December 17 – Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Debbie Dingell and Steve Kornacki

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🗓️ 17 December 2023

⏱️ 47 minutes

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With negotiations on border security underway on Capitol Hill, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) explains his push to prioritize changes to immigration policy over funding for Ukraine in a live, on set interview. From the other side of the aisle, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) discusses Democrats’ struggles to build enthusiasm in her state. Dingell also reacts to Republicans in the House formalizing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and the Senate GOP’s proposals on border security. Steve Kornacki introduces a new, county-level initiative called “The Deciders” and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker speaks directly to Democratic voters in Michigan. Geoff Bennett, Matt Gorman, Courtney Kube and Jen Psaki unpack it all at the roundtable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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0:00.0	This Sunday targeting Biden. The resolution is adopted. The House votes to formalize an impeachment inquiry of President Biden.
0:10.0	I think the evidence is compelling. Even though Republican lawmakers have yet to present any evidence linking the president to a crime.
0:17.6	We don't know what the crime is.
0:20.0	While the president's son defies demands he testify before Congress.
0:24.6	My father was not financially involved in my business.
0:27.8	Plus, border battle.
0:29.6	Republicans call for major changes to U.S. border security in exchange for sending more aid to Ukraine.
0:37.0	Putin is banking on the United States failing to deliver for Ukraine.
0:41.0	You must prove him wrong. The border is an absolute catastrophe and
0:46.3	this is because of the policies of this White House. How far is President
0:50.0	Biden willing to go to get a deal and reluctant voters. Some Democratic
0:56.0	voters in Michigan say if 2024 is a Biden Trump rematch they'll grudgingly
1:01.6	support Mr. Biden.
1:03.4	There's no way I'm going to vote Republican,
1:05.6	but reluctantly, yes, I will vote Biden.
1:09.2	Why reluctantly?
1:10.3	Well, others tell us they aren't sure
1:12.4	who they'll vote for on election day.
1:14.3	Why are you still undecided?
1:16.5	Because I want the candidate that I vote for to earn my vote.
1:19.5	My guess this morning, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic
1:24.8	Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan. Joining me for Insight and Analysis are
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