Amy Walter

Host of The Takeaway, Fridays

Amy Walter appears in the following:

Playing Dirty or Just Plain Playing — The Game of Political Hardball

Friday, January 11, 2019

In the game of political hardball, Democrats (seem to) finish last.

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House Majority Leader on Border Wall Funding, and Freshman Rep.'s Call to 'Impeach the Motherf---er'

Friday, January 04, 2019

Majority leader Steny Hoyer talks to host Amy Walter.

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The People, Politics and Priorities of the 116th Congress

Friday, January 04, 2019

We talk to incoming freshman and Senior Congressmen about their vision for the next legislative session. 

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Congress Reconvenes; What Can a Divided Government Hope to Accomplish?

Thursday, January 03, 2019

Democrats take control of the House amid a continuing government shutdown.

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Escaping D.C.'s Real Life Political Drama With a Fictional One

Friday, December 21, 2018

We hear from showrunners and writers of political television shows to see what role their shows play when real-life politics are so chaotic. 

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Does the GOP Have a Woman Problem?

Friday, December 21, 2018

This hour on Politics with Amy Walter from The Takeaway we'll look at the GOP's growing gender gap among voters and elected officials.

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General James Mattis' Stunning Resignation and a White House 'Spinning out of Control'

Friday, December 21, 2018

This week on Politics with Amy Walter from The Takeaway we'll unpack the developments of the last 48 hours with General Mattis' resignation.

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Putting Together the Pieces of Mueller's Investigation Puzzle

Friday, December 14, 2018

Friday host of the Takeaway Amy Walter takes stock of what we've learned so far and what questions remain in Mueller's complex investigation.

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Mueller investigation: Former Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen Pleads Guilty to Lying to Congress

Friday, November 30, 2018

Where does the Mueller investigation go from here?

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Inside the Pentagon: First-Ever Audit Exposes Massive Accounting Fraud

Friday, November 30, 2018

Nobody knows how much money is being spent at the Pentagon or where it’s being spent.

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Family, Friendship and Politics Collide on Thanksgiving

Friday, November 23, 2018

Amy Walter explores the ways in which relationships have been strained by political discord.

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Former RNC Chair Michael Steele on the Decline of Moderate Politics

Friday, November 23, 2018

Former R.N.C. chairman Michael Steele takes on his party and the groundswell of populist energy that has taken it in a vastly different direction from when he was at the helm.

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The Money Behind the Midterms

Friday, November 16, 2018

More than $5 billion was spent by candidates alone in this year's midterm elections, with roughly 90 percent of Congressional elections going to the candidate who spent the most.

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Why Attorney General Races Draw National Attention (and Donations)

Friday, November 16, 2018

As the state’s “top lawyer,” the stakes are high for an attorney general — but the cost of running a successful election is even higher.

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Counting on Election Integrity in Florida

Friday, November 16, 2018

Machine meltdowns, recounts and who's responsible? 

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After the Midterms, What Should We Expect for these Next Two Years Under Trump?

Friday, November 09, 2018

The 2020 campaign may take place under the shadow of deepening partisan divisions.

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Congressional Firsts: Newly Elected Democrat Angie Craig Will Represent Minnesota Swing District

Friday, November 09, 2018

Amy Walter talks with Angie Craig about being the first openly gay person elected to Congress from Minnesota.

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The Case for Speaker Pelosi, Again

Friday, November 09, 2018

In 2007, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman to lead the House of Representatives. She wants her job back.  

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Jim Acosta's Ejection Raises Questions About Role of White House Press Corps

Friday, November 09, 2018

After President Trump's sprawling post-election news conference, there are questions about the effectiveness of the White House Press Corps.

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With Democrats in the House, Will a Divided Government Be Able to Govern?

Friday, November 09, 2018

While Democrats will no longer be locked out of power completely, it's unclear what they'll be able to accomplish with Republicans still in control of the White House and Senate.

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