MTP DAILY WITH CHUCK TODD for September 16, 2019, MSNBC.

TRUMP, Donald, 1946-; DEMOCRATS (United States); PRACTICAL politics

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) Is interviewed about his take on the assumption that Iran was behind the attack on Middle East oil refineries. Some Democrats want to impeach Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh as he faces new sexual abuse allegations. President Trump said that the U.S. is locked and loaded if it decides to attack Iran. President Trump also says he does not want any war with Iran but would be ready if circumstances say so. Following his comments about gun reform at last week's debate, Beto O'Rourke is facing pushback form lawmakers and some of the 2020 field. Pete Buttigieg and Beto O'Rourke clash over gun reform. Several Democrats call for Kavanaugh impeachment over newly revealed sexual misconduct claim. Jerry Nadler throws cold water on Justice Kavanaugh impeachment talk, says 'hands full with impeaching' President Trump. How will a ruling over opioids impact climate change lawsuits? Public nuisance laws could be used to prosecute oil companies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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