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Race. the secretary of state who could give him a run for his money. he i think right now is panicked and paranoid which reminds me of richard nixon actually. >> i hear this about mcconnell every six years. he always just cleans the clock of the democrat. how much trouble is mitch mcconnell actually in? >> i dont think he is in that much trouble unless he is complacent which he clearly is not going to do. i mean, thats when people in his position actually get into trouble if they dont make the e...

Increased embassy security? the sins of politics are not mortal, but one does wonder why republicans ten to affix on this. >> one of the astonishs things about this, what everyone else has said about the real policy issues and real learning opportunity issues raised here, how can we do this better, is this isnt getting any traction beyond a part of the? republican party. it is a base issue, as luke said, red meat members of the house are bringing up, and keeping that part of their party on a roi...

Most or all cases. >> this gives the rnc a chance to reassure social conservatives even though the winds are blowing against them on gay marriage, on abortion the republican party is in the fight for the long run. >> one more thing here. i spoke with the rnc about this and they say this is not a party issue. its not a republican base issue. its a human issue and they say anyone who heard this testimony would find it, quote, repugnant. but the official i spoke with also said that when conservativ...

The level that average americans, normal people out there think. they hear talk like this and it just doesnt mean anything to them. theres no sign of that. i mean, obviously people at the republican base whoor, for whom they are receptive to the notion of the apology tours. but most americans think he got osama. thats what they think. >> its a good base issue, johns characterization of the presidents record is accurate. theres a couple of exceptions think maybe have broader appeal. israel, relat...

for gas, once again becoming the new normal. whats behind that sharp price hike? wolf blitzer is off today. im candy crowley, you are in "the situation room." an alleged plot for a suicide bomb attack on the u.s. capitol busted today in an undercover operation. officials say a moroccan man is under arrest after accepting a vest he believed was filled with explosives. cnns brian todd is at the courthouse in alexandria, virginia. whats the latest there? >> reporter: candy, were told th...

So today im reading this this was interesting by the associated press. the headlines said, obamas team seeks new ways to fire up his base. hmm. now, according to the associated press, the white house is going to urge young voters to hold roundtables, which administration officials actually might attend, to discuss priorities and offer feedback. ive got an idea for you. why doesnt the president -- why doesnt his team tell him to take a stand on collective bargaining. dont you think that that woul...

So today im reading this this was interesting by the associated press. the headlines said, obamas team seeks new ways to fire up his base. hmm. now, according to the associated press, the white house is going to urge young voters to hold roundtables, which administration officials actually might attend, to discuss priorities and offer feedback. ive got an idea for you. why doesnt the president -- why doesnt his team tell him to take a stand on collective bargaining. dont you think that that woul...

Season, weve seen really two factions emerge with the democratic party. the establishment and the progressives. right now, democrats want to see gains in the house and senate and even in statehouses across the country. they need to be unified. i think a lot of democrats see president obama as the unifying figure because president obama in recent days has really shown hes willing to fight back against president trump really rolling back some of his major policies. progressives and establishment d...

Issue. while 53% of americans strongly oppose separating children from their parents who enter the country illegally, americans are divided over whether reuniting them is a high priority. and the difference, surprise, surprise, is political party. 75% of democrats said reunification should be a top priority, while just a quarter of republicans said the same thing. and nearly 75% of republicans said those who entered the u.s. illegally should be punished as an example of toughness while 80% of de...

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