we re just not going to work on it now. that s kind of a nonstarter. there again, that s partly why there are members of congress, good solid republicans who said we re not going to risk our careers on that proposal. there were some in the oval office that said the democrats now own obamacare. it s theirs. but the president is still the one sitting in the seat. donald trump is still the president, gabby. is that narrative going to sell? that s certainly the message that the white house is going to run away with the next week or so is to blame this on democrats to say there weren t any democrats willing to get on board with this repeal effort. then to say, once we see premiums don t to rise. once as americans are continuing to face a penalty for not taking health insurance. they re going to they re going to blame democrats. that seems to be the hope that the american people will feel that president trump is leaning on to get health care done at some point in the future. now, whe
there s a question whether republicans can unite and bring some democrats on in the agenda. this is an agenda that ryan. called the new wave. new york representative congressman chris collins said if republicans can t pass a 2017 budget and repeal obamacare. how are they going to pass a 2018 budget, pay budget which really is the vehicle for where the country gets money from instructure? you see how it could cast out things ahead and whether or not republicans can really move forward in the agenda. suzanne malveaux, appreciate it so much. good to see you. we ve got a lot of anger to discuss this morning. i want to start with the president s approach with his health care bill. let s talk about it with cnn political commentator errol lice and gabby gongelo.
their agenda, including a supreme court nomination and so forth. the easiest path, the one they don t seem willing to take is actually reach out to democrats, form some form of a central coalition and get to yes as opposed to continually kind of giving hostages to folks who don t really care whether a bill gets passed or not. if they replay that on tax reform, i wouldn t be surprised, number one. but number two, it would be disastrous politically and bad for the country. gabby, a lot of people are looking at this, there are people who wanted to see changes in obamacare who say republicans had seven years to figure this out. is there, as we look forward, or are there any solid plans. and of course, this is gent on president trump as well, in terms of the tax code and tax reform and the infrastructure that they ll want to tackle? well, if you recall the white paper that president trump put out on tax reform policy during
rearranged. but that s only a possibility. if they don t get to it right away, if they don t come up with a plan, if they don t start working it through the system and figure how how they can get votes and constituency and support for such an idea, it would be an wasted opportunity. but at least it s an area where there s not like a shortage of money. that s one thing that we in the kriedz do have. we have a tremendous economy and a whole heck of a lot of money to pay for what the public needs. gabby, you have the last word. it s got to be quick. i m sorry. is it about people or politics? you know, i think it s about politics right now and making sure that president trump does have a legislative achievement and about accomplishments in this first 100 days but that s looking less and less likely. errol louis and gab question monnogello, so nice to have you here. thank you. calling for an independent commission to investigate on capitol hill after the house intel chair cancels ne