Deregulation not the cause of crisis

Editor of the Real Clear Markets website John Tamny said that deregulation was no the cause of the crisis, as some democratic leaders are suggesting. (0:32)
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The Democrats natural advantage

Professor Daron Shaw of the University of Texas at Austin speaks about the natural advantage given to the Democrats in this election due to the economic crisis America is facing. (1:00)
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Challenges for Democrats include white suburban families

Political correspondent for the National Journal James Barnes speaks about the particular challenges facing the Democrats this election and that have faced them in the past. (2:05)
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Democrats doing well across multiple demographics

Political scientist Ruy Teixeira discusses the multiple demographics that are trending democratically for the 2008 election. (1:10)
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"After 8 years of George Bush . . . the constitution itself has been shredded"

John Nichols, reporter for "The Nation", speaks with Talk Radio News Service reporter Elia Herman at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Nichols talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the Washington DC handgun ban and its role in the election.
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Hoyer willing to work with Republicans on oil crisis

At a press conference, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) talks about how Republicans are playing the blame game over oil and energy. (0:30)
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People not taking advantage of free money?

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) explains that out of all the tax credits available, the Earned Income Tax Credit has the lowest rate of participation. Emanuel claims that this is due in large part to the complexity and the lack of knowledge of the program. (0:12)
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Republicans support action, Democrats do not

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) says that the main difference between Democrats and Republicans is that Republicans are willing to explore options and Democrats won't even look domestically for an answer to the rising oil prices. (0:40)
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Congressional Amnesia

Harvey Pitt, CEO of Kalorama Partners, LLC says that democrats in Congress are opposing a regulatory reform that is similar to a democratic proposal from the 1990s. (0:31)
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Foxx: Government usually screws it up

In an interview with the Talk Radio News Service’s Dawn Jones, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) criticizes Congressional Democrats for their inability to formulate a plan to lower the cost of fuel and their unwillingness to entertain potential solutions to record high oil prices. Foxx advocates increasing the United States’ supply of oil by drilling in the ANWR, drilling for oil on continental shelves, and exploring alternative fuel options that use “everything but the squeal,” a reference to killing hogs. Foxx criticizes the Democrats actions as “fluff” and questions whether or not they understand the basic rule of economics. Foxx suggests that government lessen its involvement in the development of alternative technologies because “when government gets involved we usually screw it up.” (7:03)
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Congress should not focus on parties, but rather on taking care of the country

Sen. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) says Congress shouldn’t be about Democrats and Republicans, but about taking care of the people and the country. He says that he told this to the president, and believes that despite differences everyone should still be civil and respectful. (0:36)


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"Just Vote!"

Democratic Conference vice chairman Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) talking about the latest filibuster situation with the Republican representatives in the Senate.
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John McCain is getting a free ride!

Celida Lake, a Democratic strategist and pollster, breaks down the days' polling numbers, the Democratic primary campaign, and Barack Obama's big speech. (7:41)
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In the Spin Room at the Cleveland Presidential Debate-- Mark Penn, strategist for Hillary Clinton

Mark Penn, a strategist for the Clinton campaign, points out areas of similarity between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama that came up in the debate. (0:26)
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In the Spin Room at the Cleveland Presidential Debate-- The Rev. Jesse Jackson on issues that were missed in the debate

The Rev. Jesse Jackson said that the issue of poverty, particularly in Appalachia was ignored during this presidential debate. (0:26)
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In the Spin Room at the Cleveland Presidential Debate-- Senator Sherrod Brown on the issues important in Ohio

Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democratic superdelegate, has not endorsed either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton in order to draw more attention to issues like trade and job creation. (0:33)
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In the Spin Room at the Cleveland Presidential Debate-- Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Hilllary Clinton

Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) speaks about Hillary Clinton's stance on healthcare. (0:41)
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Congressman Pete Hoekstra says the terrorist threat is still real

Congressman Pete Hoekstra (R-MI) says that the terrorist threat still exists, listing some recent terrorist threats and saying the Terrorist Surveillance Program is necessary to protect American and its allies. (0:47)
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Congressman John Boehner says that if FISA expires, Americans will be at risk

Congressman John Boehner (R-OH), during a press conference on the Capitol steps after the House Republicans walked out, describes the extensions made to FISA reforms, saying Republicans have attempted to work with Democrats to find common ground. He says that if the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act were to expire, Americans would be at risk. (0:35)
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House Republicans walk off the House floor to protest non-passage of FISA reform legislation

House Republicans staged a press conference on the steps of the Capitol Building after walking out on a House vote. They decried House Democrats bringing up contempt charges against Josh Bolten and Harriet Miers instead of debating the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reform bill that passed the Senate Tuesday night and which President Bush has called for passage of. (7:32)
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