[background sounds] hello, everybody. I have the job of introducing dr. Moore for todays book presentation and discussion. Now, when i agreed to do this she and i talked for a little bit about the best way to introduce her in the talk and we decided the best way was to mix things up and change it up a bit. So im going to begin by briefly introdiscussing her Research Interests and professional activities and then say a bit more about what where shes coming from in the book. First, her Research Interests. Her first book examined the interaction of race with the United States Senate Procedures from the 1950s onward. The book shes currently working on probes the politics of the Supreme Court Decision Making on race. And the book to be discussed tonight is about race and criminal justice. I guess you can say dr. Moore practices what she preaches. He was appointed by governor paterson to the new York State Commission and later appointed by the new York State Senate to the Advisory Council on
Microsoft. We are seeing a lot of these names on the move. These big guys are making there move. Another one that we will be watching for later. Back to you. Ashley breaking news. The house will vote on a bill will allow american to have their insurance canceled to keep their plans. Rich edson is on capitol hill with what this means. The strong. Reporter its up for a vote next. The voting youre looking at as part of an effort to try to kill the republican proposal within the next hour so we expect the house of representatives to pass a bill that would allow Insurance Companies to continue offering the plan to everyone from the face of mostly because of regulations written into obamacare. The president has a similar administrative action that he announces today. As for why, they say you cannot do it administratively and you need to change the law. A 1year extension. Rather than forcing people into the exchanges it allows them to keep what they had. There is in essence of the president b
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We will begin with also a dramatic day at the trial of Paul Manafort. Long time business part rick gates was back on the stand and didnt Hold Anything back. Turning what had been a dry case about tax and bank records into a political soap opera. Today even challenging gates about an affair he had in london. Focusing on the financial details. Describing how under manaforts direction he falsified multiple documents about manaforts income. The prosecution also presented various documents including emails with manaforts own words showing he had knowledge of the fraudulent activity. Complaining about the taxes
Chris Matthews debates hot political issues with politicians, newsmakers and Washington leaders. Manafort. Paul manafort was aware of thighs bank accounts. Of course he was. He had control of them and secondly showed his involvement in alleged bank fraud and by the end, in 2016 when manafort was scrambling for money, over stated the income to get a loan from the bank. Cross examinatio
At the top of the show we asked you why are you awake . Producer john tower has the answers, jt . More on the clothing line, ugg boots, made of sheeps skin, not cool. John, in illinois, my wife and i are taking care of our sons triplets. Just park morning and theyll be asleep in no time. Tuned in hoping to see bill karins hosting. Frank thanks so much. Apparently were seeing other people. I like that. Im very busy. Clearly, we appreciate it. Our friend in illinois, appreciate that kind email. Morning joe begins right now. Our president , barack obama, took day or two off to go play golf in florida. I dont care, fine, go play golf, i dont care. Played with a guy named tiger woods. This is our president playing golf this weekend. What do you think . I thought it was funny. Good morning, everyone. It is tuesday, february 19th. Welcome to morning joe. With us on set, we have msnbc and Time Magazine senior political analyst, Mark Halperin. Hey, Mark Halperin, how you doing . National Affair