Whats your reaction to this . Look, its sad. I mean, i think the broader reaction, ana, is where are the republicans . Where is the Republican Leadership and the Republican Party . Governor kemp, rightly or wrongly, has been a close associate of President Trumps, more or less has done what he wanted him to do throughout the pandemic, but he doesnt want to disavow the constitution and break the law. William barr doesnt want to disavow the constitution and break the law. Youve got guys like chris krebs that want to tell the truth and tell the American People that the election was safe and secure, arguably the most secure election ever. And so, you know, hes going to continue to do this. The good news is, even if the governor said that he wanted to do that, there are likely more patriotic men and women that would never let that happen, and even if he was able to flip georgia, that wouldnt even be enough for him to get the Electoral College votes that he needs so hes in it, hes panltpanl p
Jeremy diamond joins us now from the white house. Jeremy, this will be the president s first rally since losing the election. Is this new attack an indication of what could be expected this evening . Reporter its certainly been how the president has talked about georgia over the last couple of weeks. He described the georgia secretary of state as an enemy of the people and he said that he regrets having endorsed georgias republican Governor Brian Kemp during the last election when kemp was running, and we know that privately, the president has been even more caustic in his comments about Governor Kemp, according. According to two sources familiar with a conversation, in a recent phone call, referred to kemp as a nut job and a morn and questioned why kelly lefler, why she couldnt win her race outright even though there was never an expectation that she would given the crowded field including a republican congressman who was running against her and were seeing even today, the president c
Right now are becoming infected with the coronavirus and surging into hospitals all around the country in disturbingly high record numbers and this is startling. Get this. In just the past five days, the first five days of december, more than 1 million americans have now tested positive for the coronavirus, five days, more than 1 million people. At the same time, an unprecedented amount of Covid Patients are currently in hospitals all around the country. Today marks the fourth state day with more than 100,000 americans hospitalized with the coronavirus. Covidlinked deaths are also on the rise. Today the United States surpassed 281,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths. Lets go out to california right now where millions of people are facing some of the toughest lockdown restrictions since the spring. Starting tomorrow, new restrictions go into effect. New coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are exploding, putting an already stressed Healthcare System in even greater dire straights. Lets g
Supporting veterans and the pact act. A new law for benefits for veterans who have been exposed to burn pits, asian horns and other substances. He spoke at an advance hosted by the National Press club in washington dc. We are happy to accept your questions and will take as many as time permits. Email headliner press. Org and put v. A. In the subject line. I would like to introduce our head table, thomas young, u. S. Air force veteran novelist and commander of American Legion post 20 the persian coast of the National Press club. [applause] dr. Lisa thomas, executive director Human Capital Management National cemetery administration. [applause] max r, publisher of stars stripes. Aaron lee, phd executive Director Office of human Veterans Benefits administration. [applause] kelly kennedy, managing editor of the war worth. [applause] dennis mcdonough, we all know him, the secretary. [applause] tara cobb pentagon, the associated press. We have a kevin wincing, retired navy captain and the Na
Giving you a front row seat to democracy. Denis mcdonough talked about supporting veterans and the pact act, the new law expanding benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, agent orange and other toxic substances. He spoke at an event stood by the National Press club here in washington dc. Hello and welcome to the National Press club, the place where news happens. I am jun judson, the 115 president of the National Press club, and reporter for defense news. Thank you for joining us. Both those here at the National Press Club Ballroom and those viewing us from black stream, the headliner event with Dennis Mcdonough as we commemorate veterans day this week. I should note that it is the 47 for three the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans memorial. [applause] we are happy to accept your questions and will ask as many as time permits. To submit a question, please email headliner press. Org and put v. A. In the subject line. I would like to introduce our head table. We have thomas you