Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20161202:18:04:00
Recognize he's at a tactical disadvantage on the battlefield of the united states senate. all the other votes require 50 for confirmation. changing the rules, getting the waiver is a 60-vote threshold. i want to toss it back to kelly. she's more insightful on capitol hill than i am at the white house. >> humble as always. he's teeing you up nicely, kelly. what are the chances mattis gets through the confirmation process? >> reporter: what i have been hearing since his nomination has become public and it is a multi step process that would apply only to mattis because the only position in the ca...