Chuck Todd of NBC appeared on C-SPAN to discuss current political trends and issues.
Todd, the NBC News Chief White House correspondent for Meet the Press, joined students from George Mason University, Pace University, and the University of Denver. Steve Scully, the political editor for C-SPAN, served as prompter for the discussion.
The main focus of the discussion revolved around the recent election of Sen. Scott Brown R-M.A. Todd indicated that Brown’s election could be foreshadowing the mid-term elections in November.
“Anybody is vulnerable at this point,” he said.
Todd believes there are several factors that could lead to a Congressional shift:
• The American public feels change is not happening quickly enough under a united government.
• Parental fear that their children will be worse off than they are.
• Independents are tired of the constant radical politician rather than one that is more moderate.
Todd then addressed media roles and coverage of politics. He feels that the constant amount of coverage has lead to a portrayal of a constant game of tug-of-war between Democrats and Republicans.
Todd said that too many politicians and media members believe that the voters are unintelligent.
The video conference certainly has brought more attention to this year’s mid-term elections to the students in attendance.