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Los Angeles Times political columnist Jackie Calmes spoke at a Dole Institute of Politics discussion on the results of the 2022 midterms. Topics included potential factors influencing…

Journalist Jackie Calmes reported on the Republican Party’s push to fill judicial appointments and seats on the Supreme Court, which culminated with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the…

The Smithsonian Associates hosted a panel discussion on the 2018 midterm elections. U.S. News and World Report's Ken Walsh moderated the event.

A panel discussion was held with former White House advisers and transition staff members on the history of presidential transitions and challenges for the new administration. “Inside the Transition…

A panel discussion was held with journalists who discussed their experiences with covering the presidential transition process and the relationship between the White House and press corps. “Covering…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke about the state of the U.S. Senate. He talked about the progress of the U.S. Senate under his leadership and his plans on how to structure the…

As current congressional leaders were involved in negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” former congressional leaders and governmental officials, journalists, and academics talked about lessons…

Political reporters and analysts discussed about the changing demographics possibly affecting the 2012 elections. The panel came to the consensus that President Obama was losing ground with…

Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing, his first since succeeding Robert Gibbs as press secretary. He answered numerous questions about when President Obama would begin…

Former Congressmen Vic Fazio and Bob Walker talked about options for the Democrats to move their agenda forward after losing the House in midterm elections, and tactics the minority party…

In his first news conference since July 2009, President Obama talked about efforts to impose new regulations for offshore drilling and responded to criticism of the government’s reaction to…

Panelists talked about whether the $787 economic stimulus funds have helped to improve the U.S. economy and if a second stimulus package is needed. Topics included its impact on education,…

Jackie Calmes talked about the current debates across the nation over Obama Adminstration and Congressional proposals for health care. She responded to telephone calls and electronic…

Participating by telephone, Jackie Calmes reported on Senator John Kerry’s endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Jacqueline Calmes talked about the Democratic Nomination. She said that Sen. Obama had received the support of Sen. John Kerry and that Gov. Richardson had left the race. She talked about…

Jackie Calmes reported by telephone on the caucuses in Iowa. She talked about the process and the strategies that were used by the candidates.

Telephone lines were opened for viewer comments on the Iowa caucuses. Jackie Calmes was also interview via telephone about the caucuses.

Peter Hart conducted a focus group among Virginia Republican primary voters on behalf of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. This was the second of…

Representative Tom Cole, chairman of the National Republican Campaign Committee, was interviewed about issues that are affecting Republican campaigns. After he left, the reporters discussed…

Ms. Calmes moderated a discussion among former directors of the Congressional Budget Office about the federal budget process and its prospects for change in the 110th Congress. Among the…