Kent Conrad

Sen. Kent Conrad explains whether the lack of communication between President Barack Obama and key policy makers has caused the problems on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) discusses plans to use Simpson-Bowles' blueprint for deficit reduction in the mark up of a long term budget bill.

Two more Republican senators have signaled their support for the deficit commission's plan, leaving many to ask: is this the bipartisan agreement that we've all been wanting to see? Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., joins Hardball’s Chris Matthews to discuss.

Sept. 10: Morning Meeting’s Dylan Ratigan talks to Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., about whether a compromise can be reached on health care reform following President Barack Obama’s speech.