David Gergen: “The president seems to be in a tight spot here. If he doesn't get something passed this year, his base is going to be…”

I think it's going to take something usually unexpected or a dramatic change in his health or a prison sentence to stop him.

I think, basically, this is about power. I think he wants to cripple Joe Biden before he ever gets started.

Maintaining the status quo with regard to the filibuster is unacceptable for him.

President of United States has not had a security briefing, or security briefing since October 2nd. I've never heard of any president, under any circumstances, come anywhere close to that, and been so derelict of the duty.