Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20131003:08:21:00
>> the problem is, the republicans have insisted on putting this completely irrelevant issue, one that they know the white house wouldn't compromise, one that they know that the senate wouldn't compromise on. and that is the affordable care act. has nothing to do with the budget. and so now a lot of people are saying well, you know what? just take the so-called clean cr. but it is not clean at all. because it does have the sequester in it. >> but you -- it seems like you have ended up in a situation, i don't know if this is by grand design on their part or just a happy coincidence for them. bu...