The supercommittee fails; The GOP candidates debate national security and foreign policy

November 25, 2011 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered November 25, 2011
November 25, 2011

The supercommittee failed to reach a budget deal this week, affecting national politics and the economy. Also, the GOP presidential candidates debated foreign policy, with Newt Gingrich facing new scrutiny on his immigration stance. John Dickerson guest-hosts with: Susan Davis, National Journal; David Wessel, The Wall Street Journal; Dan Balz, The Washington Post; Gloria Borger, CNN.

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