Independence referendum and decide whether to and their union with england. Debate was hosted bbc scotlands glen scotland g that willhe vote decide scotlands future. [applause] hello, and welcome to glasgow, as the independence Referendum Campaign enters its final stage. Alex salmond leads the Scottish National party, which has been leading this outage Independence Party for 18 years. Alistair darling is a member of the british parliament. It is the second time that that men have gone head to head, and they do so before the first ballots go out. It is the eve of the poll. In the next 90 minutes, our guests will face questions from members of our audience, from me, and from one another. I will explain more about the format in a moment. First, an opportunity for both men to make Opening Statements. Alex salmond won the coin toss, so you have two minutes. Thank you. This is an extraordinary time for us all. The eyes of the world are indeed focused on scotland. Twice before in recent histo
We have billionaires that are invested in these races that are interested in particular issues. Up. Drives the market value it makes it more expensive for campaigns to buy as well. Host where does the money come from . Guest a very small percentage of the population will contribute to a campaign. When we look at the ratio of actual voter turnout, you are looking at maybe a fraction of people who will contribute 10 to a race. Activists,arty people who have a vested interest. That is where the bulk of the money cams from. The outside groups can come from anywhere and we dont know where that is. Host this is a striking comparison. In 1976 when we had matching funds and the fcc was fully in place, jimmy carter and gerald ford each accepted 20 million in federal dollars. In 2012, barack obama admit romney each raised in excess of 1 billion. Host that is true. Senate and true of governors races across the country. There are governors races that will spend 100 million in one state. Votersnds
Next, remarks by former president jimmy carter. Discussion on terror threats to the u. S. Assesses the state of iran under rouhani. On the next washington journal, Washington Examiner kleintary editor philip discusses president obamas foreign and domestic policy challenges and previews the upcoming midterm congressional elections. Adam green, cofounder of the compressive Chain Committee outlines the political and legislative agenda of progressive groups for the 2014 elections. Senior staff writer Gordon Lubold talks about the threat with isis. We will take your calls and you can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Journal, live at 7 a. M. Eastern on cspan. Former president jimmy carter gave a keynote speech on the first day of the Islamic Society of north americas annual convention in detroit. He talked about the work the Carter Center is doing, including the involvement in the middle east peace process. He received criticism for greeting to speak at this forum. This is abou
Health care. And a history to her showing sights and sounds from historic places. Found the tv schedule one week in advance at cspan. Org. Let us know what you think about the programs you are watching. 2026263400. Follow us on twitter. On september 18, scotland will vote on an independence referendum and decide whether to end their Political Union with england. Bbc scotland hosted a debate between a leader who favors an independent scotland and the Better Together candidate. Campbelland the glen moderates this debate. It is the vote that will decide scotlands future. All to scotland decides. Welcome to scotland decides. [applause] hello and welcome to the art gallery and museum and glasgow, home to one of europes finest collections. As the Referendum Campaign enters its finest final stages, we brought together two big names. Making the case for a yes vote, the first minister of scotland. Making the case for a no vote, the former labor chancellor. Leads the Better Together campaign. Al
Interviews with survivors. That is at 7 00 p. M. Eastern on cspan. Coming up next on cspan, the Bbc Parliament westminster review. Then the state department discusses the conflict between russia and the ukraine. At 11 00, another chance to see q a with glenn kessler. The British Parliament is in recess, so Prime Ministers questions without we seem to. Will not be seen tonight. Instead, a look back. Topics include efforts to combat isis, of the british economy, m scotlands decision to stay in the u. K. Lisa mccarthy hosts program which concludes with a look ahead to the general elections. Hello there, and welcome to westminster and review. The economic recovery may be underway, but always best to handle the future who is best to handle the future . A longterm economic plan, on the course for prosperity. We have balance the books in a fair way with a longterm plan to save the nhs. Also on this program, how to tackle the rise of islamic extremism at home and abroad. A series of inquiries