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Of tax cuts. >> he wants a doov over because working class are not benefiting. >> democrats seizing on remarks by mitch mcconnell. >> there has been a bipartisan reluctance to tackle entitlement changes. >> president trump told the journal he sees the federal reserve as the biggest risk to the economy, and understated the size of the mass tariffs he has created. the trump administration has imposed tariffs on billions of dollars of goods this year. president trump today is expected to meet with ...

This has not been a very bipartisan year. i hope in the new year were going to pivot here, and become more cooperative. its hard for me to envision frankly, being able to do any kind of entitlement changes, if we cant do it on a bipartisan basis. we were unable to completely repeal and replace with a 52-48 senate, well have to take a look at what that looks like with a 51-49 senate. i think well probably move on to other issues. >> those comments from mitch mcconnell are drawing criticism from f...

This has not been a very bipartisan year. i hope in the new year were going to pivot here, and become more cooperative. its hard for me to envision frankly, being able to do any kind of entitlement changes, if we cant do it on a bipartisan basis. we were unable to completely repeal and replace with a 52-48 senate, well have to take a look at what that looks like with a 51-49 senate. i think well probably move on to other issues. >> those comments from mitch mcconnell are drawing criticism from f...

Significantly larger and there will be several pieces of legislation passed by you and your colleagues that will have expanded the deficit. is that a fair prediction? >> i think its quite possible. but before we do anything in congress, chris, we have to focus on one issue. theres an assumption that somehow congress will function better. we have to get the basics right. we have to make sure we can fund the government, not lurch from crisis to crisis and make sure the country doesnt default on it...

Is that a fair prediction? >> i think its quite possible. but before we do anything in congress, chris, we have to focus on one issue. theres an assumption that somehow congress will function better. we have to get the basics right. we have to make sure we can fund the government, not lurch from crisis to crisis and make sure the country doesnt default on its obligations. if we wind up in the usual navel gazing episodes that lead to a circular firing squad, that will make it difficult for us to ...

The obama administration and their team have put themselves in a position. this is a mandated program. you know, throughout the years, decades, the government, those who call themselves either democrats or liberals or progressives have believed in major government programs. this one is different. this one is mandated. and people have to assume this obligation, yet it isnt accessible. i cant go in and fix that website for them. i wish that i could. >> well, okay. lets switch some gears. i want to...

Here. its a sport and its too serious for that. i think people feel -- i say the people are going to be involved in this conference understand the stakes. and to tell you the truth, theres been so much discussion about these budget issues, the pieces are all there. we could do it in a day if people were willing to put their ideological blinders aside when they walk into the room. >> thats the hardest thing. what do you think folks at home should be prepared for? what could possibly bring two sid...

Months to come. >> can you win december 15th when ryan and patty murray get together and do this deal? is this like a step on the ladder? >> well, i would hope so. but well see. you know, every time ive gotten into a discussion with the president, vice president, the democrats here in washington, and talking about entitlement changes, trying to make these programs sustainable, all they want to do is raise taxes. we cant do that unless youre willing to raise taxes. and so if theyre going to hold ...

When ryan and patty murray get together and do this deal? is this like a step on the ladder? >> well, i would hope so, but well see. you know, every time ive gotten into a discussion with the president, vice president, the democrats here in washington, and talking about entitlement changes, trying to make the programs sustainable, all they want to do is raise taxes. well, we cant do that unless youre willing to raise taxes. if theyre going to hold on to their position that were always going to r...

Allows them to pass them. those are the two realistic ways out. the only certain way is default. boehner and congressman ryan might have been offering democrats a better deal than collins put on the table, getting rid of spending levels in exchange for entitlement changes and cuts, but they have house republicans that fell apart because of trust issues. the white house doesnt trust boehner to deliver the vote and reid wont accept anything they offer. frankly even if its a mothers day resolution....