Empty Promises in Congress: Why We See Them All The TimeChuck’s obsession tonight is empty promises – specifically the ones that a political party out of power makes when they want to be in power.Get more newsLiveonPrintDec. 7, 2016, 11:24 PM UTC / Updated Dec. 7, 2016, 11:23 PM UTCBy Chuck ToddChuck ToddChuck Todd is NBC News' chief political analyst and the former moderator of "Meet The Press."