Washington Week with The Atlantic

From the Vault: 2008 Bank Bailout

Clip: Season 2012 | 5m 29s

The 2008 financial crisis and bank bailouts have undoubtedly shaped the current economy and the politics leading to the 2012 Presidential election. How did the 2008 presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama approach these subjects in their campaigns? Joining Gwen: Jeff Zeleny, New York Times; Charles Babington, Associated Press; John Dickerson, Slate/CBS News; Jeanne Cummings, Politico.

Aired: 05/16/12

Rating: NR

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10 big stories Washington Week covered

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