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Political Lunch Special Episode: 09-16-09

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:51:32 +0000

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Today, a very special episode of The Lunch...

Political Lunch Flashback: A North Korea Classic

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:39:44 +0000

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The North Koreans have been playing nice, as of late, trying to gain respect from the international community and strengthen the regime of Kim Jong-il. It almost makes you yearn for the days of brash nuclear ambition and daily missile tests. Today's PL Flashback will give you a glimpse of the North Korea we used to know (and maybe still do).

Political Lunch Flashback: Dick's Back. Or Did he Never Really Leave?

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:08:57 +0000

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For your PL Flashback fix, today we'll revisit the Vice President who never really left. Dick's back in the headlines this week, again. So did torture really work, does it matter now, and when do we get to move on?

Political Lunch Flashback: For Ted, a Health Care Reform Redux

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:53:16 +0000

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To mark the death of the Lion of the Senate, we'll revisit the cause that was Senator Ted Kennedy's signature issue during his final years in office. For Lunch today, we'll flashback to our primer on the health care reform question: what might change, who it will help, and what it will cost.

Political Lunch Flashback: Of Wardrobe War and Candidate Dance-Offs

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:22:00 +0000

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Back in the good ole' days of the 2008 campaign, everyone was happy because we didn't have to worry about complicated, confusing stories like health care reform and, well, health care reform. Instead, we got to cover ridiculous nonsense like Sarah Palin's wardrobe malfeasence and Obama's two-step with Ellen!

Political Lunch Flashback: The Early Days of 10-in-3

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:21:32 +0000

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Today we're going back-in-time to revisit the early days of the Friday 10-in-3, back when Rob and Will actually managed to get it all done in less than three minutes. Usually. In this flashback episode, the PL team covers the presidential candidates' economic plans, the GOP brand resurgence, and the famous Bridge to Nowhere!

Political Lunch Flashback: 2008 Republican Convention

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:40:28 +0000

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Today ends week two of the Political Lunch Flashback, with a trip back in time to last fall's Republican National Convention in Minnesota. Rob was there for all the action, including a look at what it's like to cover a convention, and of course the big debut of Sarah Palin!

Political Lunch Flashback: 2008 Democratic Convention

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:40:01 +0000

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The Political Lunch Flashback roadtrip rolls on! Today we're back in Denver, Colorado for day one of the Democratic Convention. This was Barack's big moment, but not before plenty of political wrangling, old-school conventioneering, and... roller coaster rides??

Political Lunch Flashback: Super Tuesday 2008

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:38:21 +0000

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It's week two of the Political Lunch Summer Vacation Flashback, and we'll kick things off with a look back at the biggest presidential primary day in modern history: 30-plus candidates, record votes cast, lines at the polls, and more than a few surprising results.

Political Lunch Flashback: 2008 New Hampshire Primary

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:22:17 +0000

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It's Day Three of your Political Lunch Summer Vacation Flashback, and that means we're headed back up to New Hampshire for Primary Day. According to the oh-so unofficial Political Lunch exit poll, Rudy still had a shot, Richardson wasn't out yet, and the Ron Paul revolution was just beginning -- all on a day that ultimately belonged to Hillary Clinton and John McCain.

Political Lunch Flashback: Inside the 2008 Iowa Caucus

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:38:09 +0000

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Welcome to Day Two of your Political Lunch Summer Vacation Flashback! Today we'll rewind to that freezing cold January day in Iowa, when Rob and Will went inside the 2008 Republican and Democratic Caucuses. Remember which candidates came out on top? You might be surprised...

Political Lunch Flashback: GOP Primary Debate

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:37:31 +0000

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Rob and Will are on summer vacation, so it's time to step into the Political Lunch time machine for a look back at the highlights (and lowlights) of the 2008 campaign. Today we'll go all the way back to June, 2007, to revisit the PL Team's coverage of the first Republican Primary debate in New Hampshire.

Political Lunch 07-31-09: Summer Vacation!

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:32:21 +0000

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It's the final Lunch before Summer Vacation, and it looks like Congress will head home next week without anything resembling a healthcare reform plan. Also: Palin's post-gov debut (or not), a new plan for Afghanistan, bad news for Lou Dobbs, and much more! Stay tuned next week for highlights from the Political Lunch vault!

Political Lunch 07-29-09: Jets for Iraq, a Seat for Sonia, and (more) Health Care Questions

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:34:08 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will examine the idea of an Iraqi Air Force: should the US give jets to the Iraqis? ALSO: could more US Troops be heading home from Iraq sooner than expected? (And yes, we have to talk about healthcare reform. It's good for you.)

Political Lunch 07-27-09: Sarah's Swan Song, Bernanke's Battle, Pelosi's Promise

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:37:20 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will take a look at Palin's parting shots, Bernanke's media blitz, and Sotomayor's big day. ALSO: How will health care reform affect YOU?

Political Lunch 07-22-09: Everything you ever wanted to know about health care reform...

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:04:10 +0000

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It's time to wonk out with a PL policy tutorial. In today's episode, Rob and Will cover the health care reform debate from top to bottom: what might change, what it might cost, and how we might pay for it.

Political Lunch 07-20-09: Health Care Questions and Afghan Prisons

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:59:38 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Will kicks off a week dedicated to health care reform. The President's pushing, the GOP is pushing back, and we'll bring you the basics on what exactly they're planning to reform. ALSO: Is the US military back in the foreign prison building business?

Political Lunch 07-17-09: Friday Franken Follies

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:52:50 +0000

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There was plenty of serious business to cover on Capitol Hill this week, what with the SCOTUS hearings, the health care debate, and the continuing economic decline. Your reward for staying on top of all that comes at the end of today's show, with a look back at Al Franken's first crack at the US Senate from 1991.

Political Lunch 07-15-09: Of Health Reform Progress and SCOTUS Formalities

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:01:04 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, some surprising news on the push for health care reform: approval today of a bill in one Senate committee. But there's still a long way to go, and nothing's for certain. Unlike, say, the SCOTUS nomination hearings, which seem like mostly a sure thing at this point. ALSO: Hillary's back!

Political Lunch 07-13-09: What did Dick do?

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:43:19 +0000

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On a day that should have been all about Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings, we're instead focused on new revelations about clandestine intelligence programs during the Bush era, including a secret program run by VP Cheney without Senate oversight. And yes, we cover the confirmation hearings as well.

Political Lunch 07-08-09: Palin Polls, Cyber Attacks, G8 Stalemate

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:13:50 +0000

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Today's Lunch includes what could be the most surprising Sarah Palin headline ever. ALSO: Did North Korea hack US government computers, and what happened today at the G8?

Political Lunch 7-06-09: Palin, Biden, Nukes and McNamara

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:40:18 +0000

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What on earth is Sarah Palin doing? Why doesn't Biden read from the script? And who is really running Moscow? That and more in this dynamite episode.

Political Lunch 06-29-09: New Haven Firefighters, South Carolina Infighters

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:11:01 +0000

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Today's Lunch starts the week with a look at the Supreme Court decision that propelled Sonia Sotomayor back into the headlines. With two weeks until confirmation hearings begin, will this latest decision derail her chances? ALSO: What's up with South Carolina Republicans?

Political Lunch 06-26-09: Refunds, Promises and Monkeys

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:03:38 +0000

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The weekly 10-in-3 starts with Sanford, ends with Reagan, and has some Cheney, Specter, Biden and Michael Jackson in the middle. It's been a big week, so don't miss this one!

Political Lunch 06-24-09: SC Governor, Lost and Found

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:51 +0000

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After disappearing for six days, South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has resurfaced. Turns out he wasn't hiking the Appalachian Trali, so where was he, and did his press conference this afternoon miss the point? ALSO: What are the Republicans calling President Obama's health insurance overhaul plan?

Political Lunch 06-22-09: Iran, Health Insurance, and Other Tightropes

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:32:30 +0000

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President Obama tries to walk the tightrope on his response to the Iran election controversy, while Democrats in Congress try to walk away from an expensive health insurance proposal. ALSO: The story behind the Ensign confession.

Political Lunch 06-17-09: NSA, Gay Marriage and Presidential Karate

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:06:26 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Rob Millis covers clandestine healthcare strategy, the worst thing a Nevada Senator has ever done, more heat for the NSA and some ninja moves from the President.

Political Lunch 06-12-09: Tobacco, Ambassadorships, and Notes from Obama

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:07:12 +0000

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In this week's Friday wrap-up, Rob and Will cover Palin's ongoing presence in the headlines, a congressional crackdown on tobacco, surprising comments from John McCain, ambassadorship handouts from the Oval Office, and a big check for Al Franken.

Political Lunch 06-10-09: Paygo, Palin and Palau

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:09:05 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Sarah Palin gets dissed (or not?) by the RNC, President Obama proposes PAYGO, and Palau extends a gracious (if curious) offer to Gitmo detainees. ALSO: What the heck happened to Terry McAuliffe?

Political Lunch 06-08-09: Obama, at home and abroad

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:41:26 +0000

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President Obama returned this week from a successful trip overseas to find a full domestic agenda for the months ahead. Today Rob and Will take a look at the debate over health care reform and the administration’s push to prioritize stimulus spending.

Political Lunch 06-05-09: Cairo to Gitmo in 180 Seconds

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:01:19 +0000

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Your weekly 10-in-3 features a major speech in Cairo, another election season begins, some Bush tax breaks backfire, plus our regular update on Franken-Coleman and much more.

Political Lunch 06-03-09: Osama vs. Obama

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:24:32 +0000

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Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will look at the latest tape from everyone's favorite cave dweller, Osama bin Laden. Will his latest threats against America overshadow President Obama's tour of Arab nations? ALSO: Has the GOP made its point as far as the Supreme Court nominee is concerned?

Political Lunch 06-01-09: A Fresh Start for GM?

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:04:08 +0000

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General Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today, beginning the long, slow road back to profitability for the once-great company. Hopefully New GM doesn???t turn out like New Coke???

Political Lunch 05-29-09: Rudderless GOP Friday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sun, 31 May 2009 03:31:12 +0000

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In today's weekly wrap-up, Rob and Will look at the GOP's leadership vacuum, the Sotomayor strategy, the outlook on China's climate plans, the new focus on cybersecurity, and George W. Bush's fond remembrances.

Political Lunch 05-27-09: Nominee Wednesday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:46:15 +0000

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Today on the Lunch, Rob and Will introduce President Obama's Supreme Court nominee: Sonia Sotomayor. Does the GOP have a chance to stop her confirmation, or are the hearings just a formality?

Political Lunch 05-22-09: Obama v. Cheney (or Bush?)

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Sat, 23 May 2009 14:30:21 +0000

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Before the long weekend, Rob and Will look back at the week in politics. How, exactly, will Obama close Gitmo? Who, exactly, is Dick Cheney arguing with? And what, exactly, is Norm Coleman hoping to accomplish?

Political Lunch 05-20-09: Gitmo won't go, or will it?

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:48:26 +0000

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Yesterday, democrats in Congress said they won't give the President $80-million to close Guantanamo. But does that mean they disagree with his plan, or do they just want to hear more? ALSO: The GOP chief says the page has turned, but has it? And what's going on with your credit cards?

Political Lunch 05-18-09: Notre Dame and Unhappy Dems

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:31:27 +0000

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Rob and Will start another week at The Lunch with a look back at the more surprising elements of the President???s controversial speech at Notre Dame on Sunday. ALSO: Why are so many democrats so cranky these days?

Political Lunch 05-15-09: 400th Episode!!

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:50:54 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will tackle the Friday ten, including another surprise from the White House, more GOP infighting, Pelosi's self-defense, controversy at Notre Dame, and much more!

Political Lunch 05-13-09: Health Care and Torture

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:17:47 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Health care and torture: two issues or just one? Both are being debated on Capitol Hill this week, and already the White House is backing away from its investigation of Bush-era interrogation policies. As for health care reform, can anyone spare $300 billion?

Political Lunch 05-11-09: Presidential Comedy, Health Care, and Gitmo

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:24:24 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Rob and Will ease you into the week with some highlights (or lowlights?) from the White House correspondents' dinner. ALSO: The health care reform debate heats up, and Cheney just keeps talking.

Political Lunch 05-08-09: Squabbling, Unemployment, and Spicy Mustard

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Fri, 08 May 2009 20:43:47 +0000

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Today's 10-in-3 includes an update on unemployment, some Democratic grumbling, a fly-by photo, and a big deal over a little mustard.

Political Lunch 05-06-09: Karzai, Zardari, and Obama

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Wed, 06 May 2009 23:49:27 +0000

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Today at the White House, President Obama meets with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan to enlist greater support in the fight against Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Meanwhile, over on Capitol Hill, the Democrats try to keep it together.

Political Lunch 05-04-09: Auto Woes Monday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:11:29 +0000

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The Lunch starts the week with a look at the continuing woes for Detroit automakers. Is GM now following Chrysler into bankruptcy? ALSO: You'd better close that account in the Caymans...

Political Lunch 01-23-09: Friday 10-in-3

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:40:37 +0000

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Will and Rob return to the weekly 10-in-3 today on The Lunch. Stories include a double oath, the hordes of Foggy Bottom and some beer for Barry's fridge.

Political Lunch 04-27-09: Swine Flu Monday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:21:57 +0000

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Everyone's talking about swine flu today, but what do the Feds have to say about the possible pandemic? ALSO: The budget process might finally wrap-up this week, but not if some unhappy Republicans have their way.

Political Lunch 04-24-09: Full Boat Friday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:21:43 +0000

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Today's Lunch covers all the bases: more on the torture memos, more violence in Iraq, more ideas on climate change, more rancor over health care, and more talk about... secession?

Political Lunch 03-23-09: Trillion Dollar Monday

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:21:18 +0000

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Today on The Lunch, Will takes a closer look at the Obama administration's plan to partner with private investors to buy $1 trillion worth of "toxic assets". Or are they "legacy assets"?

Political Lunch 01-28-09

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:20:58 +0000

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On today's Wednesday Lunch, it's all serious business in DC: the economy, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. But elsewhere in politics, things are as ridiculous as ever. ALSO: What was the "Purple Tunnel of Doom"?

Political Lunch 02-11-09: It's Ringtone Day!

rss@sevenload.com (politicallunch) — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:20:40 +0000

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Ever wanted to hear President Obama offer you his phone number? Well today's your lucky day! Watch today's episode for a link to your Obama ringtone, exclusively from Political Lunch. Also, of course, we cover the day's political news.