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Trump, DC Journalism, and the Annual Correspondents’ Dinner

March 15, 2017 Focus Washington

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Clinton Advisor Shares Insights on Election and African American Voter Outreach.

December 16, 2016 Focus Washington

Joel Payne, Director of African American Paid Media and Advertising for the 2016 Hillary Clinton Campaign, discusses his insights on the final outcome of the election and assesses how both campaigns engaged with African American […]

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James Zogby on the Schizophrenia of America: The Statue of Liberty Versus Donald Trump

September 20, 2016 Focus Washington

Chuck Conconi welcomed James Zogby on this week’s episode of Focus Washington for a discussion on the current political climate. Zogby, President and Co-Founder of the Arab American Institute (AAI), discussed the implications of the […]

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Susan Eisenhower: “I’m on the Side of the American People”

June 15, 2016 Focus Washington

Well-known independent voter discusses what the GOP and Dems Should Learn from Americans in the 2016 elections 13 June 2016 (Washington, DC): Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of former president Dwight D. Eisenhower and Chairman Emeritus of […]

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Ron Faucheux Forecasts Party Turmoil in 2016 Elections

June 9, 2016 Focus Washington

With unprecedented negative views of both major party candidates, Ron Faucheux of Clarus Research Group predicts that the 2016 elections are likely to determine the future of the Democratic and Republican Parties. 08 June 2016 […]

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2016 Elections: The Year of the Outsider

May 17, 2016 Focus Washington

Chuck Conconi welcomed Bob Cusack on this week’s episode of Focus Washington. Cusack, Editor-in-Chief of Washington-based publication The Hill, evaluated the irregular political climate of the 2016 presidential election. According to Cusack, the ascension of […]

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Obama Falls Short on Progressive Goals

March 29, 2016 Focus Washington

In 2008, when President Barack Obama was elected, progressive liberals looked forward to a leader who could move a progressive agenda along. On this week’s episode of Focus Washington with Chuck Conconi, liberal political commentator […]

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What Happened to the Conservative Party?

March 15, 2016 Focus Washington

It’s a fundamental issue addressed in media outlets all over the country: what happened to the conservative party? Vic Gold states, “The breakdown of the republican party starts with Newt Gingrich and the 104th congress […]

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Why Bernie Sanders Matters

March 11, 2016 Focus Washington

Why does Bernie Sanders matter? Washington D.C. reporter and author Harry Jaffe answers that very question and shares insight he gained for his book, Why Bernie Sanders Matters in an interview on Focus Washington. He […]

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Donald Trump: The Teflon Candidate

March 8, 2016 Focus Washington

The Republican establishment is drafting a movement to defeat Trump– but will it stick? If it’s anything similar to the public controversies inundating the businessman’s campaign, it won’t. Donald Trump as Bob Cusack, says, is […]

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Stan Collender Talks Shutdown, the Future, and More

October 5, 2015 Focus Washington

Chuck Conconi is back this week with a new episode of Focus Washington! His guest is budget expert Stan Collender, lending his insights into the continuing resolution, the effects of a shutdown, and giving his […]

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Transmission Policy: CFTP’s Sue Sheridan on the Impact of a GOP-Controlled Senate

December 4, 2014 Focus Washington

Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy’s Sue Sheridan discusses the impact of GOP control of the Senate on transmission policy. Sue Sheridan is the President and Chief Counsel of CFTP. Ms. Sheridan began her work on […]

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Inept leader in a gathering storm

March 25, 2014 Trevor Dugan

25 March, 2014; Washington, DC: After six years in the White House, it is not unfair to say that President Obama is politically inept in his relationship with Congress. If he thinks he has been […]

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Slovakia’s Deputy Prime Minister: U.S. Engagement Critical to Eastern Europe

November 11, 2013 Focus Washington

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, Miroslav Lajčák recently visited Washington, New York and Boston for meetings with the U.S. administration and the World Bank. He also spoke at […]

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Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention

August 23, 2013 Focus Washington

More than 40 recipients of the U.S. military’s highest honor will converge on Gettysburg September 18-22 for the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s annual convention. Joining Chuck to discuss the convention is Robert J. Monahan Jr., President and CEO of the Gettysburg Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention. […]

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Ambassador Thomas Miller on the success and future of International Executive Service Corps

August 9, 2013 Focus Washington

President and CEO, Thomas Miller, on the success and future of International Executive Service Corps IESC to diversify with more corporate partnerships in developing countries IESC constantly adapting to changing world, but will always […]

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Slovenian Ambassador discusses the European Union

June 24, 2013 Focus Washington

“We have to give up some of our national sovereignty if we want a fiscal union.” Balkan nation quickly became active player in EU, NATO, UN after independence Slovenian Ambassador to the United States Roman […]

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Much to love in Roundabout’s ‘Anything Goes’ at Kennedy Center.

June 21, 2013 Trevor Dugan

What a delight it must have been to be among those in the Broadway theater on the 1934 opening night of Cole Porter’s joyous musical “Anything Goes.” Lucky for us, it isn’t necessary to let […]

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Making the most of the inaugural weekend

January 17, 2013 Focus Washington

For anyone new to the inauguration experience, consider this your official guide. Is attending an official ball worthwhile? Are there other non-official festivities? How is this inauguration special? Mary Morgan and Chuck Conconi discuss making […]

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John James on Equatorial Guinea

November 5, 2012 Focus Washington

John James, founder and chairman of JD James & Co., talks with Focus Washington host Chuck Conconi about Equatorial Guinea.

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CFTP’s Sue Sheridan discusses FERC transmission policies & 2013 congressional developments

October 25, 2012 Focus Washington

Sue Sheridan, president and chief counsel of the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy, sits down with host Chuck Conconi to discuss the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s transmission policy, a test case for Order 1000, and […]

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Focus Washington: 2012 Election & Conventions

September 6, 2012 Focus Washington

Qorvis‘ Chuck Conconi sits down with Ron Faucheux to discuss the 2012 election. The presidential race as close to a tie as an election can be as Republicans and Democrats focus on rallying their […]

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Focus Washington: 2012 Election: Is it the 99% v. 1%?

July 31, 2012 Focus Washington

Bill Press, an astute observer of the American political scene, discusses the 2012 election with Focus Washington host and chairman at Qorvis, Chuck Conconi. The 2012 election comes down to a choice between somebody who […]

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Focus Washington: Bill Press Forecasts the 2012 Election

July 25, 2012 Focus Washington

Bill Press joins Qorvis’s Chuck Conconi on Focus Washington to forecast the 2012 election. National polls are now showing the race to be close, but the United States doesn’t elect presidents as a nation we […]

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Focus Washington: “The Hill” Editor Discusses Presidential Fundraising and Congressional Race

June 18, 2012 Focus Washington

Bob Cusack, editor of “The Hill” stops by Focus Washington to sit down with Qorvis’ Chuck Conconi to discuss the fundraising efforts of both Mitt Romney and President Obama, and Cusack weighs in on the […]

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Focus Washington: Pollster Ron Faucheux Talks Outlook for Super Tuesday and the Congressional Race

March 1, 2012 Focus Washington

Pollster Ron Faucheux, president of Clarus Research Group, stops by Focus Washington to discuss Romney’s win in Michigan, the outlook for Super Tuesday, and the battle for House and Senate seats.

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Focus Washington: President of the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy talks FERC Order 1000

January 17, 2012 Focus Washington

Sue Sheridan, president and chief counsel of the Coalition for Fair Transmission Policy, sits down with host Chuck Conconi to discuss electric transmission policy and FERC Order 1000.

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Focus Washington: Pollster Dr. Ron Faucheux Talks on the Significance of Romney’s Victory in New Hampshire

January 12, 2012 Focus Washington

Dr. Ron Faucheux, president of Clarus Research Group, stops by Focus Washington to discuss Mitt Romney’s win in New Hampshire and what the future of the GOP race may look like in the upcoming […]

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Focus Washington: Qorvis’ Wyeth Ruthven Provides Insight into Iowa Caucus based on Twitter Trends

January 9, 2012 Focus Washington

Wyeth Ruthven, senior director at Qorvis, stops by Focus Washington to discuss how Twitter trends provide insight into how the GOP candidates will fare in Iowa.

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Focus Washington: Pollster Ron Faucheux Addresses the Importance of Romney’s Marginal Victory in Iowa

January 5, 2012 Focus Washington

Dr. Ron Faucheux, President of Clarus Research Group and Washington pollster, talks to Chuck Conconi about the results of the Iowa caucus.

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