It is Wednesday May 1st or as many around the world call it Mayday.

Good afternoon from Washington.

I'm Chuck Todd and this is the Chuck Todd cast.

Well Joe Biden is in.

Stacey Abrams is out and according to three new national polls, Biden looks like he really

really is the front runner for now.

Donald Trump says the economy is the greatest ever and it's all thanks to him.

The new polling shows that the economy may actually be a bit of a vulnerability for the

president, particularly in the Rust Belt still.

He's got a six word reelection slogan.

No collusion, no obstruction, great economy.

Meanwhile Attorney General Bob Barr, excuse me, Bill Barr, you know when you talk an

impeachment and a bar you go Bob or Bill very easily.

The Attorney General has been testifying this week in front of Congress Wednesday.

It was the Senate Judiciary Committee and what's already been a high stakes appearance,

bit heated if you will in some ways.

It all has to do with Barr's interpretation of the Mueller report, which we now know for

sure that Mr. Mueller himself did not agree with.

So to help keep track of all of these moving parts this week is my dynamic duo of partners.

You'll recognize them from your inbox every morning.

Like welcome to my colleagues at first read Mark Murray and Carrie Dan.

Good morning.

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