Coming up on waington journal, we talked about camping 2024n the future of the Republican Party. Jesse burns, Senior Editor of th hill, previews the week ahead on the campaign trail. Also, we discuss veterans and military issues. Washington journal starts now. Host it is washington journal for august 7, a poll asked respondents about overall confidence in the u. S. Military. There were fluctuations over several decades, current results show that americans are less likely to express a great deal or a lot of confidence in the military. We will show you those results. To start the program, we want your thoughts on your current level of confidence in the American Military and tell us why you have confidence or do not have confidence. Republicans 202 7488001, democrats 202 7488000 and independents 202 7488002. For active and former military members, 202 7488003. You can use the same number to text us this morning. You can post on social media at facebook. Com cspan or cspanwj on twitter and
Business insider publication takes a look at some of those people that could be on a short list when it comes to the former president s running mate for this november. That list starts with senator tim scott of south carolina. The list adding senator scott has been on mr. Trumps shortlist from the beginning. He is a former president ial candidate himself. The 58yearold has also shown a fundraising prowess that could be appreciated given mr. Trumps at times cashstrapped campaign. Second on the list is the governor of north dakota. Saying his biggest moment was arguably the primary debate. Despite the forgettable primary efforts he is receiving serious consideration. His momentum is surprising home state politicians. Is a white male from a state with three electoral votes that have not gone to a democrat since lbj, does not seem to bring a lot of electoral value to the ticket. Third on the list of senator marco rubio of florida, saying mr. Rubio would be the most obvious choice to carry
Host this is the washington journal for may 14. One of the questions facing former President Trumps who would he choose to be his running mate. He recently met with some of the possible contenders. Mr. Trump continues attending his hush money case. We want to hear from republicans in the audience about the person you would like to see as former President Trumps running mate. Republicans who live in the eastern and central time zones, call us at 202 7488000. If you live in the mountain and pacific time zones, give us a call at 202 7488001. You can text 202 7488003 us at 202 7488003. On x it is cspanwj that the Business Insider publication takes a look at some of those people that could be on a short list when it comes to the former president s running mate for this november. That list starts with senator tim scott of south carolina. The list adding senator scott has been on mr. Trumps shortlist from the beginning. He is a former president ial candidate himself. The 58yearold has also sh
Interests requires me to place this investigation to a person who exercises a degree of independence from the normal chain of command. Mueller served under two president s with an extension under obama. Hes described as very disciplined. He will not answer to Rod Rosenstein on a daily basis. But he does have to report to the a. G. He can pick his own staff. After serving so long in the political armpit he must have some faiths. Hes harder to fire than comey and doesnt serve at the pleasure of the president , and can only be fired by rosenstein with good cause. Reaction has been pretty good from both side. Jason chaffetz tweeted quote, mueller is a great selection. With great credentials. Adam schiff add this. I think there is a far greater chance with a truly independent crown that the public is more likely to accept the result. Kennedy well have to wait and see who cries foul and if mueller has the guts to knock it out of the park. Im kennedy. There was never a special counsel appoint
Interests requires me to place this investigation to a person who exercises a degree of independence from the normal chain of command. Mueller served under two president s with an extension under obama. Hes described as very disciplined. He will not answer to Rod Rosenstein on a daily basis. But he does have to report to the a. G. He can pick his own staff. After serving so long in the political armpit he must have some faiths. Hes harder to fire than comey and doesnt serve at the pleasure of the president , and can only be fired by rosenstein with good cause. Reaction has been pretty good from both side. Jason chaffetz tweeted quote, mueller is a great selection. With great credentials. Adam schiff add this. I think there is a far greater chance with a truly independent crown that the public is more likely to accept the result. Kennedy well have to wait and see who cries foul and if mueller has the guts to knock it out of the park. Im kennedy. There was never a special counsel appoint