Today's Monday Lunch (four more to go!) focuses on Ohio: Can McCain slow Obama's momentum in the critical swing states? ALSO: What's worse, a Sixties radical or an Eighties fraud?
Today's Lunch takes a look at Friday's debate between Johnny M. and Barry O. The pundits say it was a snooze, but what did the voters think? Also, can Sarah P's prep fix her game in time to face Joey B?
With guest host James Kotecki (Politico), Rob reviews ten lessons learned while covering the conventions. Special guests also include Sarah Scully and Will Rabbe (IFC), Cynthia Kopkowski (NEA.org) and Marta Costello (Gnooze.com).
Will returns with a look at two more political conventions that changed history: the Republicans in '64 at the Cow Palace, and the protests in '68 at the Democrats' Chicago convention.
With just 20 days until the start of the Democratic convention, Will's Tuesday Snack looks back at two political conventions that changed history, according to the latest issue of Smithsonian Magazine.
Lots of numbers in today's Political Lunch 10-in-3, including $52 million for Barack Obama, 300 foreign policy experts, 4600 signatures for Hillary, and much more!
A Libertarian run for the White House means Bob Barr has reconsidered issues like marijuana, gay marriage, and the Patriot Act. How does a one-time Republican hero take on John McCain? Rob looks at why it may not be so hard.
Today on the trail, Hillary’s working on a new campaign slogan, McCain’s with the Prez raising much needed cash, Barack wants you to know the primary is over, and everyone’s talking about Scotty’s new book. That and more on today’s Political Lunch.
For your Tuesday Snack, Will welcomes the newest member of the 2008 field: Bob Barr, whose campaign is shaping up to be a direct challenge to John McCain.