We are totally prepared for the second option. Not a preferred option. But if we take that option, it will be devastating. I can tell you that. That while the president was speaking, Mitch Mcconnell and Republican Leaders officially tabled trumps Signature Campaign promise. At least for now. Republicans announced they will not pursue a vote on the Graham Cassidy Health Care Bill to replace obamacare. They simply didnt have the votes. We have made the decision since we dont have the votes we will postpone that vote. Okay . Am i disappointed . Absolutely. We are coming back to this after taxes. Gerrit haake is on capitol hill. This was all happening while the president was giving his press conference. Interesting they didnt wait for the president to finish. But the bottom line, this now dashes the president s hopes of repealing obamacare. Tell me what happened. Bill cassidy explained it. They didnt have the votes. As late as this morning, murkowski wasnt saying how she would vote, reboun
Think obamacare is a disaster. Its hard to envision getting to a yes on this bill because my concerns are so fundamental. I dont think this bill does that. Heather mike emanuel is live for us on capitol hill with the very latest. Hi, mike. There was some fine tuning of that legislation over the weekend, trying to win over some of those skeptical republicans. Senator Lindsey Graham says he is not giving up hope. The only way youll know how people vote is when you actually vote. Its not about our friendship, i love john mccain, he is an american hero. I just disagree with him here. He talks about a bipartisan process, im a pretty bipartisan guy. Ive come to conclude that obamacare is a placeholder for berniecare in the democratic world. Other g. O. P. Leaders they are trying to win back our Susan Collins in alaskas lisa murkowski. A spokesman for senator rand paul says its position on the bill has not changed. This is a bad idea, its not repeal. All of that being said, if they narrow the
Republicans. Certainly 47 or 48 senators. And once again there may be just enough Republican Opposition to kill the effort. I obviously have very serious reservations about the bill. Are you ready to support it . Nope. My guest this morning is senator rand paul of kentucky who says he is a no for now, and mark short. And can chuck and nancy do business with President Trump, or were their immigration talks a onetime only deal. Ill ask nancy pelosi if she trusts the president. Joining me is rich lowry High Pressure eliana johnson, stephen henderson, and former Obama Deputy Campaign manager Stephanie Cutter. Welcome to sunday, its meet the press. Announcer from nbc news in washington, the longest running show in television history, celebrating its 70th year. This is meet the press with chuck todd. Good sunday morning. There are two big stories were watching this morning, but first is President Trumps attack on nfl players that refuse to stand for the National Anthem. It began friday night
Sandra those statements followed President Trumps tweet over the weekend that if the foreign minister and his boss, kim jong un, do not watch out, they will not be around much longer. Meantime, we expect another hot topic at the White House Press briefing moments away from that. President trumps war of words with the nfl. What mass protest during the National Anthem across the league this weekend. President trump tweeted, the issue of kneeling has nothing to do with race. It is about respect for our country. Flag and National Anthem. Nfl must respect us. Reaction from the sport world continues to pour in, including this from nba star, lebron james. He would not even say the president s name. There is no divide, no divid divide. Even from that guy that continues to try to divide us. Throughout everything that guy is doing, no matter if you voted for him or not, you may have made a mistake, and that is okay. The people run this country, not one individual. An sure not him. Spill it nate
There shooting rockets all over the place. And north korea responds. Are new sanctions going to stop the rogue regime . Plus, on offense. President trump blasting nfl player who is protest the national anthem. Get that son of a [ bleep ] off the field right now. Out. Hes fired. And withdraws a white house invitation to nba champions. The things that he said, we wont stand for it. Now, players are finding it hard to hold back. Hello. Im jake tapper in washington, where the state of our union is waiting for kickoff. Its game day in america and President Trump is facing off against those professional athletes protesting racial inequities by taking a knee during the national anthem. The president tweeted this morning, quote, if nfl fans refuse to go to games until players stop disrespecting our flag and country, youll see change take place fast. Fire or suspend, he added. Quote, nfl attendance and ratings are way down. Boring games, yes, but many stay away because they love our country. Le