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>> and that last sentence is nice, what is it? we need more republican victories in 2018. where are the more -- whats the more? >> was virginia pa big republican victory in 2017? was the wisconsin state representative seat on tuesday where they lost a district that trump carried 15 points? trump is leading the republican party down the road to oblivion, i think. >> just a small point, put the tweet back up, we can be glib and joke about it but to write "past" that way. a fourth grader would kind...

In america would say what he said. so are we questioning his integrity? no, were not. im just questioning his motivations. does, maybe he likes eating at the white house mess. i dont know. but his own words are not the words of a physician. theyre the words of a political hack. >> it was certainly unprecedented to get in some ways that much level of detail. he was up at the podium for nearly an hour, far mother than the briefings we would get say after president obamas physicals. i think there a...

Lets give credit where its due. >> i just thought it was very, very telling that he explicitly said that he wasnt going to do what he called a cognitive test, but the president wanted him to do the test and go out and report on it. that is so, so telling. >> thanks, everyone. i appreciate it. when we come back, a top democrat accuses the white house of slapping a gag order on steve bannon. is bannon trying to get back into the presidents good graces? if youve been diagnosed with cancer,

Presidents wishes and he did well own it. brian: this was so serious. cnn had to bring a doctor to examine the doctor. they had to well out gupta, this cant be true. steve: they were going to get to the bottom of it. this was going to be their chance. media looks at donald trump eat kentucky fried chicken and mcdonalds. he is easy. turns out his health is excellent according to the doctor. and, for the first time we believe in presidential history, the presidential doctor did a cognitive test, d...

Alzheimers? are you looking at dementia like symptoms. >> on what basis would you and this is just a philosophical question, advise the cabinet that the president is unable to discharge his duties? how is that bar get met. >> when you analyze cognitive ability or neurological functions that is not the same thing as psychiatric exam or psychological exam. >> it is not. >> you mentioned you gave the president a cognitive test, was that the mini mental state examination? if not, can you tell us wha...

>> melissa: of themself being up there. >> sandra: some say why didnt the doctor say perfect health. cognitive test? >> katie: because the president asked him to go out and detail every single thing. the strategy was strong. in addition to the president volunteering for the cognitive test, which you know, what are the reporters going to say to that? and kudos to rachel for that montage. that was amazing. if you actually missed it. >> harris: our senior producer. >> katie: that is "saturday night...

South that this snow is hitting again. if a place like mobile gets their second snow of the season, measurable, they havent done that but once in recorded history. so, its a big deal. and the east coast, interior could see six-plus inches, if youre just west of worcester. and the cold, it settles in. subzero wind chills for birmingham, alabama. >> all right, ginger zee with us. ginger, thank you. now to news coming in about the presidents health. his doctor, before the cameras late today. the ...

>> could you elaborate in laymans terms, what you ruled out? there have been reports the president has forgotten names. that he is repeating himself. are you ruling out things like early onset alzheimers? are you looking at dementia like symptoms? then a second question, a lot of doctors at the back end of a physical like to give their patients tips. what did you tell this president outside of diet that he might want to change? >> yes. so i think that cognitive test, it is well respected. it is ...

>> part of the decision making process on handing over power? >> ill be making recommendations on that with the chief of staff and the national security adviser. i wont make the decision but ill be part of the discussion. >> dr. jackson, thank you. you stay president was the one who requested the cognitive test. that wasnt necessarily needed for someone of his age. did he tell you yes wanted it done? theres been a lot of speculation out there about his cognitive state. was he upset with that tal...

Decision-making process on handing over power to the vice president while hes sedated? >> i will make recommendations with the chief of staff and the national security council. i wont make that decision but i will be a part of that discussion. >> dr. jackson, you say the president is the one that requested the cognitive test. that it wasnt necessarily needed for someone of his age. did he tell you why he wanted it done? theres been a lot of speculation out there about his cognitive state. what w...