On the campaign trail, Hillary Clinton is hammering home that if she wins the 2016 presidential election, she would be the first woman in U.S. history to do so. The historical significance of her bid may not be of paramount importance to millennial women. The New York Times notes that “As her chances of becoming […]
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Carson Attacks Media in Response to Scrutiny
Dr. Ben Carson, who calls President Obama a “psychopath,” has other stories to tell, some of which have gotten people talking, wondering what to make of them. Howard Fineman, Michelle Bernard and Paul Singer discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: November 9, 2015
Carly Fiorina Faces off with the Women of “The View”
Michelle Bernard, President and CEO of the Bernard Center For Women, Politics and Public Policy, joins Thomas Roberts to discuss the hosts of “The View” talking directly to 2016 GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina after their previous jokes about her appearance. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: November 6, 2015
Cruz: It’ll Come Down to Me and Rubio
Polling shows that Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are the two big winners of last week’s debate. And now Cruz is predicting the Republican race will come down to the two of them – Cruz on the far right and Rubio for the establishment. Michelle Bernard of the Bernard Center, Jeremy Peters of The New […]
Kelley Williams-Bolar, Stealing A Free, Public Education, John Kasich and the Black Vote
The Hardball Roundtable digs into their reporters’ notebooks to tell Chris Matthews something he doesn’t know. Michelle D. Bernard discusses the investigation, arrest, prosecution, and incarceration of Ohio mother Kelley Williams-Bolar for “stealing” a public education. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: October 27, 2015 RELATED LINK: “Why Are We Arresting Mothers for “Stealing” a […]
Hardball’s Clown Car Tuesday: Trump, Carson & Huckabee
It’s time for Clown Car Tuesday and this week Donald Trump, Ben Carson and Mike Huckabee are doing the driving. The Hardball Roundtable, Michelle Bernard, Jonathan Capehart, and Liz Mair discuss. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: October 27, 2015
Is Ben Carson Alienating Black Voters?
Is Dr. Ben Carson’s rise in the Republican race jeopardizing his iconic stature in the black community? Michelle Bernard and Amy Holmes join Smerconish to debate. CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO Air Date: October 10, 2015
Did John Boehner Cool GOP “Red-Hots?”
House Speaker John Boehner hoped he’d cool off the red-hots in his party with the announcement of his resignation. But the move might be having the opposite effect. Michelle D. Bernard, Michael Tomasky, and Perry Bacon make up the Hardball Roundtable. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: September 28, 2015
Vice President Biden Surges In Polls
Guess who’s surging in a new poll of Democrats? Here’s a hint: it’s not Hillary Clinton and it’s not Bernie Sanders. It’s none other than Joe Biden! Michelle Bernard of the Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy, The Washington Post’s Kathleen Parker, and Republican strategist Matt Schlapp join Chris Matthews to discuss what […]
The Republicans “Drafting” in the 2016 Presidential Race
Michelle D. Bernard of the Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy, Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., The Washington Post’s E.J. Dionne, and the Associated Press’ Julie Pace join Melissa Harris-Perry to discuss how some GOP candidates are “drafting” behind Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential race. VIDEO HERE: Air Date: September 19, 2015