Don joins Jim to talk about President Bush's new plan for Iraq and the 110th Congresses new plan for America, and what that will mean for small business.
Elections matter. Don joins Jim to talk about how the Democrats control of Congress is already having an impact. They also talk about the likely Democrat presidential candidates for 2008.
Don and Jim talk about world politics first, including the struggle between Israel and Hezbollah, and the challenges the world faces with Iran. They go on to talk about U.S. politics and what Don thinks will happen in the fall elections.
Don talks with Jim about his thoughts on the New York Times' decision to publish a story on a top secret anti-terrorist program conducted by the government. He then talks about how he thinks the 2006 elections will turn out and who he thinks will be the '08 party nominees for president.
Don and Jim talk about politics, beginning with immigration and ending with Jim's proposal to abolish Congress (and his tongue was only somewhat in his cheek).
Don joins Jim to report on what politicians have learned, in the wake of VP Cheney's past week, about the timely reporting of incidents to the press. They go on to talk about the growth of 401Ks and how this is - and will - affect politics.
Don joins Jim to discuss the rare occurrence of Senate hearings for a Chief Justice of the United States, and how nominee John Roberts did a masterful job in those hearings, and will be confirmed soon.
Don and Jim talk about the politics of responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. They go on to discuss the most likely business on the table for Congress when they return after Labor Day.
Ray and Don join Jim to discuss President Bush's nominee for the Supreme Court, John Roberts. They talk about the confirmation process as well as how Judge Roberts will be on small business issues. Don says he will be confirmed by 80 votes in the Senate, and Ray says he will get 70 votes.
Don joins Jim to discuss current political issues, including upcoming Supreme Court vacancies, as well as the recent eminent domain case, Kelo vs. New London.
