for just 39 dollars a month. with no contract. and a money back guarantee. all on the largest, fastest reliable network. from the company that powers more businesses than anyone else. call and start saving today. good afternoon, i'm in for comcast business. powering possibilities. yachtsman vossoughian. get this, we are now 100 days out from the midterm elections. there's a whole lot to get through this hour. including a number of hot races across the nation and. we have a team of reporters ready to explain how those hyper vocal narratives will end up impacting americans everywhere. on capitol hill, holding power in the house and senate is more obvious than ever. one senate vote, just one, could stall the will of voters

and an entire demonstration. >> what result do you want? do you want the democrats to keep control of the united states senate and house of representatives? >> oh, i would love -- you know, i'm not making those choices or decisions. i'm going to work with whatever i have. >> that front democratic senator joe manchin, a short time ago. i'll ask him to play out the scenarios for us on how democrats might hold power, and what could turn that power over to the gop. plus, abortion. it may be the single biggest issue driving voters to the polls, even more than the economy. how is this issue influencing voters in swing states? and will action at the state level to limit abortion rights make its -- we're going to dig. and we start with those hotly contested races and ballot box issues across the country. and kansas, and abortion rights vote is facing crucial test on tuesday. it's the first of its kind since the supreme court ruling

overturning roe v. wade more than a month ago. and, we're in michigan, where the closely watched governments races all about abortion rights as trump -- try to out-seat on combine -- covering those issues with us in kansas city kansas, and she in -- let's start with you. abortion access is playing a pivotal role in the governor's race in michigan. where does every stand right now? >> well abortion will definitely be a focus when we get to the general election, but right now we, have much of the attention on the fight and battle along the republicans to take on democratic incumbent. this is been a race that has been extremely chaotic almost from the beginning. it started with the front runner. booted off the ballot because of invalid signatures. then we have a meddling in this race, spending millions of dollars to influence the republican primary. then we saw yesterday, former president pump is throwing in his endorsements and --

conservative personality. media personality. for this race. i want you to take a look at what some voters, some republican voters were telling me about the impact they have trump's endorsement will have on this race. >> does that carry weight for? you >> know really. >> why not? >> i like to look at the person themselves. >> why doesn't it matter? >> i like to -- >> i do support president trump. i know that people have turned on him, as far as he supports them and then they turn around and do something different. so i think i can choose for myself. i do take it under consideration. >> the impact of the former presidents endorsement will be watched extremely closely, especially considering the fact that more than 600,000 voters in the state have already returned their absentee

ballots. that's a pays exceeding what we saw on 2018 where there was an open primary on both sides. we'll see what kind of impact it'll have, especially since so many voters have already cast a ballot. it's not just the governor's race that we're watching, there's also a very competitive, primary for michigan's third congressional district. that race we have, is a trump backed challenger, taking on one of the to -- take on impeachment. and the house of representatives. a lot of closely watched races to watch here in michigan as we are about 100 days away from the midterm election. >> important perspectives on the ground there. dasha, i want to bring un. this tuesday, in kansas, just two days from now, primary voters will be the first in the country to vote on abortion rights since the supreme court ruling and overturning roe. what are you hearing on the ground? how much of a motivating factor is that, getting voters out to the polls? >> great to see you. those dates are incredibly high

here. this planned parenthood behind me here, it's one of just five abortion clinics not just in the state of kansas, but in this entire region. shortly after the supreme court overturned roe v. wade, many of those surrounding states very quickly enacted abortion bans. it's really going to be a battle here over this. back in 2019, the kansas supreme court ruled that the kansas state constitution protects abortion rights in the state. now this value that -- look who's will be voted on this to remove those constitutional protections. abortion rights advocates say it could pave the way for much stronger restrictions, and could potentially be an abortion ban in the state of kansas. as we've been on the ground following the final push and the first big ballots for abortion, we've seen the voters are really engaged. we've met people who are

canvassing for the very first time on both sides of the situation you. i want you to take a listen to our conversation with some of those first-time canvassers, people who have never really been involved in the political process. this time, they believe it's this time to make an impact. >> i love the pro-life movement my whole life, even as a teenager. i've had a passion for unborn babies and i feel like this was a time to step up as someone in kansas that it's an important time for us. this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. >> this particular vote, it's bothersome to me because of the way the church has been used to mislead people. i don't want the church to be used in that manner. i think all of my -- desert to make the choices that arrest for them. ultimately i'm a pro-choice person. >> the entire nation is watching kansas right now. kansans are very aware of this. this could be a really big

bellwether for november. both in terms of the turnout that we may or may not see on tuesday, just how engage these voters realistically, when it comes election day, are. but also the outcome could give us a lot of information as well. this is a conservative state. if the yes vote winds, that's somewhat expected. if the no vote winds, even -- that could really show the strength of the abortion rights movement moving into november and how much voters might come out in support candidates that are in favor of abortion rights. this is going to be really critical to watch, not just for kansas, but the great plains, as well as the entire country. this is going to be a very critical issue come in terms. >> definitely. that's when we're watching closely. dasha, shaquille brewster, thank you so much. now, in washington, democrats are making some major legislative moves. remember, we are just 100 days out from the midterms. elections that will decide the balance of power for the rest of president biden's first

term. elections matter. senate majority leader chuck schumer announced a deal with west virginia senator manchin on a wide ranging tax reform on health care bill. the question remains what their senator pierced and sinema's on board. just today, sources tell nbc that sinema is not upset that she is excluded from the negotiations, but she did add that the bill contains a carried interest loophole that she opposes. nbc's ali -- has the latest on capitol hill on this. ali, how much of a sticking point is it looking like getting cinemas support? >> that's the loony question facing democrats on capitol hill as we enter this new week. one of them been senator joe manchin. he's on all five of the major sunday shows this morning. he's really defending his position to keep that carried interest loophole that you mentioned in this bill. he's really making a public pitch for why he thinks senator kyrsten sinema should support

it. listen here. >> he's a friend of mine. we worked very close together. she has a tremendous, tremendous input in this piece of legislation. these are things that everyone has worked on over the last eight months or more. she has basically insisted that no tax increases will be ready, she was adamant about that and i support that, i agree with her. she was also very instrumental in making sure that we had drug prices that medical could compete. we had drugs that could bring down, so there would be an impact on the individuals medicare cause. she's done all of this. she has a tremendous amount of input on this piece of legislation. i would like to think should be favorable towards at. i respect her decision. shull macron decision. senator sinema has not spoken publicly since the spill was announced. her team -- still working on 700 pages but mission other democrats say they don't think that she tank this bill unilaterally at some

point. which he knows is at stake in other parts of the steel. we know senate majority leader chuck schumer is hoping to get it passed by the end of this week when senators leave on that august recess. >> definitely watching reactions closely, ali, i also know that a protest underway at the capitol over the pact act. what can you tell us about that? what's going on? >> yet, dozens of people, mostly veterans themselves have been gathering at the steps of the capitol. really since thursday when almost two, over two dozen republicans reverse their support for this bill that would support veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in war because of what they're calling is a budget dispute. democrats, veterans groups, even john stewart who's been advocating for this legislation for almost a decade here on capitol hill. are saying that this was payback. they're saying they think the republicans were paying this back to democrats to announce that surprise deal between

schumer and manchin. this is in issue that's extremely personal to president biden specifically. we know he said that he believes toxic burn pits could've played a role in his son beau's brain cancer diagnosis. we saw president biden face timing some of the people here at the capitol yesterday. so this is a bill that is likely to be brought up this week. the timeline of that is still uncertain. potentially something that many people here on capitol hill are watching. >> never a dull moment on capitol hill. allie raffa, thank you so much. and we take a quick break from politics now with some sad breaking news. a major loss in the sports world. basketball legend bill russell has died. his family announcing on social media he passed away peacefully today. with his wife by his side. the boston celtics great was one of the sport's most prolific stars. he started his remarkable career at the university of san francisco. where he was a two-time all-american with two ncaa championships. he went on to rack up a record

11 nba championships and a gold medal at the 1956 olympics. he wrote the book on defense, perfecting the art of the blocked shot. until michael jordan's accomplishment the 1990s, russell was considered by many the greatest player in nba history. in the 60s, he took to the reigns of the celtics becoming the first black head coach of any professional sports team in north america. it was a historic feat particularly in a racially divided boston. the nba finals most valuable player award was renamed after him. bill russell, the boston celtics legend was 88 years old. and our 100-day look ahead to the midterms continues throughout the hour. coming up, indiana is now the latest state taking steps to limit abortions. with the right to choose on the line across the country. how will this play into the minds of voters in november? also, the fight over protecting ballot access and ensuring voter confidence and election

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essamuah. ahead of these hematoma races across the country, political experts say gop state legislatures have made some serious moves to restrict voting. finding at least 19 states have passed 34 laws restricting access to voting in 2021 alone. with 49 states introducing more than 440 bills with provisions that restrict voting access. and that work appears to be continuing into this year. with six states already passing nine lost threaten to undermine voters confidence in the security of elections. we want to bring an msnbc legal

analyst joyce vance to talk through this. choice, good to see you. we know a lot of these laws come out of key swing states. if we look at georgia for example. just this year, georgia passed for election interference laws just seven months in the year. so how much of an impact do you think this way the legislation might have? >> well, unfortunately, these new laws are poised to significantly suppress the ability of voters to cast their ballots. and to have them counted. and what's so pernicious is that these new laws, the need for them, just a are the same fake allegations of voter fraud that we saw take on their most aggressive form in the wake of the 2020 election. pushed by the former president. but this is been a long term method republicans have used to justify aid opting the sorts of measures that for instance make it difficult for voters with disabilities. or voters with language issue

is to get help. they restrict the ability of people to use drop off or drive a voting. they limit absentee ballots and how they can be cast. and the overall landscape is one that makes it more difficult for qualified voters to vote. >> and joyce, i do want to talk about who is impacted, who is disproportionately affected by this legislation? >> sure, it's exactly the people that republicans don't want to see voting its lead democratic voters. that means people who are poor. people who are elderly. people who are black, people who are immigrants. and even people who work during the week and don't have the flexibility of taking time off on a tuesday if they live in the state like my home state, alabama. where there is no early voting but you have only that one day, that one tuesday to cast your ballot. so the clear impact, the clear intended impact of these laws is unquestionable. enjoys, the reality is, a lot

of the -- comes from former president trump's 2021 election lies. trump even told his candidate, dr., oz to prematurely declare victory in his primary. given all that context, are there any types of guardrails against candidates doing that going forward? pushing these close races that we're watching? >> you know, there really should be. this is an opportunity for americans to come together and do what americans are increasingly dwayne as the january six committee reveals the truth about the former president. americans are realizing that if we want to hold on to this democracy, it's time to put country over party. that's something we can all agree on, regardless of how we cast our own ballots. every qualified citizen in this country deserves the opportunity to vote. and ballot should count. that is a promise, a fundamental principle that we can all come together on.

we're going to have to coalesce around that if we're going to continue to share in the promise of this country. >> it's not -- the fight over voting rights is not just legislature, right? but also the supreme court. i want to take a look at this writing from politico. quote, a still more conservative court will hear arguments in the fall but alabama's re-destruction in a case targeting the other essential piece of the voting rights act. section two, which prohibits voting practices and procedures that discriminate on the basis of race. unquote. we know this is not the first time justices have targeted the voting rights act, or are you worried about this case? should we be? >> we should all be worried about this. the writing has been on the wall really since the supreme court gutted section five of the voting rights act. shelby county versus holder, another alabama case. once those protections were strapped, voting rights activist turned increasingly to section two. the court in the last term, in

a court called brnovich, took the teeth out of that provision. the alabama case in the fall will likely see the demise of the ability of political sense to use the voting act alone to pursue rights. that should be troubling for all of us. one of the big issues at stake is whether the justice department is the only entity that can act as a plaintiff to sue under section two, or whether private groups, private individuals represented by groups like the legal defense fund or, the lawyers committee for civil rights, can advance challenges without their voting rights. if they can't, in times where there is a republican led justice department, floating rights may be that much more difficult to enforce. >> joyce, you saying that reminds me of what he said last year. you said, quote, in 2024, the state legislator may have made it so difficult feet about that meal that you may have to vote in person on one of a limited

number of days the polls are open. we may not be able to use a drop off box or drive-through voting. if you are not appeal to take time off from work or your older or not physically able to stand in a long line, perhaps without water, for hours, you may not get to vote. but that's okay because they, nga the, filibuster is intact. i think it's safe to say there is maybe some irony are or set airplane in your opinion piece there. what does that come down to? as a congress when we're discussing voting rights, what does the focus need to be? where do you think it currently is? >> sure. i think we can all be forgiven, myself included, if we indulge in the occasional moments of sarcasm as we look at what's going on here. it's just that pointed of an issue. congress has the ability to fix this. congress was unwilling to, despite the fact that we didn't just have the john lewis voting act that cleared the house and was put in front of the senate,

but also even more streamlined watered down version of that bill put forward by john manchin. and neither case did those necessary laws clear the senate. this is because the filibuster stayed in place. so, america, we might not always be able to vote as readily as we want to, because we got the filibuster. >> that's been joyce vance right there. thank you for your analysis and your time. after the break, president biden's low popularity may affect the whole democratic party in november. plus, what exactly member is -- jim ryan lee joins us for that conversation with students sharing what it will take to win their support this year, and in 2024. >> we need change now. we don't have time to wait. >> our rights, our freedoms, this is at the ballot every year. lot ever year ide, with no exceptions. medicare and social security will end in five years,

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i'm zinhle essamuah. president joe biden's approval rating is not looking good. lower 30s for weeks now. even among his own party, biden is struggling to rally support. a recent poll of registered democrats -- two thirds for prefer a new candidate in 2024. but 2024 is some ways away. so today, the question is, will biden's low ratings negatively impact democrats on the ballot this november? or will voters be able to separate the president from the party? that's nbc reporter -- mora, it's good to see you. so give us some insight into these numbers. is the white house concerned about biden's poor polling? >> with those low approval ratings, i want to highlight the fact that biden's approval ratings are at the lowest point of any first term president at this point in the presidency. so that is really a struggle in terms of a confidence for someone that's supposed to be the leader of the democratic party. the white house projecting confidence even a side from

that fact. even as they're battling all of these polling numbers and lack of confidence around the president potentially be a nominee for 2024. saying over never get that the president intends to run in 2024. even so, our nbc colleagues here at the white house have reported this week that the white house is keeping a close eye on other people that might want to go up against the president come 2024. like illinois governor jaime -- gavin newsom. that is something that the white house is closely watching. as you look further ahead, those indications that we're seeing for the presidential run in 2024 to paint a picture of what could happen in 2022. we've seen the president ratings drop but in the meantime a. lot of democrats and other states like in pennsylvania and georgia. they are availability has actually gone up in recent months. so that could be a good sign for democrats. the white house has repeatedly said that they want to put president biden out on the trail to support democrats. obviously, he's been hampered with these recent covid

positivity tests that are kept him off the trail having to cancel events and michigan, florida and pennsylvania to name a few. >> i heard you say indiscriminate the white house is projecting confidence. so what is biden strategy for course correcting to help his party, because the reality is the ratings are low. >> the white house is doing all they can to promote the winds that they've had so far. we saw president biden this past week talking about taking a victory lap quite honestly around the vaccine production, booster production. antivirals like paxlovid norm took about the covid pandemic. they also constantly are touting the job numbers and unemployment rate. but this all comes in the face of the struggles with the looming recession. as many experts point out. the issues with inflation and rising interest rates as well as gas prices. foreign policy issues. and so even though in more recently the president really wanted to celebrate the winds like the chips act of the

potential signing of the inflation reduction act that could, the vote could come as soon as this week. that hasn't crossed the finish line yet. and so, the president of the white house definitely looking to secure some of these legislative winds before november to help out with the midterms. >> definitely be keeping our eye on the white house. maura barrett, thanks for a time. >> and even with that incident the popularity and the polls elections are also about populations. as we countdown to the midterms, we're asking the question, what issues mattered most of democrats strongest voting bloc, black voters. according to one poll, their economy and white supremacy are two top issues. black voters want leaders to address. more than 40% say they think the country is headed in the wrong direction. but what about issues most concerning to young black voters? some heading to the polls for the very first time in november? so how much confidence do the hold in president biden? in the future the democratic party? the host of the into america

podcast -- dive straight into these issues. >> i had the chance to go down to georgia and sit with three young voters. graduates of hbcus who were susan hbcus who are really locked into the political process enthusiastic and engaged about a range of issues that would shape how they're going vote in the midterm. from abortion rights -- to law enforcement and who has the best chance to win for the democratic party. in 2024 and beyond. let's take a listen. >> we're 100 days away from midterms. we'll walk into that voting booth, what issues are you voting on? >> definitely housing insecurity, who is getting and control seriously and immigration issues. >> we've -- reproductive issues as well as mass incarceration. and food insecurity. >> health care issues are mostly voting on this election cycle. how is health are gonna be subsidized? what is the program going

forward? what's the plan for health care going forward? are we gonna be state sponsoring health care, are we gonna be third party, what's benefits gonna get for my employer? all of these different things. >> have the democrats in congress especially in president biden done enough to address your concerns? >> it's hard to say that yes, democrats are doing everything that they can when you are not seeing that change firsthand when i think that they ran on these platforms. they need to really be acting on them. if not, they will see what happens in november. >> where do you all think the party should be going to that middle space or further to the left? >> the middle it's comfortable. it's like your comfort spot. like you stay there, this is my comfort, i'm gonna stay here because i like it. but it's not helping. it's not, it's been the same for too long. so we need to be pushing left. maybe trying different solutions. trying to figure out how to best advance this country for a country that's changing every day. >> if the party goes for the left, you will absolutely have more support and more push but

you might lose some of those voters and maybe those weren't voters who needed the whole time. if people are willing to leave your voting base because you want to give people three health care, that may not, they may not have always been as loyal as you thought. >> do you feel better about america two years into joe biden administration compared to where we were four years ago? >> i would say i do feel better. am i over the moon? absolutely not. but i think we are making progress. >> i think that a lot of the time we disregard of the amazing thing the president biden has done. because we think that it's common sense. but i am looking forward to what will happen in the next two years. and how this country can continue to progress. because a lot of joe biden's term has been rehearsing with the past president did. >> it's not all on joe biden to fix everything because we have to vote at every step. so i think i'm definitely feeling a lot better but it's definitely all it's not well.

>>'s in clay, one thing that i think it's clear from this conversation. if it's indication is all about how young black voters in particular are pulling into approach the midterms and beyond. it's that they're not only practical in pragmatic, but they want to see the democratic party elise deliver on the loyalty that they have. they believe in democracy. they believe in the political process. but they also believe it's time for a shift. a shift of words, a ship generally in terms of politics. but they're lifting their voices and when we heard. we'll see if the democrat party is listening. >> important conversations, trymaine lee, thank you. up next, rely on the ground with ukraine with the struggles that country is having to feed millions. and it will high gas prices and daily images of this war sour american voters from supporting the suffered? coming up. in the suffered coming up. coming up. ♪ ♪ this is the moment. for a treatment for moderate-to-severe eczema. cibinqo — fda approved.

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essamuah. it's sunday check in on some of the afternoon's top story. starting with an update after president biden tested positive again for covid. his doctor's short time ago saying he continues to feel well. biden is isolating the white house. he posted this video yesterday. saying he does not have any symptoms. he was supposed to join first lady joe biden in delaware today. we're told she has tested negative. the president's physician says it is a rebound case which happens to a small percentage of people who are treated wood paxlovid. meanwhile, house speaker nancy

pelosi is leading a congressional delegation across the far east today. but still no mention of that rumor troops they won. earlier reports said the speaker might visit taiwan. but that prompted stern warnings from china who said there would be a quote forceful response. in kentucky governor andy beshear towards the devastation in the eastern part of the state. after massive flooding this week. at least 26 people have been killed. but that number is expected to rise. the governor on the meet the press this morning saying quote. we're going to be finding bodies for weeks. and now to the war in ukraine. teresa fischel say the first crane shipment could leave the country a soon as tomorrow. according to new reports from routers. this comes as president zelenskyy urges hundreds of thousands of civilians living in eastern ukraine too quickly evacuate from their homes. after months of relentless russian bombardment has destroyed the basic infrastructure of the region. nbc's jocelyn herman joins me now from kyiv.

josh, good to see you. so the stalled green supply has many concerned about a global food supply crisis. what can you tell us about this highly anticipated green shipment. specifically from ukraine? >> yeah,'s in clay, some 20 million tons of trapped in this country unable to be exported. raising fears of famine particularly in north african countries that are reliant on ukraine for their grain supplies. now the big question of her since the deal was struck about a week ago was whether this was going to be able to hold. particularly after the russians within 24 hours launch missiles at the odessa port. of the central port to be used to export the screen. in other challenges that come of last week including that attack on ukrainian prisoners of war in russian held territory. we saw just a couple of days ago, president zelenskyy touring port in the odessa region. watching those green ships loaded up ready to go. president zelenskyy says they

are ready. ukraine has everything they need to start sending those ship sudden the black sea. but they have been awaiting the formal go ahead from the joint coordination center this would set up in his stumble along with the un and other countries that are part of this deal. to really monitor and implemented it. today, we heard from a turkish official who i spoke to. who said that yes, they do expect that first ship to leave as early as tomorrow. everything goes according to plan. we also heard from the infrastructure ministry here in ukraine saying they are still working on the preparations. they have nothing to announce. exactly when that first ship is going to go out when it does, it's going to be very closely watched. both here in ukraine and around the world. to see whether russia abides by its commitments under the steel to allow that ship to leave. not to attack it as well as whether that ship can navigate through black sea waters that are now filled with mines that they make those waters very dangerous. >> a lot of variables there, josh. this war has been going on for

months. it has a lot of implications here at home. we're focusing on the midterms. how do you see american voters and lawmakers thinking about russia's invasion in ukraine six months of this for? >> look, american voters don't often base their decisions on foreign policy. that's particularly true in mid term years when you don't have a president, commander-in-chief on the ballot. certainly both voters and lawmakers in congress have remained overwhelmingly supportive of ukraine in this war and of u.s. continued assistance to ukraine. we saw that in the overwhelming vote in may for 40 billion dollars of u.s. assistance to ukraine. all of the house members who vote against that by the way were republicans. but the big concern is about fatigue. both in europe but especially in the united states. that now that this war is grinding on as you point out approaching six months. that americans are we get tired but they will not be as attuned this war as the war in the early days. and particularly, as the cost

starts to mount for americans in terms of higher gas prices because of what has happened with russia's energy supply. as we get into the winter when people need to heat their homes. energy prices are even more on the minds of americans for their pocketbooks. americans can start to say, look at, this is not a top priority. we need to focus on things at home. and that could really start to undermine the western unity that has been so important to ukraine's military success in repelling russia so far, isn't clay. >> clearly, that international support is been so important for the ukrainians. we'll have to watch this. gentlemen, thank you. up next, the right to an abortion is being challenged that the united states. but is the fall of furrow enough to galvanize democrats? stay with us. ay with us ay with us [whistling] when you have technology that's easier to control... that can scale across all your clouds... we got that right?

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exceptions for rape, incest and medical emergency. the legislation will now -- indiana house for another vote. but while republicans celebrate their antiabortion winds, democrats are preparing to fight back at the ballot box. with 64% saying that the overturning of roe v. wade makes them more likely to vote in the midterm elections. so let's bring in our panel -- author of branding america and the republican started just. and danielle moodie, host of the podcast, hashtag woke a f. no, ellis or with use a. democratic voters have been fired up by roast -- i was in florida when the decision came out and there were rallies and protests almost instantly. so given that, how are republicans combatting this person enthusiasm from voters on the left that we've been seen? >> you know why it, being in the business -- arranging super back for the gop. and i've got to tell you that this was an issue that we really were very fearful that

this is going to affect the midterms early polling before really showed momentum on the gop side that we actually had a great chance on picking up seats and winning the midterm. what this is doing is this is energizing the democrats to get out the vote and it's doing another thing. it's also energizing women. and even suburban women, there are a lot of women here that let's just say that they are republican but they believe that some of the rights have been rolled back. this is going to be very interesting to see how they're going to vote. and if you look at crime has been a big issue, lot of these shootings everything going on. there is a recent poll that showed that abortion ranks higher than crime when it matters to a lot of these women. so it's going to be a very pivotal issue when it comes

down to the midterms, we think. >> across party lines, abortion is an issue that we want to hear about. and danielle, i wanna bring un. what can democrats do to ensure younger and more progressive democrats don't grow disillusioned by this rapid rollback of abortion protections right some of the viewing this is a lack of aggressiveness by their leaders. what do you think? >> i mean, i think that the onset, republicans are signaling that they do not care about precedent. that they do not care about the constitution. and of the supreme court has been radicalized by mitch mcconnell and trump. who were able to appoint three of the conservative justices in the last few years. and so now, abortion is not just a fair weather issue. it is an issue about bodily autonomy. for people with the uterus is. and the idea that you can control your future, you can control your income, you can control your well-being. and so yes, i think that republicans are in an instance where they have gotten their wish list. they have the moral disneyland. that is a play right now. and the reality is that they're going to see considerable

amount of pushback. and the fact is that democrats need to be connecting the dots for the american people that this is not the first issue. this is not the first thing that is going to be -- it's not the only thing that's going to be rollback. it's going to be a series and justice clarence thomas said that in his consenting, his agreement. that he said look, we are headed into a place where we need to look at privacy. i don't like the way these decisions were made. and so we're looking at measure quality, we're looking at birth control. we're looking at all of these things. and so i think that right now, democrats need to connect the dots and say that we are the party of rights and bodily autonomy. and access. and the republicans are a party of progression. >> i want to talk about some of that some of the just alluded to with you noel. let's look at some numbers. because polling consistently shows that a majority of americans actually oppose the supreme court decision to overturn roe. so then simply, as a republican strategist here, do you think republicans are making a mistake in supporting such an

unpopular issue? >> this is going to, you know, appease the far-right in our party. it's forgetting about a lot of the moderates. because there are a lot of republicans that are not being heard. that are pretty much down the middle. they are socially liberal. they want the rights. especially as women. and they are for economic relief when it comes to last for collation's and lower taxes. so it's almost framing and branding the republican party as all far-right. this is going to be very interesting when you come into states, let's just say we have ohio. we have a very close senate race with j.d. vance, which was trump's pick, and then you've got representative tim ryan trying to hold onto his seat. you've got arizona which is in

play. you've got florida. we have a lot of races that we are going to be looking at to see how these issues fare. and this is not representation on the moderate side of the republican party. at all. >> then yelp, roughly, i saw you nodding win if she just alluded to the branding of the republican party. and the impact that's going to have. so abortion actually into an increase in voter turnout especially in battleground states. do you think we'll see some purple states from blue? >> i hope so. i hope that democrats connect the dots and get people fired up in the republicans are doing a really good job of making people recognize that we're at a five alarm fire. in this country in terms of our democracy and in terms of keeping our constitutional rights. >> really helpful and important else from both of you, noelle nikpour in daniel moody. thank you so much for your time. coming up, the top of the hour, we are live in two states holding primaries this week. missouri in arizonian.

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stations across the nation for the midterms. so the next question is, would be one issue like the economy, one candidate claiming victory before the final vote or one investigation into a politician that could change our politics for the next two years. we're going to try to find out in georgia where the senate race between raphael warnock and herschel walker is challenging voters on what's fact and what's fiction. as the ex football player continues to get caught in lives. and refuses to debate his opponent. and speaking of the economy, the numbers may be confusing but the mood of americans is not. gas prices are falling but that may not be enough for consumers. as interest rates and grocery bills climb. will payne and voters fall it's mean pain at the polls for democrats? plus senator joe manchin said what's? hear what he told nbc's show todd about democrats in control of congress. our political panel will break down his