Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20121220:18:08:00
The year. >> briefly, chris, can the president afford to back down on two nominees that he hasn't even made just because of op sfwligs from political opponents? >> it's -- i don't know the answer, but i'll tell you, it's remarkable to me that we seem to be following the same path -- the susan rice path with chuck hagel. you can't really defend someone who hasn't been nominated yet. that was the problem they had with susan rice. it's currently the problem with chuck hagel. >> thanks so much, chris alissa. see you later. joining us to discuss the very latest on the fiscal cliff negotiations or n...