Showing posts with label Lawrence O'Donnell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lawrence O'Donnell. Show all posts

Friday, April 26, 2019

Elizabeth Drew On 'The Danger in Not Impeaching President Donald Trump' | The Last Word | MSNBC


Watergate reporter Elizabeth Drew explains why even though Democrats might face political danger in impeaching Trump, the bigger danger may be doing nothing.

Friday, April 05, 2019

Lawrence's Last Word: Donald Trump's Worst Presidential Appointment | The Last Word | MSNBC


Alex Acosta did not deny that he broke the law when he made a plea bargain deal with sex trafficker and child rapist Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire friend of Trump's.

Wednesday, April 03, 2019

President Donald Trump's Day of Strange and Confusing Statements | The Last Word | MSNBC


Lawrence examines what Donald Trump did and said today, and why it raises urgent and important questions about the President of the United States. Psychiatrist Prudence Gourguechon, Ron Klain and Adam Jentleson join Lawrence to discuss.

Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Cohen Lawyer: ‘Literally No Way to Dispute’ That Trump Committed a Crime | The Last Word | MSNBC


Lanny Davis, one of Michael Cohen's lawyers, tells Lawrence that the hush money payments made to Michael Cohen are irrefutable evidence that Trump has committed crimes.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Republican Describes Donald Trump's Handling Of The Shutdown As Total Chaos | The Last Word | MSNBC


Nancy Pelosi and Democrats held their position today- a firm no to the wall- while Donald Trump went to the Capitol to implore Republican lawmakers to hold his position to continue the shutdown. Lawrence discusses with Sam Stein, John Heilemann and Charlie Sykes.

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

President Donald Trump Retreating From Duties Into A ‘Cocoon Of Bitterness’ | The Last Word | MSNBC


The Los Angeles Times reports that Trump has almost completely stopped his public duties in the wake of Republicans' major election losses. Lawrence discusses Trump's 'brooding' and 'anger' with Jason Johnson and Jennifer Palmieri.

Thursday, November 08, 2018

Lawrence: Democrats Win, President Donald Trump Panics | The Last Word | MSNBC


Lawrence sums up the victory for Democrats and democracy, after American voters rose up in resistance to the Trump presidency.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Report: Turks Claim Evidence Of Missing Washington Post Journalist | The Last Word | MSNBC


Washington Post Reporter Shane Harris joins Lawrence O'Donnell with reports that Turkish officials say there are tapes proving that Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside a Saudi consulate.

Saturday, October 06, 2018

Why Lisa Murkowski Opposes Brett Kavanaugh | The Last Word | MSNBC


Lawrence looks at the markedly different standards Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins had for how they weighed their decisions on Brett Kavanaugh and why they ultimately decided the way they did. Maya Wiley, Jill Wine-Banks, and Lisa Graves discuss.

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Michael Avenatti Says He’s Representing Key Witness | The Last Word | MSNBC


Attorney Michael Avenatti says he has been hired by a woman with information relevant to the Kavanaugh nomination who is both a witness and a victim and needs to be heard by the Judiciary Committee. He says he also represents other corroborating witnesses. Lawrence discusses what this means for Kavanaugh with Lisa Graves, Jill Wine-Banks, and John Heilemann.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Lawrence: Republicans Have No Intention Of Fair Hearing For Ford | The Last Word | MSNBC


Trump has started questioning Dr. Ford's accusation against Brett Kavanaugh and Mitch McConnell told an audience that he has the votes to confirm Kavanaugh. Lawrence says that indicates Republicans do not plan to treat Dr. Ford's hearing fairly.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Lawrence: What Is Standard Of Proof On Brett Kavanaugh Allegations? | The Last Word | MSNBC


During the Anita Hill hearing, there was no standard of proof that the Senate Judiciary Committee had to determine the veracity of her claims. 27 years later, Lawrence wonders if the Committee will have a standard for evaluating Christine Blasey Ford's accusations against Brett Kavanaugh during their expected testimony next Monday.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Supreme Court Nominee Accusations Put Senate GOP In Spotlight | The Last Word | MSNBC


Accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh are reminiscent of the Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas accusation. How will Senate Republicans react? David Jolly and Jonathan Capehart join Lawrence.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Lawrence: GOP Midterm ‘Shipwreck’ Could Be Worse | The Last Word | MSNBC


Donald Trump is worried about impeachment as the prospect of a GOP midterm "shipwreck" looms. Lawrence O'Donnell explains how the 1994 elections show the polling might be wrong, though, and that the GOP loss could be even worse than the party fears.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Majority Say President Donald Trump Not Fit To Serve, New Poll Shows | The Last Word | MSNBC


Two new polls shows "devastating" numbers for Trump following revelations in Bob Woodward's book and the anonymous Times op-ed. Trump's approval is back under 40% and 55% of Americans say the president is not fit to serve as president.

Friday, September 07, 2018

Report: White House Has List Of Who Could Have Written Op-Ed | The Last Word | MSNBC


The New York Times is reporting that John Kelly and advisers have a list of about 12 suspects who could have written the now-infamous New York Times op-ed. Lawrence discusses the development with Peter Baker.

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Lawrence’s Guess: Who’s The Trump Official Behind The Anonymous Op-Ed? | The Last Word | MSNBC


Lawrence O'Donnell considers who among the senior Trump officials could have written the anonymous NYT op-ed. Jennifer Rubin, Ron Klain and Jason Johnson share their guesses as well.