Mon, Aug 28, 2006
Hugh Hewitt Show – 8/29/06 – Hour 1
Political analyst Stu Rothenberg joined Hugh to look at the inside baseball of who’s up and who’s down in 24 of the most contested Congressional races of 2006
Political analyst Stu Rothenberg joined Hugh to look at the inside baseball of who’s up and who’s down in 24 of the most contested Congressional races of 2006
Hugh and the callers discussed the news of the day in the third hour. He also welcomed new live affiliates in Dallas and Philadelphia.
House Rules Committee Chairman David Dreier and John McIntyre from Real Clear Politics joined Hugh as he spent a lot of time analyzing the political scene now, and if the pundits’ projected loss of seats by the Republicans has any basis in fact.
House of Representatives Majority Leader, John Boehner, joined Hugh in studio to discuss policy and politics, and the upcoming elections in November.
From the war on terror to the economy to earmarks, the House majority leader sat down with Hugh in studio, and here’s what he had to say.
Dwight Rabuse joined Hugh as he wrapped up his Minnesota State Fair broadcast for 2006, with Rabuse giving us the ten most important Minnesotans of all time. Michael Flaherty, producer of How to Eat Fried Worms, also joined in during the hour.
In the second hour, Hugh spoke with Fred Barnes and Morton Kondracke about the political news of the week, and with Larry Kudlow with the financial news of the week. Then, Congressman John Kline joined Hugh at the booth from the Minnesota State Fair.
Hugh was joined in the first hour of the second day broadcasting live from the Minnesota State Fair by Congressman Mark Kennedy, who is running for the open U.S. Senate seat currently held be retiring Mark Dayton. Kennedy was joined by South Dakota Senator John Thune.
As Hugh began his two-day stint from the Minnesota State Fair, the Heavens opened up, but the guests were still great. Senator Norm Coleman joined Hugh and co-host for the day, James Lileks.
Hugh and co-host James Lileks weather out a tornado watch and very heavy rain at the Minnesota State Fair. Joining in for one segment is Professor David Allen White on Norman Mailer.