Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - September 16, 2011

Special | 8m 13s

On the Webcast Extra: The panel discusses the significance of a number of endorsements for GOP presidential candidates this week. Also, the "super-committee" met this week but are they ready to come together on a decision to reduce the debt? Plus, the White House's reaction to the new poverty numbers and revelations from the new Jackie Kennedy book.

Aired: 09/16/11

Rating: NR

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