Aisha Moodie-Mills, from the Center for American Progress, talks to Jennifer Granholm about the implications of the first federal court ruling against the Defense of Marriage Act. For more on the Justice Department’s enforcement of voting rights in Florida, we …
President Obama’s campaign strategist David Axelrod talk with Jennifer Granholm and says that GOP SuperPAC’s are planning to spend a billion dollars trying to buy upcoming elections, especially congressional races. Also, Jennifer gives her point saying that thanks to the …
Donnie Fowler and Michelle Bernard join guest host Michael Shure to discuss the effects of the latest slate of Republican attack ads, and whether the line between PAC’s and parties is clear. Also, Eleanor Clift, co-author of ‘Selecting a President’ says …
In honor of Memorial Day, Jennifer Granholm took a moment to urge Congress to support the troops once they’ve returned from the battlefield. “We can’t equate spending on veterans with spending on defense,” she said. ‘The War Room’ also welcomed …
Former Vice President Al Gore joined Jennifer Granholm for the entire hour in this special edition of ‘The War Room.’ He predicted to Jennifer the 2012 election will be a squeaker, but advised Obama to “write out his own personal …
Actor and activist Kal Penn joins Jennifer Granholm on The War Room to talk about harnessing the power of the Millennial generation and unleashing the youth vote though education about voting rights and action at the polls. Also, Markos Moulitsas, editor …
Captain Chesley Sullenberger joins Jennifer Granholm to discuss the qualities the inspire people to lead and leaders to action. Sullenberger’s new book Making a Difference features a chapter on Granholm’s time as governor of Michigan, when the state was in …
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Is Mitt Romney’s business career fair game for attack ads? We asked Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman when he sat down with Jennifer Granholm in ‘The War Room.’ For the latest in the war on …
Jennifer Granholm welcomed Dr. Richard Carmona, Democratic candidate for senator in Az. He answered: How does Washington fix its “toxic, hyperpartisan environment?” Rashad Robinson, executive director of ColorOfChange, answered for us why it’s important for all voters to fight voter …
In light of Mitt Romney’s claim of relating to former president Clinton, we invitied on Robert Reich, former labor secretary under Clinton and author of the book Beyond Outrage. Reich found Romney’s claim… odd, to say the least. Is Romney …
Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, joined Jennifer Granholm to talk about recent assaults on women’s reproductive rights. She answered: Why are Millenials so important to preserving women’s choice? In this hyper-partisan age, how does a Congressman reach across the …
We welcomed Austan Goolsbee, former chair of the president’s council of economic advisors, back into ‘The War Room’ to discuss Obama and Romney’s budget plans. He answered: What kind of plan does our country need to deal with the increasing …
Steve Coll, president of New America Foundation and author of “Private Empire: Exxon Mobile and American Power,” and Jennifer Granholm discussed how the forces against financial regulation aren’t restricted to Wall Street – Big Oil isn’t too thrilled either. Coll …
‘The War Room’ welcomed Ronald B. Scott, author of “Mitt Romney: An inside look at the man and his politics.” While he admitted he was shocked when the bullying allegations against Romney were revealed, Scott told Jennifer Granholm the candidate has …
Right-wing activists went into conniptions over the Mitt Romney bullying story. Media Matters for America’s Eric Boehlert told us he would take note of “this incredible double standard.” Are a presidential candidate’s early years forbidden territory for journalists? Are Democrats …
President Obama publicly announced his support of marriage equality, and ‘The War Room’ sat down with TV host and CA. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom to help put things in perspective. He filled us in on what impact this will have on Obama’s reelection …
Jennifer fired off against Mitt Romney’s claims of credit for the auto industry rebound. “There are politics, there are lies, and then there is you,” she said, directed towards Romney. “You take it to a whole new level.” Virg Bernero, …
Marc Solomon of Freedom to Marry joined ‘The War Room’ to discuss Obama’s “evolving” stance on gay marriage. He answered: What should Obama say on marriage quality that would make the difference for voters? Jennifer was fired up about the …
Jennifer had some words to say on the Heartland Institute’s recent billboard, which tried to link people who believe in climate change to mass murderers like the Unabomber. She urged viewers to let corporations supporting Koch-backed organizations like Heartland and …
Joe Williams of Politico takes on Romney’s failure to address the resignation of his openly gay advisor, and a new book recounting Obama’s early love life. Brett Erlich reveals his cache of vintage love letters to the studs of the …
With an economy that seems to shift directions every week, what role will it play in the 2012 election? We spoke with Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, and Laura Tyson, a member of the …
President Obama signed a ten year agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, and Jennifer Granholm invited P.J. Crowley, former assistant secretary of state for public affairs, to discuss. Crowley answered: What are the three main things military forces will need …
‘The War Room’ welcomed Heidi Heitkamp, the Democratic candidate for Senate in North Dakota. She answered: How is outside money influencing her state’s Senate race? Phil Bronstein, the chairman of the Center for Investigative Reporting, spoke to us about what …
How do we make our system of government better? Jennifer discussed this question with Norm Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute. Ornstein encouraged the creation of a Voter Rights Act to squelch the recent voter suppression efforts in some states. …
