Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - January 6, 2012

Special | 7m 3s

In the Webcast Extra: The GOP and President Barack Obama have different reactions to the new unemployment numbers released today, but voters still consider the economy and government broken. Plus the reporters share their memories covering Iowa and New Hampshire and reflect on why the old fashion foot campaigns in small states still matter.

Aired: 01/06/12

Rating: NR

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