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WASHINGTON WEEK
The Backstory: Obama's Wars
- Aired: 06/11/2012
- 07:26
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- Rating: NR


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June 8, 2012
What do the results from the recall election in Wisconsin mean for the 2012 Presidential election? The Obama and Romney campaigns ramp up fundraising efforts. Also, a look at how Obama has accelerated drone attacks against terrorist targets and related intelligence leaks. Joining Gwen: John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and CBS News; Jeanne Cummings, Bloomberg News; David Sanger, New York Times.
Webcast Extra - June 8, 2012
On the Webcast Extra: With the recent atrocities in Syria, could the country be headed for a civil war? Also, President Obama's comment that the private sector was doing "just fine" caused an outrage among Republicans. Is this continuing a trend of both parties pouncing on these isolated statements made by the candidates? Also, how helpful could Bill Clinton be to Obama's campaign?
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