Topic: Congressional Voting

President Barack Obama delivered an impassioned speech at the Congressional Black Caucus dinner, telling attendees that he would consider it a "personal insult" to his legacy if they did not vote in the upcoming election. He framed the choice as a defense of the progress made during his eight years in office.

The hosts discuss an emergency vote regarding the extension of the Patriot Act, which was originally implemented following the September 11 attacks. They analyze the recent failure of three provisions in a bill that required a two-thirds majority. Surprise is expressed over Republicans voting against the renewal of measures they originally championed.