America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
Last Friday a three judge panel issued a 1,700 page ruling on the McCain Feingold Act. A panel joins Diane to talk about campaign finance reform and the implications of this ruling for 2004 political campaigns.
Guests
- Jan Baran Attorney in private practice specializing in election law and former general counsel to the Republican National Committee
- Trevor Potter Currently serving as general counsel for Senator John McCain and former chair of the Federal Election Commission
- David Savage Reporter, "Los Angeles Times."
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