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Joined now by john palmer, he's host of "primary issues." john, thanks for being here with us. how is the political climate here? how does the carter re-election loss compared to what president obama may be going through next year? >> richard, nice to meet you. i think there are comparisons that could be made for our four hours of television, we've interviewed dozens of people about how people 50 years and older, and that's a huge section of voters, how they view the congress, the presidency, how they view the various issues, social security and medicare. things of that sort. the primary issue...

Hopes his actions will force democrats to come to the bargaining table. >> what would be nice if the democratic leaders could come over to the white house, we will negotiate some deal that's good for everybody. that's what i'd like. but they are always a block vote against everything. they are like obstructionists. >> kristen fisher is live from the white house with more. kristen, how are insurers and hospitals responding to this news? >> well, julie, they don't like it. and today several hospital associations and insurers like blue cross blue shield, they signed a letter to congress begging t...

Hopes his actions will force democrats to come to the bargaining table. >> what would be nice if the democratic leaders could come over to the white house, we will negotiate some deal that's good for everybody. that's what i'd like. but they are always a block vote against everything. they are like obstructionists. >> kristen fisher is live from the white house with more. kristen, how are insurers and hospitals responding to this news? >> well, julie, they don't like it. and today several hospital associations and insurers like blue cross blue shield, they signed a letter to congress begging t...

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