By John Sparks Presidential candidates willingly step into the political spotlight, but their spouses are, sometimes, reluctant participants. What is the role of a candidate’s spouse on the campaign trail? Historically, how important have they been? Veteran news correspondent Bonnie Angelo discusses this topic with the Marist Poll’s John Sparks. John Sparks Bonnie, we’re in […]
9/22: The Political Climate Leading Up To the Midterm Elections
September 22, 2010
By John Sparks Will a record number of incumbents go down in defeat in this November’s midterm elections? Will Republicans regain control of the Senate? What impact will the Tea Party have on the election? Will its candidates who won primary victories over Republicans be able defeat Democrats in the general election? Is President Obama […]
Bonnie Angelo
August 27, 2010
Bonnie Angelo is the author of First Families: The Impact of the White House on Their Lives and First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents. In Ms. Angelo’s more than 25 year career with Time Magazine, she has covered the White House and other current events, both, domestically and internationally.
First Ladies’ Footsteps: An Interview
April 16, 2009
By John Sparks She’s covered every first lady since Mamie Eisenhower. Now, former White House correspondent and author, Bonnie Angelo, shares her views about Michelle Obama with The Marist Poll’s John Sparks. Read the transcript of the full interview below. John Sparks Bonnie, I want to start out by talking about Michelle Obama. How would […]