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[inaudible] the committee will come to order. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to recess the hearing at any time. Before we turn to the substance of todays hearing, let me address a House Keeping matter. First, let me remind members should during these proceedings , with the exception of when theyre speaking, take precautions in light of covid19 including by wearing a face cover such as a mask. Were also limiting staff attendance at the hearing. I would encourage and urge unless youre speaking to please be wearing your mask. Were also conducting this hearing in the Capital Visitors Center auditorium, which affords Additional Space for those present to remain physically distant from one another. Before i get into the other housekeeping matter, let me just express my best wishes to the president and first lady for a speedy recovery from covid19. I know were all quite shocked and distressed this morning to learn of their illness. And we hope for
Of the list. The president ial race. Whats the best way to look at who has the lead and the things to watch out for, especially as we go towards election day . Guest the best way to orient yourself around the Current Trends in the president ial race is using the first president ial debate as a mark in time. Probably the lowest points for republican through the cycle. In president ial polls and also down ballot. Who were at all tied to trump, which is every , tendedan in the party to see a downturn in their numbers. So now we are seeing whether or not trump is going to be able to recover, and whether republicans can recover. T that will look like theres a spectrum. On one end, trump has completely turned things around and could win the Electoral College. I think its difficult to imagine how he could win the popular vote. In the other, he loses the presidency but maybe saves some republicans in the house and senate who would be dragged down if his numbers continue to crater. Host a lot p
Allocated but hasnt gone out to anybody yet. So this bill will pass with basically democrat support, so reconciliation that allows them to squeak it by on 51 votes. And the compromise and unity that we heard so much about are not a priority at this white house so far. Republicans say this is a liberal wish list. President biden says that he will be the most progressive president in history. He told us that on the Campaign Trail and a promise that hes making good on and progresses are thrilled with it. Heres one progressive senator that said biden has been very good at the ending the garden so far. So are these passages about covid or about expanding the government here in the United States over the longer term . As this plays out, in the background of all of this about the money, theres a shift going on in the country. Take a look. Cases have dropped 47 since the daily average peak january 8. Very good news about where this virus is headed. Think about this. The governors that have rea