CBS News/ December 1, 2008, 10:37 AM

Nancy Cordes

Nancy Cordes

Nancy Cordes

Nancy Cordes is CBS News' Congressional correspondent based in Washington, D.C. She contributes to all CBS News broadcasts and platforms.

Cordes, who joined CBS News in 2007, as CBS News Transportation and Consumer Safety correspondent, continues to cover those beats as well.

Prior to joining CBS News, Cordes was an ABC News correspondent based in New York (2005-07), where she reported for all ABC News broadcasts and covered many major news stories, including Hurricane Katrina, the war in Iraq and the 2004 election. Before that, she was a Washington-based correspondent for NewsOne, the affiliate news service of ABC News (2003-04). Prior to joining ABC News, Cordes was a reporter for WJLA-TV Washington, D.C. (1999-2003), where she covered the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the Pentagon, the 2000 Presidential race, the D.C.-area sniper attacks, and peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia. She began her career as a reporter for KHNL-TV Honolulu (1995-97).

Cordes was born in Los Angeles and grew up in Hawaii on the islands of Kauai and Oahu. She was graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. Cordes received a master's degree in public policy at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

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AnAmericanCitizen11 says:
Hey,
Caught the big story today about you conspiring with the NPR reporter in an attempt to embarrass Gov. Romney through "creative questioning". Don't you find this a little irresponsible on your part? If your ethics are so far in the gutter as to stoop to this level, why are you even in this line of work? Oh, I know why, because you have a specific agenda and you have no limit as to how low you would sink to support that agenda. You really should re-think your "profession", because you are nothing more than an armature!
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pauldia-2009 says:
Nancy Cordes has the opportunity to ask Stephanie Cutter a question about the biggest news story of the week and..........she ran out of time? Sad but typical. Recall Bob Shieffer failed to ask Eric Holder about the Black Panther case because he just came back from vacation and didn't know about the issue? Geez, Nancy, if you had Lee Harvey Oswald directly after the JFK assassination you would have asked him how he liked the movie he was watching when he was apprehended. Now wonder Ms Cutter came on and decline the other news shows. Nancy, try selling Sham Wows or Vegomatics because you are incapable of being a Journalist,as an advocate or shill you are ready made girlfriend!
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PFRyanfinancial says:
Nancy, I am not one who blogs, however, I set-up an account with CBS News for the purpose of letting you know you did a fantastic job hosting Face the Nation this week! You maintained a kind disposition and steady poise in the midst of some serious cross-fire. You also did a good job engaging the guests and adding insight to the discussions. I think you should be considered as a replacement for Bob when he decides to retire.
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chuckgay41 says:
As a regular viewer of Face The Nation (76 years young), I must say I was disappointed in Nancy Cordes' fill-in for Bob Schieffer. She lost control of the early portion of the broadcast, and seemed to be out of kilter from there. I am also astounded at the lack of respect for "President" Obama in not acknowledging the Office "Title". I'm sure CBS and Ms. Cordes can do better.
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endotrail says:
Mr Obama??? Why in the world would you refer to the President that way?
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brendasphere51 says:
When you fail to acknowledge the presidential office, you insult the title as well as the man. It's President Obama. Okay? Get it? You look like a fool when you stress the 'Mr.' when referring to President Obama. Even if Zorro is president; he should be refered to as President Zorro. Your offensive choice of words makes me unable to listen to your 'news' report. Grow up or shut up!
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malacorley says:
I agree with the comments about the President being called Mr. Hasn't he earned that title, whether we agree with him or not. Do not like this very disrespectful. So sad just further proof that society as a whole just has lost respect for itself.
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brentwood14 replies:
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I'm logging on to echo the previous comments. I understand that it may be easier to explain a news story without having to constantly differentiate between President and Governor, however THIS IS OUR PRESIDENT! You have taken a liberty that is not yours to take. He is PRESIDENT OBAMA. I hope you will pass these messages around the newsroom. I hope not to hear this form of address again. I have come to expect much better from you.
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malindamarika says:
Nancy ... why do you think it is alright to refer to the President of the United States as "Mister Obama". Who do you think you are? Do you believe you're better then the rest of America? Show some respect. No matter if you are for or against the current president have some manners and at least refer to him as a president instead of a mister. He earned his title just as a doctor earned their title.

I think that it's a disgrace that you go on National television and refer to your president as a Mister. You are a disgrace! Didn't you learn anything in journalism school? For one thing you should at least report the news in a fair and unbiased way. That would mean referring to our President Obama as just that "our President".
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nikkii87 says:
She referred to the President again as Mr. Obama. I have heard her Call Mr. Bush, President Bush since he has been out of office. So why is President Obama being called Mr. Obama and he is still president of the United States of America?
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cheekoman says:
My God Never fails EVery time I see Nancy Cordes I want to see more WOW :)
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