107
107
Feb 6, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 107
favorite 0
quote 0
. >> i am a candidate for president of the united states. i will be a candidate for united states. we will go to tampa. i also believe that the vast majority of republicans across the country are going to want an alternative to a massachusetts moderate who has been pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-tax increase and ranks third from the bottom in creating jobs. >> his campaign about winning the nomination or tearing mitt romney down? perhaps both. the executive editor for politico and michael scherer is joining us. nobody wants to admit they are made. one shot is to win. something could happen to mitt. the other is he could do damage to make sure he's never going to be president. give me other thinkings going on here. >> if romney gets the nomination, we can't nominate a moderate. if they take it to the convention, that means a lot more headlines for newt gingrich. he's running for a tie. >> no cost in staying in. he's not going to be vice president. >> he's a historian running for his place in history. he's not getting a cabinet position. >> is that fair to start off on the negati
. >> i am a candidate for president of the united states. i will be a candidate for united states. we will go to tampa. i also believe that the vast majority of republicans across the country are going to want an alternative to a massachusetts moderate who has been pro-abortion, pro-gun control, pro-tax increase and ranks third from the bottom in creating jobs. >> his campaign about winning the nomination or tearing mitt romney down? perhaps both. the executive editor for politico...
185
185
Feb 23, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 185
favorite 0
quote 0
the united states, mr. devil. last night rick santorum tried to put those remarks into context. let's watch. >> i'm a person of faith. i believe in good and evil. i think if somehow or another because you're a person of faith you believe in good and evil disqualifies you for president, we're going to have a very small pool of candidates. we're talking about trying to get america growing. that's what my speeches are about and what we're going to talk about in this campaign. if they want to dig up old speeches talking to a religious group, they can go ahead and do so but i'm going to stay on message. >> well, today he had more to say on the subject. i want to catch up with our two panelists right now. michael, what is he -- he is giving speeches about the devil at a catholic university, fair enough. >> four years ago. >> four years ago. do you think that's fine? >> absolutely. i've given such speeches myself. you know, i was a former seminarian and giving motivational speeches and the like, yeah. you touch on
the united states, mr. devil. last night rick santorum tried to put those remarks into context. let's watch. >> i'm a person of faith. i believe in good and evil. i think if somehow or another because you're a person of faith you believe in good and evil disqualifies you for president, we're going to have a very small pool of candidates. we're talking about trying to get america growing. that's what my speeches are about and what we're going to talk about in this campaign. if they want to...
91
91
Feb 7, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 91
favorite 0
quote 0
today the united states closed its embassy in damascus. and in egypt, the 30-year-old alliance with the united states is on shaky grounds after officials said yesterday that 19 americans connected with the pro-democracy ngos over there would be put on trial. one of those republicans is the son of ray lahood, our secretary of transportation. this is getting personal. and israeli leaders continue to hint that military action by them is coming against iran and that's coming soon. could that be an ultimate october surprise or sooner? david sanger is chief washington correspondent for "the new york times" and nira tanden is the president for the center of american progress. thank you. david, first. let's go through the ones relatively easy. syria, why are we worried about the syria thing so much? how did we get to take sides against assad's kid. you think up until the beginning of january you asked -- they've lost count now. from the beginning, we wanted to toppis the guy. i think there was a strong sense during the end of the bush administrati
today the united states closed its embassy in damascus. and in egypt, the 30-year-old alliance with the united states is on shaky grounds after officials said yesterday that 19 americans connected with the pro-democracy ngos over there would be put on trial. one of those republicans is the son of ray lahood, our secretary of transportation. this is getting personal. and israeli leaders continue to hint that military action by them is coming against iran and that's coming soon. could that be an...
181
181
Feb 8, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 181
favorite 0
quote 0
in any state in the united states of america. this past november having lost twice in colorado, the people who want to ban hormonal contraception and all abortions in all instances, decided to take their case to a friendlier environment. maybe colorado is too liberal in a year like 2010. they decided to put it on the ballot in mississippi. good move. doesn't get any redder than that. right? mississippi also rejected it by double digits by a 16-point margin. that was in november. since then, every republican running for president has taken up the losing side of that argument. the anti-abortion, anti-birth control position that couldn't win in mississippi. every republican running has adopted that as their national platform, and that is the remarkable and relevant context for understanding this current furor over whether or not contraceptions have to be covered on american health insurance plans. 28 states already require health insurance plans to cover contraceptives. eight states require health insurance to have cover contracepti
in any state in the united states of america. this past november having lost twice in colorado, the people who want to ban hormonal contraception and all abortions in all instances, decided to take their case to a friendlier environment. maybe colorado is too liberal in a year like 2010. they decided to put it on the ballot in mississippi. good move. doesn't get any redder than that. right? mississippi also rejected it by double digits by a 16-point margin. that was in november. since then,...
135
135
Feb 21, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 135
favorite 0
quote 0
if you were president of the united states, dan, what would you do to keep prices down. total political machiavellian. >> i think the options are quite limited in what you can do. you can jaw bone. you can tell people don't gouge. >> i'm going to say open the pumps. >> the saudis have said this -- they'll say, we'll meet the needs of our customers. and the saudis have just enough extra oil to put in the market that could replace iran. saudi arabia is also in the persian gulf, however. >> it's hard to deal with that to get the oil to us even if they wanted to. >> could we go to the saudis and say, prince, can you reduce the price of gas? >> you can say can you put more oil in the market to reduce the price. i wouldn't be surprised if those conversations are already going on. >> thank you, daniel. the brilliant author "the quest." i notice how differential you are to someone that happens to be an expert on this issue. >> i love dan. >> it's mutual. >> i don't care about your emotions. >> thank you. please come back. >>> next what will bill clinton do to help president obam
if you were president of the united states, dan, what would you do to keep prices down. total political machiavellian. >> i think the options are quite limited in what you can do. you can jaw bone. you can tell people don't gouge. >> i'm going to say open the pumps. >> the saudis have said this -- they'll say, we'll meet the needs of our customers. and the saudis have just enough extra oil to put in the market that could replace iran. saudi arabia is also in the persian gulf,...
94
94
Feb 29, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 94
favorite 0
quote 0
and what of olympia snowe's decision to quick the united states senate? yes, it's becoming more toxic. from a purely strategic point of view, it means the democrats have a better chance of keeping control of that body. did the republicans not win their lesson from the contraception fraud or just not care? the gop is pushing an amendment now coming up this week on the senate floor that would allow all employers, not just religious organizations, so opt out of health care coverage on religious or moral grounds. finally, by the way, let me finish with mitt romney's vision problem. we start with last night. and santorum's blown opportunity. troy black supports mitt romney for president and tony perkins is with the founding research council. the big question, gentlemen, is this -- did your guy -- put it this way. santorum was within striking distance, above in the bolls, winning the polls. did he boot it away or is romney fundamentally a stronger candidate and will eventually prove that? what happened this week in michigan? was it a one-time-only mistake by sa
and what of olympia snowe's decision to quick the united states senate? yes, it's becoming more toxic. from a purely strategic point of view, it means the democrats have a better chance of keeping control of that body. did the republicans not win their lesson from the contraception fraud or just not care? the gop is pushing an amendment now coming up this week on the senate floor that would allow all employers, not just religious organizations, so opt out of health care coverage on religious or...
166
166
Feb 8, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
here is the president of the united states, married. what seems to be when you listen to the tapes from jackie, a full marriage where they shared emotions and ups and downs of life in the white house. jackie knew all about politics and yet this was going on. is there any evidence if he hadn't gotten caught is there any damage to -- >> it had always been his life. it was his father's life. it was like breathing for him. it was just a way of being that seems appalling now but was normal to him. >> he never got over being a bachelor. >> and everybody around him accepted that and told jackie. she was sad. i don't know how happy she was. she was sad. >> people tell me that she knew. she knew. anyway, thank you. >> people close to her said that. how can she be happy about this. thank you, evan thomas. >>> when we return, let me finish with what i've learned about the life of jack kennedy that fits into this. you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. [ male announcer ] is zero worth nothing? ♪ imagine zero pollutants in our environment. or z
here is the president of the united states, married. what seems to be when you listen to the tapes from jackie, a full marriage where they shared emotions and ups and downs of life in the white house. jackie knew all about politics and yet this was going on. is there any evidence if he hadn't gotten caught is there any damage to -- >> it had always been his life. it was his father's life. it was like breathing for him. it was just a way of being that seems appalling now but was normal to...
116
116
Feb 9, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 116
favorite 0
quote 0
that would be interesting having a president of the united states as your office mate. what would that make you? >>> up next the culture wars are back. if gay marriage, abortion, and birth control stay in the headlines, how much could that help mr. rick santorum and how much would it hurt mitt romney? you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. >>> welcome back to "hardball." from the beginning the principal rationale for mitt romney's presidency candidacy is he is mr. fix it. now that the economy has begun to improve three culture war issues have emerged, abortion, church and state have emerged. if it centers on those wedge issues, it's home turf for rick santorum as he tries to build on last night's big three-state sweep. joining me now our michael steele and david corn. i want your analysis right now. i thought this race like a lot of people looked like it was over and was going to get boring. i was saddened by it. it is anything but boring now. >> oh, no. >> you didn't believe me. >> rick santorum arises like a phoenix in the west. it's like he's got the midwest. he i
that would be interesting having a president of the united states as your office mate. what would that make you? >>> up next the culture wars are back. if gay marriage, abortion, and birth control stay in the headlines, how much could that help mr. rick santorum and how much would it hurt mitt romney? you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. >>> welcome back to "hardball." from the beginning the principal rationale for mitt romney's presidency candidacy is...
110
110
Feb 9, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 110
favorite 0
quote 0
that would be interesting having a president of the united states as your office mate. what would that make you? >>> up next the culture wars are back. if gay marriage, abortion, and birth control stay in the headlines, how much could that help mr. rick santorum and how much would it hurt mitt romney? you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. ♪ our machines help identify early stages of cancer and it's something that we're extremely proud of. you see someone who is saved because of this technology, you know that the things that you do in your life, matter. if i did have an opportunity to meet a cancer survivor, i'm sure i could take something positive away from that. [ jocelyn ] my name is jocelyn, and i'm a cancer survivor. [ mimi ] i had cancer. i have no evidence of disease now. [ erica ] i would love to meet the people that made the machines. i had such an amazing group of doctors and nurses, it would just make such a complete picture of why i'm sitting here today. ♪ [ herb ] from the moment we walked in the front door, just to see me -- not as a cancer patient,
that would be interesting having a president of the united states as your office mate. what would that make you? >>> up next the culture wars are back. if gay marriage, abortion, and birth control stay in the headlines, how much could that help mr. rick santorum and how much would it hurt mitt romney? you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. ♪ our machines help identify early stages of cancer and it's something that we're extremely proud of. you see someone who is saved...
121
121
Feb 1, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
what happens if he is president of the united states and gets in a tiff with netanyahu and netanyahu wants to call and talk about their plans to bomb iran? you know, you can't do that when you're playing at this level. >> it is not personal. it's business. >> exactly. you need to watch that. >> let's look at last night. a couple things. he talked about the obama -- let's take a look at romney, actually at newt last night. here he is. newt trying to make his speech all about his ideas and proposals for a possible gingrich administration. this was the most informative look at a presidency to be i've ever seen. he went through every bill he is going to sign, every executive order he is going to sign, all his foreign policy issues where he'll have the u.s. embassy in israel. everything. the most detailed probably ever. let's listen. >> i will ask them to immediately pass the repeal of obama care. i will ask them to immediately pass the repeal of the dodd/frank bill. the very first executive order will abolish all of the white house czars. all this is going to happen about two hours after
what happens if he is president of the united states and gets in a tiff with netanyahu and netanyahu wants to call and talk about their plans to bomb iran? you know, you can't do that when you're playing at this level. >> it is not personal. it's business. >> exactly. you need to watch that. >> let's look at last night. a couple things. he talked about the obama -- let's take a look at romney, actually at newt last night. here he is. newt trying to make his speech all about...
82
82
Feb 28, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 82
favorite 0
quote 0
they don't know if an individual did this or the policy of the united states. it's not surprising there is a tremendous amount of uprising, i think the president handled it in the right way and one more challenge we have to face. i don't think this is surprising that everyone hates us. >> what is all that crowd about we're watching, thousands of people not working, spending all their time screaming and yelling, is this just for the cameras? this looks like real passion, multitude of people, nothing else matters to them on this planet except we burned their holy book. nothing is as important as this. not fighting the taliban, al qaeda is coming back in, congress woman do you believe this is the most important to these people what they are doing right now. >> i think it's an angry country tired of being at war, many people out of work and they are frustrated and tired about the situation they are in but still have the right to be angry about what is gone on with their holy books. >> in addition to the fact that we have to understand that it's the taliban who has
they don't know if an individual did this or the policy of the united states. it's not surprising there is a tremendous amount of uprising, i think the president handled it in the right way and one more challenge we have to face. i don't think this is surprising that everyone hates us. >> what is all that crowd about we're watching, thousands of people not working, spending all their time screaming and yelling, is this just for the cameras? this looks like real passion, multitude of...
112
112
Feb 4, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 112
favorite 0
quote 0
we in the united states senate who sent a letter. about 25 or 26 of us, men and women, who said to the komen people, please reconsider this. and they did and i'm very pleased that they did. >> the question still, we don't really know what pressures or what politics or whatever played a hand in it. but nancy brinker out of nowhere saying we're not going to do business anymore on these critical issues of breast cancer screening with planned parenthood. nobody knows yet. >> i personally do not know. i do -- >> we don't know, but we can -- >> oh. >> you want to guess? go ahead, senator. >> you probably know better. >> what do you think is behind this decision that caused this uproar? >> well, i think we can surmise that there was far right pressure on komen to drop all support for planned parenthood and stop those grants. there's no other explanation. they did say that very first day, under investigation, and anyone who knows these quote/unquote investigations are really political in nature. we know that there are members of the house an
we in the united states senate who sent a letter. about 25 or 26 of us, men and women, who said to the komen people, please reconsider this. and they did and i'm very pleased that they did. >> the question still, we don't really know what pressures or what politics or whatever played a hand in it. but nancy brinker out of nowhere saying we're not going to do business anymore on these critical issues of breast cancer screening with planned parenthood. nobody knows yet. >> i...
121
121
Feb 28, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
if you want to become president of the united states, you want democratic votes because you're going to need them if you're going to win the general. >> mayor, when i was happy with john mccain, i was thrilled he won in michigan. i thought a lot of the catholic voters went over to the democratic side because they liked him. he was a war hero. they had one running on the other side. they did what most people do. >> yeah. there's nothing wrong with it. this is how elections work. people go to the polls and get to vote for who they like for whatever reasons they choose. for governor romney to suggest that anyone is somehow hijacking the process, just shows his disrespect for how our democracy works. >> john mccain had a lot of crossover votes. he took part in the primary. 17% were democrats. 35% were independents. and among the democratic voters, he trounsed george bush 82% to 10%. what does it tell you that we're looking at the numbers coming in? is it good for the crossovers to have an effect? >> it could. if you're focused on the mischief makers, it's hard to know how they would answ
if you want to become president of the united states, you want democratic votes because you're going to need them if you're going to win the general. >> mayor, when i was happy with john mccain, i was thrilled he won in michigan. i thought a lot of the catholic voters went over to the democratic side because they liked him. he was a war hero. they had one running on the other side. they did what most people do. >> yeah. there's nothing wrong with it. this is how elections work....
65
65
Feb 16, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 65
favorite 0
quote 0
about existential threat to the united states, how do they destroy us, iran? >> i think that is virtually impossible at this stage. iran is not there yet, there is growing concern their capabilities are, announcements today are in your face, we can do what we want but also comes not only in context of a new elections, two weeks away that will determine who is in parliament and who makes important decisions but also on the eve of what may well be another round of diplomatic talks, at the same time --. >> this is politics on both sides? >> absolutely. the fact is that the iranians sent a letter today to the head of the european union foreign ministry to discuss the invitation to sit down at the table again. >> let's look at the guy we covered, president obama. do you think based upon his words, his pattern, based on his advisors, that he would attack iran this year before the presidential election? >> no, not before the election. i don't think there will be an attack, probably this year. unless -- >> how about the israelis. >> are there enough little incidents t
about existential threat to the united states, how do they destroy us, iran? >> i think that is virtually impossible at this stage. iran is not there yet, there is growing concern their capabilities are, announcements today are in your face, we can do what we want but also comes not only in context of a new elections, two weeks away that will determine who is in parliament and who makes important decisions but also on the eve of what may well be another round of diplomatic talks, at the...
95
95
Feb 3, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 95
favorite 0
quote 0
he has a new fascinating book called "strategic vision" about the united states role in the world and whether our power and influences on the decline or not, we'll talk to him about that. let's start with the situation out there. what's new, richard, about the prospects for an attack by israel on the iranian nuclear facilities? >> what's new is that the israelis do feel their window to operate is shrinking. that the iranians are working on their program, making progress every month, and they could reach a point of no return. a point at which it is no longer possible for an israeli air strike, missile strike, to slow down the program in any kind of effective way. and according to what is playing out right now, it seems that washington, particularly defense secretary panetta, saw this as a real possibility and took this unusual step of making public statements through david i guess nay house is to signal to the israelis to say don't do this. don't break up a consensus around the world that has been formed against iran and give this more time. we're seeing some pushback from the israelis
he has a new fascinating book called "strategic vision" about the united states role in the world and whether our power and influences on the decline or not, we'll talk to him about that. let's start with the situation out there. what's new, richard, about the prospects for an attack by israel on the iranian nuclear facilities? >> what's new is that the israelis do feel their window to operate is shrinking. that the iranians are working on their program, making progress every...
125
125
Feb 9, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 125
favorite 0
quote 0
a religious crusade for the president of the united states. he was the guy that brought this session intervening in the schiavo case in florida, which cost him his seat and played chaplain. don't you think that's overreach? >> no. you're talking about you see this administration using its power to impose this ideology and extract allegiance from the public. the catholic bishops have been providing help to sex trafficking. they rank the highest out of the career department of health and hun services rated their services best. yet the political apoint tees of this administration refused to give them a contract because they would not refer to abortions. this administration has a clear agenda on these issues and they do not hesitate to discriminate towards organizations based on their religious views. >> that means they are it anti-religious. >> well, look. why you have the public so worked up over this is you have 62% of protestants and 62% of catholics. >> the majority of catholics support the president on this. this was a controversial issue. >
a religious crusade for the president of the united states. he was the guy that brought this session intervening in the schiavo case in florida, which cost him his seat and played chaplain. don't you think that's overreach? >> no. you're talking about you see this administration using its power to impose this ideology and extract allegiance from the public. the catholic bishops have been providing help to sex trafficking. they rank the highest out of the career department of health and...
133
133
Feb 3, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 133
favorite 0
quote 0
a guy who believes the president of the united states is not a citizen of the united states. wasn't born here. the guy says nobody knew him in school or college or growing up. he has a crazy mystery thing he does around the president. that kind of full moon talking is what just endorsed the guy who is the front-runner. why does he want this endorsement? >> absolutely. that's why i take this move as the ultimate commentary as how weak mitt romney has been as a front runner. a front runner who is more secure in winning the nomination and thinking ahead to the general election would probably or conceivably take this opportunity to make the exact point you just made. listen. i want to have the support of as many people as possible, but there are some things i'm not willing to do. the sister soulja thing. when bill clinton pitched his message by turning off jesse jackson. that's what a secure nominee would do, but mitt romney is not that. >> romney takes credit for the fact, rightly or wrongly, always having had the same marital mate. having been married to the same woman for 40,
a guy who believes the president of the united states is not a citizen of the united states. wasn't born here. the guy says nobody knew him in school or college or growing up. he has a crazy mystery thing he does around the president. that kind of full moon talking is what just endorsed the guy who is the front-runner. why does he want this endorsement? >> absolutely. that's why i take this move as the ultimate commentary as how weak mitt romney has been as a front runner. a front runner...
166
166
Feb 24, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 166
favorite 0
quote 0
as president of the united states. let's give it a whirl. mr. president, when are we going to see the unemployment number begin to drop dramatically as you promised on the campaign trail? >> we have restore america's promise in this country. where people know with hard work and education, they are going to be secure and prosperous and their kids will have a brighter future than they had. >> can you give us a rough date when the jobless numbers start to come down? >> you get to ask the questions you want. i get to give the answers i want. >> that's how it will be. when i saw that exchange last night, by the way, something in my memory said i have seen this before. we went do his 1994 debate with senator ted kennedy and dug this up. nbc asked romney to name his biggest personal failing. here's romney's, again, nonanswer. >> i spent hours and hours, hundreds of hours in hospitals across this state from worcester to boston, working with sick people, talking with them, consoling them -- >> can i interrupt you. this was about your greatest personal fa
as president of the united states. let's give it a whirl. mr. president, when are we going to see the unemployment number begin to drop dramatically as you promised on the campaign trail? >> we have restore america's promise in this country. where people know with hard work and education, they are going to be secure and prosperous and their kids will have a brighter future than they had. >> can you give us a rough date when the jobless numbers start to come down? >> you get to...
145
145
Feb 20, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBCW
tv
eye 145
favorite 0
quote 0
he describes why the united states was late to engage. let's listen. >> we're a hopeful people. we think, well, you know, it will get better. he's a nice guy. it won't be near as bad as what we think. this will be okay. maybe he's not the best guy after awhile you found out some things and he's not so good of a good after all. sometimes it's not okay. >> i don't know who said he was a nice guy. today santorum explained his comments saying "it's a world war ii metaphor. it's one i've used 100 times. he said he's not comparing the president to hitler, but what was he doing? >> i think he was putting this election in a -- >> if we don't stop this president from being considered a socialist, we think he's a nice guy socialist, he will end up being a dictator socialist. >> he's trying to put this election in apock liptic terms. but i think also what we're seeing here is while romney is this incredibly scripted candidate, and that's not working for him, santorum is incredibly unscripted. >> we're choosing here if you're a republican voting on the 28th, which is now about eight days fr
he describes why the united states was late to engage. let's listen. >> we're a hopeful people. we think, well, you know, it will get better. he's a nice guy. it won't be near as bad as what we think. this will be okay. maybe he's not the best guy after awhile you found out some things and he's not so good of a good after all. sometimes it's not okay. >> i don't know who said he was a nice guy. today santorum explained his comments saying "it's a world war ii metaphor. it's one...
67
67
Feb 17, 2012
02/12
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 67
favorite 0
quote 0
what's good for general motors is good for -- >> it's good for the united states. it's great for our position in the world economy in the 21st century. more people are buying cars than ever before around the world. we want the american auto industry to be leading that industry forward. >> okay. thank you. have a nice weekend. it looks like things are looking up out there. the mayor of flint, michigan. what an iconic place to represent. >>> up next, the tea party is it headed for a beating in november? we're going to talk to a couple experts on the tea party. are they falling in power? this is "hardball" on msnbc. ♪ he was a 21st century global nomad ♪ ♪ home was an airport lounge and an ipad ♪ ♪ made sure his credit score did not go bad ♪ ♪ with a free-credit-score-dot-com ♪ ♪ app that he had ♪ downloaded it in the himalayas ♪ ♪ while meditating like a true playa ♪ ♪ now when he's surfing down in chile'a ♪ ♪ he can see when his score is in danger ♪ ♪ if you're a mobile type on the go ♪ ♪ i suggest you take a tip from my bro â