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Politics 2002
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Plane Crash Kills Sen. Paul Wellstone
Friends and colleagues mourn Sen. Paul Wellstone, who died Friday in a plane crash with his wife, their daughter and five others. The two-term Democrat was in a tight race for re-election, but Minnesota campaigns are on hold as the state copes with a stunning loss. NPR's Scott Simon, David Welna and Brian Naylor.
Oct. 26, 2002.
NPR Poll: Voters Concerned About Iraq, Economy
NPR's Mara Liasson talks to Republican pollster Bill McInturff and Democratic pollster Stan Greenberg. Their latest poll, commissioned by NPR News, shows Americans have mixed feelings about a military strike against Iraq's Saddam Hussein, but are increasingly worried about the nation's economy. Overall, the poll shows the political landscape tilting towards the Democrats for the upcoming midterm elections.
Read the poll results.
Oct. 21, 2002.
Senate Passes Voting Reform, But Unsure of Funding
Two years after ballot errors in Florida threw the presidential election into chaos, the U.S. Senate passes a bill to help states improve their voting systems. But finding the money could be a challenge. NPR's Pam Fessler reports. Oct. 17, 2002.
Oct. 17, 2002.
The Economy, Iraq and Opinion Polls
Today, the Republican National Committee sent a memo to its campaigns, reporting that GOP polling shows the economy is the top issue for voters. Democrats are also focused on trying to convert economic unease into votes. Today the top Democrat in the House, Richard Gephardt, accused President Bush and his Republican allies in Congress of playing politics with the economy.
Oct. 15, 2002.
Dems Highlight Other Issues
NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports on Democrats' frustration that talk of a potential war continues to dominate the national agenda. Democrats hope to capitalize on the biggest dive in stock prices since the Great Depression, the sagging business investment, mounting long-term unemployment and waning consumer confidence. But Republicans say Democrats are just complaining, and the United States is on a road to recovery.
October 14, 2002.
Congressional Politics and Iraq Resolution
Host Liane Hansen talks with Doyle McManus, Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, about the debate in Congress to grant President Bush the ability to strike Iraq, and the efforts by Secretary of State Colin Powell to engineer a new, tough United Nations resolution on Iraq.
Oct. 6, 2002.
Election Reform Deal
NPR's Pam Fessler reports that House and Senate conferees have reached a deal on a sweeping election reform bill. Both houses of Congress passed their own measures by wide margins earlier this year, but there was difficulty in reaching a compromise bill. Now both parties seem to have gotten what they wanted.
Oct. 4, 2002.
Iraq Debate Begins in Senate
Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's David Welna about the first day of anticipated Senate debate on proposed military action against Iraq. They also discuss the homeland security bill and the upcoming elections.
October 3, 2002.
Rep. Hall Leaves Congress for U.N. Post
Host Bob Edwards speaks with former Ohio Congressman Tony Hall. Hall, a Democrat, resigned his House seat earlier this month to accept an Ambassador's post to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Agency. The Bush administration offered Hall the post. It's a dream come true for the long-time hunger advocate -- but a nightmare for Democrats trying to gain control of the House in the coming elections.
Sept. 26, 2002.
Bush Seeks Bipartisan Support Congress
President Bush appeared in the Rose Garden today flanked by a dozen House members from both parties, stressing his desire for bipartisan support in his confrontation with Iraq. But on Capitol Hill, Democratic leaders were still bristling over what they see as Republican efforts to capitalize on the war issue in November's elections. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from the White House.
Sept. 26, 2002.
Bush Seeks Bipartisan Support
After Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle accused him of politicizing national security issues, President Bush met today with a bipartisan group of House members. Standing with the group in the Rose Garden, the president said both political parties are committed to fighting terrorism and eliminating threats posed by deadly weapons in Iraq. NPR's Don Gonyea reports from the White House.
Sept.26, 2002.
Tom Daschle Demands Apology From President Bush
A dramatic turning point today in Democratic support for President Bush's campaign for action against Iraq. In an emotional speech on the floor of the Senate, Majority Leader Tom Daschle accused the president of playing politics with the issue of Iraq and demanded an apology. NPR's David Welna reports from the Capitol.
Sept. 25, 2002.
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