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Politics 2002
Commentary and Analysis Archive
NPR commentators and analysts offer their insight on the events and personalities shaping the American political debate and its vast influence on the rest of the world.
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Commentaries from NPR:
 Cokie Roberts: Democrats' Iraq Dilemma
In their weekly political discussion, host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the Democrats' attempts to separate themselves from the Iraq debate and focus on the faltering economy for the upcoming elections. (3:56)
Oct. 14, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Bush to Speak on Iraq Strategy
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about President Bush's expected address tonight on a proposed strategy for dealing with Iraq. They also discuss the Congressional debate on military action against Saddam Hussein's regime, and Ari Fleischer's statements last week about the overthrow or assassination of the Iraqi leader. (4:30)
Oct. 7, 2002
Scott Simon: Taking Torricelli Off the Ballot
Host Scott Simon reflects on the flap in New Jersey over Democrats' request to remove the name of Robert Torricelli from the November ballot. (2:30)
Oct. 5, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Public Outcry Over Torricelli
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that unlike many previous victims of political scandal, Sen. Robert Torricelli was not done in by his political enemies or by his peers. Rather, it was a scorned public that caused Torricelli to give up his re-election bid. (2:30)
Oct. 2, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Dem. Leaders Split Over Iraq
The less likely it looks that President Bush will achieve a United Nations resolution sanctioning the use of force against Iraq, the more he needs an outsized majority in Congress for a resolution to the same effect.
Sept. 30, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Iraq and Upcoming Election
Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the role a possible military strike against Iraq could play in the upcoming elections. (5:00)
Sept. 30, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Making Sense of the Debate Over Iraq
With the president, Congress, international leaders and journalists all talking at once about Iraq, the debate can sometimes seem more like a free-for-all. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr tries his hand at sorting things out. (2:28)
Sept. 29, 2002
Scott Simon: Kristol and Podesta
Host Scott Simon speaks with John Podesta, chief of staff under former President Clinton, and William Kristol, editor and publisher of The Weekly Standard, about how the prospects of war with Iraq are affecting the electoral campaign. (7:15)
Sept. 28, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Foreign Policy's Affect on Nov. Elections
Host Bob Edwards talks to NPR's Cokie Roberts about the way foreign policy issues seem to be shaping the November Congressional elections. Iraq and national security issues presumably work to the Republicans' advantage, but there are some potential political hazards. (4:30)
Sept. 23, 2002
Scott Simon: The Checkers Speech
Host Scott Simon reflects the 30th anniversary of Richard Nixon's famous "Checkers" speech (2:30)
Sept.21, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Dems. Scramble for Iraq Strategy
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that on the subject of military intervention in Iraq, the Democrats are in something close to a panic. (2:30)
Sept. 19, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Iraq Offer Counters White House
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that Saddam Hussein's deftly timed offer to allow U.N. weapons inspectors unconditional access to Iraq turns out to be bad news for the White House. (2:30)
Sept.17, 2002
Cokie Roberts and Dan Gonyea: Bush, Talking Tough on Iraq
This week, President Bush plans to take his war push to America's heartland. Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Don Gonyea and Cokie Roberts about today's trip to Iowa, and the affect the talk of war might have on the upcoming congressional elections. (8:45)
Sept. 16, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Impolitic Politics
NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr questions the timing for the kickoff of the Bush administration's tough policy statement on Iraq. (2:43)
September 15, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Iraq and the Congressional Primaries
Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about possible war in Iraq, state congressional primaries and President Bush's upcoming speech at the U.N. (4:04)
September 9, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Iraq and the Congressional Primaries
Host Bob Edwards speaks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about possible war in Iraq, state congressional primaries and President Bush's upcoming speech at the U.N. (4:04)
September 9, 2002
Juan Williams: Bush and Congress Return
Host Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Juan Williams about the Republican Party debate on a possible invasion of Iraq. They also talk about this week's return of President Bush and Congress to Washington. (4:35)
September 2, 2002
Scott Simon Essay: Electoral Politics
Scott Simon muses on the world of electoral politics, given Mayor Anthony Williams' petition woes in Washington, D.C., and Cuban President Fidel Castro's petition successes. (3:00)
August 27, 2002
Cokie Roberts: War Vs. Domestic Policy
NPR's Cokie Roberts joins guest host Renee Montagne for Morning Edition's weekly discussion of the major stories in the news. (3:00)
August 26, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Speculation on Iraq
Host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the increasing speculation in Washington that the United States will attack Iraq. While both President Bush and Congress are on vacation, the bellicose rhetoric has been heating up, even though some Republicans are warning the administration that it would be unwise to go to war. (4:00)
August 19, 2002
Cokie Roberts: The August Congressional Recess
Guest Host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the issues that Republicans and Democrats are expected to emphasize during the August recess. (4:00)
August 5, 2002
Cokie Roberts: The Election Buildup
Guest Host Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about the conclusion of the year in Congress and the buildup to elections in November. (4:03)
July 29, 2002
Daniel Schorr: Power of the Purse
President Bush has been pushing Congress to approve his plan for a Department of Homeland Security that would cede to the White House a great deal of authority on budgetary and personnel matters. NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says that the push to pass the legislation before Sept. 11 may force Congress to hand over powers that it has historically been unwilling to surrender. (2:30)
July 24, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Fallout from Corporate Scandals
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Cokie Roberts about how the fallout from recent corporate scandals may affect President Bush and the Republican party. (5:00)
July 22, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Corporate Regulatory Legislation
NPR's Cokie Roberts joins host Bob Edwards for their weekly discussion of the major events in the news. (3:20)
July 15, 2002
Cokie Roberts: Bush and the Investor Crisis
NPR's Cokie Roberts talks with Bob Edwards for their weekly roundup of political news. (4:00)
July 8, 2002
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