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 comments and standing

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greitens is hoping to win the gop nomination. he previously resigned over sexual assault of locations. that's important to know. does he actually have a change in a chance to become the republican nominee for senate in the state? >> zain clay, it's a great question. this is a fragmented through a rate of this point. in the gop primary here in missouri. you have to ericsson vicky. so the force eric, who is the embarrassment -- you just mention eric ryan's he's someone who resigned in 18 months after being inaugurated as governor. as you, said there are claims of sexual impropriety, sexual abuse. extramarital affairs. there's also eric schmidt who's the missouri attorney general. he is someone who i've been told was a moderate republican who is really trying to tackle right in order to and gain the endorsement from president trump. he has not endorsed him in this race and he is wildly popular in the state. then there's vicky had learned, he is someone who i'm told is a solid conservative. she was someone who voted against certifying the

election. she's currently in the u.s. house. i'm told that there's no chance of when president trump is going to endorser. he's publicly said that she is not up to the job. so this is really a races anyone to win in some ways. i want to put us in polling four votes. want to put up some polling for folks. it's shows right now, this was also buyer publican polling group. show that vicky was on top and then eric wright and son than eric schmidt. that being said, again, the race has been changing in this very, very tight. listens would one voter told me. about how this races shaping out. take a listen. >> i don't think they're just kind of like pushing to the extreme to see who can get trump support. who can get his endorsement. who can just appeal to that side. they don't care at all. >> so again, that was a democratic voter. republicans now are sort of trying to figure out who they like the best. because the issues that are

facing the republican party all over the country, the right here in the smacked about the middle of the senate race. it's about election security. it's about election lies frankly. it's about cultural issues, transgender issues. so it's anyone's guess who's gonna win. i've been talking to sources both undemocratic or look inside who say art schmidt, the missouri attorney general likely has a leg up. sinclair. a >> lot of former there. i want to bring you in. how can biden highlight his administration's accomplishments to boost democrats chances in november especially given his low ratings right now? >> sinclair, the answer to that question may have been a bit different just a couple of days a week -- ahead of the surprise deal that came together just this week. of course, with senator manchin. andy inflation reduction act. that something that you can absolutely that the white house and the president will be touting when it comes to getting on the road ahead of the midterm elections. dole also certainly be coining to the ships semiconductor legislation. which the president was supposed to sign on tuesday. in michigan.

but adding to the complexity of all of this now is of course the fact that he has a rebound case of covid-19. he tested negative last week after the initial infection. but after four days of that, he tested positive again yesterday. so all of these plans to have him hit the road first they were snarled by that initial infection. we can a half ago now again this week all of that travel. for now has been put on hold. but once he can get back out there. our team is told of course white house officials are hopeful he'll be able to tout these new pieces of legislation in addition to wet democrats really were able to do earlier this year. and at the end of last year. when you look at the bipartisan infrastructure act. some things that even able to been accomplished on gun reform. of course there are other parts of the agenda that are still stalled. but that's what they are going to be talking about. looming over all of it, though, is what's really will happen if course we know that it's a little bit painful for the party in power when it comes to

midterms traditionally. and this white house is keenly aware of that and embracing as well for the potential and the change in the house and senate. >> monica, keenly aware. i wonder, have they responded? whether they told you about biden's numbers? are they worried about them and would have a saying internally? >> outwardly, this is a white house that constantly has said, don't pay attention to the poll numbers. president biden himself when he's asked about it tends to say i don't really get that too much thought. but of course, that is because probably some of these are far lower especially for a first term president. then what we've seen in recent history so the white house knows about these headwinds. see as things they have been able to get done. and just again, in the last couple of weeks, they feel they've added some to their wind column. they're going to the focus on that. but looming over all of this as well, it's in, clay is the question of is president biden definitely going to run in 2024? that something also this been a lot of conversations.

here, they say that that is the plan. he intends to. but they are also closely tracking our team reporter this week other democrats who may want to think about throwing their hat in the ring because of course the midterms only three shipments away enough of that, we'll be talking plenty about 2024. which of course, we're doing already as well. >> yes we are. just heard is away. monica alba at the white house. thank you both. this tuesday, gop voters in arizona will head to the polls for primary elections. and could give us an idea of which direction the party is heading in. that's especially true when it comes to the governor's race. which is becoming a bit of a proxy fight between former president trump and his vice president, mike pence. trump campaigning for carey lake who backs's false claims about election fraud. while the pence support her opponent, karen taylor robson. let's bring the bc's phone hilliard covering these races for us. vaughn, we have a lot of it for --

thing through and talk through but we can we expect from this arizona governor's race on tuesday? >> you know, this is going to be i think a big indicator of where republican voters in these, state of arizona are looking for their path ahead here. you are looking at carrie lake who has been an ardent supporter of donald trump. she's called for the prosecution, the arrest, she said that she wants to see elections officials from 2020 in handcuffs here. this is an individual whose -- the certification of the 2020 election. this is an individual who has really gone on the attack against the free press. calling the right hand of the devil here. this is an individual who is more than accolade and trump. but is been perhaps one of his closest, most vocal, closest allies. over the course of the last two years. ever since the january six. then on the other hand you've got -- who is not only backed by mike pence, campaigned with him. but also can arizona duck doozy. and in this mano a mano battle,

it's gonna be ultimately republican voters in the state of arizona which decide which path -- which path we want to take. >> bonnie, even very embedded in arizona. i know you also spoke with arizona house speaker, rusty bowers, who our viewers may remember from january 6th hearings. what did he tell you ahead of his race against david farnsworth? >> this is a man who has surface some teen years in public office. he is there is on the house speaker. he testified in june, in for the january 6th elect committee as he was obligated to do under the law. that was to appear publicly and testify about what happened to him. and he contended that there are trump allies who pressured him to send a fake slate of electors on behalf of donald trump despite him losing the joe biden here in arizona to be -- january six. of course, he did not do that. and yet has a result, he's facing a trump back challenge for the likes of david barnes worth. there's a decent likelihood that receivers could be booted from office this tuesday.

i want to let you listen to him and why when i asked him on tuesday night if you or -- whatever reason he would get for that being the case, take a listen. >> the party has for me out, basically. state party, the county party, my dear sick party. >> if you do not want tuesday, why will you not have one? >> probably because they stood up. and when they asked me to tell the truth, i told the truth. i wasn't, i didn't go looking for a fight. but the fact that i would break ranks and somehow find what's the president, the former president did was unacceptable. that that's like i broke a some type of taboo. and i did break a taboo. it's kind of a cal tech thing. that you have to be in with the cult. >> this is the first major primary in arizona since the slew of january six public hearings and of course, rusty bowers is a player in all of

this. and if he were to be ousted, it would be quite telling where the very local level the impact of the january 6th hearings ultimately donald trump's desire to house individuals like him who he teams who have been not sufficiently loyal to him. in the aftermath of the 2020 election. >> fonda, for rico. let's talk about the senate race in arizona. you've got the first network interview with blake masters, the trump backed candidate as well as gentleman, that's all we companies active. how are things looking for them ahead of tuesday? >> you know, both of these individuals are also trump acolytes here. so most likely, it's a cry to feel, but most likely one of these will be the republican nominee here. i think it's telling because of carey lake were to win for governor, rusty bowers gets booted. blake masters winds, mark finchem is one for secretary of state, who's running for attorney general, all of these individuals are backed by donald trump and appeared on the campaign trail with him. just one week ago who know

soda. -- to what republican voters here in the set of want out of their republican nominees here. and then of course, come november, it's ultimately going to be very close contest up against democrats here. blake masters, he is going to be a household name. because democrat incumbent mark kelly, if you were to take on blake masters, this would be a races going to see a lot of money and a lot of national attention. as the two parties wrestled control of the u.s. senate ahead. >> we'll be watching arizona closely. i knew he was posted. van halen, thank you. arizona is just one of the pivotal states that will determine the balance of power in washington. 100 days out my next guest political strategist rachel biter conferences this. quote, there are three issues in 2022. economy, democracy in abortion. we want offensive scorch earth messaging strategies on all three. let's bring her in to talk more. rachel bitecofer, thank you for being here political strategist and house of the cycle of

substack. those three issues as you see them. economy, democracy, abortion. how are democrats going in messaging to voters on these? >> to be clear, this is a based on quantitative evidence from poll after poll, asking voters what's important to you. and obviously, economic concerns dominate the american electorate because most americans don't pay attention to the news and current events. they don't know who their elected officials are. but they do know how much gas costs. when we talk about these three issues. saliency is going to determine the new cycle determines their saliency. but we have a competitive advantage on all three. you might be thinking, wait a minute rachel. how is that true? because biden is in charge of inflation is high. it depends on how you structure your messaging and would aspects of the economy that you focus on. but it's really easy to make a case against a republican party right now. it is doing and saying things that are disqualifying as you

were showing in arizona. the candidate feel there is quite extreme. so at the end of the day. inflation, gas prices, economy, and abortion rights all rolled into a broad conversation with the radicalism of the republicans. >> you say these make a case against republicans so there are a lot of cases against democrats right now one of democratic prospects for the midterms especially i know fox recently noted through potential bright spots democrats have ahead of the midterms. quote, the gop is nominated extreme candidates without broad appeal. gop incumbents are haunted by their records. and democrats are deflecting republican attacks and energized by policy. and quote. rachel, how powerful could these outlined bright spots amid a lot of pessimism before democrats especially with some of these gop senate candidates like doctor oz or herschel walker who are currently underperforming in their states? >> so historically in american politics, the economy is been a major predictor.

but over the last 15 years, especially the last ten. need silver they've had to start discounting the weight of economic indicators instead increasing the influence of things like hyper partisanship and polarization. i mention that because when we talk about losing power and the economic narrative, it is true that the democrats are in power. but we're talking about a midterm cycle, not four years of joe biden. so it's really possible for them to freeze and to frame the campaign on yes you might be in the mood for change for remember with that change looks like. and then disqualify it. >> quickly, just want to ask. counting democrats maintain positive momentum? we've seen some recent polling showing that these are looking good. >> yeah, well that pause the momentum is coming from fear and threat. so what i would tell you is what democrats need is to focus on the abnormality of the cycle. it's true when you said, a lot of the attention on the economy

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essamuah. the senate race in georgia between senator raphael -- herschel walker is getting lots of attention right now. according to the latest poll by a survey usa, warnock holds a nine-point lead against walker. 48 to 39%. warnock also holds much of the support of black voters in georgia. with 85% saying they back him and just 5% who say they back herschel walker. for perspective, that's even less than 9% support for republican governor brian kemp. joining me as washington correspondent for the atlanta journal-constitution, commissioner. letitia, think joining us. what do you make of this latest play numbers? the polling numbers shows that

raphael warnock as the incumbent does seem to have a slight edge. we had a recent poll as well. we did not show warnock with as much of a commanding lead but we did so show him with a slight edge. and so i think it shows that there are a lot of limitations to herschel walker, his campaign has struggled we know recently. and again, raphael warnock as the incumbent seems to be slightly ahead. but as we know, there are still 100 days until the election. >> i know you wrote about how some of biden's recent legislative winds could actually give democrats a boost in november. but there is a lot coming against them, right? the economy and abortion access among top issues foremost georgia voters. will it be enough? given the challenges that those issues are facing. >> i think our piece in just the general kind of political atmosphere shows that things can shift quickly. and again, with 100 days until the election. there is a lot that could happen.

so right now, lately in the past couple of weeks. there has been a lot with democrats to celebrate. the bipartisan gun law. the chiefs and science act. what looks to be perhaps a tentative agreement on climate change, health care costs and cutting taxes. i'm sorry, increasing taxes on wealthy americans and company and so a lot of these things democrats would like to accomplish. it looks like they're headed that direction. that's gonna be something that they can go on the campaign trail to celebrate. sell to their voters. but again, it can turn on a dime. if gas starts going back up, that again will bring democrats down. if inflation continues to rise in every month we get these reports about prices going up. that's something that we know republicans plan to use in are using against democratic opponents. including raphael warnock. so yes, things are looking good this week.

but for democrats, they need something that's sustainable. they want more wins. and again, republicans are going to continue to say there are various economic indicators as to why we believe we should not for the democrats the fall. >> téa, it's hard to talk about georgia with a talking about stacey abrams. she was on morning show earlier today. so i want to play what she said about the governor's race and then get your reaction on the other side. >> who is going to bring jobs to a state where women cannot survive being here? who's going to make the decision to live in the state and bring multiple jobs to a place where we do not have adequate health care already and we're going to continue to lose doctors and health care workers because they risk losing their licenses if they do their jobs? in georgia, doctors or health care worker any could go to prison for ten years. if they are found participated in an abortion. and they have to prove the negative they have to prove it wasn't their fault them instead to hire lawyers that means that

it's easier and more profitable to work some rules. >> strong words there from stacey abrams to know abramson camper polling very tight in georgia right now. abrams titers economy to abortion. which are also top issues there. so what do you see happening in that race? >> so i think that stacey abrams is in a difficult position. because again, she is really focusing on these cultural issues that are clearly important and not just the democrats. when we talk about abortion, even gun control and things like that, there are important issues. but there are not necessarily the number one issue when we talk about what drives voters to the polls. the economy for example in prices tend to be at the top of voters minds in a lot of ways voters are pretty happy with governor kemp in the way he's brought georgia's economy through the pandemic, governor

kemp and republicans in georgia have also benefited greatly from a lot of the things democrats in washington have done during the pandemic so it's hard to attack governor kemp on the economy without attacking democrats in washington. so instead, it stacey abrams again focusing on health care, abortion. that's a message that main unnecessarily get enough voters that the polls to say we're going to dump our and -- incumbent. brian kemp is a very powerful incumbent. similar in the way the raphael warnock is coming into the race as a strong incumbent. and it's just gonna be really hard to knock him off. as we see stacey abrams is driving that message home. the question is can she convince enough voters in georgia to drop a pretty popular governor. because they dislike his positions on abortion, on guns, on expanding medicine. >> race for deafening and be

watching closely. lots of nuance there. téa mitchell, thank you for bringing it down. now to the new data out this week that showed a whole lot of mixed signals for the u.s. economy. it appears to be slowing as inflation searches. but the stock market is up along with consumer spending. this after the federal reserve raise interest rates again to tame inflation. on capitol hill, senate democrats are cramming to get legislation passed that will bring economic relief to struggling americans before their august recess. nbc's chris malone reports from washington. >> it will come as no surprise to many but new economic numbers friday show the price you pay remains stubbornly high. at the same time, the economy is slowing down. >> consumers are running fast but it's like they're running on a treadmill. they're not getting any place. because the more they spend, the more inflation takes away. the more they are, and the more inflation takes away. >> for a single mom like nicole farrier, it feels like most of our income goes to gas and

feeding her two boys. >> or making penny stretch as far as we can. >> the white house points to low unemployment, growing wages and strong consumer demand to argue a recession isn't imminent. while acknowledging people are circling. >> absolutely, people are feeling it. we understand that. that's why we are acting to focus on bringing prices down. >> the president says and democrats new tackling climate bill will provide relief if they can pass it. former treasury secretary larry summers reportedly help convince west virginia senator joe manchin to back the bill. >> it will reduce the deficit over time. that it reduces demand pressure of the economy republicans are united against it. it's >> not the time to increase taxes or spending. it's going to feed the fires of inflation. >> now focus turns to whether democrats can marshal 50 votes to pass with they're calling the inflation reduction act. >> she does not comments. >> potential holdout, arizona's kyrsten sinema hasn't said whether she supports it.

chris polon, and bc news, washington. s polon, athanks to chris for tt reporting. coming up, as americans still sky-high inflation, many are being stretched to a breaking point, forced to make every penny count on everything from groceries to gas. so, how could that play into how they vote in the midterms? alas my panel of experts next. a programming note, stay tuned tonight, at 8 pm eastern, four morning joe, special on what issues will shape the midterms. tomorrow night, at ten, steve returns to the big board to break down key races that could determine the fate of congress. we'll be right back. l be right back. when you have technology that's easier to control... that can scale across all your clouds... we got that right? yeah, we got that. it's easier to be an innovator. so you can do more incredible things.

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same week one year ago. u.s. consumer confidence also dropping to the lowest level in more than a year. these new numbers accompanying that move from the fed to hike interest rates by 0.7 5% for the second consecutive time, also that record high 9.1% inflation rate. there could be glimmers of hope on the horizon, university of michigan predicts u.s. consumer inflation expectations are set to ease as we end the month. the wall street journal reports that falling consumer food prices are easing pressure on that major driver of global inflation. this all coming as voters rank the economy as their number one issue. according to the latest polling from usa today and -- university. let's bring in my -- former executive director of the new york state democratic party, basil cynical, and editor of the bulwark, charlie sykes, also an msnbc

contributor. basil, i want to start with you, with all this news on the economy, voters still ranking it is the number one issue, but also in that poll abortion is the number to issue, how do you see all of this playing out? >> well, it's no question but a lot of americans are having a really tough time. this recent bill is very important, being able to get manchin on board is extraordinarily important. democrats need to be unflappable and how they promote this bill going forward, leading into the midterms. cultural issues are extraordinarily important, in fact, that's how we got here to this place in a post trump environment. just arguing that alone is not going, it should not be the only message to democrats and independents, even some republicans, it should be tied to, we have gotten this country back on track, we are the party of good governance and, by the way, we're also doing something to put a little bit more money in your pocket. i think that's a good message, not just for americans broadly, but especially in the suburbs,

particularly in blue state suburbs, those high taxation areas where democrats down-ballot could use a little help. >> charlie, i want to jump off of what's basil just said there, as we think about these races, let's talk about some of the candidates. the washington post put it this way, they said, quote, republican voters are not that excited about republican candidates. they cited troubling poll numbers for senate candidates, doctor oz in pennsylvania, and herschel walker in georgia, could the gop missed this political opportunity on the economy in part because of these candidates? >> there is no question about it. i mean, you have problematic candidates on the republican ballot in places like georgia, pennsylvania, in missouri, arizona, a lot of these states, you know, should have been relatively easy wins for the republicans, and yet, in many of those cases they follow donald trump lead and nominated

candidates who turned out to not be ready for primetime. so, you know, we're talking not about one natural election, but in the senate, dozens of local elections as well as the congressional elections. this may be a wave year, based on the mood of the country, not one issue or neither issue. but, it's also possible that the republicans are overplaying their hand, have doubled down on the crazy in the extreme to such an extent that they will blow this election. i think there's a very real possibility. >> basil, i want to bring you back in, can democrats use some of these recent accomplishments to help them fend off economic attacks? >> sure, and to sort of a test to charlie's point, you know, in many ways, donald trump was a vehicle, a means to an end. that's gone. why we are now faced with are these candidates who are largely unlikable. in many respects. i don't think that they could

be used as a vehicle toward political, cultural, or even economic advantages that trump may have been during his time. so, i think democrats need to hammer that point home. trump is gone, you don't have that umbrella sort of protecting you anymore. now, at the state level, in a far more intimate way, you have to deal with these folks who are not getting good on the economy, who aren't gonna be good on government and supportive of our democratic values. they absolutely have to hammer that home, again, this has to be a narrative, and arc to that narrative. we'll tell you why we shouldn't like them, but you have to hire us for these reasons. those two components are incredibly important. >> charlie, we know republicans were pretty unhappy with news of the spending bill that's been widely discussed. senator susan collins even said could impact negotiations over same sex marriage. voting down a bill like that

over an unrelated measure can't be good politics, right? or wrong? >> no, i'm glad you asked me about that. this is the politics of petulance, it has nothing to do with policy or principle. i do think that, you know, i continue to be absolutely baffled by why the senate took one of the worst political votes that i've ever seen in an election year, phony against that veterans bill, providing aid for veterans have been injured by burn pits, you know, changing the way we treat our veterans. this is a bill that passed overwhelmingly with 85 votes in june and now in the midst of the campaign, for whatever reason, because they're having a hissy fit, they decided to vote against it. the blowback is intense, veterans are absolutely -- it's one of those moments where you realize how quickly politics can change, and how the republican strategy of being against everything can backfire on them. i'm very interested to see how

this will play out. the good news, of course, is that they have this bipartisan spending bill. not bipartisan, i'm sorry, the reconciliation spending bill. joe manchin did the full ginsburg this morning, talking about the inflation reduction act, which, by the way, it's a good title. the bad news, the biden white house wanted to have their folks on all of the sunday shows pounding the democrats for this absolutely indefensible position they're taking on veterans. i think their instinct was correct, again, democrats do need to understand that the republicans are blundering on this out of their petulance. this goes to one of the strength republicans have. they claim to be the party of law and order, they support insurrection. they claim to be the party of veterans, but then they vote against this act. it's a very damaging the. it might play significantly in the midterms. >> there is a lot of forces that play of the democratic party, basil, i wanted to ask you about that. actually play some pretty

stunning comments from senator joe manchin on meet the press just this morning, essential refusing to endorse his own party ahead of the midterms. let's play that, we'll talk at the other side. >> do you hope democrats keep control of the house and senate? >> i think people are sick and tired of politics, i really do. i think they're sick and tired of democrats, and republicans, fighting. >> do you want democrats to keep control of the united states senate and the house of representatives? >> i would love -- you know, i'm not making those choices or decisions on, that i would work with whatever i've had. i've always said that. i think the democrats have great candidates, they're good people that i've worked, with i have a tremendous amount of respect and friendship with my republican colleagues. i can work on either side very easily. >> you don't care the outcome? you don't care about the outcome this year of the elections? >> whatever the voters choose. >> those comments, understandably generating a lot of buzz online and in political

circles. what is your reaction here? this may be good politics for manchin and west virginia, does it to the party any favors? >> not at all. this does this no favors, this is not at all the kind of voter confidence that we need going into the midterms. look, i think there are ways, in some ways to isolate mention, focus to get some of the legislation passed. absolutely. the reality is, there are hundreds, there are hundreds of democrats, younger democrats, these new voices across the country that we should be highlighting. i do not want the democrats hopes resting on joe manchin, even legislative a lot of that is true. politically, they need to be highlighting a lot of these other democrats. in fact, biden has given so much money, in terms of covid relief, let's talk more about what those governors are doing with that money. that's something that we need to be speaking more about. so, it's not at all a vote of confidence. i don't want to hear another democrat have that kind of lack of competence in their party.

that just draws more division. the reality is we can do a lot more than focus on him, isolate him, focus on other things we have going on for us. >> charlie, i want your perspective on, this would've your thoughts? is it giving ammunition to republicans and some were saying? what is your take? >> my guess is, i'm sorry to go against the media narrative here. not a single vote was changed as a result of joe manchin's comment. joe manchin's germanton, he's trying to carve out a nonpartisan position. i, think again, you know, the fundamental reality is if he ends up casting the 50th vote for reconciliation, this is gonna be a narrative changer for the midterm election. we don't know what kirsten sinema's gonna do. joe manchin has been on the team for the democrats when it really counted, which is right now. >> basil and charlie, breaking it all down, thank you both very much. and up next, a democratic senate candidate and wisconsin

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actress michele nichols best known for her role in the original star trek series has died. as lieutenant or, she broke barriers for black women on television, being one of the first black actresses to be featured in major television series. she left the series at one point, that returned after dr. martin luther king junior told her about the importance of her role. the news of her passing was announced by her son who says she died of natural causes. michele nichols was 89. we are continuing to follow the breaking news. basketball legend bill russell has died. the boston celtics great wrapped up 11 and being championships and a gold medal at the 1956 olympics. in the 60s he took over the celtics becoming the first

black head coach of any professional sports team in north america. the nba finals and mafia work -- reaction pouring in this afternoon online, president obama saying in part, quote, perhaps more than anyone else, bill new would it took to win and what it took to lead. on the court, he was the greatest champion and basketball history. off of it, he was a civil rights trail blazer. marching with dr. king and standing with muhammad hawley. magic johnson on twitter calling russell his idol and the greatest winner the game has ever seen. he says, quote, he was one of the first athletes on the frontline fighting for social justice, equity, equality and civil rights. the celtics saying to be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable. but that is who bill russell was. the legend, bill russell, was 88 years old. that wraps it up for this hour,

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