Scoop: MEET THE PRESS on NBC - Today, September 23, 2012

MEET THE PRESS WEEKEND LISTINGS (9/23/12)

Gov. Deval Patrick (D-MA)

Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)

Mayor Kasim Reed (D)
Atlanta, GA

Bay Buchanan
Senior Adviser, Romney Campaign

Dee Dee Myers
Democratic Strategist

Joe Scarborough
Host, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”

David Brooks
Columnist, The New York Times

Chuck Todd
Political Director and Chief White House Correspondent, NBC News

The conversation shifts back to the economy. Both campaigns are honing in this week on two videos that are fueling the debate about the role of government, taxes, and entitlement reform. Joining us for a debate: Obama backer Gov. Deval Patrick (D-MA) and key Romney supporter Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH).

Then: Is optimism about the economy fueling support for Obama? Will Romney's retooled message be enough to help his campaign rebound after a tough couple of weeks? And what do the latest polls say about remaining 45 days of the race? Our political roundtable weighs in: Mayor of Atlanta Kasim Reed (D), senior Romney adviser Bay Buchanan, "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough, David Brooks of the New York Times, and Democratic strategist Dee Dee Myers.

Also Sunday: a look at the latest poll numbers and the changing battleground map with NBC News political director and chief White House correspondent Chuck Todd.

David Gregory is the moderator of “Meet the Press.” Betsy Fischer Martin is the executive producer, Adam Verdugo is the senior producer, Chris Donovan, and Ilana Marcus Drimmer are producers.

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