Friday, March 12, 2021: Biden gives hope for a return to "normal"

President Biden tells Americans, "I need you" in the fight to end the coronavirus pandemic, sets a hopeful date of July 4th for small groups to be able to gather, and directs states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May 1st. 

Plus, Governor Cuomo now facing calls to resign from 14 out of the 19 New York congressional Democrats who serve in the House.

And new CNN polling shows that a majority of Republicans think former President Trump had a good effect on their party.

On today's program: CNN's Manu Raju, Shimon Prokupecz, and Ed Lavandera. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, and former Republican Senator Jeff Flake.

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