Topic: Bob Schieffer

GOP governors see Mitt Romney as one of their own, but hesitate to endorse him

Just eight of the 29 Republican governors have endorsed Romney, and while he’s one of their own – a former state chief executive – there are good reasons to hold back, including the GOP’s divisive nominating campaign.

Should Ron Paul demand a new vote count in Maine?

Evidence is mounting that the vote totals for the Maine caucuses, in which Mitt Romney edged out Ron Paul, were pretty messed up. In addition to towns that hadn't voted yet, others' totals were not recorded.

After 'Birth Certificate Day,' what now for Donald Trump?

Donald Trump has ridden far on the ‘birther’ issue. But some strategists have their doubts that he can withstand sustained scrutiny by primary voters.

Vitriol in political rhetoric: Did it play a part in the Arizona shooting?

The Arizona shooting suspect has been called 'unstable,' and no motive has been identified. But did the vitriol that has been present in the debates over immigration and health care trigger the attack?

Obama notes travelers' plight, but won't change airport security

President Obama and Secretary Clinton sympathize with air travelers irked by intrusive security measures, including X-rays and body pat downs. But for now, things are unlikely to change.

Did John Boehner blink on tax cuts for the rich?

House Republican leader John Boehner said he’d vote to extend tax cuts for middle-class Americans even if the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy were allowed to expire. Did he mean it, or was it a calculated move to get President Obama off his back?

Reconciliation: why healthcare reform 'nuclear option' is deadly

Usually, 'reconciliation' seems like an arcane term. But the look on Senator Lindsey Graham's face when he discussed it Sunday shows how healthcare reform's 'nuclear option' could poison the already-poor state of bipartisanship in the Senate.

Sunday shows - David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett

Is Colin Powell still a Republican? Bob Schieffer to probe...

Is Cheney helping or hurting the GOP?

The former vice president is charging hard in defense of Bush-era antiterror policies, but some party analysts say other Republican voices need to emerge.

Cheney takes Rush Limbaugh over Colin Powell

Specter the Defector to appear on two enchanting Sunday shows

Obama wants more reform from GM, Chrysler

The two automakers seek additional $22 billion from the US, even as the president signals their plans aren’t adequate.

Turnover at GM, as US seeks greater auto reforms

CEO Rick Wagoner is said to be out. In assessing industry's plans for revival, Obama has asserted that the automakers 'aren't there yet.'

McCain announces another run - proves you can campaign forever

McCain: Best cure for defeat is to be "back in the arena"

Sunday's TV news show lineups

Filibuster-proof Senate? Ah, don't worry about it...

Biden: I have to think about everything I say

Sunday morning show lineup

McCain appears on Letterman show (for real)

McCain throws plumber at Obama in final debate

John McCain's September surprise

Sarah Palin: How do you like me now?

Web's 'big bang' realigning media universe

At Democrats' confab in Denver, much musing on how 'new media' are changing politics – and everything else.