Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - June 8, 2012

Special | 9m 28s

On the Webcast Extra: With the recent atrocities in Syria, could the country be headed for a civil war? Also, President Obama's comment that the private sector was doing "just fine" caused an outrage among Republicans. Is this continuing a trend of both parties pouncing on these isolated statements made by the candidates? Also, how helpful could Bill Clinton be to Obama's campaign?

Aired: 06/08/12

Rating: NR

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