President ial transitions. They talked about how they react to news of President Trump testing positive for the coronavirus. They also looked at issues transitioning from one administration to another. Good morning, and welcome to talking hendersons. Im the director. We all woke up to the shocking news this morning. Before we get started, let me send our best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to President Trump, the first lady, as well as all the officials who worked closely with the president. Out from november 3, americans across the country have already started voting in the most important president ial election in a generation. President elect joe biden or reelected President Donald Trump will face a double digit unemployment situation, a global pandemic, a reckoning on racial inequality, and a divided nation. The one institution that could help address these problems is the federal government. And the federal government needs to be effective if its going to deliver for the
Earlier bonds had been higher, as was the case yesterday. Yesterday i was speaking as that is one side of uncertainty. Even though stocks have been higher, bonds higher. On this news around President Trump said to have approved a broader stimulus plan, bonds are now lower. This tells you investors have some confidence a deal may get done sooner rather than later. We have heard so much back and forth on this narrative you will have to believe it once you see it, one something is agreed to and signed if that happens. David it is a little like lucy in the football. It feels like that right now. Thanks to Abigail Doolittle for a report on the markets. We have been looking not just at the polls but at Market Metrics showing how investors are pricing the outcome of the election. We welcome david hunt, president and ceo of pgim. Lets start with the breaking news. We just heard abigail say investors are getting their hopes up, maybe there will be a stimulus bill. Does this get your hopes up .
And longtime political reporter with the gazette in cedar rapids, serving as the moderator tonight. Because of the pennant, we are without an audience know it is time to meet our two candidates for the Second District of congress. Former teacher. Covering clinton and scott counties. Senator, thank you both for joining us tonight. We appreciate it. You get to lead us off. For 60 seconds, talk about why you are the best choice for this seat in congress. Thank you so much and it is a great pleasure to be here. Farmer,ormer teacher, a and a long life rhode island or. And also took that to the state senate, working on important issues like Economic Development. I know we are not going to agree on every issue tonight, but i want to go to washington to find common ground. We are facing some tough problems right now with the pandemic, the economy, with health care, and with education. Many more. I know that the way to get to the best solution is to do it together. You. Nator, 60 seconds or i w
Transferring from one administration to an other. Good morning, and welcome to talking transitions. We all woke up to shocking news this morning so before we get started, let me give our best wishes for a speedy recovery for President Trump, the first lady, and all the officials who work closely with the president. 3, month out from november americans have started voting in the most president ial election in a generation. President elect joe biden or reelect President Donald Trump will face a double digit unemployment situation, growing pandemic, a reckoning on racial inequality. These problems is the federal government and the federal government needs to be effective. Why it is critical for effectiveness on effectiveness. A smooth transition this year is not enough. Bestyear will be the transition ever in american history. Should President Biden win, the challenges are daunting. In normal times, a new president a 78 day. Bank to form a government, select more than pout 4000 political
Statewide, grid operators who reporter the white house is could not muster enough power mayor memo is unlikely to be for the august heat wave, say held up in court. They dont know what will happen this time around. The pandemic has changed our White House Press secretary forecast probe profile. It has blurred the lines slammed nancy pelosi for her visit to a hair salon. Between work days and we can the Surveillance Video played days. You get a flex alert to give Public Notice that we are on a loop during todays anticipating high loads and need briefing. Press secretary also accused pelosi of holding up your help again. Reporter the most critical time of day is between three p. M. And 9 00. They ask customers to set 78 degrees after 3 00 and use coronavirus aid for americans. Of the house did pass a relief bill in may and said pelosi fans. It turn off unnecessary should apologize to the american people. Apparently the rules do not apply to speaker, nancy pelosi. Lighting. A dont use was