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Political Lunch 07-28-08 Political Lunch 07-28-08
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Video duration: 425 seconds

100 DAYS TO GO! I know, we can't believe it either! As for the news, today John McCain is trying to explain-away comments he made about Obama's Iraq plan in an interview last week.

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Political Lunch 10-09-08: Economic Depression Snack Political Lunch 10-09-08: Economic Depression Snack
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Video duration: 392 seconds

In the face of a stunning economic decline and fears of a second Great Depression, Rob Millis looks at which candidate is more able to feel your pain.

Related: cindy_mccain, economics, election, great_depression, mccain, michelle_obama, obama, politics, robert_millis

Presidential Transition: Having a Seat at the Table Presidential Transition: Having a Seat at the Table
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Video duration: 86 seconds

Source: http://capitolhub.co m/video/8528/preside ntial-transition-hav ing-seat-table
In this video Michael Strautmanis, the public liaison for the presidential transition team, discusses steps they are taking to involve the public in the process. The transition team calls it a "seat at the table" and encourages citizens to get involved through their web site, Change.gov.

Related: change.gov, election, michael_strautmanis, obama, podesta, presidentialtransition, transition

Political Lunch 10-22-07 (Debate Special) Political Lunch 10-22-07 (Debate Special)
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Video duration: 312 seconds

Rob and Will serve up roast elephant for The Lunch today, by taking a look at last night's intra-party GOP smackdown! Top candidates went after each other, then set their sights on Hillary Clinton in yet another debate. Don't miss the highlights!

Related: debate, election, fox, giuliani, goprepublicans, hillaryclinton, huckabee, lunch, mccain, murdoch, news, politicspolitical, romney, thompson

Political Lunch 09-15-08 Political Lunch 09-15-08
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Video duration: 410 seconds

Your Monday Lunch kicks off with a review of the candidates' reaction to the news that two more major financial institutions have collapsed. Also, what did they have to say about Hurricane Ike (surprisingly little), and what did the Times find out about Sarah Palin? (Make sure to watch until the end for a clip of Tina Fey as Sarah Palin on SNL!)

Related: clinton, economy, hillary, hurricane, ike, lehman, lunch, mccain, merri, obama, palin, political, politicallunch, politics, wallstreet

Political Lunch 10-27-08: Democrat Landslides, Rogue Agents, Political Lunch 10-27-08: Democrat Landslides, Rogue Agents,
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Video duration: 310 seconds

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will look at the prospect of a landslide for the Dems and the GOP's push back, a rogue Republican agent, and the importance of Colorado.

Related: biden, colorado, economy, election, mccain, news, obama, palin, political_lunch, politics, taxes, tito_the_builde, votes

Political Lunch 10-28-08: How McCain Could Win Political Lunch 10-28-08: How McCain Could Win
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Video duration: 292 seconds

Dear Confident Democrats: Today on your Political Lunch Tuesday Snack, Will looks at some of the scenarios in which John McCain could pull off an upset win.

Related: campaign, election, mccain, obama, political_lunch, politics, president, upset, voters

Political Lunch 08-25-08: Day One in Denver Political Lunch 08-25-08: Day One in Denver
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Video duration: 415 seconds

The Democratic Convention is just getting started, but the Political Lunch team has already had quite a trip. From riding roller coasters with Wolf Blitzer, to rocking out with Sugarland and Dave Matthews, to touring the convention hall with Michelle Obama, Rob and Will have plenty to report on day one in Denver.

Related: barack, biden, convention, delegates, democraticconvention, denver, michelleobama, obama, ohio, politicallunch, politics

Political Lunch 09-03-08: RNC Day 3, plus protests and Paul Political Lunch 09-03-08: RNC Day 3, plus protests and Paul
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Video duration: 442 seconds

Today on Political Lunch, Rob reviews the Bush, Thompson and Lieberman speeches (guess who won the prize for most divisive...), plus more tear gas hits the press and Ron Paul rallies his troops across the river with Jesse Ventura.

Related: bush, election, fred, gas, george, jesse, lieberman, lunch, mccain, media, paul, political, politics, rnc, ron, tear, thompson, ventura

Michelle Obama surprise finale with Barack Michelle Obama surprise finale with Barack
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Video duration: 135 seconds

Barack Obama greets his family on stage from Missouri during the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

Related: convention, dnc, election, michelle_obama, obama, politicallunch, politics, speech

Political Lunch 08-20-08 Political Lunch 08-20-08
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Video duration: 341 seconds

It's just another day spent waiting around for a text message from a candidate for president... NBD. LOL. Find about about Barack Obama's latest efforts to get your number, Joe Biden's pros and cons, and John McCain's taxman accusation, all in today's Political Lunch.

Related: biden, campaign, conventions, finance, mccain, message, obama, politicallunch, politics, text, veep

Political Lunch 09-18-08: Hack Snack Political Lunch 09-18-08: Hack Snack
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Video duration: 319 seconds

Today on the Lunch we peak at Sarah Palin's personal email account and why it matters that she uses it for state business. Plus, a look at McCain's invention and Rob goes after the editors of top publications and web sites for distorting the facts.

Related: algore, blackberry, election, email, hackers, mccain, palin, politicallunch, politics, robmillis, wapo

Political Lunch 09-24-08 Political Lunch 09-24-08
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Video duration: 363 seconds

Everybody takes a hit today as Rob covers the latest lobbyist connection to McCain, Obama and Biden get bit by their own attack dog, and we offer to buy you a beer.

Related: biden, bridgetonowhere, election, freddiemac, lobbyists, mccain, nytimes, obama, palin, politics, rickdavis, robertmilli

Political Lunch 09-02-08: RNC Day Two Political Lunch 09-02-08: RNC Day Two
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Video duration: 367 seconds

From the Republican National Convention, Rob Millis reports on the parties, the protests and the Palin. Plus, Amy Goodman, Rep. Deborah Pryce, consultant Mike Murphy, The Liffey pub, and we get rescued from teargas.

Related: amy, convention, deborah, election, goodman, lobbyists, lunch, mccain, mike, murphy, palin, paul, political, politics, pryce, rnc, st, vp

Political Lunch 10-21-08: Tuesday Snack Political Lunch 10-21-08: Tuesday Snack
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Video duration: 252 seconds

For Snack today, Will looks at the surprising source of Obama's recent surge in the polls.

Related: biden, election, mccain, obama, palin, political_lunch, politics, polls, presidency, voters

Political Lunch 10-08-08 Political Lunch 10-08-08
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Video duration: 305 seconds

On today's Lunch, Rob and Will manage to stay awake long enough to bring the highlights (and lowlights) from last night's sedate debate. After weeks of attack ads, did Barry and Johnny finally slug it out? Don't get your hopes up...

Related: debate, economy, iraq, mccain, obama, political_lunch, politics, presidential, veterans, voters

Political Lunch 12-03-07 Political Lunch 12-03-07
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Video duration: 287 seconds

Today on The Lunch, Will and Rob look at poll positions in the Iowa race, Mitt spends a fortune, Hucakbee pinches pennies, Hillary gets her dander up, and Political Lunch joins forces with Capitol Hill.

Related: caucus, clinton, election, huckabee, iowa, lunch, obama, political, politics, romney

Political Lunch 08-28-08: Day Four in Denver Political Lunch 08-28-08: Day Four in Denver
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Video duration: 485 seconds

It's the final day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. Today the Political Lunch team looks at last night's speeches by Biden and Bill (Clinton), and preview tonight's main attraction.

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Political Lunch 08-19-08: Tuesday Snack Political Lunch 08-19-08: Tuesday Snack
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Video duration: 331 seconds

For Snack today, Will takes a closer look at the origins of the conflict in Georgia and the candidates' reactions to this test case for the presidential diplomacy in the 21st century.

Related: bush, diplomacy, georgia, lunch, mccain, obama, political, politicallunch, politics, putin, russia, saakashvili

Political Lunch 09-25-08: Debate Diversion Snack Political Lunch 09-25-08: Debate Diversion Snack
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Video duration: 276 seconds

Today's Thursday Snack takes a look at John McCain's suspended campaign, and his call to postpone tomorrow's debate. Could Obama really be taking the stage alone?

Related: bailout, bush, debate, economy, lunch, mccain, obama, political, politics, street, wall

Political Lunch 10-03-08 Political Lunch 10-03-08
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Video duration: 297 seconds

Last night Sarah Palin exceeded expectations, according to today's pundits. But is that really a compliment? It all depends on how low the bar's been set. ALSO: What do the candidates say about today's job market woes?

Related: biden, debate, economy, energy, gay_marriage, global_warming, mccain, obama, palin, political_lunch, politics

Political Lunch 10-02-08: VP Debate Snack Political Lunch 10-02-08: VP Debate Snack
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Video duration: 221 seconds

The biggest event of the season takes place tonight, and Rob Millis tells you the best way to catch all the action when Joe Biden and Sarah Palin take the stage.

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Political Lunch 10-22-08 Political Lunch 10-22-08
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Video duration: 317 seconds

Today's Lunch is about something we haven't talked about in a while: THE MONEY! Does Obama's September total really put him that much further ahead, and who's spending money on the McCain campaign? ALSO: Do you shop like Sarah Palin?

Related: contributions, dnc, fundraising, mccain, news, obama, political_lunch, politics, rnc, voters

Political Lunch 04-16-08 Political Lunch 04-16-08
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Video duration: 265 seconds

Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will cover all things Papal, the latest numbers in PA, a panoply of endorsements, and a plan to ease pain at the pump.

Related: clinton, democrats, economic, economy, mccain, obama, pennsylvani, plan, political_lunch, politics, pope, republicans

Political Lunch 10-31-08: Final Friday 10-in-3! Political Lunch 10-31-08: Final Friday 10-in-3!
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Video duration: 281 seconds

With just four days to go, Obama is cool and collected (but not too confident), while McCain is emptying the coffers for one last push. Are there enough hours left for an October surprise, or will the final weekend pass quietly on the campaign trail?

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