Issues - A Production of WPBT Channel 2

This Week on Issues - 11/14 & 11/16

Friday, November 14 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 16 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Future of the Republican Party
Republicans suffered a great setback this election year.  What does it mean to be a member of the Grand Old Party in the 21st century?

Guests:
Al Cardenas, Esq., Tew Cardenas LLP
Robert Fernandez, Esq., Robert H. Fernandez, P.A.

ISSUE TWO: Permanent Surge for the Democratic Voting Block?
The number of voters registered with the Democratic Party swelled helping to secure the election of President-elect Barack Obama and other Democratic congressional candidates.  Is the party's growth and influence here to stay?

Guests:
Steven Geller, Esq., Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
Mitch Ceasar, Broward Democratic Party

ISSUE THREE: Local Election Review with Michael Mayo
Michael Mayo, columnist for the SunSentinel joins us on the program to share his thoughts on the election, including the ugly Broward Sheriff’s race and the results of Amendment Two.

Guest:
Michael Mayo, SunSentinel

Thursday Sneak Peek

On this week's program we discuss the future of the Republican party, whether the Democratic party's boost is long-lasting, and talk with SunSentinel columnist Michael Mayo.

 

11/14 Update:

WPBT First
This week we launch new graphics and will broadcast our program in the 16:9 widescreen format. Issues is the first of our locally-produced studio-based programs here at WPBT Channel 2 to be transmitted this way.  Viewpoint, our monthly religion and ethics program is next, and Check, Please! South Florida will soon follow.  This is all in preparation for the February 2009 digital conversion.

This Week on Issues - 11/07 & 11/09

Friday, November 7 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 9 @ 12:30 PM

ISSUE ONE: Post-Election Analysis
On Tuesday, voters cast their ballots and elected Senator Barack Obama as the next president of the United States.  We gathered a panel to analyze national and statewide results, such as the strength of the minority vote and the influence of technology in this election.

Guests:
Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University
Casey Klofstad, Ph.D., University of Miami
Robert Watson, Ph.D., Lynn University

Thursday Sneak Peek

On tomorrow's program we'll discuss the results from Tuesday night's election.  How did this presidential race shift the Democrats' standing on the Electoral College map and what's ahead for the broken Republican party?

Obama Wins Florida

Senator Barack Obama was elected as the country's 44th president last night with an 349 to 163 victory in the Electoral College over Senator John McCain.

In Florida, Obama won 51% of the vote versus 49% for McCain.

Here's McCain's concession speech:
 

 

Here's Obama's victory speech:

 

 

Election Day, November 4th

In Florida, millions of voters have already cast their ballot for the 2008 presidential race by either visiting early voting locations throughout the past two weeks, or by mailing in their absentee ballots. Many more are expected to head to the polls today to help select our country's future president.  

When did you vote and how long were the lines at your polling site?  Did you have any problems?  Also, tell us who you voted for in on our informal, unscientific (but still interesting) viewer's presidential poll. 

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.