Of congress. That tactic of course is used to cut off debate. Host guest we conclude host we conclude with this point, the Pew Research Study on political polarization. I just want to get your response to one part of this report, saying that when it comes to getting news about politics and government, liberals and conservatives and different worlds. There is little overlap in the new sources they turn to and trust. And whether discussing politics online or with friends, they are more likely than others to interact with likeminded individuals. Guest look. Yes, that is the case. Toot of liberals are going places like msnbc for their news. A lot of conservatives are coming to places like breitbart news, daily caller, fox etc. , for their news. I think that both sides need to do a better job at reaching out to the other sides readers. That is one of the goals that we are trying to do. Is you that you do that opinion. Acts, not you report the news. If you do that you can reach more and more
Contest, into the convention and general election. That of course, is what this seminar will focus on. Withrocess, the politics the candidates and their campaign, and the policies. Houseth to the white still depends on 270 Electoral College votes. Many of you have probably seen the website, 270 to win. That, are interested in what is the path to victory in the white house . Today,270 votes, as of january 4, 217 of those are viewed as safely democratic. That means that the democratic candidate needs to get 53 more votes. If you think, essay states could could the safe states change, let me tell you what the safe states are. The republicans have 191. California, 55 votes. New york state, 29 votes. Votes. S, 20 michigan, 16. New jersey, 14. Washington, 12. Massachusetts, 11. Maryland 10, oregon seven, connecticut seven. That gets us to 191. Four. Maine, three, anddc, hawaii, four. Once you get to 17, how do you get to 270 . Votes. Ennsylvania is 20 florida is 29. Ohio is 18. 217, a candid
People. Another roughly 50 people online participating. What kind of a difference will that make . Right now the latest poll before the holidays, senator cruz was leading in iowa. Trump was close behind. Marco rubio, after that with significant dropoff. And in fifthmpaign place, jeb bush. Will stay the same, the importance of these early contests and the difference they could make. I dont think a difference in a loss in iowa for the clinton wont be decisive. A win in iowa on the public and side may not be decisive but could turn the campaign. 2008,think back to president obamas Campaign Manager says everyone looks back and says you can see how it developed. Them, every battle was won iowa or be out of the race. They won iowa, went to New Hampshire, lost New Hampshire, but made enough of a showing to go to south carolina. There was a small window there in the Obama Campaign and they saw the window and was able to make that into a path. Path, but nevertheless, a path to victory. As we pu
Getting images. We work back and forth on a list together. They suggest some things, i suggest some things, we come to an agreement and it is later refined. It is a process that is ongoing but it really started when i sat down with some members of my family, including a very smart young boy. I asked him, what do you think about the 100 most Important Documents in history . He is only 13 years old. He is a nephew. And i thanked him. And his parents for their contribution. How did he know 75 of these . He is a omnivorous reader of history. He has a very wide range of interests in history. An encyclopedic knowledge of history. It was with his good graces that i came up with this list. If you had to pick one in this book that is in your mind the most important, which one would it need . I have a preference for the gutenberg bible. The gutenberg bible, which Everybody Knows the term but they dont understand the significance of it, was created in the 14 50s by a printer blacksmith in germany
We want to hear from you with this question. What is the single Biggest Issue for you and the campaign . If you live in iowa, New Hampshire, or elsewhere around the country what will motivate you to vote. What is this campaign all about . For democrats, 202 7488000. Republicans, 202 7488001. If your independent, 202 7488002. We do have a line set aside for those living in the hawkeye state. 202 7488003. And many of you already weighing in on the facebook page. Good sunday morning to you and thank you very much for being here with us as we talk about this campaign. We will have live coverage tomorrow evening of the democratic and Republican Caucus. We are the only network that will take you inside the caucuses and show you in their entirety and explain the process. The Des Moines Register, a poll from last night showing how close the race is. On the republican side with donald trump, his lead at 28 compared to 23 for ted cruz, marco rubio at 15 and dr. Ben carson at 10 . Rand paul, Chri