George's Bottom Line

Luntz: Feels Sorry For Moderates

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:24:43 -0500

GOP Pollster Frank said he feels sorry for moderates in the Senate like Evan Bayh (D-IN), Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Mary Landrieu (D-LA), saying those senators are “going to have to face some very difficult votes” on healthcare, which he says is unpopular in their states.

Cokie Calls Jon Voight "Cringemaking"

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:53:45 -0500

Cokie Roberts didn't hold back on those health care protests headlined by actor Jon Voight, who in a speech Thursday during a health care rally on Capitol Hill said Obama “has had 20 years of subconscious programming by Rev. Wright to damn America.”

Donaldson: Where Have All the Moderates Gone?

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:12:19 -0500

On our roundtable, Sam Donaldson asked about what we aren’t seeing much of these days in Washington: Where have all the moderates gone?

Brazile: Stupak Amendment: 'Outlaws Abortion'

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:03:28 -0500

Democratic Strategist Donna Brazille said on the roundtable this morning that she thinks the Stupak Amendment which was added to the health care bill that passed the House last night effectively makes abortion illegal.

Luntz: Voters are 'Mad as Hell'

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:15:18 -0500

Republican pollster Frank Luntz fired up the roundtable with his observation that voters haven’t been this angry about government since 1994, when Republicans took the House and Senate.

Steele vs Kaine: Hand to Hand Combat

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:01:42 -0500

The heads of the DNC and the RNC, Tim Kaine and Michael Steele, raised their voices in a raucous debate this morning. But their body language was a little more touchy-feely. Take a look: - George Stephanopoulos

Steele: Speaker Boehner

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:26:52 -0500

Republican Chairman Michael Steele had a Freudian slip this morning on 'This Week' when he referred to Minority Leader John Boehner as "Speaker Boehner."

Ft. Hood: Gen. Casey Doesn't Rule Out Terrorism

George Stephanopoulos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:42:14 -0500

The Army’s top officer, General George Casey wouldn’t rule out the possibility that the mass killing at Ft. Hood was an act of terrorism.

Baby Joins House Health Care Debate

George Stephanopoulos — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:18:47 -0500

Rep. John Shadegg hoisted a cute, bald little baby today on the House floor, employing a unique prop to argue that the Democrats health reform bill will be paid for by future generations.

Obama Warns House Dems that Voting Against Health Reform Won't Shield Them from GOP Attacks

George Stephanopoulos — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:04:33 -0500

President Obama didn't shy away from talking politics when he met with House Democrats behind closed doors. My colleague, ABC News' Teddy Davis, has the story: President Obama warned House Democrats on Saturday that Republicans will go after them even...