Washington Week  Fiscal cliff stalemate and DeMint's resignation

We look at the fiscal cliff divide, the GOP intra-party struggles and Syria’s chemical wea Details

 

Program: Washington Week

Episode: Fiscal cliff stalemate and DeMint's resignation

President Obama and Speaker Boehner remain divided over fiscal cliff specifics as a solution appears distant. Also, Republican Senator Jim DeMint’s decision to resign highlights a GOP intra-party squabbles. Plus, is threat of chemical weapons in Syria a game changer? Joining Gwen: Jackie Calmes, New York Times; Amy Walter, ABC News; Eamon Javers, CNBC; James Kitfield, National Journal.

Duration: (24:13)
Premiere Date: 12/07/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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