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December 19th, 2014
10:46 PM ET

Candy Crowley previews her interview with President Obama

On Sunday's edition of "State of the Union," CNN will air a rare face to face interview with President Barack Obama, as conducted by chief political correspondent Candy Crowley.

On Friday night, Crowley joined John Berman and "AC360" with insights and takeaways from her time spent chatting with the president.

Watch the above video as Crowley reveals details of Obama's thoughts on everything from the SONY hack to the GOP's recent congressional takeover, and for her full interview with the president, be certain to watch "State of the Union" on Sunday at 9am and Noon ET on CNN.


Filed under: Barack Obama • Candy Crowley
November 5th, 2014
11:04 PM ET

Have the first shots of the 2016 Presidential race been fired?

Some say the end of the midterm election is the unofficial start of the 2016 Presidential race. If that's the case, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul wasted little time before taking a shot at a potential rival. Senator Paul used his Facebook page to post photos of Hillary Clinton campaigning with candidates who had just been defeated using the hashtag #HILLARYSLOSERS:
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CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley called the move a likely "land speed record" pivoting from 2014 to 2016. Anderson spoke with Candy and CNN political commentator Van Jones.
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Filed under: Candy Crowley • Midterm Election 2014 • Rand Paul • Van Jones
December 20th, 2013
09:19 PM ET

Obama: 2013 wasn’t the worst year

President Obama held his last news conference of 2013 today, and the critical questions didn’t come up short. Reporters grilled the president about whether he thinks it’s been his worst year. And while markets are at an all-time high, President Obama’s approval rating is down to 41% - an all-time low. CNN’s John King, Candy Crowley, and David Gergen discuss the president’s comments and what 2014 may have in store.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Candy Crowley • David Gergen • John King
November 7th, 2013
10:14 PM ET

President Obama's healthcare apology

Weeks after the Affordable Care Act website went live and melted down, President Obama is apologizing. He's apologizing for those technical problems, along with failing to live up to the promises he made.  At nearly every stop in the 2012 campaign, he repeated "you can keep your doctor" and "you can keep your plan." Now we know several million people are seeing their existing policies cancelled. Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley, Chief National Correspondent John King, and Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger all weigh in.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Candy Crowley • Gloria Borger • John King • Obamacare
November 7th, 2013
10:46 AM ET

Can Chris Christie turn his win in New Jersey into a nationwide campaign?

Many Republicans are hoping Chris Christie's landslide win in New Jersey will translate into a groundswell of support for a presidential run. Christie is now firmly in the national spotlight. For Americans who are just taking a first look at him as a possible contender in the Republican primary, there is a lot to consider. Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley takes a closer look.
CNN Contributor and Republican Strategist Ana Navarro served as national Hispanic chair in John Huntsman's presidential campaign. CNN Political Commentator Cornell Belcher was an Obama 2012 pollster. They debate Chris Christie's chances at winning the White House.

 

 

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Filed under: Ana Navarro • Candy Crowley • Chris Christie • Cornell Belcher
November 6th, 2013
12:15 AM ET

"That wasn't an acceptance speech, that was an announcement speech"

That's political commentator Alex Castellanos' first reaction to hearing Chris Christie's victory speech. He won a second term as New Jersey's governor. The AC360 Later panel debates what his speech says about Christie's presidential ambitions.

November 6th, 2013
12:13 AM ET

The message McAuliffe's victory sends to Republicans

The Virginia governor's race came down to the wire. In the end Democrat Terry McAuliffe edged past Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli. The state race often centered around national issues like Obamacare and the government shutdown. So what does this say to Republicans looking ahead to the midterms and the next presidential election? The AC360 Later panel weighs in.

November 5th, 2013
11:36 PM ET

Does Chris Christie's victory set the stage for a White House run?

Chris Christie won a second term as New Jersey's Governor in a landslide victory over his Democratic opponent. But even before voters went to the polls, there was plenty of talk a presidential run could be next. Jake Tapper, Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley and Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger discuss what's next for Chris Christie.

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Filed under: Candy Crowley • Chris Christie • Gloria Borger • Jake Tapper
November 1st, 2013
12:56 AM ET

"Benghazi was a tragedy not a scandal"

That's how CNN Senior Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin responded to Republican accusations of a coverup in the investigation into the terror attack in Benghazi. It comes as CNN has learned a House Intelligence Subcommittee is scheduled to hear from security forces who responded to the assault. The AC360 Later panel discusses the current state of the Benghazi investigation.
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Filed under: AC360 Later • Andrew Sullivan • Benghazi • Candy Crowley • Jeffrey Toobin
November 1st, 2013
12:54 AM ET

New book claims Hillary Clinton & Chris Christie were nearly 2012 VP picks

The authors of the hit book "Game Change" are back. Their new book "Double Down" claims the Obama campaign nearly bumped Vice President Biden from the ticket. It also recounts a top Romney advisor making a last minute plea to consider Chris Christie as a running-mate over Paul Ryan. The AC360 Later panel reacts to the bombshell revelations.
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