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Should there be a third major political party?
Lots of political news to discuss in the Crossfire tonight.
The Supreme Court sided with Congress on Thursday in the high-stakes power struggle over presidential recess appointments, in which officials are placed in top government jobs temporarily without Senate approval.
The closely watched constitutional and political confrontation over the practice has accelerated because of partisan gridlock in Congress. Full story
Meanwhile, Speaker of the House John Boehner is planning to sue the President over executive orders. Has Obama exceeded his presidential authority?
Also, Sarah Palin continues to mention her idea of having a third party in politics.
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At 6:30pm ET, S.E. Cupp, Van Jones, Newt Gingrich and Stephanie Cutter host a debate on a special episode of Crossfire.
Does the U.S. need a stronger 3rd political party?
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Brazile: Clinton still has her 'street cred'
Donna Brazile says Hillary Clinton can still appeal to the average American. Kevin Madden debates.
Madden: Clinton's 'a really bad candidate'
Kevin Madden and Donna Brazile debate whether Hillary Clinton is out of touch with S.E. Cupp and Van Jones.
Should GOP court minority votes?
S.E. Cupp and Van Jones debate the GOP's vision and strategy for future elections with Kevin Madden and Donna Brazile.
Outrage: Vasectomy plea deal?
S.E. Cupp is outraged a judge ordered a vasectomy as part of a plea deal.
Should Speaker Boehner sue President Obama?
Heated wins from last night's primaries, what does this mean for the 2014 midterm landscape?
Also, a day after former President Bill Clinton defended his wife against wealth attacks, Hillary Clinton said in an interview what while she is appreciative for the defense, she thinks her record "speak for itself."
Lastly, House Speaker John Boehner told reporters that he plans to sue President Barack Obama over his use of executive action.
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At 6:30pm ET, S.E. Cupp and Van Jones host a debate with Democratic strategist Donna Brazile and Republican Strategist, Kevin Madden.
We want you to weigh in: Should Speaker Boehner sue President Obama over executive orders?
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Jones: The Tea Party has taken over GOP
Van Jones argues that the Tea Party has taken over the Republican Party. David Bossie, S.E. Cupp and Brad Woodhouse debate.
The battle for GOP’s future
Tonight on Crossfire, we are diving into the crucial 2014 midterm primaries happening tonight in a half-dozen states.
House Speaker John Boehner said the tea party and conservative Republicans are basically one in the same. Where will the Tea Party stand after tonight? Full story
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At 6:30pm ET, Brad Woodhouse of Americans United for Change and David Bossie of Citizens United join Van Jones and S.E. Cupp for a political debate, along with critical updates from CNN's Chief National Correspondent John King, Chief Congressional Correspondent Dana Bash and Wolf Blitzer.
We want you to weigh in: Have Tea Party candidates made the Republican Party stronger or weaker?
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Hillary the "inevitable" Dem candidate?
Hillary Clinton's name was the talk of the town on Sunday, as political talk shows were filled with attacks, speculation and praise.
Could posing Hillary as the "inevitable" candidate end up hurting Democrats? Are both parties so focused on Clinton that they're missing opportunities in 2014?
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At 6:30pm ET we'll have a political party faceoff between DNC communications director Mo Elleithee and RNC communications director Sean Spicer. Van Jones and guest host Kevin Madden will be hosting the debate.
We want you to weigh in: Are Republicans scared of a Hillary Clinton candidacy in 2016?
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Clinton's throw back Wednesday
With the Clintons still having to defend their record and the Tea Party winning Nebraska– who's in a better position for 2014?
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At 6:30pm ET S.E. Cupp and Stephanie Cutter host a debate on CNN with Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen and Republican strategist Kevin Madden.
But we want you to weigh in too: Is the Tea Party getting stronger or weaker?
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Here's what Stephanie thinks:
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Author, documentary filmmaker, historian, Speaker of the House (1995-1999), and 2012 Republican presidential candidate
Fmr. Obama Deputy Campaign Mgr. and W.H. Sr. Adviser, founder of Precision Strategies, fmr. Sr. Adviser to Maj. Leader Reid and Sen. Kennedy
Conservative columnist for New York Daily News, contributing editor at Townhall Magazine, commentator and author
Former Special Adviser for Green Jobs under President Obama, co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, author and attorney
