First, the head of education in california is setting his sights on the Governors Mansion. Youre watching getting answers. Im kristin zee. The Gubernatorial Race is still three years away, but the field of candidates is already getting more crowded. Yesterday, state school superintende Tony Thurmond officially announced he is jumping in. Im tony thurman and im running for governor to be a voice for those who need one, because california may be working for millionaires and billionaires, but for the rest of california, we need real change. Thurman joins two prominent democrat who announced earlier Lieutenant Governor eleni kounalakis, former state controller and current California Democratic Party Vice Chair betty yee. Abc7 has invited them to join us in conversation in the near future as well. Joining us live now to discuss his entry into the race to replace Governor Newsom when newsom turns out is superintendent Tony Thurmond. Tony, good to see you. Good to see you, kristin. Thank you.
There when really there were 11 . Court staff was sufficiently staffed during the incident. There was definitely more delays than there was 10 years ago. Reporter public defender gary goodman who has worked inside the palo alto courthouse for years says there are signs of deputy staffing issues, delays on a weekly basis to get inmates up to the courtroom. Then you can hear over the radio that it appears theyre scrambling to get enough security to bring the defendant up to the courthouse. So theres a cascading effect to that. Reporter johnson admits it does take longer to get inmates to the courtroom in palo alto because there is not an elevator but insists the courthouse is sufficiently staffed. The sheriff did not go on camera today but did say this after the escape. I believe that the court is very, very happy with the level of service that we provide. Reporter now i also want to note the public defender we spoke to is the attorney for one of the escapees. I want to make it clear. He
Spell for gop nebs congress opinion. A seismic wakeup call as the Senate Majority shrinks. He tried. I want to support the person running. We need the seat. Did republicans dodge a bullet . What does this mean for Steve Bannons war on the republican establishment . Big questions for john cornyn. Chris van hollen. And our powerhouse roundtable. Well break down the pom ticks, spoke out the spin. Good morning. As we head into the holidays, it sure looks like President Trump and the gop will get what they want for christmas. The votes lined up for the largest tax cut in years. What will it mean for the economy and the middle class . Determine. Well have two of americas prominent economists ahead. Will it look like a win one year from now . This is where it all began. Reporter this time last year, donald trump was thanking alabama voters. On his victory tour. Not this week. Despite the president s late push for the gop candidate doctor. Get out and vote for roy moore. Do it. Do it. Reporter
[ inaudible conversations ] house and Senate Republican leaders are gathering for an enrollment ceremony for the tax reform bill. Paul ryan and Mitch Mcconnell officially signed that legislation and sent it to the white house for President Trumps signature. [ applause ]. Congratulations. Congratulations. [ inaudible conversations ] well, good morning. What a good morning this is. A fantastic day, christmas coming early for the American People. The house and the Senate Working together, putting aside all differences with one clear objective, making sure the American People are heard. Making sure that Small Businesses have an opportunity to grow. We have seen a tremendous victory through this process. And it is because of committed leaders behind me entrusted with the confidence of their voters to bring forth a tremendous victory. I am thankful that we are led in the senate by leader mcconnell, whos done a fabulous job of bringing 52 cats all working in Different Directions together for
What a good morning this is. Day, christmas coming early for the American People. The house and the Senate Working together, putting aside all different is with one clear of active, making sure the American People are heard. Making sure that Small Businesses have an opportunity to grow. We have seen a tremendous victory through this process and it is because of committed leaders behind me and trusted with the, events of their voters to bring orth a tremendous victory. I am thank we are led in the senate by leader mcconnell who has done a fabulous job of cats, all working in different directions, together for one or this together for one purpose, to serve the American People. [applause] sen. Mcconnell thank you. This is a happy day indeed for the middle for the American People. We have used the examples of eagle parents making 41,000 a year getting a 73 reduction in their taxes, but its not just on the individual side. I am pleased to see americas corporations ending up almost immediate