Iowa Caucuses, U.S. Economy, Pakistan Turmoil

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Published January 4, 2008 at 7:00 AM PST

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This week, the Iowa caucuses are over and the winners are elated. Also, what's in store for the nation's shaky economy? And, the effect of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death on w

The Iowa caucuses are over and the winners are elated. How will the Iowa caucuses impact the race for president?

Also, the nation's shaky economy raises concerns about a looming recession. How will poor economic indicators hurt middle-class families?

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And, Pakistan pushes elections back one month following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death. Will Pakistan's instability affect world peace?

Guests:

Michael Smolens, politics editor for the San Diego Union-Tribune .
Tim McClain, editor of San Diego Metropolitan Magazine .
John Warren, editor and publisher of San Diego Voice & Viewpoint .

Iowa Caucuses, U.S. Economy, Pakistan Turmoil

This week, the Iowa caucuses are over and the winners are elated. Also, what's in store for the nation's shaky economy? And, the effect of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death on w

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