Political Lunch serves up choice cuts from the world of politics online. Will Coghlan and Rob Millis cover election news in a quick, lighthearted, easy to digest format. These days, Political Lunch may be the best way to stay involved in politics without losing your appetite.
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Political Lunch 06-12-09: Tobacco, Ambassadorships, and Notes from Obama
In this week's Friday wrap-up, Rob and Will cover Palin's ongoing presence in the headlines, a congressional crackdown on tobacco, surprising comments from John McCain, ambassadorship handouts from the Oval Office, and a big check for Al Franken.
President Obama returned this week from a successful trip overseas to find a full domestic agenda for the months ahead. Today Rob and Will take a look at the debate over health care reform and the administration's push to prioritize stimulus spending.
Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will look at the latest tape from everyone's favorite cave dweller, Osama bin Laden. Will his latest threats against America overshadow President Obama's tour of Arab nations? ALSO: Has the GOP made its point as far as the Supreme Court nominee is concerned?
General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today, beginning the long, slow road back to profitability for the once-great company. Hopefully New GM doesn't turn out like New Coke...
In today's weekly wrap-up, Rob and Will look at the GOP's leadership vacuum, the Sotomayor strategy, the outlook on China's climate plans, the new focus on cybersecurity, and George W. Bush's fond remembrances.
Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will introduce President Obama's Supreme Court nominee: Sonia Sotomayor. Does the GOP have a chance to stop her confirmation, or are the hearings just a formality?
Before the long weekend, Rob and Will look back at the week in politics. How, exactly, will Obama close Gitmo? Who, exactly, is Dick Cheney arguing with? And what, exactly, is Norm Coleman hoping to accomplish?
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Political Lunch 05-20-09: Gitmo won't go, or will it?
Yesterday, democrats in Congress said they won't give the President 0-million to close Guantanamo. But does that mean they disagree with his plan, or do they just want to hear more? ALSO: The GOP chief says the page has turned, but has it? And what's going on with your credit cards?
Rob and Will start another week at The Lunch with a look back at the more surprising elements of the President's controversial speech at Notre Dame on Sunday. ALSO: Why are so many democrats so cranky these days?
Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will tackle the Friday ten, including another surprise from the White House, more GOP infighting, Pelosi's self-defense, controversy at Notre Dame, and much more!
Today on The Lunch, Health care and torture: two issues or just one? Both are being debated on Capitol Hill this week, and already the White House is backing away from its investigation of Bush-era interrogation policies. As for health care reform, can anyone spare 00 billion?
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Political Lunch 05-08-09: Squabbling, Unemployment, and Spicy Mustard
Today's 10-in-3 includes an update on unemployment, some Democratic grumbling, a fly-by photo, and a big deal over a little mustard.
Today at the White House, President Obama meets with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to enlist greater support in the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Meanwhile, over on Capitol Hill, the Democrats try to keep it together.
The Lunch starts the week with a look at the continuing woes for Detroit automakers. Is GM now following Chrysler into bankruptcy? ALSO: You'd better close that account in the Caymans...
After a long week, Rob and Will examine the news of an impending Justice departure, the fallout from Specter's change of parties, Joe Biden's 101st day gaffe, and much more!
Today was supposed to be all about the President's first hundred days in office AND the two year anniversary of Political Lunch, but then Arlen Specter had to go and ruin all the fun (mostly for the GOP).
Everyone's talking about swine flu today, but what do the Feds have to say about the possible pandemic? ALSO: The budget process could finally wrap-up this week, but not if some unhappy Republicans have their way.
Today's Lunch covers all the bases: more on the torture memos, more violence in Iraq, more ideas on climate change, more rancor over health care, and more talk about... secession?
Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will explore President Obama's statement yesterday in which he seemed to open the door for prosecution of Bush administration officials involved with torture. Is that likely to happen? ALSO: Did Congresswoman Jane Harman collude with Israeli spies?
You've got a full plate for Lunch today: Obama and Chavez with the handshake heard round the world, the Bush extras with plenty of say, the energy committee with some new ideas, and the first real Cabinet meeting (minus one).
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