Leaders long ago gave up on total happiness and are just trying not to lose the two votes that wound sink the bill, but opposition appears to be growing. Hey, toomey, well afraid youll take grandmas medicaid. Dickerson well talk to two key republicans, pennsylvania senator pat toomey, who was part of the team who negotiated the bill, and louisiana doctorturned senator bill cassidy, and well break down a blockbuster Washington Post report that unveiled topsecret efforts of the Obama Administration the head off russian attacks on our election process. Well talk to a key democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, West Virginias joe manchin. Plus well take a closer look at what, if anything, can be done to stop the north Korean Nuclear threat as the president of south korea prepares to visit the u. S. Well have plenty of political analysis and a final word on taping at the white house. Its all coming up on face the nation. Good morning and welcome to face the nation. Im john dickerson.
States under stayathome orders hed praise those local leaders. If instead of trying to vie for air time with dr. Fauci, hed defer to him. If hed simply leveled with the country. One of the leading coronavirus models out of the university of washington puts the United States on track to surpass 378,000 dead by the end of this year. But none of that seems to matter to donald trump for whom the 200,000 lost souls are apparently nobodies. We now know the disease. We didnt know it. Now we know it. It affects elderly people. Elderly people with heart problems and other problems. If they have other problems. Thats what it really affects. Thats it. You know, in some states, thousands of people nobody young. Below the age of 18, like nobody. They have a strong immune system. Who knows. You take your hat off to the young because they have a hell of an immune system, but it affects virtually nobody. Its an amazing thing. Weve made it a point on this program to highlight each and every day the sto
On board withholding a vote on a Trump Nominee during the campaign. Where a nominee of a president is from a different a party than the senate, then more often than not the senate does not confirm. On the other hand, when theres a nominee of a party that is in the same in the same party as the senate, then typically they do confirm. If a nominee actually reaches the floor, then i will vote based upon the qualifications of that nominee. Were going to ask an expert about that reasoning coming up. Two federal judges, Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa appear to be at the top of trumps list. Robert costa of the Washington Post, who is standing by to join us in a moment, has new reporting out on what the thinking is inside the white house. He and his colleagues report it this way. Quote, momentum appeared to grow behind judge Amy Coney Barrett of the u. S. Court of appeals for the 7th circuit. Other advisers say lagoa, who enjoys significant support among miami legal circles, could be the
Woman. And watch the abuse that she will take, whoever its going to the decisions going to be announced on saturday, 5 00 on saturday, at the white house. [ cheers and applause ] and you see we have tremendous republican support, tremendous support. Its never been this unified before, ever. Thank you, mitt. Thank you. No, he was very good. Very positive. That reference there, mitt romney, who today signaled hes on board withholding a vote on a Trump Nominee during the campaign. Where a nominee of a president is from a Different Party than the senate, then more often than not the senate does not confirm. On the other hand, when theres a nominee of a party that is in the same in the same party as the senate, then typically they do confirm. If a nominee actually reaches the floor, then i will vote based upon the qualifications of that nominee. Were going to ask an expert about that reasoning coming up. Two federal judges, Amy Coney Barrett and Barbara Lagoa appear to be at the top of trum
Treatment system and reauthorizing f. D. A. User fees. Now live to the floor of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The presiding officer the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Our father in heaven, as Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc, protect those in harms way. Lord, we thank you that the winds and the waves obey your will. Today make us aware of our need for your presence and empower us to reach out to others in your name. Lord, teach us to pray and sustain us by the wonders of your word. Give us truths that will strengthen our minds, souls, and hearts. In times of distress, grief, confusion, and misunderstanding, illuminate our paths with the light of your companionship. Guide our lawmakers in their challenging work, for you have promised never to leave or forsake them. We pray in your merciful name, amen. The presiding officer please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag. I pledge allegiance