Missteps Plague Opening Of Republican Convention
Pundits weigh on on the opening of the RNC, criticizing Melania Trump for plagiarizing Michelle Obama and party leaders for denying a roll call vote to state delegations.
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Pundits weigh on on the opening of the RNC, criticizing Melania Trump for plagiarizing Michelle Obama and party leaders for denying a roll call vote to state delegations.
Chris covered the fallout from Melania Trump's speech at the Republican National Convention. He talked with Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach about the Republican platform at 6:20, John Daniel Davidson from the Federalist at 7:50 about the battles going on inside the Republican party, and AB Stoddard from Real Clear Politics at 8:00 about Melania Trump's speech.
The Donald Trump campaign on Tuesday denied allegations that Melania Trump plagiarized a Michelle Obama speech.
Chris discussed the Donald Trump's financial troubles, a report confirming the Sixers will select Ben Simmons in the draft tomorrow night and Michael Jackson's porn collection. He talked with Jeremy Roebuck from the Philadelphia Inquirer at 8:20 about the conviction of Congressman Chaka Fattah on corruption charges.
Chris discussed a Republican contested convention, the role of Pennsylvania in the election and Lindsey Graham campaigning for Ted Cruz. He also discussed Elizabeth Warren's non-existent Presidential endorsement, Michelle Obama not running for President andthoughts on the conservative establishment. Chris spoke with Chris Butler at 7am.
Chris reviewed last night's primary results and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's response to skipping a state troopers funeral. He talked with AB Stoddard from The Hill about the primary results at 7:20 and Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about about the latest 'Porngate' resignation.
Chris reviewed last night's Powerball drawing, news that the Eagles are poised to hire Doug Pederson as their next Head Coach and news that presidential candidate Ted Cruz did not disclose details of a loan from Goldman Sachs. He also talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 7:20 about the Navy sailors captured and released by Iran earlier in the week.
Chris reviewed President Obama's speech at the United Nations, the unveiling of Donald Trump's tax plan, and Mayor Michael Nutter's final analysis of the Papal visit. He talked with foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski on Obama's UN speech at 7:20.
President Obama has finally gotten his own Twitter account.
Chris Stigall spoke with Mark Will-Weber about his new book, Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Chris reviews President Obama's statements on Ebola, the Kansas City Royals trip to the World Series, and Michelle Obama's trip to Philadelphia to campaign for Tom Wolf. He also talked to Dr. Charles Bailey from George Mason University at 8:20.
The first lady and other Democratic Party officials came to show their support for Tom Wolf in his race for governor of Pennsylvania.
A well-traveled first lady Michelle Obama is coming to Pennsylvania to campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf and rally voters in the party's stronghold of Philadelphia.
She'll appear Wednesday morning at the Emanuel Recreation Center, 8500 Pickering Avenue, in Mt. Airy.
First lady Michelle Obama plans to campaign in Philadelphia this week for Tom Wolf, the Democratic candidate for governor.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, CBS will broadcast The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
Chris reviews the Democrats plan to feature Michelle Obama in campaign ads, protests against New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's stance on medical marijuana, and the money brought in by Philadelphia's historic park sites. He talks to Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup at 7:00 and Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg at 8:20.
The children have put together a video inviting the first lady to the program's big finish on August 13th, at Vogt Recreation Center.
Chris discusses the latest details about Michael Sam's reality show contract with Oprah, the controversy at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Michelle Obama's hashtag gamble. He talks to Comedian Andrew Santino, CBS 3's Beasley Reece and Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday.
Chris reviews the selection of Michael Sam in the NFL Draft, Donald Sterling's statements to Anderson Cooper, and the latest perceived discrimination against fat people. He talks to Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and Michael Bronstein and Jeff Roe on the Monday Morning Matchup.
Chris discusses William Shatner's endorsement of Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama's Sunday habits, and an outrage caused by Joan Rivers on the Today Show. He talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday and CBS 3's Beasley Reece.
Bells tolled 26 times to honor the children and educators killed one year ago in a shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School as local churches held memorial services and President Barack Obama observed a moment of silence.
Chris continues his coverage of the government shutdown and the status of negotiations between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
One by one, kids dipped a thumb into green paint and then put their mark on a white planter box which will be given to first lady Michelle Obama for the White House garden.
