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The republicans look like deers in headlights today. they really did. murkowski says shes spoken to senator strange about a write-in campaign because maybe thats a hail mary. what would you make of watching this ripple through the party today? >> you know -- we are in such a chaotic period. good news and bad news, theres so many shocks moment after moment. and today the presidents bodyguard said, well, they did offer to send women to trumps room. and he goes, were not even talking about that. >>...

Voted against an 01, 03 tax cuts. you cant count on mccain who voted against the healthcare bill. you have moderates like collins, murkowski and others that are concerned like corker, will tax reform hurt the deficit? i think they can get it done, but they have got to be on message and they have got to be on the same team, and that i think is why they are having this meeting on tuesday. arthel: listen, running successful businesses and understanding the nuances of corporate taxes are the preside...

Theyre going to do something which was really good for the american people. so far they havent produced. its simple. if you have a team that cant produce, you get rid of the players, get rid of the leaders. one of the two. trump has done everything that he can. i dont think he helps with his tweets. but generally hes done as much as he can. its now up to the congress. if they dont do it, i think theyre going to be gone. i think 2018 will be a terrible year for the republican party. id like to le...

As a legislative matter, senator, why do you think next time would be different. >> at least two people had concerns over process not over policy. >> who are they? >> mccain and murkowski. so we go through regular order, if you will, have committee hearings and such, the house does the same, then we think it actually addresses their concerns regarding policy. secondly, there are states represented by democrats that do far better under graham cassidy. for example, virginia would end up with four ...

Mcconnell i want to work with you and bannon im on your side? >> correct. >> going forward -- >> need bannon more. >> going forward to get something done, to be in a strong position for re-election? >> sim bi bionic. with steve, saying to mitch mcconnell cant point the finger at john mccain, as collins or murkowski saying were going to recruit you, rue crete candidates and ruin a regime mcconnell has over all the money can put pressure on mcconnell to actually get actions done. theres a big prob...

Record. hes been president for ten months and by the time 2018 rolls around, if tax reform goes up in flames, which is kind of looks like thats where its heading because of his fights not just with corker but mccain and murkowski and collins -- >> they all want tax reform thats the thing. >> he now has a record and voters will judge him on that record. he cant run as an outsider anymore. he cant. i think if they dont get a legislative accomplishment done hes in trouble. >> heres why i think they...

One or maybe an audience of maybe 51 others as well. you know? >> this was a very deliberate message. hes now said it several times over the course of several days, and each time, senator corker has used very tough words and so this is an effort i dont think to sway the president. i think this is about trying to sway members of the republican party at a minimum to issue a warning so a this moment in history this senator is saying we have a problem. >> its interesting too when you look at the peo...

The nominee is going to be and then bring the establishment, in the party structure in to help get that candidate across the finish line. brian: when you go talk to the people you are getting frustration back when you talk to republican donors as well as voters. what are they saying to you? >> i was in pennsylvania this week. they are frustrated. they are saying we sent you there. we gave you the white house, the senate, and the house. we want the repeal and replacement of obamacare. its hurting...

>> graham-cassidy remains in grave condition. even if it would spend more on states like alaska and maine, the hometown senators are not sold. >> its hard for me to envision getting to yes on this bill because my concerns are so fundamental. >> while there is attention trying to win over moderate senators like collins and murkowski, aides to a leading conservative voice say he is a "no." >> they dont have my vote and i dont think they have mike lee either. i want to be a "yes." i want to get the...

>> right. and there are still three other republicans who we know have been leaning against this and maybe there are more. we had senator murkowski. senator mike lee of utah seemed to -- ted cruz seemed to suggest he and lee were leaning against this. my question to you is assuming a vote were going forward because until we hear its not, are there other republicans who might still not be on board? >> murkowski is still somebody to watch in alaska. she didnt say before her last no vote on the pre...