about immigration reform. that s also one of his key priorities in the certainly agenda. i think one of the things that has happened because of all of the focus on the website is that some of his other priorities clearly for the second term have been overshadowed by that. so the administration really trying to pivot, really trying to turn the page. right. hoping that they can refocus and have a shot at some of those other agenda items. victoria, what strikes me than is talking about the economy, jobs, his priorities, i mean, that really gives the president an opportunity to have a real a stronger point of contrast. when you re talking about not talking food stamps right after thanksgiving, as you head to christmas, and you re talking about a paul ryan plan that would be cutting food stamp programs, that is a good contrast for the president to try to pivot to. you know, in politics, we forget that nothing lasts for 100 years. and even though we re in the midst of the obama car
expect, the zero option, which would mean leaving zero u.s. troops in afghanistan. joining me now to success victoria di francesca soto, and nbc news white house correspondent kristen welker. thanks to you both for joining me. thanks, karen. kristen, i know we don t know a lot what the president s speech on the economy will be. i assume this will be to economy, domestic issues, jobs, particularly as we lead into what may be an ugly budget showdown. absolutely i anticipate he will map out his budget priorities, as you point out, karen. we are heading into what will likely be an ugly budget showdown. the president, the white house wants to pivot away from all of this discussion and debate about health care as well. so this sort of helps him do that. and remember, the president has always said the economy is his first priority. if you look at the polls from americans, they are saying this is what they want to be talking about. and remember, karen, just earlier this week he was talki