Positivity that is up lifting some far much of what we herd are sustained attacks on the Democratic Party and joe bride in. But i will say this, we have seen a number of every day americans, just like democrats did last week, we herd from a nurse, we lettered from front line workers, we herd from a Small Business owner, really answering the question, is your life better than four years ago. And all of them had said yes. And the way they are addressing it are special Education Services particular to the coronavirus, economic downfall. So we also have herd from a number of President Trumps staunchest supporters, we will see some of this speak later, former un ambassador nikki haley, tim scott the only black republican senator at that level. So there are a number of things we are going to hear, but the theme has really been to characterize joe biden, the democrats as socialists, and that has been the theme last week and counter programming that we saw. But also trying to defend President
Hundreds of thousands of americans have taken to the streets and courageously demanded an end to Police Murder and brutality and to urge us all tohe rethink the natureol of policing in america. In the midst of all of that, we continue to suffer from the covid19 pandemic which has taken the lives of over 115,000 americans and infected over 2 million of our people. And then on top ofop that, we are experiencing the worst economic meltdown since the greatov depression of the 1930s with over 32 million americans having lost their jobs in the last three months. Mr. President , and the midst of all of that, enough is truly enough. United States Senate must respond to the pain and suffering of our constituents. Let us begin work today, not next week, not next month. But right now in addressing the unprecedented crises our people are facing. Mr. President , if there is anything that the torture and murder of george floyd by Minneapolis Police has taught us, is that it is we have to fundamental
Right now. Its great to have you with us on this thursday. Our Investment Committee stocks giving up big gains the dow is up more than 185 points earlier in the session. The feds front and center. Policy makers are gathering as we speak if jacksonville Steve Liesman is there, speaking with philly fed harker his comments really impacted the markets here. Reporter yeah. I think maybe the key is this. That harker is not a hawk but his talk or his answers to my questions were somewhat hawkish. Heres what he said when i asked him, you know, where should rates be where should they go ididnt think the cut was appropriate, necessarily, but i went along to it to get back to neutral. But im on hold right now. My forecast is hold where we are for exact one of the reasons is that that i think we run the risk of creating too much leverage in the economy. Reporter that comes against the backdrop of course harker did not want to raise rates in december now hes okay with where rates are right now. And
More than one job to have a roof over their head and food on their table. Reporter healthcare took the spotlight again. Our plan, any hospital they want, we will substantially lower the cost of healthcare in this country because well stop the greed. Raise your hand if your government plan would provide coverage for undocumented immigrants. Our country is healthier when everybody is healthier. Reporter questions about immigration and the crisis at the southern border brought the most heated debate. If you take a lot of children and you put them in a detainm center, thats conflicting chronic trauma upon them. Thats called child abuse. Reporter the National Spotlight gave lesser known candidates with lower poll numbers a chance to stand out. China, they do pirate our intellectual property. But the tariffs in the trade war are just punishing businesses and producers and workers on both sides. Reporter now candidates have one full month of campaigning. Until the next debate in july. Ray bog
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