al: i am al hunt. john: john heilemann. and with all due respect, life on mars isn't going to come down here. >> today, one of them jeb bush try to seize the initiative with a big speech on energy policy. he wants to make it easier to export crude oil and natural gas.

he wants to reduce regulations that allow states to have more say in how they tap their own energy resources. this is his third policy address this month. his winning the policy primary part of what will give jeb bush the boost he needs? >> differed a lot from the bush campaign about how well-financed they are. to get the dog's to be the dog food, policy is one possible way to do that. i don't think any of his speeches on policy have been so magnificent that they will give him the edge he needs but they are a place to start. they are not that different from the other republican positions and i think there are some voters who will come his theret there's no doubt still needs to be another ingredient, including working hard.

>> when you look back at that campaign, his policies were different. in distinctive, coherent and they helped him stand out. bush is a little too orthodox. not enough there that makes you say he's a different kind of republican. i do believe in the end, this is a building block but it will not change the momentum, which is what he needs right now for the -- right now. >> bill clinton used a classic defense from the 90's in a cnn interview this weekend. >> i received a call in 1991 before i ran for president from the bush white house and he said we look at the field and you're

the only one who can win. he said he better not run. all of a sudden, something nobody thought was an issue and that being a $70 billion investigation. and all of the hammering happened and you ask, can you really believe this? there must be something. this is just something that has been a regular feature of all of our presidential campaigns. quiverother aero in her -- arrow in her quiver is the interview she did with lena dunham. >> i was worried about getting the lost in the kind of wake of bills personality. that was a large part of the ambivalence and the worry that i wouldn't necessarily know who i was or what i could do is i got

married to someone who was going to chart a path that he was incredibly clear about. -- deas is this the way back for hillary clinton? think both of these elements are potential building blocks. they goeventually if after bernie sanders, he may be the one who has to do it. i thought she was relaxed and casual and showed herself more in any other -- than any other interview. those were relatively strong building blocks. >> we have been wondering when we will see bill clinton take a bigger role in this campaign. seeing him out there gives you a sign of how concerned they are.

>> that he would not beginning that interview with she was so strong. the other thing is for her to play that card as a woman is thertant in terms of demographics and you have to find a fresh way to do it. with lena dunham is a fresh way to do it. that will get seen by a lot of people. >> the big dog is rusty by his own admission. he says he doesn't know what snapchat is. they better figure out a way to to audition on broadway because he will make some mistakes that will kill and. kevin mccarthy is the frontrunner to replace john boehner as the growth the house. there are concerns that he is too inexperienced, political, and not necessarily policy oriented enough. there are competitive contending rates.

john boehner said today there is no day at for the leadership elections. so with a lot of uncertainty now , are the republicans headed toward the leadership team that will serve them effectively? john: i don't know who will win the majority leader race but i do know john boehner was underrated in terms of his ability to manage the caucus and i know this caucus is as fractious as it was under john boehner. the dynamics have not changed and these guys are new people coming into these positions in a difficult environment made more difficult by the onrushing presidential campaign. they will have a hard time. mark: everyone thinking of running now is a white man. that is no good. there is a lack of reformers. there's a lot of rhetoric from carly fiorina. she talked about the highway bill, government reform. but big, overarching, revolutionary policy ideas

aren't coming from this group. john: also you talk about the mccarthy thing this morning. you were on with him. inspiring. not fresh feeling. it was procedural and the kind of talk that makes eyes glaze over for a lot of voters. mark: and no paul ryan in the next. house republicans today were consumed by the planned parenthood hearing. the latest event in the follow-up of this controversial videos. the group's president testified for 2.5 hours this morning and fought back against republicans. here is how she handled a particularly aggressive confrontation with congressman jim jordan of ohio. >> the outrageous accusations leveled against planned parenthood raised on heavily doctored videos are offensive and categorically untrue. >> which true statements in the video are you apologizing for? >> i was reflecting on the

video, not any particular statement, that did not reflect the compassionate care that we provide -- >> to cannot say i am apologizing for statements in one video and not tell us what those statements were. >> this is an attack on 2.7 million patients who each year choose planned parenthood as their health care provider. as a matter of politics, who is winning the war on planned parenthood? mark: i think it's a deadlock at this point although the fight will continue. that was a contentious hearing. both sides pro we came away with their supporters rallied. democrats are more on defense with this, even with the media. fight will continue. republicans feel energized by it and all of the presidential candidates will talk about it. mark: you are 100% right.

i thought it will change no minds and in that case, planned parenthood is winning because if you look at that poll, it is a highly respected institution in american life. the most respected institution the poll tested come even people who don't like planned parenthood don't think you should shut down the government over at. it just over it -- over eight. -- over it. mark: this has really energized people on the right of them except not feel on the defense socially. john: but the republican attacks just energized many woman and people on the left. it will play to republican candidates disadvantage. mark: coming up, a classic two for. ginsbergburg -- ben after this word from our sponsors.

♪ is thenr guest tonight andberg -- ben ginsberg anita dunn. by getting our basic assessment of where the residential campaign started. and i want to hear what you think quickly on the republican side in democratic side. guest: very fluid on the republican side. all of them feeling their way through a very different political year. still anyone's race i think. side, i lovec logic.

guest: i think we can share that emotion there. on the democratic side, we are about to enter the next period of engagement. debates, speeches, more high-level engagement. there are a couple things i'm looking for. one is the september 30 fundraising reports. the real question is what is the bernie sanders look like. the second is his online fundraising will be very impressive. debate.first there are questions about whether there are five or six people. i don't know the answer to that but what are the strategies the candidates bring into that debate can be quite interesting. on the republican side, the assumption that somehow gravity was going to bring some people

down and raise people up doesn't seem to be happening and it's fascinating as poll after poll shows the republican primary voters are so not just angry at washington but actively rejecting anybody. we have had to governor's address out already -- governor's drop out already. there is a was from the grassroots that has not been hurt in this way this early. part of the question on looking on the republican candidates will be what anita said about the september 30 reports. what's the level that is enough for a republican candidate to be taken as credible since the media will have a lot more to say? john: enough to pay the bill. i was a surprised locker alkerarry got out -- w

and parry got out. to me, anyone who doesn't raise enough slims down. we talked about bush in the first segment. his current position has not been particularly good. what would you think it would take for him to move up at this point? guest: a good fundraising quarter is a good part of it. you have to look at the cash on hand. mark: do you think that will raise him up alone? guest: there are a lot of things to look out. too bad it's not from his perspective until the end of october would have benefited from having more debates more often. the emergence of field organizations in the key states and the realization of the way this cycle is different from others. saying we have

money in the bank and we're building a sound foundation. i want point is this no longer early? it has become clear to people that the dogs are not eating the dog food. guest: i don't believe that happens until vote because they are the ultimate consumers of this. i think you have to recognize what the calendar is. look at the first four states. that's a ticket punching exercise. and being able to do well the night of march 1 will be the tipping point. guest: you have the first four states and march 1 with the large number. what role do you think momentum plays? i think that is something everyone is looking at now. on the democratic side, if bernie sanders wins iowa -- and right now he's trailing clinton by five or six points in iowa -- if he wants new hampshire, what kind of momentum does he taken? guest: i think you hillary

-- as ais a presumptive presumptive front-runner cannot let that happen. i think the republican side now is a little different. experienceney chastens me on the momentum part. he wanted 15 of the first five states. won 3.5 of thehe first five states. it was a different field. this is a much more talented field in 2016. mark: is there anything out there except his own personal situation that you see in the endorsements, media coverage that if you were joe biden would fit her you from running -- deter you from running? guest: there are significant who wouldto anybody

get in this race. money, organizations, endorsements. obviously, hillary clinton's campaign run by some of the best people in the democratic party and some really talented people -- she's got a great campaign. that would be a huge obstacle. for him, it's personal. john: thank you. when we come back, we assess the new host of the daily show. ♪

>> twice and they get an american to post? -- why didn't they get an american to host? americans, a job rejected is now being done by an immigrant. john: trevor nolo in his daily show debut last night. we are bringing the great will

leitch. how did he do? >> it is a difficult assignment. this is a show with a loyal audience and he is introducing himself to america. that's a great line. i think he delivered it well. he was clearly nervous. he spoke very fast. is still a step. it's only the first night. break any of the furniture, not anything over. there's still a lot of work left to go. mark: i talk fast on tv also so i never subtract points for that. obviously, politics was a huge part of the following. ah took on one of the big stories right now. >> house speaker john boehner

abruptly resigning in congress. >> no! why we've now come i just got here -- now, i just got here. i just learned how to pronounce your name. bay-ner. mark: the old john boehner pronouncer joke. place to gol be the for late-night political junkies? will you keep up the political satire and commentary? >> he is new to american politics. if you are doing the john joke isjoke now, that old. he is growing into the job. this is essentially the same writing staff that has won all

of those enemies. basically the only person they've lost is steward on the writing staff. it was still kind of strange watching him deliver jon stewart jokes when he know he doesn't know politics. i think that is something they will try to work in. john: it seems like not a bad strategy. he had a couple jokes last night that rang a little clunky and some that were not totally lighthearted. here is another john boehner joke with a slightly different tone. john boehner has final say about which laws, in and don't. he's basically the bouncer at club congress, which is probably the worst club ever. everyone at the club has aids. ok so aids wordplay on his first night in the chair.

i'm curious what you think that might tell less about his style youg down the line -- what might tell us about his style going down the line. he has been offensive on twitter in the past. yes flat back against outreach culture, which has occurred a lot. is a massive debut. maybe not the best joke but it shows there might be a fearlessness to him that might push back against the audience in a way that can make the show is. -- his. mark: another big part of jon stewart's talent is he is a good interviewer. funny but informative. kevin hart was the guest yesterday. world with ae

rockstar body as well. >> have you seen my pants? mark: it was not hard-hitting but i thought it was pretty friendly, welcoming. what did you think of him as an interviewer andy think we will see him with presidential candidates -- and do you think we will see him with presidential candidates? >> he will have to work on that. -- is steward was known for doing knowledgeable interviews. he was comfortable. there's something inherently likable about him. he looks good in a suit, has a great smile. there is something winning about him that will help them in the future but he has to brush up a bit. john: do think by the time we get to november 2016 that trevor near asanywhere

important a political voice as a jon stewart was? >> i don't think so but after your, jon stewart wasn't. john: you are a generous and good-natured man. we will see how he does when he sits down with chris christie this week. we will be right back. ♪

mark: we are on tv twice a day at 5:00 and 8:00. other great stories about planned parenthood, jeb bush, and other stuff. mark: the unrest continues on capitol hill. we will bring it to you tomorrow. until tomorrow, thank you for watching.

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