The most popular programs for the Democratic Party Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4165 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 23:39:26 GMT Senator Roland Burris talked about his views on inclusion of a public health insurance option in health care legislation making its way through Congress. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289571-6 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Author and columnist Mark Steyn talked about topics such as American culture, free speech, terrorism, the economy, and the worldwide demographic shift to Muslims. He responded to telephone calls and electronic commmunications. Mark Steyn is a regular guest host of Rush Limbaugh's radio show, a visiting fellow in journalism at Hillsdale College, and the author of nine books: [Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now] (1997); [The Face of the Tiger: And Other Tales from the New War] (2002); [From Head to Toe: An Anatomical Anthology] (2004); [America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It] (2006); [Mark Steyn's Passing Parade: Obituaries & Appreciations] (2006); [Mark Steyn's American Songbook] (2008); [A Song for the Season] (2008); [Lights Out: Islam, Free Speech and the Twilight of the West] (2009); A[fter America: Get Ready for Armageddon] (2011). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303634-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Kuchinich (D-OH) spoke about Democratic legislative and budget priorities. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297947-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297947-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 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 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Democratic Platform Committee considered and adopted the platform for the Democratic Party Convention. Every four years, the Democratic National Convention adopts a new national platform which is an official statement of the Democratic Party's position on a variety of issues. The Platform Committee is responsible for drafting and recommending a proposed national platform to the Democratic National Convention for approval by the delegates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307515-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Biden spoke at a House Democratic Caucus retreat in Cambridge, Maryland. He talked about the January 8, 2011 shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson, referencing his own experience with brain surgery to remove an aneurysm. He also called for a "change in the way we talk to each other." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297646-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297646-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. He talked about health care and education reform. He also responded to the recent Tea Party rallies, saying he has cut taxes, contrary to the claims of the Tea Party protestors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293015-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293015-6 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to the Senate Democratic Conference and answered questions at the Newseum. In his remarks he highlighted the accomplishments of the Democratic-controlled Congress, called on senators to "finish the job" on health care reform, and encouraged them to stand against Republican obstructionism and filibusters. He also answered questions from the senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291897-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291897-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Rahm Emanuel spoke about the accomplishments of the Obama administration to date, the 2012 presidential campaign, weaknesses of the Republican field, and the future of the U.S. economy under both Republican and Democratic control. His remarks were delivered at the annual Jefferson Jackson fundraising dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302664-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senator Mark Begich talked about the Democratic legislative agenda for 2010, including bills on jobs and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292985-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292985-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi (D-CA) spoke to reporters about the historic number of women elected as part of the House Democratic Caucus. She talked about the Democratic agenda, and announced that she intended to run again for minority leader. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309450-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama addressed Democratic Party leaders at their winter meeting in Washington, D.C. He talked about his legislative agenda for the coming year and its relationship to the November 2010 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291973-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291973-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mike Lofgren, former staff member of the Senate Budget Committee, recounts his 28-year career and what he deems are the current dysfunctional aspects of the federal government and both political parties. The author, a one-time Republican, argues that corporate interests have infected the legislative process and affected the political thinking of the Republicans and Democrats. Mr. Lofgren responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307610-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senators Schumer and Durbin talked about the economy on the Senate Floor. They focused on the Democratic plans for rescuing the financial markets. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281384-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281384-2 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Anthony Weiner talked about issues relating to the final days of the lame-duck session of Congress, incuding tax cuts and spending measures to fund the government. He also discussed the Afghanistan war review and the WikiLeaks disclosures, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297117-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297117-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke to House Democrats at their annual retreat in Cambridge, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton, state and federal officials, family members, friends and others gathered to honor and remember the life and career of Barbara Jordan at the Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral began with an open casket. Jordan died on January 17, 1996 at 59 years of age from pneumonia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69467-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69467-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Slayton talked about his book [Empire Statesman: The Rise and Redemption of Al Smith], published by Free Press. The book describes the political career of Alfred Emanuel Smith (1873-1944), an American politician from a poor, Irish background, who became the first Irish Catholic to be a major party candidate for president. His achievements in the state of New York during his terms as governor, served as the inspiration for much of Roosevelt's New Deal plan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164139-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic leaders talked about their agenda for the 112th Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297315-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ari Berman talked about the feelings of the Democratic base and grassroots activists toward President Obama on a range of policy priorities, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included President Obama's role in the aftermath of the Tucson shootings, working with the Republican-controlled House, and his new book, Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297513-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Robert Gibbs briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the investigation of the December 25, 2009 attempted airline bombing, and the announced retirement of Democratic Senators Dodd and Dorgan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291097-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vice President Joe Biden spoke to House Democrats at their annual retreat. In his speech he said he believes actions by congressional Republicans will help Democrats win back the House and President Obama win re-election in 2012. He said the president's agenda is one that supports the middle class, while Republicans "don't get it." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303947-2 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic women took a picture on the House steps on the east front of the Capitol. The 113th Congress marked the most women serving in the House in U.S. history. The 113th Democratic Caucus was the first that was not majority white men, with 61 members, the most-ever, being women. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310191-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Cowan talked about the debate within the Democratic Party on how the party should position itself ideologically. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296492-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296492-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Deepak Bhargave talked about the Democratic Party base and President Obama. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299082-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299082-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mickey Edwards, former Republican Congressman from Oklahoma (1977-1992), argues that America's political parties have obtained too much power. He posits that the parties have disenfranchised voters and hurt the legislative process by promoting partisanship and discouraging debate. He responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics &Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307606-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Horowitz talked about his book [Party of Defeat: How Democrats and Radicals Undermined America's War on Terror Before and After 9-11], published by Spence. In his book he criticizes members of the Democratic Party that, he says, are undermining the U.S.'s efforts in Iraq. This event was held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205154-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205154-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin, chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, talked about key state issues, including employment, the Affordable Care Act, the "fiscal cliff," and the 2013 and 2014 elections. Governor Shumlin, in Vermont, was interviewed by correspondents in the C-SPAN studio in Washington, D.C. "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/309845-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309845-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Stephen Moore talked about the legislative and political components of the economic and budget plans put forth by President Obama and Mitt Romney. Topics included the Buffett Rule, the Obama budget versus the House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI), and tax policy. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305410-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305410-3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT First Lady Michelle Obama gave the keynote address at the Women's Leadership Forum. She said that much progress has been made in the Obama administration, but much remains to be done. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299609-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299609-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer was interviewed by Kaili Joy Gray at the 6th annual NetRoots Nation conference. Mr. Pfeiffer acknowledged "frustration with some of the decisions" by the Obama administration and said the conference activists were critical to his election in 2008. Other topics of discussion included the administration's economic policies, the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law, and the decision to extend tax cuts made during the George W. Bush administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300094-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was interviewed by Mike Allen. Topics included congressional redistricting, the Republican presidential field, campaign financing, and the Social Security payroll tax cuts. She predicted that Democrats will take back the House and that President Obama will be reelected. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303716-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Governor Clinton discussed his life and career. He also commented on his speech to the Democratic convention nominating Michael Dukakis. Television viewers and delegates to the convention criticized his speech for its length. Governor Clinton also spoke about his plans for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4126-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Democratic National Committee Chair and Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz assessed the 2012 presidential race. She also talked about the political landscape for the Senate and House, and political action committees and money in politics. Following the interview journalists commented on her remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306244-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Former President Bill Clinton spoke to House Democrats at their retreat about the future of the party. He talked about several issues including job creation, immigration and gun control, which he described as "an opportunity, not a toxic land mine." He urged Democrats to to treat gun-owning voters as friends and neighbors. The House Democratic Issues Conference was a three-day retreat at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310912-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT James Carville, a Democratic strategist, and Stan Greenberg, a Democratic pollster, discussed a wide range of current topics. Topics included the middle class, the 2012 presidential campaign, and the U.S. economy. They also discussed their book, [It's the Middle Class, Stupid!], which explains the current threats against and potential decline of the middle class. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307012-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their 2010 legislative agenda. Topics included job creation and the Senate Democratic Conference's meeting with President Obama the previous day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291925-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid spoke about the Senate Democratic agenda. Topics included earmarks, the new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, and the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy on lesbians and gays in the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297142-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297142-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Susan Dunn talked about her book, [Roosevelt's Purge: How FDR Fought to Change the Democratic Party]. She responded to questions from members of the audience. The eighth annual Roosevelt Reading Festival was held by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Education Center in Hyde Park, New York. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300041-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300041-5 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Jay Cost talked about his book, [Spoiled Rotten: How the Politics of Patronage Corrupted the Once Noble Democratic Party and Now Threatens the American Republic], and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In the book he details his belief that the Democratic Party has shifted away from being "the people's party" to working on behalf of special interests such as unions. He also responded to the news of the day and issues he has covered in the [Weekly Standard], including Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital and the economy. Mr. Cost participated from Pittsburgh. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Farrell talked about his book [Tip O'Neill and the Democratic Century: A Biography], published by Little, Brown & Company. Thomas Philip "Tip" O'Neill was the Speaker of the House for ten years. He served in Congress from 1953 through 1989 and saw some of the greatest moments of post-World War II American politics and the rise and decline of Democratic politics. Videotape clips of Mr. O'Neill were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163566-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163566-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT President Obama spoke at a Democratic fundraiser about his legislative agenda. In his remarks he cautioned that legislation might be harder to pass as the economy improved. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287113-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287113-3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Faiz Shakir talked about the attitudes of rank-and-file Democrats and Democratic activists toward President Obama and his policies. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the latest on budget deficit and debt ceiling negotiations, the priorities of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, the 2012 elections, and the war in Afghanistan and foreign policy concerns. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300557-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300557-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Because of copyright restrictions, only the first minute of each musical act was shown. A get-out-the-vote fundraising event was held to raise money for a campaign to encourage young people to register to vote. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169759-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Andrew Baumann talked about how current discussions on debt and fiscal issues could impact Democratic political efforts in the upcoming 2012 elections. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300408-3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative James Clyburn talked about the role of the Democrats in the 112th Congress.Topics included working with the type of legislation he thinks can be passed, and working with Republicans. Representative Clyburn, the outgoing majority whip, was elected to the new position of assistant minority leader in the new Congress. After he left, the journalists discussed his responses to their questions and comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296684-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT House Democratic Caucus Chair John Larson talked about negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, the future of Social Security and Medicare, and future legislative efforts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300652-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Bill Press previewed President Barack Obama's second term and the 113th Congress for Democratic members, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Karl Rove and the future of the Republican Party, the 2012 election and voter turnout, tax policy, CIA director David Petraeus' resignation, the federal budget, Social Security, and Medicare reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309377-3 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representative Donna Edwards talked about the House Democratic approach to the budget deficit and national debt reduction, focusing on the House Progressive Caucus budget proposal and the effects that various deficit reduction plans have on social programs and civilian federal employee benefits She also discussed the debt ceiling, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299557-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299557-4 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Outgoing House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) talked about the 2010 midterm election results and Democratic Party priorities in the upcoming 112th Congress. He also answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297048-1 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT