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Today, we're going to talk about the debate to reopen the country, the economy.

And Governor Overreach, federalism up close for a lot of Americans.

And finally, end on China, the WHO, and how this plays politically and on the world stage.

Let's dive right in.

I want to start with the debate we're all having in our homes across the country and from

the White House podium.

And that's the open up debate.

Let's call it.

Yesterday, the president said that he, quote, I will then be authorizing each individual

governor of each individual state to implement a reopening, very powerful reopening plan

of their state in a time in the manner which is most appropriate.

But we have lots of polls out as well on this that say that even if the president says

that the economy should reopen and even if states remove some of their restrictions,

the American public may not be ready.

81% in a morning consult poll said Americans should continue to social distance for as long

as is needed to curb the spread of coronavirus, even if it means continued damage to the economy.

Only 10% said that we should stop social distancing to stimulate the economy, even if it means

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