Political Television

Written by: Sheri Divers on Aug 19, 2007 9:00 AM EDT

Face the Nation (CBS): Karl Rove on politics and the 2008 presidential race.

This Week (ABC): This Sunday, a live 90-minute debate with the Democratic presidential contenders on a special edition of "This Week With George Stephanopoulos."

The candidates: Senator Joe Biden, D-Del., Senator Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., Senator Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., Former Senator John Edwards, D-N.C., Former Senator Mike Gravel, D-Alaska, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, Senator Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Governor Bill Richardson, D-N.M.

Find out how they tackle tough questions on the campaign issues that you care about-- from Iraq to healthcare, from immigration to education. Join us for the first Democratic Presidential Debate of the 2008 cycle and the first Democratic Presidential Forum of the 2008 cycle held in Iowa.

60 Minutes (CBS):  Deepwater
The country is less secure and the U.S. Coast Guard is in worse shape now than when it began its $24 billion "Deepwater" refurbishment plan years ago, says a congressman overseeing the maritime force. Steve Kroft reports.

The Age Of Warming
Scott Pelley's report on global warming brings him to the bottom of the world to see the glacier in Antarctica that is the world’s fastest warming place.

Simon Cowell
The acerbic judge on television blockbuster "American Idol" talks to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper about his success, his lack of musical talent and the hapless contestants he sometimes drives to tears. All this and more, Sunday, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Meet the Press: Karl Rove, Ron Brownstein, Matt Cooper, John Harwood & Kate O'Beirne.

Late Edition (CNN): Iraq hit with the deadliest attack of the war this week – what’s the next step for the U.S.? Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Kit Bond (R-MO) weigh in. Plus, Iraqi parliament member Mahmoud Othman speaks out. Join Wolf Sunday, 11a.m. ET.

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