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Kellyanne conway, joins us live, next. Plus, cohen in court. Michael cohen is going to flip on this president. The president says his embattled attorney would never cooperate against him. Is he sure . And Nuclear Shutdown . Kim jongun says hell stop Nuclear Tests and President Trump is taking credit. We have come a long way with north korea. As the two sides gear up for what could be a landmark sitdown. If we dont think its going to be successful, we wont have it. Can trump and kim actually make a deal . The tough senator on the Foreign Relations committee, bob corker, is here, ahead. Hello, im dana bash in for jake tapper in washington, where the state of our union is testing loyalties. President trump is in maralago, where he spent the weekend sending rapidfire tweets defending his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, against the notion he might flip now that cohen is under criminal investigation. The president called cohen a fine person with a wonderful family, tweeting saturday, most people will flip if the government lets them out of trouble, even if it means lying or making up stories. Sorry, i dont see michael doing that, despite the horrible witch hunt and dishonest media. The president also called an unknown person a drunk, drugged up loser, and continued his twitter tirade against the former fbi director, james comey, suggesting the newly released comey memos prove the special counsels investigation is illegal, and saying comey is a proven liar, and leaker. Here with me is counselor to the president , kellyanne conway. Kellyanne, thank you so much for coming in. Appreciate it. Hi. Okay. So you just heard me mention that tweet, the president talking about Michael Cohen, saying the people will flip if the government lets them out of trouble. Why is the president talking about the notion of Michael Cohen flipping if the president didnt do anything wrong . You have to look at everything the president said about Michael Cohen and the fbi raid. Hes defending someone he has worked with and known for a dozen plus years, dana, who he thinks is being treated unfairly. Look at what happened this week. A tale of two two tales, if you will. Jim comey going out on a big book tour after saying, i dont leak, im not sneaky, i dont make any weasel moves, doing all of the above. More on that in a moment. And then Michael Cohen, who the president believes is being treated unfairly at this moment. Also, the methods really have disturbed the president. He said in the cabinet room when he first got word of the fbi raid almost two weeks ago tomorrow that he felt the methods were a quote, disgrace. And that should concern everyone. Nobody has talked about the contents of the documents. People are speculating and prevaricating, particularly on tv shows, but the methods should concern people. Look at the dnc server, the fbi didnt bother to secure or search the dncs server kellyanne let me and then here Michael Cohen is subject to a raid by the same organization. Let me get back to the original question, though, which is at its core, what does the president have to hide that he is worried that Michael Cohen will flip over . Meaning, what information does he have to give . That wasnt your original question, dana, respectfully. And that isnt what hes saying in these tweets. In these tweets hes saying this is a family man whom he worked with for many years and he thinks hes being treated unfairly. My initial question was, what does he have to hide if he didnt do anything wrong . My question is, are you confident trying to get at the same answer, the same notion, and see if you can tell me if the president did unequivocally nothing wrong that he is worried that Michael Cohen will tell the feds about. Dana, the president is youre asking me, what do i know is in documents over a dozen or so years. Im telling you that the president s concern has been for Michael Cohen and the ways hes been treated. And he has said that again and again in tweets, and again and again with with the cameras rolling with the media in the cabinet room and elsewhere. Why is that . I see people go on tv constantly who dont know President Trump at all and say hes loyal to one but himself. He stands up for people when he thinks theyre being treated unfairly and hes done it again and again. He shows a great sense of loyalty to people whom he thinks is being treated unfairly. But remember, too, this investigation of almost a year was supposed to be about russia collusion. Look at all the screaming graphics cnn has invested in. Look at the air time and ink spill on this. Yes, but you said that people on tv who dont know the president. You are on tv, and you know the president quite well. You work for the president. And youre here on his behalf and behalf of the white house. Can you tell me that the president is can you assure the American People that the reason the president isnt tweeting concern about Michael Cohen flipping because he is in potential legal jeopardy, given whatever he knows that Michael Cohen has that the feds now have from that search . Dana, the president is talking about Michael Cohen here. The sdny has jurisdiction over this case now, and the president has made very clear that he thinks this is an overwrought process. Let me go by the way, also, to answer your question very pointedly. Yes, please. This president was told three times by jim comey privately that he wasnt under investigation by the fbi. Comey decided against revealing that publicly and probably should have in fairness, just the way he should have told president elect trump that his political opponents had funded some phony dossier against him. The Washington Post reported less than two weeks ago this president has been told he wasnt a target. So im answering your question in many different ways. Absolutely. I didnt take it in a different jurisdiction. The president s own Justice Department took it another direction. Because they got information they felt was important enough, and that a judge felt was important enough to raid his personal attorneys office. Dana, all of this, of course, diverts attention and focus away from all the great things this president is doing. And i hope cnn will start to cover that a little bit more. Because the American People certainly do like whats going on, including this president , making huge strides in short order, toward denuclearizing and we are going to talk about that. Its a huge issue. In great detail later. You talk about diversions. The president is to blame for some of those diversions with his twitter feed. And one example, i mentioned this, he talked about news Media Coverage of Michael Cohen, and in that part of that tweet, he said they use nonexistent sources and a drunk, drugged up loser who hates michael, a fine person with a wonderful family. Who is he talking about . I dont know who hes talking about there. The curve in the right direction on the roiling crisis of opioids and other drug use. He just secured 6 billion in funding in the latest budget. Thats an unheard amount of money. Historic amount of funding and a whole of government approach in tackling the opioid crisis. President trump is inviting everybody to share their stories, we have them on the website. Everybody can share their stories released and should take a look at these stories. And we have. You went we have done whole interviews on this. I want to make sure, because i saw people pointed out to me, i enjoyed my saturday offline. But people who live on line were going back and forth about this yesterday. So i do want to say on behalf of the president , he went first in sharing his story. He talked on october 26th about his brother. His brother fred, i agree with that. So given that, why would he why would he tweet out, attacking somebody as drunk and drugged up as a negative sort of ad hominem attack, and you wont even say who it is . I dont know who hes referring to there. Is it appropriate . Is it appropriate for the president of the United States remember, hes he is also defending Michael Cohen in that tweet, as well. Hes saying somebody who doesnt care for Michael Cohen going and speaking to media sources. Should the president just one more on this. The president is going to tweet Something Like that, shouldnt he own it and explain it. He owns it. He owns everything. Then why wouldnt he say who hes talking about . You can read the article and make your own im sure cnn will talk about it for the next week. Im sure there will be graphics and chyrons and everything else, because after all, this president needs his new secretary of state confirmed so the chief diplomat can go back over to north korea and elsewhere to sit down and try to denuclearize the korean peninsula, which is in everybodys interest. But we want to make the tax cuts permanent. We want to get this obstruction in the senate the president s nominees. Hes got over 100 and some nominees just sitting there waiting to a hearing. Youve had more closure votes on this president than all four predecessors combined. You dont want to talk about it, so i will. Well, we do talk about it. If the president didnt tweet, what would cnn talk about . You know what . We would talk a lot more about the issues that hes not diverting from. You would not, because when he doesnt tweet you dont anyway. And we do. But because hes tweeting a lot this weekend, i have to ask you about it, because you heard im happy to answer. You mentioned comey and we would talk about him later. The president has repeatedly called him a liar. Just hours after comeys memos were released, the president tweeted this. James comeys memos just out and show clearly that there was no collusion and no obstruction. Also, he leaked classified information. Wow, will the witch hunt continue. If comey is a liar, how can the memos show that the president is vindicated . How can the president have it both ways . Very easy. First of all, comey said conflicting things on his own book tour this week. He cant even keep his story straight when hes out there among what he thinks is going to be a heroes welcome with the mainstream media. Unfortunately, many people, including your own jake tapper really pushed back on him and fileted him last week. This is jim comey, who, in those memos, never says the president of the United States obstructed justice, told the president at least three times he wasnt under investigation, and never in those memos does then fbi director jim comey say hes told anybody in the Justice Department that hes concerned about the president s credibility or conduct. He doesnt bother to do that. So hes already a proven leaker and liar. And, by the way, ask nobody else no other than Andrew Mccabe, his attorney this week was pushing back on jim comey. And theyre arguing about Andrew Mccabe has criminal referral just this week because of lying about leaking to the press. Think about that. Lying about leaking to the press, number two at the fbi, now in a battle with the number one at the fbi. They presided over an fbi that never bothered to get the dnc server, to search it, to secure it. Never bothered to clean up their act at the highest levels. These people strassic and orr and page kellyanne, were almost out of time. I just want to ask you one question that a lot of people are asking me. Probably you too. And that is, what is up with your husbands tweets . Your husband is a very wellrespected lawyer, and hes been sending some tweets that have been critical of the administration. Just an example. In response to a tweet he saw saying President Trumps aides are reluctant to speak for him, because he contradicts them. Later, your husband wrote, so true, its absurd. He writes a lot of things that are also supportive, and coring ghees and Philadelphia Eagles and sports, too. Two things ill say to you. Number one, that, again, that woman who lost the election whose name i never say on tv any more is wrong. She said white women have to listen to the men in their life to form their own political opinions. Wrong again. Lady. Number two, its fascinating to me that cnn would go there, but its very good for the whole world to have just witnessed that its now excuse me, that its now fair game what peoples how peoples spouses and significant others may differ with them. Im really surprised, but in some ways relieved and gratified to see that. That should really be fun. First of all, i would ask you that if you were a man. No, you wouldnt. You would not. And its not about that. Its about questioning a publicly questioning what you are doing for a living and with regard to your boss. And has nothing to do with your gender. No, that has nothing to do with my spouse. Right. Thats why i was just asking. No, no, you just brought him into this. So this ought to be fun moving forward, dana. Okay. Were now going to talk about other peoples spouses, and significant others, just because they either work in the white house or at cnn . Are we going to do that . You just went there. Yes. Cnn just went there. Look, differences of opinion im not critical. Im just asking it was meant to harass and embarrass. Let me just tell you something. Absolutely not. Let me tell you something. By definition, spouses have a difference of opinion. I would not agree more. By definition, spouses have a different of opinion when one is, i dont know, draining the joint bank account to support things that maybe the other disagrees with. So this is a fascinating cross the rubicon moment. And ill leave it at that. Okay. Well, that certainly was not intended to cross any rubicon. It was actually intended to be somewhat lighthearted about the fact that we are all grown ups who have different opinions. But i am sorry you thats not what you said. You said ive got to ask you a question thats on everybodys mind. It is. It is. Im sure you hear it too. It is. And it is hard to have two adults in a situation like this. But it is unusual for im sorry, its hard for whom . Back it up. Who are the two adults . My husband and me . You and your husband. Youre talking about my marriage again . Im not talking about your marriage kellyanne. Here was my whole point. Its hard for whom . Is that you are a professional working for the president of the United States. And your husband is a very wellrespected lawyer, and my point is that we dont often see in fact, i dont remember the last time we saw somebody working for the president in a highprofile position when their spouse is saying critical things about them. That is all. That is all. Well, that, a. , is not true. There are other family members who people who work at the white house who certainly dont support the president privately and publicly. But i will tell you this. There are people who have been in this administration who worked for democrats or gave money to democrats. But all that aside, that really is meant to divert attention from, again, the big issues that america cares about. Like i said, cnn chose to go there. I think thats going to be fascinating moving forward. And dont deny that when you just said it must be difficult. I do want you to clarify though for the whole worldwide audience and in fact me, since you raised me. Its quote difficult for whom to have two adults . My point is two Adult Children who are probably watching right now . No, i didnt say double standard for their mother for two years. This is not about gender. I dont want to have this conversation. You know i dont believe its about gender. Its not about gender. Hold on. There has been a different standard for me than there have been for other people. And we bite our tongue plenty, because i work for the people of this country, the United States government and the presidency and the president of the United States. So theres plenty that i dont say. Theres plenty i dont absolutely. Well just give you ill just give you because you because you went because you went there, you are always invited back here. Because you went there, ill just give an example, because you asked. Andrew mccabe. The president went after Andrew Mccabe for something that his wife did, ran as a democrat, and that had nothing to do with the president. No, no. The president knew something early that everybody else is now finding out. The president has excellent instincts. But he didnt say that. He talked about his wife. You dont know that he didnt say that. He knew that Andrew Mccabe could not be trusted. And look what happened just this week. Andrew mccabe its admitted now he lied four times, at least three under oath, dana, criminal referral just this week, because he lied about leaking to the media. This is the number two at the fbi. This should have everybody concerned, everybody should go back and look at what the fbi was doing. And not doing. While comey and mccabe were in charge of it. And they all thought, if not wanted, the other people to win the election. And thats so colored and politicized so much of their actions and inactions. Well, as you know, as you mentioned, the Inspector General is asking to look into Andrew Mccabe and we are covering that, and we will continue to cover that. Thank you very much. Thank you, dana. Thank you, kellyanne. Appreciate it. And President Trump, as kellyanne just talked about, is touting a major new announcement from north korea, saying on twitter, north korea has agreed to suspend all Nuclear Tests and close up a major test site. This is very good news for north korea and the world. Big progress. Thats what he said. And the white house has yet to announce a time and place or location planned for this upcoming summit. We are certainly looking to see that between the president and kim jongun. But President Trump is saying he would walk out of a meeting if north korea is not fruitful in these talks. We want to discuss this with a very important guest, the chairman of the senate Foreign Relations committee, bob corker, republican of tennessee. Senator corker, north korea claims that they are giving this big concession and giving up the testing program. But how is that a concession . Given that their testing appears to be complete, because they have advanced enough with their Nuclear Program . Dana, look, this is a great Public Relations effort by kim jongun, and i think people recognize that. I think everyone within the administration and congress approaches this with skepticism and caution, and yet im glad the two leaders are talking. Im glad mike pompeo is helping prepare the way, as are hopefully other officials. Well see what happens. This is a good Public Relations move. Well see we want to see some substance, and i hope it occurs. So you say its a Public Relations move. You dont believe them . Do you not believe that they will denuclearize . Well, i dont think he said anything about denuclearizing on the front end, necessarily. Forgive me. Well stop testing. Well stop testing right now. Yeah, yeah. You know, you can easily reverse that. And all of us know that. But again, i think hes handling himself well to begin the meetings in a way that almost put the United States on the defensive. But look, well see where it goes. Im glad theyre talking, and i hope we have a number of precursor meetings to make sure that the context for all of this is set in the appropriate way. So youre right. North koreans certainly havent promised to denuclearize on the front end, but they are saying that ultimately they would put that on the table. Is that something that you believe . After all of these years, decades of North Koreans saying, you know, no way, you think that this time theyre telling the truth . Look, this has been a 25year saga. And, again, we approach it with caution, skepticism. But im glad the meetings are taking place, and well just have to see what happens. I mean, i think for anyone to try to use conjecture to figure out where this goes at this time is just inappropriate. What we need to do is prepare ourselves, which im sure the president s being prepared for this. We have the context set right, and well see what happens. One last question beyond that one last question on north korea. Do you believe, or do you think that the u. S. Should be prepared to make an agreement that does not include complete denuclearization in north korea . No. I dont. But, you know, again, well see where it goes. This is just the front end, dana. And you know it. I mean, this is this we have no idea where this is going to go. And, again, i think to you know, denuclearization has been the has been our policy for years. This is where the president is, where the administration is, where we all are. Lets see where it goes. Lets dont start negotiating back and saying oh, well let them do x before we even start the meetings. I want to turn to russia. You have said that relations with russia are at their worst since the cuban missile crisis, and that there is a, quote, real risk for an Armed Conflict with russia. Hearing you, the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee Say that is somewhat terrifying. Do you think that the u. S. Should be preparing for an Armed Conflict with russia . No, what im saying is, look, our relations are at that low point. The lowest since the cuban missile crisis. Our leadership knows that. Secretary mattis knows that. And therefore, you know, the rhetoric, the kinds of things were doing to deacon conflict in syria are very important, because things are hot right now between us. And its not that we should be preparing, its that we should be aware that miscalculations could lead us to a very bad place. And i think thats why you see secretary mattis saying the things he is saying, and urging the caution that hes urging. So if you saw during this last effort, fortunately, when we went into syria, as we should have recently, and did what we did, you saw that there were conversations that had taken place, and russia had its defensive mechanisms off. They were not operating. And so, you know, that was a good thing. But i think what youre youre seeing our leadership be concerned about where things might go if it theres a miscalculation, because of the tremendous detierization in the relationship taking place over the course of the last yearandahalf. Mr. Chairman, lets talk about something thats going to happen in your committee tomorrow. Certainly this week. And that is the nominee for secretary of state, mike pompeo, is unlikely to be approved by your committee. This is the first time this is going to happen, likely since about 1925. Does it give you pause to ultimately ram through his nomination on the senate floor . Well, i dont think allowing people to vote is called ramming. This is a person thats highly qualified. He was first in his class at west point. Did the harvard law review. Was in charge of that. Incredibly qualified person. Knows more about whats happening in the world probably than anybody in america, because of his post at cia. Look, dana, under ordinary times, he would be confirmed overwhelmingly. Secretary clinton had one negative vote when she came through. John kerry had no negative votes when they came through committee. He is more qualified, probably, than either of them, but at least as qualified. And we just live in a very partisan environment. My friends on the democratic side and they are my friends, i could try to make them feel bad about this. I could theyve got in their heart of hearts to not feel comfortable with what theyre doing. But the base the base their base abhors this president so much, and vice versa it goes both ways that were in an era where somebody like this who is qualified unfortunately is likely to be voted out without recommendation or with a negative recommendation. But to allow thats not ramming through. Thats happened before. And to allow senators to vote on this nominee, on the floor, is the right thing to happen. Its just sad that our nation has devolved politically to this point. Senator where someone of his caliber is not going to be confirmed in the committee itself. Youre mentioning politics. You are not running for reelection in tennessee. The race to replace you in the senate could determine whether republicans hold on to the majority. This week, you called the democratic candidate, Phil Bredesen, quote, a friend, a very good mayor, a good governor, a Good Business person. Now were told that the Senate Majority leader, Mitch Mcconnell told you those comments could hurt republicans. Is Mitch Mcconnell right . Look, its hard to believe that the leadership of the Senatorial Committee on the republican side would even leak that story out to the Washington Post and cause you to ask me about it. Look, ive sent the maximum contribution to the republican nominee on our side. Ive said im going to plan to vote for this person. I was in a long meeting where i talked about the they were asking me about governor brett bredesen, he is my friend. Can you tell me why republican Marsha Blackburn is better to represent your state in tennessee and take your seat than Phil Bredesen . Well, i think most people in our state it is a red state will focus on the first vote she makes. And thats the vote to elect the majority leader. And i think at the end of the day, thats going to be a big factor in the race. But, you know, dana, the rest of the story wasnt written during the interview i had with the Christian Science monitor. Senator, thats not a wringing endorsement of Marsha Blackburn to say she should be elected just because shes going to vote for Mitch Mcconnell. Well, dana, im supporting the nominee. Ive worked with the nominee for some time, and i dont know what else to say. Okay. Well leave it there. The senate Foreign Relations chairman, bob corker, thank you so much for joining me today. Appreciate it. Thank you. And President Trump is defending Michael Cohen, calling him a fine person and saying he doesnt think he will flip. But will twitter praise from the president be enough to keep his loyal fixer from revealing trumps secrets . Our panel will be here to discuss it. A heart transplant. Thats a whole different ballgame. I was in shock. I am very proud of the development of drugs that can prevent the rejection and prevent the recurrence of the original disease. I never felt i was going to die. We know so much about transplantation. And were living longer. 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Comcast, building americas largest gigspeed network. Michael cohen is going to flip on this president , and he knows where the bodies are buried, or at least many of them, and i do not think that the president will last through the balance of his term. I just dont. Now were going to find out if im right or wrong. But i think hes going to ultimately resign the presidency. That was Stormy Daniels attorney, michael aftvenatti, foreshadying what he thinks is a potential outcome, saying it could lead to big trouble for the president. My panel is here with me now, and linda chavez, i want to step back here, listening to that, and look at the big picture. Weve been talking and hearing so much about the russia investigation. Until the last couple of weeks, where the focus has shifted to the Southern District of new york, separate from the russia investigation. That into the president s personal attorney. Is this what he should be he, the president , should be more worried about . Well, i think everybody thinks this is the more serious investigation. But i dont think that you can necessarily separate the two. Because some of the allegations and they are just that, allegations and suspicion is that the president during some of his bankruptcies, during some of his Financial Difficulties had trouble getting financing for his properties and for his deals, and a lot of condos got sold to a lot of people from russia and russian backers in ukraine. And so some of that material might, in fact, be in mr. Cohens documents. And so the two might actually end up coming together. But its always safe to say in washington, follow the money. Yeah. And there are reports, bakari, that Stormy Daniels first attorney, michael avenatti, is now cooperating. What we see is that Michael Cohen actually got attorneys for both ms. Mcdougle and Stormy Daniels, and they apparently didnt have any independent. That in itself is unique and causes conflicts. But i still think that were going to watch this russia investigation flesh out. I think that this is just something tangential. We just dont remember that we started with white water and ended up with the blue dress. These things meander and run their course. Im interested to see what happens and how russia actually infiltrated our election system. So we can prevent it from happening again. I think that is the most important thing we have to worry about, making sure that were protecting our democracy. And i think all of that will come out. And senator santorum, that is true, but on the Michael Cohen question, the president is facing some difficult circumstances, as we saw him tweeting about. Theres a piece in the New York Times that he clearly did not react favorably to, illustrating his relationship with Michael Cohen. And heres part of that story. For years, mr. Trump treated mr. Cohen poorly with gratuitous insults, dismissive statements and at least twice threats of being fired. Mr. Trumps lawyers and advisers have been resigned to the strong possibility that mr. Cohen, who has a wife and two children, and faces the prospect of devastating legal fees, if not criminal charges, could end up cooperating with federal officials who are investigating him. You know, look, the attorneys u. S. Attorneys have a tremendous power to put that kind of pressure on somebody. To basically threaten bankruptcy if they dont cooperate. Because theyll continue along in arduous prosecution, which someone cant afford. So its lets say this. Its happened before. Because that kind of pressure. I dont know. I dont know what Michael Cohen is going to do. I dont think anybody knows what Michael Cohen is going to do. But i think it points to the larger issue, which you said, the big picture. The russia investigation, other than finding out what russias role in the election is going nowhere with respect to donald trump in any kind of wrongdoing of donald trump. I think thats fairly clear at this point. And so everybody is now turning their attention to Michael Cohen and whats going on here. I dont think thats a natural meandering of the situation. That is that is a special prosecutor gone rogue, which i think he has, in trying to find anything that can hit this president , and thats the reason special prosecutors are a really bad idea. Special prosecutor gone rogue . Dana, i want to go back to a point that bakari let me say, mr. Cohen is the president s cleaner and muscle man. Now the cleaner and muscle man is under investigation hes in trouble right now. So that could lead to a lot of trouble for President Trump. It certainly has led to a lot of drama for us in the United States of america. We cant focus on other stuff, you know, things that are going wrong in the streets of this country. But i will the point that bakari was making about we need to find out what really happened here, and nobody is above the law, not even the president if he is involved and engaged and has to pay the consequences, mr. Cohen does, everybody in this web of deceit has to. But we do as a country have to focus on how do we fix our election system so that it is not in jeopardy of being violated by russia or anybody else. We have not dealt with the Voting Rights act in this country since shelby v. Holder. We still dont have the type of equipment in this country that can assure the safety and integrity of our elections from now into the future. Most revealing things to come out. The memos is his comment about what happened when president then president elect trump. Everybody in the room, including the chief of staff, reince priebus, seemed totally unconcerned about russia being involved in trying to tamper with our free and democratic elections. They have an unholy love of russia. But we cannot say this does not involve the president. Let me be clear, because i know rick said that earlier. The fact is, the president S National Security adviser has been indicted. His Campaign Chairman has been indicted. Potentially i dont know how we get potentially. What we know, Paul Manafort was not wrongfully indicted. Rick gates is not wrongfully indicted. And 13 people have been russian nationals have been indicted. I agree that russia tampered with the election. Thats not the point. And there should be no surprise. Because russia has been trying to tamper with the elections for and will continue. And we are going to continue to talk about this week after week, im sure, until we get the answer. Up next, its usually not a question you need to ask. Will the president have the support of his own party for reelection. But several highprofile republicans say they arent ready to get on board with trump in 2020 yet. Thats next. Day in paradise. Get a sunset on a sunday. 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D, thats why Antonio Villaraigosa brought both parties together to balance the state budget with record investments in public schools. And new Career Training programs. As mayor of la, he brought police and residents together to get illegal guns off the streets and keep kids out of gangs, and on the right path. Thats Antonio Villaraigosa. A governor for all of california. Well focus on the first vote she makes, and thats the vote to elect the majority leader. And i think at the end of the day, thats going to be a big factor in the race. But, you know, dana, the rest of the story wasnt written during the interview i had with the Christian Science monitor. Senator, thats not a ringing endorsement of Marsha Blackburn, to say she should be elected just because shes going to vote for Mitch Mcconnell. Well, dana, you know, im supporting the nominee. Ive worked with the nominee for some time, and i dont know what else to say. That was republican senator, bob corker, speaking to me just moments ago, offering a not so ringing endorsement for the republican running for his seat in tennessee. Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn. My panel back with me now. Senator santorum, ill put this to you. Thank you. Youre welcome. Yeah. I think it goes to, you know, tip oneill said all politics is local. Thats not true. All politics is personal. And this is really a case in point. I mean, number one, as mayor of chattanooga, bob corker had a great relationship with Phil Bredesen. So he even said i have a good personal relationship with the former governor, and Marsha Blackburn boxed bob corker out of maybe making a comeback and running again. So its personal. And i dont i understand that. I mean, this is a very difficult thing. He is stepping forward and saying, shes going to cast the right vote, im for the nominee. Thats all youre going to get out of me. Because on a personal side, im just not there. And he did he sort of laid it out there. I dont think theres anything necessarily wrong with that. I think i understand it. And, you know, good for bob corker. No, youre right. Its very human. Its not very political. But hes not running for anything. No, hes not. Hes not. But he doesnt have to be political. But this is why republicans in congress theyre very concerned in the senate, because they felt like the senate was in good shape. Now theyre actually not so sure. And the reason why were talking about this is tennessee, senator corkers seat, could be pivotal. Thats right. And, you know, the i think a lot of republicans are sort of almost conceding that the house is going to be very, very difficult to hold. I mean, it depends. Were still several months out. But the senate was, you know, more hopeful. And i can tell you, the last thing that republicans want is to have not just a divided congress, but both houses of congress in the hands of the democrats. That would be for the Republican Party a disaster. But it also highlights something that, you know, the map is changing every single day. I know that we saw seven or eight seats go from strongly republican to leaning republican. So you see that. But you also have senate seats, which are now up for grabs. Not only tennessee, but arizona. Theres also a seat in mississippi where democrats are going to play hard. And dont frown up. We just beat you in alabama. Thats not going to happen. Dont frown up. But you have republicans having to spend money at least to protect these seats. And what that means is the donnellys, the hide camps, the manchins, the red state democrats, may not have the resources blowing back against them. But elections are just that, and they should be robust, and the American People in the reelection cycle should have the right. They have the responsibility, but the right, to exercise their will. So no one should get comfortable, and especially the republicans in this era in terms of the suffering that is going on in this country. And i know theyre going to say the Unemployment Rate is low and all of those things. But as i have traveled this country, people on both sides are still suffering. And we spend a whole lot of time talking about the drama thats happening. But i certainly dont believe we can understand the state of our union, so to speak, without understanding the state of the streets. And thats where people are in rural parts of the country or urban parts of the country are suffering, and people are tired and showing it through their election. And this will be the republicans will be put to the test in 2018. And issues like that, all issues, tend to be a referendum on the president , even in the midterm election. And i would say President Trump has done more to help working men and women than any president in recent memory. His tough talk on trade is actually paying on. His tough talk on north korea is actually paying off. You see an economy thats growing. You see wages that are going up. I think the republicans have a very good story to tell. Thats not the question, senator santorum. Manu raju did some great reporting, talking to republican senators, and many were not ready to sign on to the president s reelection bid. As somebody who knows what its like to lose in a democratic wave, as you did in 2006 thank you for reminding me, you youre. Youre welcome. Do you think it should be kept at arms length . Ain this election cycle, because of his twitter activity and character issues out there, is going to be kept at arms length by folks in some tough races, particularly in the northeast. But i think in a lot of areas, you see folks out there embracing the president. Hes going to be very north dakota is a good example. And by the way, going back to tennessee, in 06 when i lost, everybody lost, except bob corker in an open seat in tennessee. Tennessee is a solid state, and Marsha Blackburn is going to win that race. You know, i do think that this is going to be a referendum on the president. And i happen to agree more with rick than i do with nina in terms of the state of the economy, what the president s policies have been. But the man himself is the issue. And twitter, you know, screams like he had this morning where hes tweeting out in all caps over and over and over again. This turns people off. It makes people like me very concerned. Guys real quick. Weve got to go. Do it on twitter. Do it on twitter. Since were talking about twitter. Thank you so much. She stays above the fray, and is praised by people on both sides of the aisle. Melania trump is the president s secret weapon, and this week she will be front and center. Thats next. Ancestrydna has 5x more detail. 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