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Specter May Face Tough Race For PA Senate Seat

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) was one of the few republicans to support President Obama’s economic stimulus package. As a result, Specter may face challengers when he runs for re-election in 2010.

Also, Obama delivered a strong statement against earmarks.

Host Neal Conan talks to Ken Rudin, NPR’s political editor and “Political Junkie,” and Jon Delano, a political analyst for KDKA TV and columnist for the Pittsburgh Business Times.

You can listen to the show here.

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Crisis Speech: To Bore, To Depress, To Uplift?

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

When the country’s economy is in trouble, the president — and his speech writers — have it tough. They must decide how to explain the crisis to the American public, and what tone to strike.

Chuck Raasch, national political correspondent for Gannett, says it’s even trickier for this president than ones past. “Words don’t mean what they once did,” he writes, “when the debate is about trillions of dollars.”

Guest host Joe Palca talks to Raasch about economic rhetoric.

You can listen to the segment here.

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‘Chicago Tribune’ Calls For Burris’ Resignation

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) continues to face questions about events preceding his appointment to the the Senate seat previously occupied by President Obama. In an op-ed, the editorial board of the Chicago Tribune called for his resignation.

Also, President Obama signs the economic stimulus bill into law and tries to finish his cabinet.

Guest host Lynn Neary talk to Ken Rudin, NPR’s political editor and “Political Junkie,” and Bruce Dold, the editorial page editor of the Chicago Tribune.

You can listen to the show here.

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