But the big question is whether the victory won in campaigns run against the president will be used to punish him or to deal with him. Whether theyre trying to destroy the obama legacy or bull a Better Future for the country. Were already hearing a familiar voice out there demanding destruction. Here is rush limb sgau the mandate he gave the republicans last night. It is the biggest and perhaps the most important mandata Political Party has had in the recent era. It is very simple what that mandate is. To stop barack obama. It is to stop the democrat party. There is no other reason why republicans were elected yesterday. Republicans were not elected to govern. That man has no good reason to exist. Joining me, Howard Fineman and eugene columnist. Both are of course, msnbc political analysts. It seem to me that Rush Limbaugh is playing to an audience on radio. Fair enough. Many of us do it in this business. You talk to who listens to you. He is not talking to the majority of americans. H
Nineseat pickup for republicans. And with it, the Strong Majority control of the United States senate. But the big question is whether the victory won in campaigns run against the president will be used to punish him or to deal with him. Whether theyre trying to destroy the obama legacy or bull a Better Future for the country. Were already hearing a familiar voice out there demanding destruction. Here is rush limb sgau the mandate he gave the republicans last night. It is the biggest and perhaps the most important mandata Political Party has had in the recent era. It is very simple what that mandate is. To stop barack obama. It is to stop the democrat party. There is no other reason why republicans were elected yesterday. Republicans were not elected to govern. That man has no good reason to exist. Joining me, Howard Fineman and eugene columnist. Both are of course, msnbc political analysts. It seem to me that Rush Limbaugh is playing to an audience on radio. Fair enough. Many of us do
Cruz are barnstorming the badging state. Highlights include cruz telling fox news the republican frontrunners personal life hasnt been immaculate, while the billionaire repeated his lying ted routine and predicted a very big victory, quote, for himself tomorrow, despite polls showing him trailing. Cruz and trump reserved their biggest blows today for john kasich, who both claim is merely a spoiler who should no longer bei be in the race. Heres trump in lacrosse this morning and cruz in madison, each making the case this is, in fact, a twoway race, and kasich or any other establishment hopeful has no business competing at the national convention. I said kasich should get out. Normally, i wouldnt say that. Normally i wouldnt say it. Hes like a sturben guy. Hes stubborn. He doesnt want to leave. They asked him, are you going to leave . No. He hurts me much more than he hurts cruz. Cruz wants him out. Cruz is wrong. He hurts me. In fact, a recent poll came out where i get many more of his
Bit. Hillary taking the hill. Democrats close ranks around their presumptive nominee as clinton comes back to capitol hill after winning those primaries. She really inspired the members of congress and everybody is united, looking forward to winning in november. Breaking news, House Democrats staging a sitin at this hour as weve been reporting on the house floor, right now demanding action on gun control. Now is the time for us to find a way to dramatize it, to make it real. We have to ak pie the floor of the house until theres action. Coming up, well talk to republican senator jeff flake, one of the cosponsors of the senate bill compromising on gun control. Good day, im Andrea Mitchell in washington. Donald trump moments ago launching a barrage of domestic and Foreign Policy attacks against Hillary Clinton and her decadeslong record of public service. Hillary clinton may be the most corrupt person ever to seek the presidency of the United States. Hillary clintons message is old and ti
Situation room. Announcer this is cnn breaking news. Were following breaking news on republican support for Jeff Sessions after the attorney general and the president took their feud to an ugly new level. Tonight, the senate gop leader is expression total confidence in sessions as some other gop lawmakers are suggesting he may be gone soon. This, as mr. Trump looks for new outlets to vent his anger and frustration after a week of stewing over the criminal convictions of Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort. Mr. Trump now picking a fight with google as he tries to distract from his problems and the cloud of the russia investigation. This hour, ill talk with Senate Judiciary Committee Member senator Richard Blumenthal and former defense secretary and our correspondents and analysts are also standing by. First, lets go to our chief White House Correspondent jim acosta. Jim, the president is threatening multiple social media sites right now. Thats right, wolf. President trump started some new f