Organization, talks about the biotech industry and how it is helping to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Also the fulcrum editorinchief David Hawkings joins us to discuss how the results of the november election will influence the next congress. Host good morning, everyone. As coronavirus cases spike across the country, governors are putting in place new restrictions on businesses and gatherings. As decisions, president elect biden yesterday called on congress to act on more Economic Relief for americans. They have 14 days. Do you agree or disagree . If you are unemployed, dial in at 202 7488000. If you are a Small Business owner or employee, 202 7488001. If you are an essential worker, 202 7488002. All others, call us at 202 7488003. You can also text us at that same number or go to twitter cspanwj and post your comments on facebook. Com cspan. The Associated Press headline this morning pandemic politics lead bc in gridlock. D. C. In gridlock as the virus searches. Wants nancy pelosi
Postelection standoff between the Trump Administration and the Biden Campaign. Day and it 8 45, leo shane discusses the fallout from the defense secretarys firing. A week ago this morning, the results of the 2020 election were unknown. By saturday morning, joe biden had garnered enough electoral votes, and was declared the winner. President trump and his republican allies have been contesting that, but states are standing by the results, and legal efforts so far have yielded no change in votes. Good morning. It is veterans day, november 11, 2020. This is washington journal. We will talk about the continuing standoff in this first hour. We want your calls this year. If you are a supporter of joe biden and Kamala Harris, the line is 202 7488000. Supporters of donald trump and mike pence, 202 7488001. All others, or if you did not vote, the line 202 7488002. Also, send us a text if you would like. It is 202 7488003. Tell us your name and where you are texting from. Andwitter cspanwj faceb
An unfiltered view of politics. On capitol hill, there is debate going on if there is going to be another round of stimulus relief approved by congress and signed by the president. Topic ofc also a distinction and last nights debate between the candidates. [video clip] are out ofon people work an 8 million more americans have fallen into poverty and more families are going hungry every day. Those hit hardest are women and people of color. They see washington fighting over a belief failed. Why havent you been able to get them that help they need . Nancy pelosi does not want to approve it. Youre the president. That is one of the reasons i think we are going to take over the house. Nancy pelosi does not want to prove anything because she would love to have victories on a day called november 3. Nancy pelosi does not want to approve it. We are able to do something. Dont forget, we have approved three plans and it has gone through, including the democrats. This one, she doesnt want. She thin
And senator joni ernst challenger theresa greenfield. In true 2020 spirit, this debate will not be like others you have seen. Steve, myself, and our three moderators are here in person. Our candidates join us remotely. Senator ernst is in washington after several days of confirmation hearings for judge amy coney barrett. Miss greenfield is live from altoona. Moderators. T our we have the chief politics reporter for the des moines register. And ron steele is the evening news anchor at kwwl. Is anator joni ernst native of red oak, iowa, and served in the military for more than 23 years. Is the first female veteran elected to serve in the u. S. Senate. Democrat theresa greenfield hopes to unseat senator ernst. She was raised on a small farm in minnesota and moved to iowa to attend college. She has a background in urban planning. In 2018, she briefly ran for congress in iowas third district. She lives and oman with her husband. Now for the rules of tonights debate. Candidates get 60 second
Of the list. The president ial race. Whats the best way to look at who has the lead and the things to watch out for, especially as we go towards election day . Guest the best way to orient yourself around the Current Trends in the president ial race is using the first president ial debate as a mark in time. Probably the lowest points for republican through the cycle. In president ial polls and also down ballot. Who were at all tied to trump, which is every , tendedan in the party to see a downturn in their numbers. So now we are seeing whether or not trump is going to be able to recover, and whether republicans can recover. T that will look like theres a spectrum. On one end, trump has completely turned things around and could win the Electoral College. I think its difficult to imagine how he could win the popular vote. In the other, he loses the presidency but maybe saves some republicans in the house and senate who would be dragged down if his numbers continue to crater. Host a lot p