Show host bill press, the former chair of the Democratic Party in california. What does the landscape look like for democrats and where should republicans be most concerned in 2018 . Bill merry christmas. Nice to be back. Blue wave, is what i think of for 2018. I do not want to get ahead of myself, but based on what we have seen since donald trump has taken office, in new jersey, in fridge and income in washington state, in iowa in virginia, in washington state, in iowa, and across the country, at the state level and the gubernatorial level with City Councils and mayors, with state legislative races, democrats have been winning. They have been winning because frankly donald trump stirred up the base more than anybody else did. And higher voter turnout in virginia, they turned out more than they did for barack obama. Doug jones picking up a seat against a faulted candidate in roy moore in alabama. But i think the signs are good that with the energy the energy is clearly on the democrati
U. S. Senate here on cspan2. The senate will come to order. The chaplain will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, the king of glory, your never failing providence sustains us. Today, inspire our lawmakers with the music of your wisdom that they may bring hope, joy, and unity to our nation and world. Remind our senators that even in the darkness, you are a sure guide. Lord, energize them to strive, to transform dark yesterdays into bright tomorrows. And lord, in this new year, go before us to show us the way, behind us to press us forward, beside us to give us courage, above us to provide protection. And within us to give us your wisdom and discernment. We pray in your loving name. Amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The presidin
Be unable to access government services. It would severely impact federal employees who would not get the paychecks they expected. It would also have a very Significant Impact on our armed forces. In other words, we must do everything that we can to prevent a government shutdown, which is exactly what will happen if a budget agreement is not reached by january 19 when the shortterm continuing revolution resolution expires. I am very disappointed, therefore, that the republican party, which controls the white and thehe u. S. House, u. S. Senate is pushing us closer and closer to a very dangerous government shutdown. The Republican Leadership in congress and the white house must not allow this shutdown to take place. They have got to compromise. They cannot get it all. 2011erybody knows, in Congress Passed the budget control act. The centerpiece of that Bipartisan Legislation was that defenseuld be parity in and nondefense spending. In thereement continued american taxpayer relief act of
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