The most recent programs for the News Conference - Campaigns & Elections type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=40 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 08:31:00 GMT News Conference - Campaigns & Elections Stephanie Schriock talked about the success of Democratic women candidates in 2012 and strategies for future elections.*Among other topics she discussed reproduction rights, women in top corporate jobs, and women and the Republican Party.*After her prepared remarks, she answered questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310240-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310240-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama's senior presidential campaign staff held a conference call with the media about the results of the 2012 presidential election. Topics included voter turnout, the role of outside money, and their view of the state of the Republican Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309353-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309353-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conservatives discussed the implications of 2012 election results to their movement. They criticized failed Republican candidates, Brent Bozell saying that when they "run as Democrats light, they lose." Topics included campaign issues, conservative numbers in the House and Senate, and the future of the Republican Party. They responded to questions by reporters at this event held by ConservativeHQ.com at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309305-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309305-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Romney campaign adviser Ed Gillespie spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" in the Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Obama campaign manager Jim Messina spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" in the Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT White House senior adviser and 2008 Obama campaign manager David Plouffe spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" in the Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-3 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Romney campaign adviser Dan Senor spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and Mitt Romney. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-4 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" in the Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-5 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jen Psaki, traveling press secretary and spokesperson for the Obama presidential campaign, spoke with media representatives in the "spin room" in the Sports and Cultural Center at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, after the third of three debates between presidential candidates President Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309002-6 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden responded to the first 2012 presidential debate at a press conference in Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308632-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney made a statement on the killing of the American ambassador and three staffers in an attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya. He also criticized the Obama administration for giving "mixed signals" in its response. Afterward, he answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308134-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308134-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The convention committee for the 2012 Democratic National Committee held a press conference to announce plans for the convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307936-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307936-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307447-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307447-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney spoke to reporters following his meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing Street. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307281-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307281-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney reacted to the Supreme Court decision that upheld the the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. He said that if he were elected president in November, he would begin the repeal process on his first day in office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306825-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306825-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Strategist David Axelrod and Massachusetts state Democratic leaders talked about Mitt Romney's economic record as governor of Massachusetts. Mitt Romney supporters tried to shout down the speakers during the event at the Massachusetts State House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306349-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306349-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards (D-NC) spoke to reporters following the announcement that jurors found him guilty on one count and were unable to reach a verdict in the other five. The judge declared a mistrial on those five counts. Because a mistrial was declared, the prosecutor can decide to try him again on those five charges. John Edwards was accused of using presidential campaign donations in excess of campaign finance limits to hide a relationship he had with Rielle Hunter, who was pregnant at the time with his child. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306355-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt romney spoke to reporters and answered questions outside River City Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida. He said that he rejected a proposal by a Super PAC to associate the president with his former pastor, Reverend Jeremiah Wright. He also expressed disappointment with the president's campaign to date, saying that it had focused on character assassination over his work at Bain Capital, the venture capital firm he co-founded. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306087-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306087-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Newt Gingrich announced the suspension of his campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305789-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305789-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mitt Romney and Senator Marco Rubio (R_FL) held a news conference. They talked about immigration policy and the vice presidential selection process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305604-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305604-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rick Santorum spoke to reporters following the first of the three days the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the 2010 health care law. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305117-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305117-3 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Civil rights experts talked about the current status and impact of new state voter identification laws. Hans Von Spakovsky said the laws do not suppress voter turnout and help address the problem of voter fraud, while Laura Murphy said the laws amount to a poll tax that disproportionately impacts minority groups and the poor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304556-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke with reporters at the Atlanta airport about his loss in three state caucuses and primaries the previous night. He also talked about the rule included in the 2010 health care law that compels most employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in health insurance plans. Audio quality is poor due to wind and aircraft on the tarmac. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304333-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Donald Trump spoke to reporters to announce that he would endorse Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304163-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304163-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following a town hall meeting with New Hampshire voters, Ron Paul spoke to reporters about his presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303568-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303568-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Michele Bachmann (R-MN) announced that she is suspending her bid for the 2012 Republican presidential nominee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303510-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Mitt Romney spoke to supporters at the Family Table Restaurant in Atlantic, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303455-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303455-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Party officials spoke to reporters about Former Governor Mitt Romney's campaign for the Republican nomination in Iowa. They said he had attempted to rewrite history, distracted voters from his "out-of-touch" positions, and supported failed policies that would not help middle class Iowans. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303435-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303435-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican 2012 presidential candidate Newt Gingrich held a news conference in which he outlined his 50-state strategy and clarified his recent comments on helping children in inner city schools. He said plans by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to release information from Ethics Committee investigations on him would be a fundamental violation of the rules of the House, saying that releasing the material would show the "tainted ethics process the House was engaged in." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303017-1 Mon, 07 Jan 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 Mon, 07 Jan 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 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Thune (R-SD) talked about reasons he is endorsing Mitt Romney as the 2012 Republican presidential candidate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302845-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302845-2 Mon, 07 Jan 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 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Hampshire Secretary of State William Gardner held a news conference to announce its presidential primary date will be January 10, 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302467-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie endorsed Mitt Romney for president at a campaign event in Lebanon, New Hampshire. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302023-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302023-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced he will not run for the Republican presidential nominee in 2012. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301896-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301896-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer held a press conference to talk about campaign fundraising efforts for the 2012 elections. He criticized both President Obama and all of the other Republican presidential candidates, especially Mitt Romney and Rick Perry, for accepting political action committee money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a news conference at the former site of Allentown Metal Works, a closed-down Pennsylvania factory which President Obama visited in December 2009 to highlight his economic stimulus plan. In his remarks he criticized the president's economic policies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300309-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The White House released the long form of President Barack Obama's birth certificate in response to questions about whether he was born in the U.S. Potential presidential candidate Donald Trump made remarks to reporters in New Hampshire about the developments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299230-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299230-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee talked about his new book, [A Simple Government: Twelve Things We Really Need From Washington (and a Trillion That We Don't)], and about a potential bid for the presidency in 2012. He also talked about the economy and the federal budget, and decried the size and scope of the government, comparing federal spending to illegal drugs. He responded to questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298172-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governors spoke to reporters about their training program for newly elected governors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296705-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296705-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Faith and Freedom Coalition released the results of their nationwide survey of participation in the previous day's 2010 midterm elections. The poll, conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, covered voter attitudes on major issues and the political parties, President Obama, the tea party movement, and the pro-family movement. Ralph Reed and Glen Bolger responded to questions from members of the press at the National Press Club. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296402-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke about the results of the previous day's 2010 midterm elections. He said that the gains made by Republicans and the loss of the control of the House of Representatives was "humbling," but also called on Congress to find common ground to overcome challenges facing both parties. He was introspective about his record as he answered several questions about the state of the economy, health care reform legislation, the military ban on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, and the public perceptions of the electorate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296399-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296399-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Arturo Vargas spoke to reporters about the possible impact of the Latino vote in the 2010 midterm elections. In his remarks Mr. Vargas cited a number of races in which the Latino vote could be decisive, including contests in California, Florida, and Nevada. He also talked about the role that the immigration issue plays among Latino voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296087-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296087-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman spoke to the media about allegations lodged against her by her former housekeeper that she knowingly employed an undocumented worker for nine years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295764-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295764-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Governor Kaine (D-VA) and Governor Rendell (D-PA) spoke about the Democratic Party agenda and strategy for the 2010 midterm elections. They also strongly criticized Republicans for being obstructionist, with Governor Rendell saying that the Republican Party was "slowly but surely being taken over by wackos." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295365-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) talked about the party's agenda and strategy for 2010 midterm elections. In his remarks he predicted that Democrats will retain control of the House. He also responded to House Minority Leader John Boehner's address earlier in the week in Cleveland in which he criticized the Democrats' agenda. Following his speech, he responded to questions from reporters. After the event ended, Congressman Van Hollen continued speaking with reporters for around 10 minutes, with questions focused primarily on tax cuts and House races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295215-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295215-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kentucky Senate candidates Rand Paul and Jack Conway spoke to the press after a candidates' forum held by the executive board of the Kentucky Farm Bureau at its headquarters in Louisville. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294698-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294698-2 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin announced the temporary appointment of Carte Goodwin to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Senator Robert Byrd. Following the announcement and remarks, Governor Manchin and Senator-designate Goodwin answered questions from reporters. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has said that the Senate will swear in the new senator on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294592-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Illinois U.S. Senate Republican candidate Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) held a news conference to apologize for making mistakes in describing his military record. This was his first public statement on the issue since reports surfaced about his claim that he had received a naval intelligence officer award that he had not won. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294314-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294314-1 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT