The most recent programs for the Republican Party Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4168 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, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 07:07:57 GMT Former Representative Mickey Edwards (R-OK), author of [The Parties Versus the People: How to Turn Republicans and Democrats into Americans], talked about his theory on why the political landscape is so divisive. He discussed his gook with former Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele (R-MD), author of [Right Now: A 12-Step Program for Defeating the Obama Agenda]. The book discussion "What's the Matter with American Politics?" was held in Katharine Hall of the Key School at the 2013 Annapolis Book Festival. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312042-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312042-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Armstrong Williams, a radio and TV talk show host and columnist, talked about the latest efforts by the Republican Party to reach out to minorities and expand the party. He talked about the importance to democracy as well as to the party to expand the perceived choices. Mr. Williams responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. A video clip was shown of a speech by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) at Howard University on April 10, 2013. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312096-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke to students at Howard University about Republican Party's outreach efforts to young people and minorities. He detailed the party's historical opposition to slavery and support for civil rights, and why he believed Republican positions on school choice and government regulation should appeal to African Americans. He also talked about some issues that he believed the Republican Party needed to reconsider, including mandatory minimum sentencing, drug laws, and aspects of national security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312014-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312014-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Steele talked about the Republican National Committee's release of its "Growth and Opportunity Report" analysis of the reasons the party suffered losses in the 2012 elections, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also reviewed the previous week's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and offered his own assessment of the party's future. He said Republicans should learn to speak the "language" of the group they are addressing, explaining that the message would be the same "but translated differently." He gave the example that party candidates and officials when talking before a group of government employees should speak of increasing governmental efficiency rather than reducing the size of government. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311703-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311703-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican and Democratic political strategists analyzed the weaknesses of their parties. Topics included gay marriage, immigration reform, the 2012 presidential election, the Republican National Committee report on appealing more voters, and jobs and the economy. Race and possible 2016 presidential candidates were among the subjects during questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311649-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311649-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Reince Priebus spoke about the future of Republican Party strategy in reaction to losses in the 2012 elections. Reince Priebus talked about the findings of the Republican Party's "Growth and Opportunity" report.*The report describes the party's failures in the 2012 elections and outlined 219 recommendations to address those problems. Some of the recommendations included holding the Republican National Convention earlier than August in 2016, modernizing the party's digital infrastructure to give campaigns more access to the Republican National Committee's voter data, and becoming more attractive to women, minorities, and young voters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311565-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for Republican viewer comments on their party's "Growth and Opportunity" report. The report described the party's failures in the 2012 elections and included recommendations to address those problems. Peter Kasperowicz previewed the congressional agenda for the week. The interview with Mr. Kasperowicz began approximately 23 minutes into the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311564-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT James Hohmann spoke by phone about results of the Conservative Political Action Conference straw poll. Senator Rand Paul narrowly came out ahead of Senator Marco Rubio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Costa talked about the state of the Republican Party, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party's agenda, emerging party leaders, and speakers at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), which happened earlier in the week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311563-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address in Spanish. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered the Republican Party response to the president's State of the Union Address. In his remarks he outlined the Republican Party agenda and spoke about his biography, including his parents' immigration to the United States from Cuba, the fact that he still lived in "the same working class neighborhood I grew up in," and the $100,000 in student loans he only recently paid off. Toward the end of his remarks he paused for a brief water break. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310950-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven LaTourette talked about moderate Republicans in Congress and the role they plan in fiscal matters, such as sequestration budget cuts scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013. Topics included ways the party might win the next presidential election, gun control, unemployment and the economy, and the federal budget. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310920-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) talked about the Republican Party agenda for the 113th Congress and the role of government. He talked about policy proposals called "Making Life Work," focused on areas where Congress can help make life work for more people, including: education, health care, workforce reform, immigration, and innovation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310815-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Peter Wehner talked about the future of the Republican Party following President Obama's reelection, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included divisions and challenges facing the party, lessons learned from Mitt Romney's loss, and future strategies. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310771-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310771-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about his background and goals as a new member of Congress; and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the agenda of the incoming class of House Republican freshmen, and key budget debates over the debt ceiling and sequestration. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310653-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) spoke about the future of the Republican Party in the aftermath of the 2012 presidential election and why his party should be optimistic about its future despite the loss in November. He talked about the recall election he won in June 2012 and said why he calls it a "defining moment in American history." This was a session at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-5 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) talked about the future of the Republican Party and the strategies it should use in opposing President Obama's second term policies. He also discussed why he voted to pass the "fiscal cliff" legislation earlier in the year. This was a session at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Journalists talked about challenges facing the Republican Party in the wake of the 2012 election and President Obama's second term. They commented on why the party lost the presidential election and on some of the strategies it should utilize to appeal to a wider range of voters. "What Is Wrong with the Right?" was a session at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spoke about the future of the Republican Party. He contrasted the economic philosophies of both Democrats and Republicans and talked about how the upcoming congressional budget and debt ceiling talks could be used as leverage by his party members to achieve solutions. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a session at the [National Review] Institute the "Future of Conservatism" Summit held at the Omni Hotel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310618-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus spoke after he was re-elected to his position. He talked about the current state of the Republican Party and outlined a strategy and focus for the future that included a consistent effort to welcome minority voters. The business of the annual winter meeting of the Republican National Committee continued with officer elections and the release of committee reports at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310598-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310598-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT William Kristol talked about Republican congressional strategy for President' Obama'ss second term. Topics included Republican strategies in the 2012 election and future elections, Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) and his speech at the Republican National Committee winter meeting, possible changes to the electoral college system, and the Republican agenda for President Obama's second term. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310613-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewers to give advice on congressional Republicans strategy during President Obama's second term. Seth McLaughlin was interviewed by phone about the House bill on raising the debt ceiling. [The Hill]'s Julian Pecquet previewed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's testimony at two congressional hearings later in the day about the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310557-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters following weekly party lunches, voicing their concern over the growing national debt and deficit. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell called President Obama's inaugural address a disappointment, stating that the president's agenda puts the nation back to an "era of liberalism," is "far left of center," and would not garner Republican support. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310536-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the House Republicans' plan to vote for a three-month increase to the debt limit in the hope of gaining leverage in exchange for a promise that the Senate would pass a budget. Jonathan Strong spoke by phone about the Republicans' strategy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310495-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310495-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Robert Costa talked about his recent [National Review] piece, "Boehner the Survivor," on House Speaker John Boehner's tenure and legacy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Costa discussed extensively the speaker's leadership during "fiscal cliff" negotiations and the difficulty of managing the tea party members of the Republican Party, and the previous week's House leadership election. Other topics included 2012 Republican vice presidential nominee and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI). "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.* This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310291-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) talked about the Republican Senate agenda for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Social Security and Medicare, tax reform, the new makeup of the Senate, and the future of the filibuster. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310210-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, [1775: A Good Year for Revolution], in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including [American Theocracy] and [Bad Money]. A video clip of his appearance on "Booknotes" was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309802-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about the 113th Congress and his priorities as the incoming Republican freshman class president. Mr. Messer spoke by video from Indianapolis. Topics included his involvement in the "fiscal cliff" discussions in the Republican Conference, his expectations for the 113th Congress, and the freshman class's relationship with Speaker Boehner. After the interview the reporters in the C-SPAN studio discussed his responses. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310112-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310112-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Moore talked about discord among House Republicans over "fiscal cliff" negotiations between the White House and House Speaker John Boehner. In an op-ed column, Mr. Moore spoke of disappointment by some House conservatives with Speaker Boehner's performance especially with the "Plan B" proposal allowing for higher tax rates for those earning $1 M (the bill was pulled after it failed to gain enough support). "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310089-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Members of the House Republican Conference were seen leaving a meeting where House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) decided not to call for a vote on his "Plan B" proposal to avoid impending "fiscal cliff" tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012. The bill would have raised income tax rates for those making $1 million a year or more. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310076-101 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310076-101 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) talked about the "fiscal cliff" negotiations and discontent among some House Republican leaders, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed Speaker Boehner's "Plan B" bill to avoid the fiscal cliff, his removal from the the Agriculture and Budget Committees, and gun control. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310048-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310048-5 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), the incoming chair of the House Republican Conference, talked by video link from the Cannon House Office Building about the "fiscal cliff" and possibilities for Republicans and Democrats to compromise. Other topics included Republican priorities for the next Congress, being a woman in the Republican House leadership, and whether Congress should review gun laws after the deadly shooting Friday, December 14, 2013, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. After the interview the reporters in the studio discussed her responses. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309958-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309958-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Kibbe talked about "fiscal cliff" negotiations, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the structure of his FreedomWorks super political action committee (super PAC) following the departure of co-chair and former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, the organization's fundraising and goals. Mr. Kibbe also talked about Republican strategies during "fiscal cliff" negotiations. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. At the end of the program C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed Sunday morning political talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309972-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309972-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and other members of the House Republican Conference held a press conference to highlight the effects the national debt would have on America's families, and to reaffirm the need for spending cuts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309905-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309905-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mike Allen interviewed Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) during Politico's "Playbook Breakfast," held at the Newseum. Senator Rubio answered questions on education reform, his background, immigration, the future of the Republican Party, and other subjects. Afterward, Senator Rubio took questions from the audience. He also interacted with fellow guest Bob Woodward. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309788-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309788-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI), the 2011 winner of the Kemp Leadership Award, gave the keynote speech at the 2012 Jack Kemp Foundation dinner at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel honoring Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL). Representative Ryan talked about topics including the 2012 presidential campaign, closing the poverty gap, and welfare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at the Jack Kemp Foundation dinner at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel. Senator Rubio laid out several policy recommendations he believed would help all families regardless of class and keep the nation great. He said that President Obama's tax hike proposal on high income earners was not the best way to achieve economic growth and control America's debt. Other topics included education and health care reform. He was then presented with the 2012 Kemp Leadership Award by the widow of former Representative Jack Kemp, http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309772-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Matt Lewis talked about the future of the Republican Party and steps the party might take to appeal to key voter blocs it lost in the 2012 elections. He also addressed ongoing "fiscal cliff" negotiations in Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309563-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309563-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the willingness of some congressional Republicans to break their anti-tax pledge in order to avoid the "fiscal cliff." The "fiscal cliff" referred to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309563-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309563-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about immigration reform from a conservative perspective. Topics included the power of the anti-immigration lobby, "guest" worker proposals, ways to deal with illegal immigrants already living in the U.S., and the level of trust in government. Richard Land declared that Republicans lost the Latino vote during the presidential primaries, and that the party should "stop listening to the people with the smallest brains and biggest mouths." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309519-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for Republican viewers to comment on the future of their political party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309518-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carlos Gutierrez discussed ways the Republican Party could reach out to Hispanic voters following President Obama's reelection, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics also included immigration policy and efforts to achieve an agreement on the issue in the next Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309512-3 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) delivered the Weekly Republican Address. She discussed the consequences of inaction on the "fiscal cliff" and cautioned against raising taxes. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if congress failed to reach a budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309510-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309510-102 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Speaker John Boehner and the new leadership held a press conference to announce the results of their leadership elections for the 113th Congress, along with discussing their agenda. Speaker Boehner said he is looking forward to going to the White House the next day and beginning a conversation with President Obama on reducing the deficit. However, he stressed that raising income tax rates would hurt job creation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309445-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309445-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senate Republicans spoke to reporters following elections of leadership for the 113th Congress. Leaders-elect Whip John Cornyn, Conference Chairman John Thune, Policy Committee leader John Barrasso, and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Jerry Moran spoke. Senate Minority Leaser McConnell responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309446-1 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Steele discussed the future of the Republican Party after the 2012 elections and the re-election of President Barack Obama. Topics included upcoming Republican legislative and political agendas, ideological and political divisions in the party following the elections, and the party's relationship with and outreach to women and minority voters, especially Latinos. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, "Tax cut pledge: Is it still relevant?" Most congressional Republicans had signed a pledge to American's for Prosperity's Grover Norquist to oppose all tax increases. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson previewed topics for Sunday morning news shows at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-2 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Speaker John Boehner gave the weekly Republican Party address. He stressed the Republican plan to create more jobs and cut spending but disagreed with raising taxes on the wealthy. This, he says, would discourage job creators from hiring more workers. He said a review of the tax and entitlement system is the way to a stronger economy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309381-102 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309381-102 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Fred Barnes discussed the future of the Republican Party in the wake of 2012 election losses, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included voter demographics and turnout, comments made by Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock, and cultural issues. Mr. Barnes also addressed issues facing the 113th Congress and President Obama in his second term, including the economy and health care. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309367-4 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jim Merrill talked about Republican Party efforts to win New Hampshire for Mitt Romney, along with the gubernatorial and congressional races. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309019-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309019-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT