Are better at politics. Easier to be in the opposition party. Republicans united universally, no pun intended on this to object to obamacare, Affordable Care act, every single one voted against it then. Every single democrat has been a no vote on any of these initiatives now. But it is interesting to point out sometimes its a lot easier being opposition. But again im not making excuses for these lunatics. The fact of the matter is, they still botched it. I repeat something have been better than nothing. Neil let me write that down. Butted did i, thank you very,c very much. I hope to continue the momentum here. As stuart pointed out they will not get the something. So they are left with nothing. More to the point they are left with the Affordable Care act. As you have been hearing here. Likely this will stay in place for a couple years, assuming all republicans agree on a repeal effort. That is not a slamdunk. Georgia Republican Congressman doug collins. Congressman, we notice markets
Aftermath of this weeks mass expulsions. The report coming on the day russia announced it had conducted a test of an intercouldnt mental Ballistic Missile capable of striking anywhere in the world. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports how President Trumps position to maintain ownership of his business all putting his stake in a trust managed by his sons is coming back to haunt him. Quote from mueller to stormy to contributions, three different teams are trying to pry open the trump organizations books. Lets go to florida where the president is spending the easter weekend at his resort amid the controversy over his epas chief use of the condo at bargain prices. Nbc newss Kelly Odonnell is in West Palm Beach for us. What can you tell us about the latest scrutiny over scott pruitt . Well good to be with you alex. Theres been plenty of attention on the president s cabinet. We saw him oust his secretary of state, and his top official at the Veterans Affairs department. And now theres pres
Mix . Maybe. A new report on what new role she might play in the white house, rit here on msnbc live. We begin with a picture of the white house appearing to challenge a new court order that families detained under the zero tolerance policy must be released within 20 days. So the Washington Post is reporting that the new filing does not explicitly say that the Trump Administration plans to hold families in custody beyond the 20day limit. However it says officials plan to detain them as they go through immigration proceedings. Which in many cases can last for months. Now the news coming as about 750 demonstrations are set for today. In an effort to pressure the administration to reunite some of these families. And put an end to the zero tolerance policy. Meanwhile President Trump is at home in new jersey this weekend, and shifting his focus to the short list of candidates that hes considering for Justice Kennedys replacement. Heres what he said in an interview last night on whether the
Good day, everyone, im alex witt at msnbc headquarters in new york. Weve got two weeks until the mid terms and americans say theyre eager to cast their ballots come november. Enthusiasm is up among both parties a new nbc news wall street journal poll shows Democrats Holding a ninepoint lead among likely voters. Both republicans and democrats have the highest levels of thu yax since we asked this question in 2006. Interesting groups that normally dont vote in midterms, younger voters, younger women. Actually in our poll, africanamericans, and latinos are more enthused about voting than white voters which is very unusual. Were still looking at a blue wave in november 2018. Were certainly going to see a wave of voters, who normally dont vote in midterm elections. That poll carrying good news for the president. Nbc news correspondent jeff bennett has numbers for us. What is the poll saying about the president s Approval Rating. Good news about President Trump. President trump has a Little