Friday, September 01, 2006
Situation Room Kicks off Mid-term Election Coverage
Source: CNN Press Release With Labor Day marking the traditional start of the mid-term election season, CNN’s The Situation Room will air a week of reports from the network’s top political correspondents delving into the variables that will determine the political balance of power in the U.S. Congress.Senior political correspondent Candy Crowley will report on the major races and issues throughout the week. First, Crowley will provide an overview of the 2006 political landscape and how Iraq and the war on terrorism are affecting President George W. Bush as well as Republican and Democratic candidates. On Thursday, Sept. 7, and Friday, Sept. 8, Crowley will examine the role of “values voters” – those who choose candidates based on high-profile social issues – and the consequences the 2006 election could have for the 2008 election.
Many of Crowley ’s reports will also air on CNN’s American Morning, Paula Zahn Now and Anderson Cooper 360°.
Congressional correspondent Dana Bash will be reporting from Illinois ’ 6th congressional district. The race for this open seat, held by retiring Republican Rep. Henry Hyde for more than three decades, is one of the most competitive in the nation as Iraq war veteran and Democrat Tammy Duckworth and Republican state Sen. Peter Roskam vie for votes. CNN correspondent Mary Snow will report live from Connecticut on the Senate campaigns of incumbent Sen. Joe Lieberman and Democratic primary winner Ned Lamont.
Senior political analyst Bill Schneider will explain the latest political polls throughout the week for The Situation Room. These polls, conducted by Opinion Research Corp., examine the public’s views on Congress, political parties and top issues that could affect U.S. elections in 2006 and beyond.
Then following on the heels of Labor Day week, The Situation Room will provide comprehensive coverage and analysis of the Sept. 12 primaries and their fall-out, including Rhode Island Sen. Lincoln Chafee’s primary challenge from the Cranston Mayor Stephen Laffey.
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