Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Rep. Don Bacon join Margaret Brennan.
August 16, 2026 / 2:25 PM EDT / CBS News
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Ed O'Keefe:
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ED O'KEEFE: I'm Ed O'Keefe in Washington.
And this week on Face the Nation: Socialism divides the Democratic Party. But are mainstream Democrats coming on board? And is President Trump being too dismissive of voters' concerns over the economy?
With about 11 weeks to go until midterm Election Day, Democrats continue their soul-searching when it comes to picking candidates to face voters in the fall. Will they unite behind this message?