Issues - A Production of WPBT2

This Week on Issues - 10/31 & 11/02

Friday, October 31 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 2 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Interview with U.S. Representative Kendrick Meek
Early voting is already underway and the long lines at polling sites indicate an overwhelming interest in this year's election.  Congressman Kendrick Meek joins us on the program to discuss early voting and his threat of legal action if it doesn't run smoothly.

Guest:
U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, (D) District 17

ISSUE TWO: Media Roundtable on Presidential Race
Presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama were both in the South Florida area this week, highlighting the importance of our state once again this election year.  We gathered a special panel of local journalists to discuss the presidential race as we approach Election Day.

Guests:
Jim DeFede, WFOR CBS4
Armando Gonzalez, El Nuevo Herald
Anthony Man, SunSentinel
Daniel Ricker, Watchdog Report

Issues Poll: 2008 Presidential Election

Online Surveys & Market Research

Issues Election Review

After months of political news—from the Democratic superdelegate fiasco and John McCain’s comeback to secure the Republican nomination to the national conventions and the debates—American voters will soon elect their 44th president.  

With Election Day only four days away, we give you a quick synopsis of our most recent election coverage.

 

PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Journalists’ Roundtable
AIRDATE: October 31, 2008

Town Hall Presidential Debate
AIRDATE: October 10, 2008

Vice Presidential and Presidential Debates
AIRDATE: October 3, 2008

 

FLORIDA'S PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Amendment One – Declaration of Rights
AIRDATE: October 17, 2008

Amendment Two – Marriage Protection
AIRDATE: October 17, 2008

Amendment Three – Hurricane Tax Break
AIRDATE: October 24, 2008

Amendments Four and Six – Land Conservation and Waterfront Property
AIRDATE: October 10, 2008

Amendment Eight – Community College Funding
AIRDATE: October 24, 2008

 

SOUTH FLORIDA'S CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Florida’s Congressional District 16
Candidate Tom Rooney
AIRDATE: October 14, 2008

Florida’s Congressional District 21
Incumbent Lincoln Diaz-Balart and opponent Raul Martinez
AIRDATE: October 16, 2008

Florida’s Congressional District 23
Incumbent Alcee Hastings and opponent Marion Thorpe, Jr.
AIRDATE: October 13, 2008

Florida’s Congressional District 25
Incumbent Mario Diaz-Balart and opponent Joe Garcia
AIRDATE: October 15, 2008

 

LOCAL TOPICS

South Florida County Ballot Questions
AIRDATE: October 24, 2008

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we'll talk with Congressman Kendrick Meek on his response to early voting challenges and feature a special journalists' roundtable on the presidential election.