you updated about the things happening today in washington. we are joined on the phone by a congressional reporter for the hill to talk about the efforts in the house to reauthorize the violence against women act. good morning to you. it is a measure that has earned opposition of the national rifle association. why are they getting involved? guest: that is because democrats have a provision to reauthorize the violence against women act that has been in limbo since december, when there was a government shut down because of a provision that would extend current law if someone is convicted of domestic violence against a spouse or family member, they can no longer own a gun. what this bill would do is extend that to stalkers and people who are convicted of abusing dating partners. that would close the so-called boyfriend loophole. the nra is opposed to this provision because they say it could be too broad or ripe for abuse. if someone sends threatening messages on social media,
has it met expectations? guest: it has shown that it has stood up against aggressiveness. in the 1990 s it could adapt. the only time with the collective defense provisions of the north atlantic treaty have been invoked were in response to the attack on the united states. across the middle east its engaged in many areas to defend nuclear interest. i preface this by saying that the european union is a trade alliance, but as we watch the developments as it continues the brexit process, are there any lessons with regards to nato? host: nato is a guest: nato is a political and military alliance. consultation for the united states with many key european partners who participate in aspects of nato deliberations. we don t have a seat at the table at the european union and nato remains an important venue for us to discuss obviously not , but keyissues strategic issues it s an important forum for us. is going to have an impact on the european union. it s not clear the impact it
we begin with an issue shaping the 2020 race. should the electoral college be abolished? join in on the conversation. outline for democrats, (202) 748-8000. , our line for republicans. if you are an independent, (202) 748-8002. don t forget to join us on twitter or facebook, twitter @cspanwj. we want to begin with the debate over the electoral college. a number of editorials we found this weekend, including this from the columbus dispatch, reaching be on the base. not they were trying to check mob rule, prop up southern power, preserve power come to atates, or necessary arbitrary constitutional contra nights compromise. the one thing it would not do from the columbus dispatch on this sunday morning. let s take a look at what makes up the electoral college and how it resulted in the election of george w. bush and donald trump. the states are allotted electors, the number based on the congressional delegation. there is one for each member of the house and to end for ea
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has it met expectations? guest: it has shown that it has stood up against aggressiveness. in the 1990 s it could adapt. the only time with the collective defense provisions of the north atlantic treaty have been invoked were in response to the attack on the united states. across the middle east its engaged in many areas to defend nuclear interest. i preface this by saying that the european union is a trade alliance, but as we watch the developments as it continues the brexit process, are there any lessons with regards to nato? host: nato is a guest: nato is a political and military alliance. consultation for the united states with many key european partners who participate in aspects of nato deliberations. we don t have a seat at the table at the european union and nato remains an important venue for us to discuss obviously not , but keyissues strategic issues it s an important forum for us. is going to have an impact on the european union. it s not clear the impact it