The most popular programs for the Meeting - Campaigns & Elections type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=38 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 23:15:27 GMT Meeting - Campaigns & Elections The Democratic National Committee Platform Drafting Committee met to determine its 2012 platform recommendations. On day two of the proceedings, dozens of witnesses spoke about various issues including marriage equality, the environment, retirement security, the fight against HIV/AIDS, collective bargaining rights and farming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307318-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-2 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT On the first day of a meeting to draft the 2012 platform for the Democratic Party. Among the topics addressed were marriage equality, local economic issues, education reform, U.S.-Israel relationship, and entitlement programs. Other topics discussed included the Affordable Care Act, U.S. foreign policy, budget cuts and women's reproductive health. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307300-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Arizona presidential electors met in the State Capitol to cast their votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282883-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282883-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-3 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the second live portion of a meeting in the Illinois State Capitol, presidential electors from Illinois continued proceedings an cast electoral college votes for president and vice president. The proceedings were joined in progress following other live programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-4 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee considered two separate challenges concerning the seating of delegations from Florida and Michigan at the national convention in Denver. Formal presentations were heard from the challengers and representatives of the Florida and Michigan state Democratic parties and the presidential campaigns of Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The committee then broke for an extended lunch, after which they heard motions on the challenges and remedies to provide representation by delegations at the convention. The committee voted to seat the full delegations of both Michigan and Florida with each delegate casting one half vote. The vote on a remedy for counting votes from the Florida delegation was unanimous in favor of the compromise. The vote on the remedy for Michigan was passed on a vote of 19 to eight, and Mr. Ickes indicated that the Clinton campaign reserved the right to appeal the decision to the credentials committee. Proceedings of the meeting were interrupted several times by boisterous demonstrations from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205768-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205768-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307670-3 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The committee considered the proposed plans for selecting 2008 state delegates. The committee also voted to sanction Florida for moving its primary election to January 29 in violation of party rules against holding a primary before February 5, 2008. They took away Florida's national convention delegates unless Florida agrees to move its primary to a later date. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200652-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Delegates talked about the language of the 2012 Republican National Convention platform and offered amendments to the document. During the first day they reviewed the agenda of the Economy, Jbbs, and Debt Committee. Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, and Representative Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee chaired the Platform Committee. Several members were not identified on screen. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307669-2 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic National Committee formally elected Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz as its chairwoman. Rep. Schultz replaced former chairman Tim Kaine, who resigned from the party post to pursue the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299331-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299331-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a meeting on a report about the Justice Department's handling of a voter intimidation case against members of the New Black Panther Party. Democratic members of the commission did not attend, so the commission did not vote on the report. Commissioner Todd Gaziano accused the Justice Department of stonewalling the commission's investigation. Commissioner Kirsanow, who participated by phone, made the same accusation against the Justice Department but also said that fellow commission members were also trying to stop the investigation by not showing up to make a quorum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296303-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Republican National Committee Platform Committee met to discuss issues to be part of the party's national platform. Amendment numbers were read aloud, and delegates responded and voted. Day 2, part 1 topics included energy independence and security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic Platform Committee 2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280379-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280379-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic National Committee Platform Drafting Committee met for the third day to draft the Democratic Platform for adoption by the full committee and ultimately by the Democratic Convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307328-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Republican National Committee Platform Committee met to discuss issues to be part of the party's national platform. Amendment numbers were read aloud, and delegates responded and made recommendations. Discussion in day 2, part 5 focused on health care, stem cell research, and cloning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-104 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-104 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Pennsylvania Electoral College met in the Chamber of the House of Representatives of the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the presidential electors to cast their votes. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282882-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282882-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 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 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Republican National Committee Platform Committee met to discuss issues to be part of the party's national platform. Amendment numbers were read aloud, and delegates responded and voted. Discussion in day 2, part 4 focused on government reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-103 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-103 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Committee Chair Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL) and other party leaders spoke at the committee's winter meeting on their agenda and challenges for the 113th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310529-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT North Carolina's Electoral College met in the House Chamber at the state capitol to cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president. All 15 members cast their votes for former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA) for president and U.S. Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) for vice president. Courtesy of the Office of North Carolina Secretary of State. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309973-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic Party Platform Drafting Committee heard from national experts representing interest groups on issues to be part of the party's national platform. Topics in the second portion of the hearing included foreign policy and human rights. Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano chaired the Platform Drafting Committee session. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280206-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280206-2 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This was the first part of the Republican National Committee Platform hearings. Topics included the creation of platform issues, administrative processes, and an overview of the subcommittee recommendations. The subcommittees included Economic and Labor and Foreign Policy. A short video was shown of internet submissions for inclusion into the platform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280696-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Republican National Committee Platform Committee met to discuss issues to be part of the party's national platform. Amendment numbers were read aloud, and delegates responded and voted. Discussion in day 2, part 3 focused on immigration and border security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-102 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Peroutka gave his acceptance speech at the Constitution Party's national convention. He criticized both the Democratic and Republican parties on a number of issues, including foreign policy, national defense, and government spending. He also urged a return to constitutional principles. The Constitution Party held its 2004 convention June 23-26 in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182461-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182461-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ten Republican candidates outlined their goals and visions for the nation to activists from Iowa and elsewhere. The straw poll results were as follows: Dole 2,582 votes (24%), Gramm 2,582 (24%), Buchanan 1,922 (18%), Alexander 1,156 (11%), Keyes 804 (8%), Taylor 803 (8%), Lugar 466 (4%), Wilson 129 (1%), Dornan 87 (1%), and Specter 67 (1%). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/66793-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 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 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Tennessee electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Tennessee's eleven electoral votes were cast for Governor George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161362-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT During the live portion of a meeting in the Illinois State Capitol, presidential electors from Illinois began proceedings prior to casting electoral college votes for president and vice president. The proceedings were interrupted for other live programming. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/282884-101 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Republican National Committee Platform Committee met to discuss issues to be part of the party's national platform. Amendment numbers were read aloud, and delegates responded and voted. John Boehner began part 2 of day 2 and spoke about the party platform and reform. After Representative Boehner's remarks, discussion focused on national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280727-101 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Committee - Part 2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280206-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Massachusetts' Electoral College members cast votes for president and for vice president in the state House Chambers. The 12 electors voted in favor of Senator John Kerry for president and Senator John Edwards for vice president. WGBH-TV provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184796-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic Rules Committee met to establish a committee to review candidate selection process for the Democratic Party including the rules for primaries and caucuses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280654-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT This editorial board meeting of the [San Francisco Examiner] focused on the media in California and campaign finance in the state. The forum is titled "Democracy by Initiative: Shaping California's Fourth Branch of Government." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25691-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25691-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT New members met for an orientation session. Brief portions of the meeting were shown, Representative Hoyer spoke briefly about the purpose of the meeting, and several new members spoke about their reactions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173788-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173788-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about several issues of concern to the Reform Party, including term limits, party building, campaign financing, and the influence of special interests. Mr. Verney announced that he would not seek reelection as party chairman. Ms. Schunk concentrated on education reform in Minnesota. Mr. Choate then talked about the need for a third party. Finally Mr. Perot spoke to a cheering crowd about his vision of the Reform Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150884-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/150884-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT In the Florida Senate Chamber, electors cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161365-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161365-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Listening to America Session Roundtable - Panels 2 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280232-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/280232-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT At a meeting of the Continuity of Government Commission formed by the American Enterprise Institute and Brookings institution, participants talked about the continuity of government following a catastrophic event which might destroy much of the government. Among the issues they addressed were Constitutional provisions and lack of guidance for succession of power, the lessons learned from September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and potential methods to ensure continuity. Members of the commission are former members of Congress and government officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172770-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Party members talked about the Democratic Party agenda and the upcoming mid-term elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168242-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168242-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic National Committee's Commission on Presidential Nomination Timing and Scheduling, co-chaired by former Secretary of Labor Alexis Herman and U.S. Representative David Price, held its final meeting. The commission voted on its final recommendations about the timing and scheduling of the Democratic presidential nomination calendar. The proposal included pushing New Hampshire's primary behind one or two states with more diverse populations. Commission members discussed increasing the number of minority voters and decreasing the pace of the primary calendar by front-loading. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190249-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190249-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT California's Electoral College members cast their votes, one for president and one for vice president in the state Assembly Chambers. The California Channel provided coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184767-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Speakers discussed the Democratic National Convention and the presidential election. Mr. Reiner spoke about the importance of the election in relation to the war in Iraq and the September 11 attacks. He criticized President Bush's lack of "intellectual curiosity," and asserted that the current international situation is "not black and white," but "complex." Ms. Richards described the current administration as "reprehensible, repressive, miserable, and awful," and criticized Pres. Bush's policies on energy, the environment, health care, the war in Iraq, and the economy. Mr. Dyer and Mr. Heinz spoke about Democratic efforts to reach young voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182916-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182916-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Presidential electors gathered in the Texas House of Representatives to cast votes for president. They unanimously voted for Governor George W. Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161367-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ohio's Electoral College members met in the state Senate to cast their votes for president and for vice president. Following certification of the electors and remarks on the nature of the occasion, votes were recorded separately for president and vice president. All of the state's 20 votes were cast for President Bush and Vice President Cheney. The Ohio Channel is providing coverage of this event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184766-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Select Committee on Electoral Certification heard testimony from Constitutional lawyers about the possibility of calling a special session of the Florida Legislature to select electors for president. Lawyers argued that the unprecedented step might be required to ensure that the electoral vote was counted because the Legislature, not the Florida Supreme Court, had the exclusive authority or appoint electors when the outcome of an election was not clear. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160817-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/160817-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT Party leaders and Democratic presidential candidates spoke to party members about the Democratic agenda, the Bush administration record, and their campaigns for the presidential nomination. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178493-1 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic National Committee held its third hearing on their party's 2004 national platform at the Indian School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The previous hearing had been cancelled due to the death of President Reagan and some of those panels were included. The committee focused on the U.S. economy, specifically small businesses, jobs and taxes. They also discussed health care and education. After testimony from Dr. Maxey on healthcare their were panels on trade, income, and the economy. After Dr. Simmons testified about healthcare there were two panels on healthcare. After Professor Comer testified about education there was a panel on education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182372-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182372-2 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT