>> good evening and welcome to politicsnation. tonight's latest moment of truth. right now, the democrats and both house and senate are

racing to protect their majorities at the ballot box. and just 23 days left before midterm elections, the prevailing wisdom at this point is that a republican takeover of the house of representatives is certainly possible. among the likely consequences of the takeover, a congressional hearing is to punish democrats. and if some members get their way, and impeachment of joe biden. it caused a prediction for democrats in the senate. they're only slightly less dire. the loss of even a single senate seat or dash any hopes of holding or expanding their majority in that. leaving them with a another contentious evenly split senate like the one that they've been doing these past two years. it doesn't help that key senate

races in georgia wisconsin pennsylvania and in nevada have tightened up. leaving democrats to question how the contest got and remains so close. it's looking like a complicated picture for the party no matter what happens. we are giving you a clear view of it tonight on politicsnation. and starting as always with the proofing guest joining me now is tina smith from minnesota. first of all i appreciate you joining us tonight. i want to get to some of the deeper implications of the upcoming election for the senate by starting a broadly. what must seven democrats prioritize should they grow or at least hold.

thank you reverend, i'm so glad to be with you again. you are exactly right, these races are an optimistic. these races are highly competitive. democrats across the country are facing an onslaught of dark money. i've excellent candidates, an excellent campaigns. they need to keep fighting for the last few weeks could not be more intense. so, we need everybody to get involved. we have been incredibly productive with a 50/50 senate. i think it's been the longest 50/50 senate that we have ever had in our history. and what we could accomplish, if we were able to have 52 senators is really what keeps me campaigning as pass voting rights, let's go to roe v. wade. let's finish the job of childcare. into public safety, gun safety. there's so much work that we still have to do despite how productive we have been this

last year or so. >> well the fight over abortion might be the issue that keeps democrats in the majority next month in your view? >> in my view the abortion rights issue is a pivotal issue. here's why. for women, abortion rights is not a political issue. it is a personal issue. it is an issue of personal freedom. it's a question on whether or not government is interfering in our own health care decisions. that's why seeking minnesota, people are mad about this. they are galvanized to make sure that their voices are heard and that's exactly what i understand is happening all over the country as people consider the fact that in the extreme part of the public and party, they are taking away what kind of health care they want. >> as i mentioned at the top political is our reporting this weekend that senate may be

facing down another evenly split senate if democrats pick up additional seats in states like wisconsin. in addition to states like nevada senate democrats racked up winds over the summer. those winds were hot fought and won. is the caucus ready for that if the chamber ends up evenly split again? >> well i first have not given up nor do i think we should give up on adding senate democrats. instead of arizona and nevada, catherine cortez has a tight race. i just want everyone who is having a help. and the opportunities reverend sharp for senators i think

they're very focused. we cannot give up on that. >> we know this weekend that former president barack obama ain't with georgia at the end of the month what does he bring to the trail and those particular races in your view? >>, well of course it has been great out campaigning with president boma. he is a powerful message or, is incredibly popular. i think he could really help all of us to bring home the distinct difference between democrats and republicans and these pivotal races. the extremist and the strength of democratic party. look at eternal he'll be in a neighboring state wisconsin. and of course in georgia to

help senator warnock who is such an amazing senator. >> all right senator tina smith, thank you for being with us. joining me now is the congressman democrat of maryland and majority leader. let's take a break and we'll be right back after this.

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for >> joining me now is democrat of maryland and house majority leader. congressman already agreed to have you with us again. let me go right to it. three weeks before america vote, broadly speaking as house majority leader facing down an election which democrats have long been expected to take a hit in the house. they're likely losing the

majority. what is the consequence for america, if that does happen? what are the party's priorities if it does happen. >> well, first of all i don't expect the premise -- i think that we are going to win, they have said we're going to lose in new york but congressman ryan won that election. they said we were gonna lose in the first democrat 50 years. that was about a month and a half ago. and then kansas we were sure that the voter with a red state in the middle america vote to not allow women to make their choice on reproductive rights they almost 60 40 did the opposite. so i really believe that we're gonna win the majority. we're gonna keep the house and

expand some of the house as well. if in fact it doesn't happen at a particular time for a real challenge to bring inflation down, that's where it's hurting our people. we've taken action to address it. unfortunately, our republican friends they have not supported that legislation that we passed. i think the american public think they want some stability as they voted in 2020 to have some rationality and positive policies that help them make in america. we want people over politics. that's what we've pursued. we want to lower their cost.

the president talks about this, it's a worldwide phenomenon. no better paying jobs and safe communities. we passed legislation on both of the subjects. most republicans have not supported, that it's a shame. if they took over i think we will see a very negative time in america. great instability in america, this is not gonna help bring prices down. >> congressman, as we look at this midterm election we always hear that these are the most important elections of your life. but these are really important. we are dealing with democracy itself. last week many of us were captivated by nancy pelosi on january six. she coordinated the response to the attack on the capitol.

already atlantic this weekend on the count of how republican leaders responded to the news at the capitol was under siege, the danger they themselves were and in no small part because president trump. i was struck to in politico that this immediate help to the pentagon would not be forthcoming. he then went and search for speaker pelosi and senate majority leader chuck schumer for help. the scene underscores what republicans knew and agreed to on that day. the man they defended for four years but not lift a finger to help them or his allies. instead they turned unsafe themselves and you are one of those leaders.

what is your response to that part. >> have you are united in the anger, the, disappointment. we are trying to get the capital -- and forcing the law and saving peoples lives. we are getting us back to the capitol to our constitutional duty so we were together on. that we were together in the conviction that we would go back that day, that night to make sure that we did in fact finish the job that we are supposed to do constitutionally. >> sadly what has happened is we have gone from that night we were unified in opposition to be called an insurrection, a

coup like action by the president of the united states in his followers to plant their views for the voters views. unfortunately, that is a rationalization of that day. i think the committee has done a show day-by-day, hour by hour and video by video republicans working for trump and general who testified for the committee that president trump did not careless intimately involved in the preparation, of planning of an execution of -- invited everybody to a speech, he incited them in that speech. he deployed them fight like hell and stop the steal. there was no steele, he

perpetuates a sly. to many folks running for office right now notwithstanding 60 plus courts deciding upon the evidence that there was no evidence that anything was stolen or that fraud had any effect on the election. . it's an overwhelming victory of joe biden so this rationalization has lead the republican national pinion -- referred the activities of january six which the american people have seen over and over and over again which was a violent insurrection here that resulted in the deaths of a number of people. they described as legitimate, political discourse. that was the republican national committee allowing this resolution. calling legitimate, political discourse. if we are telling the american

people one of the major parties about what they saw on january six was a legitimate political discourse. we are headed for anarchy and chaos. i believe the american public responded positively and i think this is the second most important. i think 2020 was the most important and that trump was rejected for a second term. we could impeach him or get enough republican help to do so. very brave honest republicans that were coming to the emperors had no clothes. but it's not enough. and the election of november of 2020, the american people said that we do not want this to continue. this is not america, it's not a democracy and i think two years that our democracy is top. -- we're here to seal the deal

with these midterms as you say. let me bring this to congressman, stephanie murphy and adam can zinger both set on the january six committee. the panel has yet to determine its next steps if donald trump does not comply with its subpoena. what can i do with the former president decides to run out the clock of the subpoena hoping the republicans take congress? >> it's very difficult because time is short. we're gonna treat him just as with what any other citizen that refuses to testify. we will ask if they be held in contempt and be ordered to testify. former president is not above the law anymore than the president is above the law. >> democrats are prepared to go to court if that becomes

necessary? >> i think from my standpoint i haven't talked to the committee about, i don't speak for the committee and they obviously don't to make a judgment until they know for sure what actions former president trump is going to take, but yes i think that is an action which from my standpoint i want to be taken. you and i was talking worked around issues of racial inequality. i remember as you supported john lewis and the commemoration of the voting rights from independent bridge. you are right there with john louis. how give you new polling numbers, a new voting bloc for

democrats. there are more motivated now than ever to vote. this is a national poll commission of higher heights for america packed. a committee that works to have black women nationwide. they say the cost of living, inflation are the issues are most concerned with. they thought underrepresenting going into the midterms. giving up pivotal black women voters are, do you think the party isn't good enough job addressing the specific concerns that inequality going into november? >> we passed a lot of pieces of legislation, women and pay as you know. unfortunately hasn't passed the senate, why? a filibuster. we don't have the 60 votes to do that. we passed the voting rights act.

every democrat i have supports it but we don't have the 60 votes that we needed to get that pass. we passed a bill on inflation reduction act. if that was caused, other costs. climate, cost energy cost. it's obvious why we're concerned about cost, we see prices for bread, milk, baking and other necessities going up. it's very substantial. people are worried about that. gotta bring us down. we passed a fuel act to bring down the prices and help fix supply chains. almost all republicans voted against it, it hasn't moved in the senate at this point in time. but in the inflation reduction act and the plan early in the

biden administration, the rescue plan to the law to make sure that people could meet their cost and their mortgage payments. the food cost. that's why they didn't fall through the floorboards. that made a huge difference for people who had been assaulted by the pandemic. and with inflation, we are looking for economically advantaged countries around the world in terms of inflation. you are not the lowest but certainly at the high speed far. as a matter, fact we are just in the middle and we have to continue to act. if we're gonna make sure that remembering prices down and keep supply chains open and makes the run making things in america, creating good jobs for our people and making sure they feel secure and their

retirements. >> house majority leader thank you very much for being with us. still ahead, young people took to the streets for justice. during the civil rights and black lives matter demonstrations of 2020. now, it is time to rise up again and vote to talk about it ahead. but first, my colleague richard louis with today's other top news stories. >> good sunday to you. reporting at least four people were killed following a fire and also says some inmates said there were skirmishes about prisoners and staff. nbc news is verifying those reports they are about to choose president xi jinping for a third five year term. congress is kicking off today. it is china's longest ruler

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politicsnation, looking at the political panel for their insights on today's top stories. joining me now from a republican representative carlos curbelo of florida. attorney jennifer jones on austin ceo federation of protestant welfare agencies. share of the new york city racial justice commission. let's talk about an important voting bloc. who will help to decide many close races, many close elections in this midterm? that is a latina vote. new point in friday found hispanic voters faded overall. but the gap between the two parties has narrowed since 2018. now, this comes as political reports, republican candidates and outside groups are still playing catch-up in terms of

total spending for spanish campaign events. democrats outpaced some 3 to 1 on spanish language tv, radio ads this election cycle. but what is behind the narrowing between the two parties? what attracts the spandex to republicans when they aren't making the same investment in their community as democrats are? >> for one reverend, for a long time democrats have taken the hispanic voters for granted. they just assume that democrats are destined. did it assume that a latino community would automatically support the democratic party and keep joining the democratic coalition. well, it turns out that you can't take any voter for granted. you have to show up and ask for the vote. democrats now understand that they can't take that community for granted. and in this cycle, they are making big investments and some of these districts to try to win back the seats here and self florida.

there's a big race where those efforts by democrats will be put to the test. but for a long, time democrats took these for granted. republican started to show up and we're talking about the united states in a way that the latino can connect more with, opposed to democrats who tend to focus on immigration when they talk to the latina communities. that is been changing, but it's one of the mistakes that lets the erosion among the latino community. >> our senator identified at the black community being taken for granted. so, i absolutely understand that feeling. you know colin, sticking with you a minute, a state with a number is large for latino community, arizona. the party's nominee for government or stumbling a chance to defeat carrie lay,

one of the most closely watched races of the 2022 campaign. republican carry is gaining momentum in national attention even as she amplifies donald trump's lie that the 2020 election embraces hard right stances on abortion and immigration. arizona was a key state and by the 2020 presidential when. how worried are you about what is going on there now? >> do you think the democratic nominee has to do more about showing up in point on offense. the latino community has been gravitating towards republicans in recent years. a lot of hispanics came from countries where democracy broke down, institutions broke down and they can really relate to that democratic messaging about the 2020 election, donald trump's lies. but it seems they're being too

careful and that could really end up burning them. especially if there is a dangerous election denier it does make it to the mansion there. >> new york city residents will vote on ball proposals. i know you will be involved and your other titles for the board of national networks. i know of your involvement here. these equity proposals include initiative data preamble that emphasizes the racial diversity. a plan, commission and measure the true cost of living that goes beyond poverty to gauge the cost of living in the city.

what makes these three components so important? would you like to see other cities adopt initiatives like this. >> indeed. i think one of the things that we need to appreciate as you look towards the midterms, we center what is happening with the latina vote concerning republican versus democrat. the issues that we are grappling with in the society, in this nation when it comes to equity, concern african americans and latinos. when we look at wage deprivation, it is latinas who have the lowest wages. i think right now between 55 and 56 in the dollar for every dollar earned by white man. and when we look at climate issues there's a big concern about what is happening in communities that are largely populated with spanish origin. if you look at policing, the issues are the same city for black and -- what we are seeking to do here in new york city, but we want others to take a look at is making racial equity and justice a central government

function. and what the proposals are indeed doing is putting racial equity and justice at the court. it's at the heart of government functions. looking at a preamble for the kind of city you want to live in. it looks that quality health care and education as available. it's regardless of the zip code that you live in, the ethnicity or race. >> we are on the ballot where new yorkers can vote for this commission. let me ask you jennifer for your perspective, no trying to improve racial equity in new york. i want to give your take on the los angeles new political maps. it's a former l.a. city council president who was caught saying base racist things. they may be aren't familiar with the topic of conversation was about. different rupture fighting for political power in the city.

it's a hard situation and it was because a lot of these groups are people of color are facing discrimination in other ways. what's your take on this issue, keep paying about the racist things that were said but they are talking about how they cut up the front lines and people are not talking about that. what is your take on that. >> we need you read this, integrating greater voting box right now. they represent half of los angeles. they do not have a significant majority. they're looking at this and trying to figure out how they get more seats. the biggest issue here is a divisiveness. it's four persons of african

descent. as i just talked about whether, it's health care, economics these are the very same issues. but we need to center on is not divisiveness but unity. essentially riding for one another. if this actually works an aggregate or a coalition. >> if they don't divide themselves, especially since. carlos albero into jennifer john, thank you both for being with us. going back to midterms now, the white house has announced that they're moving to fort lauderdale florida on november 1st to campaign for chris who is running to an see rising gop stars of ron desantis. it is just one of several --

another one as the 27th district in miami-dade county. democratic state senator and that today was challenging republican congresswoman maria salazar. our state senator is joining us now. senator start thank you for being here. you've made abortion rights one of the key issues in your campaign following the supreme court decision overturning roe v. wade this past summer. meanwhile, and contrast congresswoman salazar praises decision it has voted twice against women's health protection. also on her wrecking congresswoman salazar voted against impeaching former

president donald trump following january six right at the u.s. capitol. has proudly perpetuated trump's big lie among other conspiracy theories. the republican party recently spent nearly $2 million on tv ads for salazar. do you think they are scared that your opponent is that a step of the voters in south florida and that you may be able to use and away towards victory? >> well, my republican opponent is definitely out of step with the district. and, in our district, a lot of people come from other countries. we came here for freedom. and freedom means freedom to make your own decision about your body. and she keeps voting against that. it's also about democracy, and to have a representative of miami who is an election denier

is completely unacceptable. let me tell you, in miami, politicians love to talk about freedom, cuban, nicaraguan, venezuelan. i came here from south america, columbia, after my father was kidnapped by a terrorist group. i know what it's like to have to flee. but we understand that freedom and those countries, means we need to fend democracy right here in america. and that's not what my opponent has done. >> we are running in this race as a latina of jewish faith, and you pop or to become the first hispanic jewish woman elected to congress. how have these identities shaped your politics? >> look, obviously, our religion is part of what makes us who we are. for me, -- leave the world a better place and where you found out. it's something really, really

important in my faith. and i know, this community, has a lot of people that care about making sure people have freedoms, that we accept refugees that come here seeking freedom. and not just lose use them as political ponds and stay quiet when it happens. these are the contrasts, this is the reason why i'm ahead, pulled ahead only by one play. but i pulled ahead of my opponent. that's why $2 million by kevin mccarthy, they know that we are in a position to win this race. and that it's a race that they need to win to keep control, for them, for him to get the gavel and we can't help -- we know that. >> before i let you go, republicans have been on a winning streak over the last several years. ever since former president barack obama and then senator bill nelson won the elections in 2012. republicans have swept all

races for president, senate, and governor in florida, causing americas largest swing state to become increasingly red rather than purple. how do you think democrats can make florida a swing state again? >> we need to create the coalition of voters to win. which is what i have done, i represent in the state senate i actually flipped a seat in a special election. the first time in florida history, a seat from red to blue, to become the first latino democrat in florida history to serve in the santa. it's a seat that voted for trump 56 points. so, we can do it if we create that coalition of voters. and we bring people together. in this community, in particular likes people that put the country first. and that's the reason why someone shocking -- former republican of florida as a republican party. has endorsed me, a cuban

american, his name is ali cardenas, these are the kinds of coalitions that were -- and why i feel that if we keep doing it. we're gonna win in november. and eventually turned florida back blue, likely should, it goes through like the latina vote and miami day county. >> florida state senator i net today oh, thank you for joining me tonight. up next, my final spots stay with us.

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