President ial nomination. Well President Biden faces no serious competition, his margin of victory could shed light on the eagerness of democrats to check his name in november. And maybe the same could be said for donald trump, who has consistently lost 30 to 40 of the royal publican vote in early primary states. Joining us now to discuss it all is the democratic governor jb pritzker of illinois. Welcome governor. Its a tree having you here. Youve been bringing the fire on behalf of President Biden and the effort that is in front of the country, quite honestly. Given the menace that is meant represented by donald trump. I want to show you some polling though out there from the New York Times poll on the general election. Right now biden is trailing former President Trump by 43 to 48. Also you have conversations out there weve got mr. Trumps winning 97 of those who say that they vote for him four years ago, you look at that 2020 vote. Talk to us about the work that you see right now, an
Federal Election Interference case. In a brief order, the court said it would hear arguments in april, but it could take months for the court to issue an opinion. In the meantime, jack smiths case is on hold, meaning no trial can take place and even if the Supreme Court ultimately rules against trump, the intervention puts the trials start date in question. In essence, some would say, given him immunity, possibly. Joining us now, msnbc chief Legal Correspondent and anchor of the beat on msnbc, ari melber. State attorney for Palm Beach County florida, darren ehrenberg, im going to ask you the same question. Theyve, all start with you. Were you surprised at this really . I was shocked, mika. The five justices who granted the state through sand in the years of justice and they further delegitimized the Supreme Court in the eyes of so many. Chief Justice Roberts cares deeply about the perception of the high court. He wants people to believe that they are above politics. That is why its mys
Ability to hold Public Office ever again based on a reading of the insurrection cause of the 14th Amendment. It appears likely that trump will probably be allowed to remain on the ballot but we just dont know exactly how the justices will rule or what kind of implications that may have on both the primary and on trumps legal cases. Speaking of which, the federal election interference trial in d. C. Was supposed to start tomorrow we had it not been paused due to trumps appeal of the decisions against his ridiculous absolute president ial immunity claim. A Supreme Court hearing on that claim has just been added to trumps calendar for april. Even though that trial has been delayed, trump will still find himself a criminal defendant this month. Beginning on march 25th, manhattan District Attorney, alvin bragg, will be the first to bring his case to court against the former president. Trumps former personal attorney, michael cohen, and the adult film actress, stormy daniels, are among the w
Casting their ballots for uncommitted. If he doesnt get it together and change, what he is doing, we will not vote for him in november. Hunter biden is testifying Behind Closed Doors to the House Oversight committee. I am telling you that this is a waste of time and we need to get back to this peoples work. I am tired, the republicans are going to lose the house. Yall run this back for them when they do. Mitch mcconnell is stepping down as leader of the Republican Party in the senate. Its time for the next generation of leadership. More than 100 people were killed during a violent scene at a Food Distribution effort. A Palestinian Eyewitness tells msnbc news, Israeli Forces opened fire at the crowd before the trucks arrived. Israel telling a different story, saying many were killed in a stampede near the trucks. The Health Ministry puts the gaza death toll from the war at over 30,000. President biden and former president trump, visiting the southern border. This is a biden invasion ove
To, them because they have such Good Chemistry and stuff, why dont you go sit with them, and im like, yeah thats great, if it, acadia call you. [laughter] ali. Need to blame a r]johnson The Republicans in nethe house, because were still in d. C. Because we didnt know government shutdown. That situation. Thats how were gonna do this. When you all are in new york, you noticing . I get up early for this. I want to be on the show with you guys. Good to tsee you. Have yourself gua good day, and well see you tomorrow morning. Velshi starts now. By, ali. Good morning. A saturday, march the 2nd. Amal youll see in another universe, i would be telling you right now about how we are just two days away from the start of the Momentous First Criminal Trial against a former president. Instead, that trial seems like it t. May not happen this year, and if the former president returns ifto the white house, i may not happen at. All major new Developments Thise Week Have Cast Out On whether well see trial