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Removed from office, he is also not hearing from democrats encouraging him to take that next step. that means the decision lies with just one person and that is ralph northam, the governor of virginia as to whether or not he stays or goes. >> that pressure is mounting moment by moment. >> joining the conversation -- what are the possibilities for northam now? >> the possibilities i think obviously ryan outlined the fact it doesnt look like impeachment is an option. there seems to be two options,...

Republicans on capitol hill who seem to not be that warm to the idea of the president going it alone on building the wall. >> the precedent it sets. we will have to get into the definition of a national emergency. the other big story we are following is the question in virginia which is, is the da democratic governor going to survive. governor ralph northam after a racist photo on his medical school year book page suffered. his attempt at damage control seemed to do more damage to his already ...

Any word on what has happened this morning? >> reporter: we believe that this cabinet meeting that was scheduled for 9:00 this morning just wrapped up a few minutes ago. it went much longer than what was originally scheduled, now the governor set to convene a meeting of a larger group of his staff members. our feeling as to how this day is going to go is that these meetings that the governor is conducting today will go a long way to helping him figure out whether or not he can continue to govern...

Every democrat who is running for president in 2020 has come out with a statement on this. they are going to have to take a position on it. they will be asked about it. how does this impact democrats in 2020 who want to take on president trump on race? >> you know, i think in some ways that is an overblown story line. i think it certainly matters in virginia. it matters for the local races that are going to be happening this year in virginia. you imagine in 2020, if northam is still the governor...

Opposition to the actions of a dictator in venezuela. at the same time that he is suggesting that he would act like one here in the united states. >> i do want to ask you about -- we will be talking more about the shutdown as days come because we have a deadline coming up. i want to ask you about 2020. you have a very big field alrea already. politico is reporting that some democrat democrats are purposefully waiting to see, waiting to announce to see if others trip up so they can come in as a w...

Will be making any sort of connections between northam and whoever the democratic candidate is. >> reporter: i was going to add to that. i think the 2020 influence on this has zero to do with ralph northams decision making. this is much more about these candidates and how theyre viewed by their potential voters. i dont think there is going to be any 2020 candidate that in any way shape or form sways ralph northam to either stay or go. >> well see if and what that is if and when it happens. pre...

These are people that are horrible people bringing in women mostly, but bringing in women and children into our country, human trafficking. we are going to have a strong border. the only way you have a strong border is you need a physical barrier. you need a wall. and anybody that says you dont, they are just playing games. >> joining me right now, democratic congressman debbie wasserman schultz from florida. thanks for coming in. >> thanks for having me, kate. >> you chair the subcommittee that...