We look at how Obama won, why Romney lost and what it tells us about the electorate.  

11/9/12: Obama's 2nd Term, Demographics & the GOP Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered November 09, 2012
11/9/12: Obama's 2nd Term, Demographics & the GOP

The roundtable analyzes how President Obama was re-elected and how changing demographics played a key role. Also, we examine the looming fiscal cliff crisis. Plus, we look at the resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus after admitting to an affair. Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine and PBS; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Beth Reinhard, National Journal.

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Washington Week with The Atlantic

Washington Week with The Atlantic is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television. The show features a group of journalists participating in a roundtable discussion of major news events and can be found at 8pm ET on most local PBS stations.

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