The reopening of schools, as more children will have to wear masks in the classroom. And the return of everyday life. Simply put, it impacts the fund from concerts, games. We just saw New Orleans cancel a jazz fest. They will justify their decision as freedom. And sure, they are free and they are free to get infected, free to spread the virus. Free to add to the tally of 600,000 american lives lost. Countless livelihoods lost your freedom, some will say as they refuse to get vaccinated. And also were a few to wear a mask. Enabled by the governor of south carolina. There is no need to require, for the government or masks in schools at this time. There is just no need for it. If you listen to some of the national press it and even some of the national experts. Who i believe are exaggerating and engaging in hyperbole. And necessarily alarming people. You might think otherwise. He says a doctor in his own state is now in a code red emergency. Because of the influx of patients in hospitals.
Afghanistan, and The Cry For Freedom in cuba. We have a lot to cover on this friday, july 23rd, and willie, well start with this. How about those yanks, theyre so great. The yankees, love them. Why would you do that . Sounds like joe has been up telling you what to say. Well skip the yankee game Last Night. Too much to get to. As you heard from Governor Kay Ivy, also the republican senators in that state coming out, imploring the people of alabama to get the vaccine. Frustration is mounting over the unvaccinated. Coming up Kelly Odonnell, talks about the White House and masks. But Miguel Almaguer has more. Reporter painting a grim picture of the new reality inside some hospitals, the numbers from the cdc reflect our nation slowly slipping back towards crisis. As we surpass 50,000 infections a day, new cases, hospitalizations, even daily deaths are spiking again. It is one of the most infectious Respiratory Viruses that we know of and i have seen in my 20year career. Reporter struggling
Election day a holiday, expand early Voting And Ban partisan gerrymandering. Senate Majority Leader Chuck schumer is working to get Joe Manchin to back the legislation in its current form or revoice it in a way that all sides of the Democratic Party see palatable. Perhaps the most attainable changes could come in the form of infrastructure. President Joe Biden expected to invite members of the legislature to the White House this discuss this week. Jessica, good morning. Shum confident he can get Manchin On Board or the others on board with the Manchin Plan . What are you seeing. At this point, the best Case Scenario for Democrats Tomorrow is that all 50 Democrats Vote to advance the discussion on this bill. Thats the best they can hope for. Theres just very, very, very, very, little chance any republican is going to support this. In this case, all indications are that no republicans will be supporting this. And of course those 50 votes will fall well short of the 60 votes needed to con
Usual 60 votes to break a filibuster and all 50 republicans publicly opposing the bill. It is not expected to have enough votes simply to begin debate. Where have we heard that before . A key senator to watch, west virginias democrat Joe Manchin, democrats are working to agree on a new proposal to win him over so at least all 50 democrats will vote in favor of advancing the bill. Though even with manchin on board, the voting on the voting Rights Bill will still be blocked. Some democrats, however, are hoping that that small step could help change the conversation around filibuster reform. Perhaps, poppy, be a step towards a voting Rights Bill down the line. Maybe, thats right. Also critical week for infrastructure talks. President bidens Negotiating Team will be on the hill. They are working with the White House, hits a roadblock on how to pay for all this, prompting growing questions over how long the White House will let talks continue or if theyre going to let democrats or he encour
Something big in return. Could this finally be a breakthrough or is it the final offer before the president shows moderates he tried, allowing democrats to go it alone. Much more on that in a moment. Were also following an explosive fire spreading rapidly across the country. At least, thats the framing in a new warning in a major progressive group. The letter is addressed to former minority leader chuck schumer, but make no doubt its aimed directly at joe. Not the joe in the white house but West Virginia joe over in the senate. The Group Leading the charge said, quote, this is truly a fivealarm fire. Democrats have to make a decision. Are they going to protect the filibuster or protect votes . Refusing to nuke the filibuster, republicans are set to shoot down the ambitious agenda of a Voting Rights bill and so much more. To those who say we must make a decision between filibuster and x, i say this is a false choice. The reality is when you have a system thats not working effectively, t