialist Party of America as candidate for president. He ran five times, the last time from prison in 1920 when he received almost a million votes, and even though he lost he changed political history. Silent film clips of Mr. Debs were shown and a video clip of Senator Bernie Sanders being interviewed about Mr. Debs. The historians responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from the home that Eugene Debs had built in 1890 and lived in until his death. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301271-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301271-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of William Jennings Bryan as an enterprising figure in American politics. He was a former U.S. representative, secretary of state under President Woodrow Wilson, and one of the best orators of his time, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee three times. The discussion focused on the election of 1896, his religious convictions, progressive politics, the Scopes Trial, and the current political climate. Audio clips of Bryan's oratory, most notably his "Cross of Gold" speech from the 1896 campaign were featured and 1908 presidential candidate Taft. Historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from "Fairview," the former Bryan residence which serves as a museum as well as part of a medical facility. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301270-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301270-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of James Blaine (1830-1893) in changing politics. One of the most colorful, and divisive figures in post-Reconstruction U.S. politics, James Blaine was the 1884 Republican presidential nominee, and served as speaker of the House, a U.S. senator from Maine, and secretary of state under three presidents. He lost the 1884 election by 1,047 votes in New York State in what has been called "the dirtiest campaign in American history." Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) also commented on Blaine's relevance today. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from his former home, Blaine House, which is now the official residence of the governors of Maine. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301269-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301269-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidates and their campaign staffs answered questions from reporters following a CNN-Tea Party Express-sponsored debate at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301463-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians discussed the role of Henry Clay (1777-1852) in changing politics. Known as the "Great Compromiser" but also as "The Dictator," Henry Clay was perhaps the most powerful politician of his time. He served as speaker of the House, senator, and secretary of state. Topics included his relevancy today, his almost 50 years in politics, his support for both slavery and keeping the Union together, and five unsuccessful presidential campaigns. Video clips were shown of House Speaker John Boehner, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Kentucky Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul talking about Clay and his relevancy. The historians also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications from Ashlands, The Henry Clay Estate, in Lexington, Kentucky. "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History" is a C-SPAN series of live programs about 14 presidential candidates before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301268-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney outlined his jobs plan at McCandless International Trucks in North Las Vegas, Nevada. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301371-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301371-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Carl Cannon, and Jean Baker participated in a roundtable discussion as a preview to C-SPAN's upcoming series, "The Contenders: They Lost the Election But Changed Political History." "The Contenders" is a C-SPAN 14-week series of live programs about presidential contenders before 1996 who lost the election but who had a lasting effect on U.S. politics. They talked about the concept of the series and each of the 14 candidates chosen for the series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301267-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301267-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Thaddeus McCotter spoke at the Polk County Iowa Republican Party summer fundraising picnic in Des Moines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301249-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301249-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Ron Paul (R-TX), a candidate for the Republican nomination for president, was the keynote speaker at the Third Annual Florida Liberty Summit held by Florida's Campaign for Liberty at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. He spoke about the current tax policy and the Federal Reserve monetary policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301119-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson spoke about Republicans and social issues at a National Press Club luncheon. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301112-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Texas Governor and Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry spoke at a Politics and Eggs breakfast in Bedford, New Hampshire. In his remarks he addressed his statement that Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke's efforts to improve the U.S. economy before the 2012 election are "almost treasonous." He also contrasted President Obama's economic and job creation policies with his own, and he talked about his beliefs regarding global climate change. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301090-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301090-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Candidates for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination and others spoke before the voting began at the Republican Party Iowa Straw Poll held at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. It traditionally takes place in August in years without an incumbent Republican president running for re-election. Iowa residents over the age of 18 years old can vote for one of the nine Republican candidates on the straw poll ballot, but only six will speak at the event, including Michele Bachmann, Herman Cain, Thaddeus McCotter, Ron Paul, Tim Pawlenty, and Rick Santorum. Newt Gingrich, John Huntsman and Mitt Romney will only appear on the ballot. There was a brief signal loss due to inclement weather during Mr. Gerard's remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301039-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301039-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain spoke about his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination at the Iowa State Fair. He delivered the remarks at the [Des Moines Register]'s soap box booth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301019-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301019-2 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at the Iowa State Fair at the [Des Moines Register]'s soap box booth. During a question and answer session with the audience, he was confronted by questioners on saving Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid without any loss of benefits. He again stated that he will not raise taxes and also said that "corporations are people." He was introduced by [Register] Politics Editor Carol Hunter. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300933-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300933-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a Democrtic fundraiser organized to honor the president's 50th birthday. After acknowledging several dignitaries in the audience, he highlight his administration's economic achievements and outlined the economic challenges ahead. He also talked about his administration's achievements in other areas such as health care, civil rights, energy policy, and infrastructure improvements. Mayor Rham Emanuel's introduction of the president was joined in progress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300885-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300885-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination at the Hanover Inn at Dartmouth College. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300639-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nick Gillespie talked about his book [The Declaration of Independents: How Libertarian Politics Can Fix What's Wrong with America]. The book, written with Matt Welch, examined the problems of the two-party system and the consequences of that system, and proposed solutions to America's problems based on Libertarian beliefs. As editor in chief of Reason.com and Reason.tv, Nick Gillespie regularly writes about current political events from a libertarian perspective through blogs and videos. Previously he was editor-in-chief of [Reason Magazine.] This is his first book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300260-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Michele Bachmann (MN) announced her bid for the Republican presidential nomination in her birthplace of Waterloo, Iowa, in front of the town's Snowden House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300204-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination at Liberty State Park, New Jersey. Noting his service in the Obama administration as ambassador to China, he said President Obama "and I have a difference of opinion on how to help the country we both love. But the question each of us wants the voters to answer is who will be the better president, not who's the better American." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300101-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300101-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 2012 Republican presidents candidates Michele Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, and Herman Cain, were among the speakers at the second day of the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans. The 3-day Conference brought 2,000 Republicans from around the country to listen to conservative officials, candidates, and activists, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300020-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) talked about Republican leadership's view of congressial handling of budget debt and spending issues, areas of possible agreement between Republicans and Democrats on the budget and national debt, and the message Republicans plan to take to voters in the 2010 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299958-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney announced his bid for the Republican presidential nomination on a farm in southern New Hampshire. In his speech he said that President Obama "failed" the nation and touted his own success in business and as Massachusetts governor as the reasons he has a better vision for the future of the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299835-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke at the Georgia Republican Party state convention. He talked about his reasons for running for president and his vision for the country. Following his speech, Mr. Gingrich spoke with supporters in the crowd as he left the stage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299462-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299462-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT State Republican Party Chairs Jack Kimball of New Hampshire and Matt Strawn from Iowa talked about the 2012 presidential campaign. Iowa's caucuses are February 6, 2012, and New Hampshire's primary is February 14, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299254-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee fundraising event at Navy Pier in Chicago. He talked about his 2012 re-election campaign, the state of the economy, and his vision for growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299034-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299034-4 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus talked about the 2012 elections, including the presidential field, primaries, issues, and fundraising. He also commented on the impasse between Republicans and Democrats on a continuing resolution for fiscal year 2011. At the time of the taping of this program. Congress had less than 12 hours left before the midnight April 8, 2011, deadline to avoid a government shutdown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298925-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The new chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Representative Steve Israel of New York talked about getting ready for 2012 congressional campaigns. After the interview the reporters discussed his responses with the host. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297987-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297987-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Kristol spoke about the [Weekly Standard]'s editorial on the cost of health care, the following day's elections in New Jersey, Virginia, and New York's 23rd district, as well as the president's decision on strategy in Afghanistan. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289739-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289739-3 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT A tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) was part of the evening activities at the Democratic National Convention. Senator Kennedy was recovering from surgery for brain cancer as he participated. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280553-7 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT At the 1980 Democratic Convention, Senator Kennedy delivered a speech stressing party unity and the problems of the nation. He said to his supporters, "for all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3439-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/3439-1 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT