Transcripts For MSNBC PoliticsNation 20241007 : comparemela.

Transcripts For MSNBC PoliticsNation 20241007

Picks nation. Tonights lead, one month to go. The clock is Ticking Down on the 2024 president ial race. But, the pace is picking up even more with barely a month left for Election Day. Donald trump just wrapped up a Campaign Rally in wisconsin where the latest polls showed him and Vice President Kamala Harris Neck and neck in the swing state. Meanwhile, Harris And Runningmate governor Tim Walz are prepping for a weeklong national Media Blitz. Starting Tomorrow Night with a taped interview on 60 minutes, cbs 60 minutes and followed up with radio, podcast, Town Halls, late Night Tv hits and Battleground Campaign events in arizona and nevada. But, we start the show in the Battleground State of wisconsin. Joining me now, Congresswoman Democrat of wisconsin, congresswoman, trump just ended a rally. He lost to biden. Now the latest poll shows them effectively tied in wisconsin with the Vice President ahead of trump among likely voters at 49 to his 47 . That is within the margin of error. How would you describe the State Of Play in wisconsin with now, just a month before Election Day . Reverend al, thanks for focusing on wisconsin. Indeed i have no idea what is going on in michigan, Nevada Or Pennsylvania but this is a battleground here. Not only was the former president Donald Trump here today, but he was here as recently as october 1st. And, not only that, we see some of his supporters like the player of wausau pulling up the Drop Boxes that were, it was litigated, we fought, it was the subject of some of Donald Trumps false election claim that people were using Drop Boxes after litigating that successfully. This mayor took it upon himself to remove that drop box. That has gotten to be subject of a State Justice Department investigation and indeed people went to the u. S. Attorney Justice Department to complain about this. In the meantime, not only do we have Kamala Harris on the ballot but we have Tammy Baldwin our u. S. Senator up. We have seen Mitch Mcconnell authorized again 17 Million reported to be poured into the state. Her rich opponent is putting in another 3 Million of his own. And, every black person in the black community has loads and loads and loads of material false information from the Republican Party about Kamala Harris. And, so, this is indeed a battleground. We are fighting back, reverend al, we got a lot of momentum, we had just this past weekend we had dr. Representative Danny David bring two, two bus loads up from chicago of canvassers, the weekend before that we have people from evanston bring in canvassers, Our State Democratic Party is fantastic. We made 2. 5 million 2. 5 million attempts at Voter Consnooct there is a lot of activity. A lot of activity. Coming in with a bus to get people out to vote wherever they vote however they vote. Let plea ask you this, when you say there is a lot of accomplice information, critics of the Vice President complained about her not doing enough national interviews since she has become the 2024 candidate. This week they are blitzing international Media Outlets including radio, podcast, late Night Tv starting with a taped interview of harris gave to 60 minutes set to air Tomorrow Night. You are a veteran campaigning yourself, i have campaigned with you. You are tireless, with the clock Ticking Down, how important is it for the Vice President to be visible and likeable . I thinking it is extremely important for her to be visible and likeable. I am not part of her campaign team. But you and i know know it comes down to seven or eight states. And, so, i would not want her distracted in going to national blitz i dont see the point of her going to utah. Utah say wonderful state but i dont see her in spending time there or distracting herself. We think that, we know that Kamala Harris and Tim Walz that one or the other of them or their spouses will be in wisconsin every single week between now and november fifth and i think that is the right direction. You know. It does not hurt for her to do national media. She is very, very likeable. Her message can get attention. You are right. So, i dont want her distracted. Let me ask you this. Trump insiders, you mentioned trump, and i did as well. Trump insiders signaled that he would adopt the more unifying tone at his rally last night in butler, pennsylvania where he was wounded by an Assassination Attempt in july that killed one person and injured several others. He did that to start. Then he fell into his usual sewer of lies and attacks on the Vice President. And on his political opponents. It carried over into his Wisconsin Rally just moments ago. Take a listen. Those that want to stop us from achieving this future slanders plea, impeached me, tried to throw me off of the ballot. Who knows, maybe even tried to kill me. What do you say to that congresswoman . Well, i just think it is disgusting. This is a campaign. This is the way we settle political differences and arguments in america. We campaign and put ourselves out there to the voters and ask them to support us. We dont know who tried to assassinate him and thank god he is okay. But, it is totally inappropriate to blame democrats for that. Yeah. You know, and if he implodes it certainly will not be because of a bullet it will be because of his bigmouth where nothing but lies and Reis Dissnreugz when deceit. And when you say implode you mean at the Ballot Box. Absolutely right. Now, at a Campaign Event this week Kamala Harris was joined by Liz Cheney. One of her dominant republican voters. With cheney asking to vote for Kamala Harris is she getting the conservatives the optic was marvelous. That is the birthplace of the Republican Party. And so for Liz Cheney to show up at that location, you know, really speaks to wanting to renew the commitment to the gop to their basic principals, agree with them or not. What she is saying is that even though there are differences between democrats and republicans, there is no difference in love of country and she is appealing to republicans all over the country to go back, founding principals of the Republican Party which exclude their being able to vote for Donald Trump at this time. All right. Thank you for being with us as always congresswoman Gwen Moore from wisconsin. Thank you. From wisconsin lets go to michigan. Joining me now is gary peters. The chair of the democratic senatorial campaign committee. Senator, we are one month out from Election Day. Recent polling shows vise president harris is essentially tied with former President Trump in your Battleground State of michigan. What is your thoughts on where it stands. In michigan, it is close. We are a Battleground State. Tig right now we are basically to the point where it is going to be whoever works the hardest in the next 30 days will win. I am confident of what we have on the ground here. But, certainly we will have to continue to push very hard. We had the Vice President in just a couple days ago into the state. I there was for the rally in michigan. The enthusiasm, the excitement that was there. The long lines of folks to get in testimonies you the kind of energy on the ground in michigan and translated to folks going out and working. That is the point we all made. Great to rally but now you have to get out and knock doors and talk to your neighbors and that is what will happen between now and Election Day. Cases you stated, you campaigned for the great Magic Johnson in the case that you stated, you campaigned for the great Magic Johnson. The day after, Kamala Harris was in the Neighboring State wisconsin. You all won voting against trump. How important are events like these with a highly recognizable republican politician and an influential black celebrity what is the impact . Reporter twofold. One it slows the Vice President cares to come into flint come is a town that really wants to be focused on what are the opportunities in are everybody that lives in that city. Vice president harris came in and talked about her Opportunity Agenda and creating opportunity opportunities and growing an economy and making sure that things like clean water is a basic right for every american. Stoking that folks understand how important it is. Kamala harris is there, connecting with people in a wonderful way. It is also about building the enthusiasm and the momentum that is necessary. To get folks out and if you have a chance to see her and hear her and be around those that are fired up it helps people on the ground that make the kinds of contrast. It is clear. When you look the President President at to who trump will be fighting for. That is what she has to continue to talk about. I am excited that she was in flint i expect her back in michigan on a regular basis. You chair the campaign committee. A few weeks ago you announced a multii multimillion Dollar Investment in the texas and Florida Senate races in an effort to preserve the senate majority. You said you are confident more is coming. Can you elaborate that and which races are you most concerned about . Reporter certainly, we have a difficult map in our Battleground States. Republicans are pouring money into these races. I heard Congresswoman Moore talking about wisconsin and the amount of money that the republican are pouring in against baldwin. We see that in ohio, seeing it in pennsylvania. We are doing everything we can to make sure that we can match that and make sure our candidates can win. That is why the d fccs our efforts are for raiding america. To see if we are allocating it good. Defending the streets. Michigan, all of the Battleground States. What we are seeing in florida and in texas is very exciting. We are seeing momentum. If you look at the contrast between the candidates there, ted cruise against allread. Right now, folks in texas are particularly focused on Abortion Laws put into place there taking away reproductive rights from those in texas. It was ted cruise that made it happen. He would have a national ban and we believe every women should have that right No Matter what state they live in. And talking about core economic issues that are important to people in texas. A expensive state. We made multimillion investments in texas and florida. We hope others will help in the states as well. As folks different money we will have some states and texas and florida beyond the fence with our incumbent folks right now. You are seeing it in florida right now. You have an Abortion Reverentum that is supported by the people in public polling. That is huge support. Rick scott says he will vote against it. Supports a six week ban, no exceptions. And as long as we have the money. As long as we have the resources i am confident. We are facing onslot of republican money, pouring money in. Grass Roots Support is important. That has allowed us to raise money that we put in texas or florida that we can help Shore Up Ohio and pennsylvania and michigan and wisconsin, arizona, nevada all of the states that we are defending right now. Taking all of us locking arms. We have 30 days left. Who wins the race it will be who works the hardest between now and Election Day. And turnout. Yes. Let me go to this issue before i let you go. Tomorrow marking a year since the October 7th attacks on israel from hamas. Just minutes ago there were loud scenes. Back in michigan on friday, Kamala Harris met with arab and muslim leaders while campaigning in michigan. As in has been dissatisfaction by the community of the backing of the war in gaza. Michigan is home to the largest muslim and arab population in the country. Could they possibly involve iran as well . Threaten Harris Support especially in michigan . Bottom line, we hope the conflict does not accelerate we grieve for any innocent civilian killed in the middle of a war. Hair sis concerned, focused to make sure the conflict does not escalate and continue to increase in escalation. As you mentioned she met with members of the arab muslim community. The important thing is that she is hearing them, lynching and showing the World Leadership which shows she is ready for the prime type. Someone who thoughtfully dealing with these issues and talk to Focus Andness to folks. That is what she will do when it come the back. I know i said i would let you know, but, one last question, is the Democratic Party still confident having these items on the ticket may drive the turnout, especially the turnout of women . Absolutely. It is a powerful driver. We have seen it in my state and other states so we know it is a powerful ploat straighter and key states, arizona has a referendum, montana, florida, those will be difference makers. The contrast between where democrats are to make sure we protect womens fundamental freedom to reproductive rights that versus the republicans we know that people cared deeply. Who did they vote for . I am confident they will make their voice heard when they turn out. They have to turn out to vote and that is what our efforts are to make sure most come out to vote. Here in michigan you can vote by absentee so we are getting voter turnout. Thank you for being with us again. 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