As we head to the summer break, The Insiders look at the best and worst of the political year so far.

Our Insiders explain what it takes to clean up a mess like last week's House of Commons fiasco.

Politics can be cruel, but did what happened to Tom Mulcair yesterday set a new bar? The Insiders weigh in.

The Insiders share what they think is happening behind the scenes in the American campaigns.

What is it like to lose an election and how does it change you? Former MP Megan Leslie and The Insiders share their thoughts.

How long do political honeymoons last and what usually brings them to an end? Our Insiders weigh in.

In the final week of a campaign, it's all about turnout and motivating your supporters to get out to the polls. Our Insiders on what that means, plus how to tell a candidate they're not going to win.

Who looks confident and who looks concerned? Things are happening inside all the campaigns and The Insiders are here to help us understand what and why.

This campaign has had more polls than any we've seen in the past. The Insiders share their thoughts on the impact that has on how the media reports and how the parties react.

There are always surprises when it comes to candidates on the campaign trail, but in the age of social media is it time to lower the bar? Our Insiders share their thoughts.

The Insiders explain the strategy behind campaign changes and one-on-one interviews.

Jaime, Kathleen and David on how leaders get psyched up for a debate.

How did party leaders fare on Day One of the election campaign?

With the federal election fast approaching, what's the path to victory?

The Insiders talk about the travel tensions of an election and how things may be changing.

The Insiders discuss strategies behind debate negotiations, how candidates prepare for debates and pre-election ads.

How do you revive a struggling political campaign? The Insiders share their insights.

The insiders discuss the calculation behind throwing a colleague under the bus? Is it an effective or dangerous way to manage a political crisis?

The Throne Speech is set for tomorrow. And no doubt, the Harper government would like to move the focus away from the Senate scandal. But is it possible to change the channel for voters?