Become what It is. 200 years from now when the Biden Musical is wrItten, bound to be a song how do you solve a problem like Joe Manchin, right . Thats going to be in there. But heres what we have, three people talking about Joe Manchin, who actually knew Robert Byrd, and thats important because Robert Byrd is Joe Manchins predecessor from West Virginia, parliamentary master of the senate and his reference for the rules of the senate inherIted from Robert Byrd, and three people discussing his view of the rules know more about that than maybe Joe Manchin does and how he changed rules in the senate when he felt It was necessary and wasnt working. Thats how were going to begin tonight. Its one thing to see you revere the rules of the senate and want to follow in his footsteps so wasnt change the filibuster when Robert Byrd changed the filibuster to lower the threshold for number of votes It took. Im looking forward to that. By the way, one of the people who knew Robert Byrd is host of this
Senate and joe mentions reference for the rules of the senate is inherited from Robert Bird and the three people who will be discussing Robert Birds view of the rules actually know maybe more about that even than Joe Manchin does inhouse Robert Prude him self was changed rules in the senate when he felt it was necessary and it wasnt working so thats how were gonna begin Tonight. Its one thing to say that you review or the rules of the senate and you want to follow in the footsteps of somebody like Robert Bird and so therefore you want change the filibuster when one of the things that robert did was change the filibuster to lower the threshold of the number of votes that it took. So im Looking forward to seeing that. And by the way, one of the people the new Robert Port is the host of this program so its gonna be fun. Also rachel, Boston Accent Morning Bill Breton is here. Bill brought in graduated from the Boston Police Academy the same year that i graduated from High School in boston
Across country are moving to end enhanced federal unintended benefits that are slowing the jobs recovery. But President Biden he said this week that he doesnt see much evidence that the expanded payments are playing a role in the labor shortage. The line has been because of the generous Unemployment Benefits that it is major factor in labor shortage. Americans want to work. I think people claim americans wont work even if they find a good and fair opportunity underestimate american people. Paul bring in Wall Street Journal columnist deputy Editorial Page Editor dan, and columnist mary ogrady so dan why dont you start by taking on joe bidens analysis of the job market. Those enhance benefits playing a role or arent they . Well, there are few people who would beg to differ with the president on that, paul. In fact it is not just a few, it is hundred if not thousands of employers who have said they are finding it extremely difficult almost impossible to hire people. They wont even cant ev
Misconduct. And as our electoral map is poised to add more red district, the Admission Act evens the balance by finally recognizing the historically black District Of Columbia as a state. Of course, on the other side, the house gop caucus is purging the last of its members who acknowledge reality because that reality requires republicans to admit that they cannot continue to campaign on a big lie. But regardless of what comes out of congress, the senate is where the future is either stalled or starting. And it is there that Mitch Mcconnell and Senate Republicans have committed to inertia if it means denying President Biden a victory. Of course, it doesnt help that moderate democrats like West Virginia senator joe manchin refuse to take their best weapon away, the filibuster. But what should not escape anyone watching is that you are now seeing nearly every state level gop trying to find its rudder after last year and plotting their future at black and brown voters joining me now, congr
Republican lined up now to replace her. Plus, the new legal move by Derek Chauvins lawyers. Could a jurors tshirt be enough to get George Floyds killer a new trial . Mixed messaging on masks continues to cause confusion. The head of the cdc joins us to try to clear that up. And an army veteran who almost died in afghanistan speaking out on President Bidens pull out of troops. Why he said its time for america to leave. Good morning to our viewers in the United States and around the world. Its wednesday, may 5th. Liz cheney chose truth over power and is about to cost her a Leadership Role in the house and quite possibly her elected political career. Republican sources tell cnn that minority leader Kevin Mccarthy is planning to vote for next week to remove her. This hot mic moment on fox capturing mccarthys blunt assessment of cheneys future and we should note the audio was edited and does not contain the hosts question. I think shes got a real problem. I have had it with ive had it with