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>> the messaging wars that is a complete disaster. they need to go on offense and say no, were doing it because of this and they need to show americans whove been hurt. >> so hes been out of the country for nine days. this was an opportunity for people in your country to step up and take over that messaging. why didnt it happen. dont republicans have this presence back. >> they have their own back at the end of the day. >> what they are looking at, they have not had any legislative accomplishmen...

Into a midterm with a president who has really horrendous approval ratings. you can see the midterm elections and what happens when the presidents numbers are down. the problem for democrats is, his numbers arent going to get any -- his numbers are already at historic lows. this idea that just a bad sort of unpopular disapproval number of trump can help us win? i think that is a blind spot of democrats. >> huh, interesting. >> we have to also be about something, right? i think some of our econom...

Sale i dont want. what do you think of that? >> i do think domestic stuff is more salient. however, you dont want to go into a midterm with a president who has really horrendous approval ratings. you can see the midterm elections and what happens when the presidents numbers are down. the problem for democrats is, his numbers arent going to get any -- his numbers are already at historic lows. this idea that just a bad sort of unpopular disapproval number of trump can help us win? i think that is ...

Split? single digit win, did people flip and vote for the democrat? strong likely republican voters or was there attrition where people did not show up wet early voted? >> im not sure how democrats will be able to spin this as a positive thing if they lose because its not even a midterm. its the midterm of a midterm sort of election. and you have, the left is very vocal right now. they are very energized. they hate donald trump. the resistance movement is a very real. they are raising money. if ...

Split? single digit win, did people flip and vote for the democrat? strong likely republican voters or was there attrition where people did not show up wet early voted? >> im not sure how democrats will be able to spin this as a positive thing if they lose because its not even a mentor. its the midterm of a midterm sort of election. and you have, the left is very vocal right now. they are very energized. they hate donald trump. the resistance movement is a very real. they are raising money. if t...

>> meghan: tom perezs recent profanity laced speeches may not be enough to fire up the base. democrats struggled to unite ahead of next years midterm. the party facing a split between establishment and bernie sanders supporters who believe the party has been co-opted. the dnc reaching just $4.7 million last month, less than half of the 9.6 million raised by the rnc. the g.o.p. says they have president trump to thank. rhonda mcdaniels saying these numbers are evidence of the overwhelming enthusia...

There is a stall with health care or tax reform, they need to move on to something else. they think heading into the midterm, infrastructure package will be more popular with democrats. they may not be just relying on their own members in the house and the senate. they cant always count everyone in their party voting on things they need to do. again, this cbo score is a big deal because they already celebrated passing it, a very joyous ceremony in the rose garden on may 4th. if they have to revo...

Tax form. >> just last week i was trying to focus my attention on trade. this is one of those areas where the president and myself and maybe some other democrats could find some common ground. i did a news conference with other members saying, lets focus on the principles that are underlying this renegotiation of nafta, for example. leland: why does it seem that maybe not every democratic argument but certainly democratic leadership says, hey, we think its politically expedient to continue to be...

Factors, how much the president actually does, thats what is going to influence support. both amongst base vers but also amongst independents. >> y know, the big question is, these multiple crises and whether or not they are going to get in the way of the domestic agenda. how much time do you think his supporters are really going to give him before they start to get angry that more isnt getting done. >> you know, i think in general the midterm election is going to be an important barometer. as w...

Rob: it is difficult to prove obstruction of justice and way beyond impeach the label anyway at this point. >> i would want democrats i dont think you want to walk down this road. republicans did it during bill clintons term. and start impeachment proceedings and they did impeach the president but you know what happened? they lost seats in the house. newt gingrich lost his position and republicans were damaged for a long time. heather: nancy pelosi saying wait a minute, take a couple steps back....