Republicans, it s considered doa, after sandy hook, a bipartisan bill lost, 54-46. couldn t clear the 60 vote threshold needed to break a mitch mcconnell led filibuster. we hear the same old talk, thoughts and prayers, guns don t kill people, people kill people or as president trump. mental illness pulls trigger not the gun. the gun helps. for example, the weapon used in dayton helped kill nine people in 30 seconds. some people say this time is different after all the nra is weakened by financial mismanagement. trump s personal instinct seems to be in favor of background checks and he effectively banned bump stocks after the vegas shooting. men who once said of killing legislation. that could be the grim reaper. maybe it s time to take him at his word and that s your reality check. john, thank you so much. i will be speaking to one republican who makes me think
Welcome back. democrats recapturing control of the house tonight. they also flipped several governor s mansions. j.b. pritsker notably campaigned with president obama. and state attorney general bill lost by double digits. governor, thanks for taking time with us at this late hour of the night. you had some pick-ups. you have to be happy.