Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20121230:14:21:00
It's a failed economic philosophy. we need to reject it. that's the real problem. people sitting outside of congress, pulling strings, particularly on the right side of the political spectrum. >> congressman, only a few seconds left. we asked senator merkley this earlier and i'll ask you. it's sunday and we're up against this january 1st deadline. it's a soft deadline but we're up against it. what's your best read on the situation right now? do you think there will be a prejanuary 1st deal? >> you know, i'm an optimist. i'm hoping that we are. i think we should have been in d.c. last week tryi...