Politics
National Politicians Watch Off-Year Elections Closely
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Ken Rudin archive
Monday, November 02, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Remembrances
Carter Spokesman Jody Powell Dies At 65
September 14, 2009 At one point during their long working relationship, President Carter said his longtime press secretary "knows me better than anyone else except my wife." At his death the Georgia native was the CEO of the public relations firm Powell Tate.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Politics
'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
August 10, 2009 In the latest political podcast, NPR Washington Editor Ron Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the Bill Clinton's recent re-emergence and the vote on Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Opinion
Three Beers For Improving Race Relations?
July 30, 2009 President Obama has invited Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Cambridge, Mass., police Sgt. James Crowley to join him for a beer at 6 p.m. Thursday night. The "beer summit" is an effort to diffuse the controversy that erupted after Crowley arrested Gates. Commentator Ken Rudin says he doesn't think it's a good idea.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Steele In Hot Water
March 13, 2009 Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, is facing more challenges. Comments made about abortion and homosexuality in a recent GQ magazine interview have angered some, and rumors abound that he may soon be ousted from his position.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Politics
Sebelius Has History Of Bridging Partisan Divide
March 1, 2009 In tapping Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for the role of secretary of health and human services, President Obama has selected a Democrat who maintained high approval ratings in an overwhelmingly GOP state. She also earned high marks on health care and budget issues.
Friday, February 27, 2009
U.S.
Governors To Obama: 'Thanks, But No Thanks'
February 27, 2009 A group of Republican governors say they may not accept federal funds from the federal stimulus packaged recently signed by President Obama, despite the current economic crisis. NPR's Ken Rudin explains the fallout.
Analysis
President Obama Proposes 'Radical' Spending Plan
February 27, 2009 Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Politics
A Resolute Blagojevich Names Senate Replacement
December 31, 2008 Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named former State Atty. Gen. Ronald Burris yesterday as his pick to replace President-elect Barack Obama's vacant senate seat. Some see the move as a slap in the face to critics who want the governor to resign following allegations of corruption.
Monday, December 29, 2008
