On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Matt Lewis to discuss the Florida primary, what the win means for Romney, and what he'll have to do to secure the conservative base and the Tea Party contingent if he wants to be the nominee and defeat Obama in the fall.
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Court Ruling Throws a Wrench in US – China Trade Relations
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Scott Lincicome to discuss a court ruling impacting the Obama administration's US-China trade practices, how this will impact the American marketplace, and how the Senate may come to the rescue.
U.S. Senate Candidate Richard Mourdock Talks Debt and the Need to Replace Senator Dick Lugar
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Elizabeth Blackney are joined by candidate for U.S. Senate Richard Mourdock to discuss the recent debt rating downgrade, his approach foreign policy, and the need to replace long time Senator Dick Lugar.
Craig James Talks About the Tea Party and Possible 2012 Senate Campaign
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Elizabeth Blackney are joined by Craig James to discuss American exceptionalism, the rise of the Tea Party and we'll ask him whether or not he's running for the U.S. Senate in 2012.
S&P Downgrades Our Credit Rating, Obama Downgrades the American Dream
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the fallout from the S&P downgrade of our credit rating, the false "Tea Party Downgrade" spin from Democrats and the Verizon's union strike.
Senator Jim DeMint Talks About the Debt Ceiling Deal and His New Book
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Senator Jim DeMint to discuss the fallout from the debt ceiling debate, the danger of Congress' new super committee and his new book The Great American Awakening: Two Years that Changed America, Washington, and Me.
The Debt Ceiling Debacle and Who’s to Blame
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the crumbling "Boehner Plan" in the House, how Obama may circumvent it, and who's to blame for this mess.
Jon Huntsman and Michele Bachmann, a Tale of Two Campaigns
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Ben Domenech to discuss Jon Huntsman's recent comments on Afghanistan and how he appeals to the isolationist wing of the Republican party. Then we'll talk about Michele Bachmann's meteoric rise in the polls and how she matches up with the rest of the field.
Jon Huntsman's Cap and Trade, Stimulus Support and Individual Mandate Past Catches Up to Him
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Elizabeth Blackney to discuss Jon Huntsman's past support of Cap and Trade, the stimulus plan, and an Obamacare like individual mandate for healthcare.
Is There a Deal to Avoid a Government Shutdown?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Rory Cooper to discus a possible deal in the House to avoid a government shutdown. Then Pejman Yousefzadeh talks about what a shutdown could mean politically.
Michael Williams on the Texas Senate Race
In Texas, where Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is retiring, we're likely to see the biggest, most expensive Senate primary of the 2012 season. Today on Coffee and Markets we're talking with Michael Williams, a candidate for the job, about what his priorities will be for the race, what he would bring to the Senate, and what role he thinks the Tea Party will play in the election.
Will Gay Marriage or the Tea Party Have a Bigger Impact in 2012?
On today's edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson and Ben Domenech are joined by Aaron Blake to discuss Romney's reaction to Obama's gay marriage support, his missed opportunity with the GOP base, and why both the establishment and Tea Party could lose in Nebraska.