Election Rewind Podcast FOX News Channel

After an unprecedented election, President George W. Bush takes office on January 20th, 2001 with a heavy focus on his domestic agenda, but by September all that would change. The final episode of Election Rewind: 2000 looks at the early days of the Bush Administration and its many historic challenges leading into a tough re-election fight in 2004.

This episode features:

Ari Fleischer, Former Spokesperson for George W. Bush

Mary Anne Marsh, Former Senior Advisor for John Kerry 

Jon Scott, Anchor of FOX Report Weekend on the Fox News Channel 

Jonah Goldberg, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch

Steve Hayes, CEO, Co-Founder and Editor of The Dispatch

At the request of the Bush campaign, the United States Supreme Court halts the recount mandate in Florida and agrees to hear Bush v. Gore. In this episode, campaign attorneys, journalists, and legal and political analysts discuss the Supreme Court case that decided a presidential election.  

This episode features:

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Former Attorney for George W. Bush

Brit Hume, Fox News Senior Political Analyst

Bill Hemmer, Host of Bill Hemmer Reports

Shannon Bream, Host of FOX News @ Night with Shannon Bream

Steve Zack, Attorney for the Gore Campaign

The people have spoken but the race still isn’t resolved. The Bush and Gore campaigns turn to constitutional lawyers as the state of Florida and the presidency hang in the balance. In this episode, Campaign Strategists, Journalists, and Political Analysts explain the recounts, lawsuits, and strategies that made Florida the focal point of the election.

This episode features:

Brit Hume, Fox News Senior Political Analyst

Bill Hemmer, Host of Bill Hemmer Reports on the Fox News Channel

Brad Blakeman, Senior Advisor to George W. Bush

Chris Stirewalt, FOX News Politics Editor

Bob Shrum, Campaign Strategist for Al Gore

Bret Baier, Host of Special Report on the Fox News Channel

Steve Zack, Attorney for the Gore Campaign

After months of campaigning, the Bush and Gore teams head into election night. But as the evening progresses, states close their polling places, and exit polls come in, the unexpected unfolds before the American people. 

This episode features:

Sen. Joe Lieberman, Former Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee

Bob Shrum, Campaign Strategist for Al Gore

Karl Rove, Chief Strategist for George W. Bush

Jean Becker, Former Chief of Staff to President George H.W. Bush

Arnon Mishkin, Director of The Fox News Decision Desk

Brit Hume, Fox News Senior Political Analyst

Bret Baier, Host of Special Report on the Fox News Channel

Juan Williams, Journalist and Co-Host of The Five

As the last week of the campaign kicks off, both the Bush and Gore teams cross the country to garner the support of the remaining undecided voters. However, an embarrassing incident from one candidates past threatens to derail their campaign with less than a week to election day. 

This episode features:

Ari Fleischer, Former Spokesperson for George W. Bush

Bob Shrum, Campaign Strategist for Al Gore

Neil Cavuto, Host of Your World on The Fox News Channel

Mike Emanuel, Fox News Chief Congressional Correspondent 

Jonah Goldberg, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Dispatch

George W. Bush and Vice President Al Gore along with their running mates Dick Cheney (R-WY) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) accept their nominations at Conventions in Philadelphia and Los Angeles.  What followed were four showdowns that showcased the strengths and weaknesses of the four candidates in the national spotlight.

This episode features:

Sen. Joe Lieberman, Former Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee

Karl Rove,  Chief Strategist for George W. Bush

Bob Shrum, Campaign Strategist for Al Gore

Brad Blakeman, Senior Advisor to George W. Bush 

Juan Williams, Journalist and Co-Host of The Five