Humor on the campaign trail; Economic optimists versus the pessimists

Webcast Extra - November 4, 2011 Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered November 04, 2011
Webcast Extra - November 4, 2011

On the Webcast Extra: Politics is at its most interesting when politicians color outside the lines. GOP candidates Rick Perry and Herman Cain loosen up with humor while hitting the campaign trail. And, who are the Koch brothers? Plus, economic optimists are mostly in the upper middle class group and the pessimists are in the working middle classes. How will Obama avoid alienating either group?

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