Scenes pictures and videos, author information and to talk directly with authors during our live programs. Facebook. Com booktv. [inaudible conversations] [applause] good afternoon. Im gene mccormack, and Jean Mccormack, and i have the privilege of serving as the president of the edward m. Kennedy institute for the United States senate. Welcome to the heart of the institute, our replica chamber, where every day senators in training are debating the issues that matter. Yesterday we had a wonderful 8yearold stand in opposition to something and be very articulate. I always think when i see that, that senator kennedy would smile. We are delighted to have so many of you here with us today for this program which celebrates the new book, lion of the senate, by our own board member, nick littlefeld and our alumni, david nexon, and welcome to many alumni who served with senator kennedy. As we often say, you may be off the payroll, but youre never off the staff. [laughter] were here happy to hav
To step up for them and buy 10,000 books tonight, and you want to and new york collaborates with autism. Started the First Charter School in the country for children with autism, and who is now working on Adult Services and adult homes and adult education. New york collaborates for autism. 10,000 books, everybody. Thank you all very much. [applause] [inaudible conversations] youre watching booktv. Heres a look at what is on primetime tonight. We kick off the evening at 7 30 p. M. Eastern with a report on required reading for college freshmen. Then at 9 00, a description of the lives of slaves in the white house. Thats followed by offeredwords with mickal hayden at 10 00 p. M. Eastern. The former nsa and cia director sits down to discuss national security. And we finish up our primetime programming a 11 00 on the influence of big now in politics. Next weekend well discuss all her books and take your questions, tonight on cspan2s booktv. [applause] good afternoon. Im Jean Mccormick and i
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in the last 24 hours show trump with over 50% of support from republican primary voters. that is an extraordinary under the circumstances. but that is what we are going to see. you know, i saw one of your tweets last night michael, about the language that trump uses with his supporters. they are coming after me so they can get to you. you know, they are indicting maybe cause, you know, it s the same way as indicting you. making his supporters believe that they are the target. he s protecting them by taking all the incoming, and somehow, donald trump is protecting all of these aggrieved victimized people and his audience. and you made the comment that, you know, it s total bs. it is bs, but it s very, very effective. and we see that in his numbers. and we see that in effect, people like kevin mccarthy, you know, as soon as even the softest criticism of donald trump has been hurt, they immediately turn around and