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important race in wisconsin night. important race in wisconsin toniuht, night. important race in wisconsin tonight. not _ night. important race in wisconsin tonight. notjust _ night. important race in wisconsin tonight, notjust the _ night. important race in wisconsin tonight, notjust the senate - night. important race in wisconsin tonight, notjust the senate race | tonight, notjust the senate race but the — tonight, notjust the senate race but the governors race as well. governors _ but the governors race as well. governors have an awful it's midnight in the uk — and seven o'clock in the evening in washington dc — the first polls have closed in the us midterm elections. they've shut in indiana, kentucky, south carolina, vermont, virginia, and in the key state of georgia. we were hearing from gary o'donoghue earlier. votes are now being counted and we'll be live in atlanta as we wait for clues on which way the state's important races will swing. and we will look closely at virginia because what we are looking for tonight is some evidence of this red wave that republicans are hoping for and there are three key home states which i will show you on the screen. they mightjust give us an indication of where this is going. i an indication of where this is anoin. ~ an indication of where this is oiiin_ ~' ., �* , going. i think that's the important _ going. i think that's the important thing - going. i think that's the important thing for - going. i think that's the important thing for us | going. i think that's the | important thing for us to going. i think that's the - important thing for us to give you as you're watching this and trying to figure out if it is
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the republicans will have a good night or is it the democrats? we promise you, we will not bury you under a whole slew of results but we will bring out the key ones and try to make sense of for you. let's go to atlanta, with gary o'donoghue. gary, you are looking at two incredibly important races, uart the governor's victory, he hopes, talk to us more about the senate race that is also critical, it is the state where democrats could potentially lose a senate seat?- lose a senate seat? that's riht. lose a senate seat? that's right- the _ lose a senate seat? that's right. the senate - lose a senate seat? that's right. the senate seat - lose a senate seat? that's right. the senate seat is l right. the senate seat is really _ right. the senate seat is really where all eyes are focused here tonight. because in 2020 — focused here tonight. because in 2020 of course, the two victories _ in 2020 of course, the two victories in the senate race for the _ victories in the senate race for the democrats gave them that 50 — for the democrats gave them that 50 mark in the senate and allowed — that 50 mark in the senate and allowed joe biden to do so much she wanted to do over the last two years _ she wanted to do over the last
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two years. raphael warnock the democratic senator, he is up for election this time and he's been — for election this time and he's been facing the former football star herschel walker and really they have been running neck and necki _ they have been running neck and neck, now— they have been running neck and neck, now as the polls close, i will turn — neck, now as the polls close, i will turn to _ neck, now as the polls close, i will turn to a colleague of nrine _ will turn to a colleague of mine here in atlanta to help us understand some of these things _ understand some of these things. real bali from atlanta public— things. real bali from atlanta public radio station. a politics— public radio station. a politics reporter. we are at the — politics reporter. we are at the brian— politics reporter. we are at the brian kemp party, his chances _ the brian kemp party, his chances are pretty good? generally he has been leading in the — generally he has been leading in the potting _ generally he has been leading in the polling. a— generally he has been leading in the polling. a couple - generally he has been leading in the polling. a couple points ahead — in the polling. a couple points ahead of— in the polling. a couple points ahead of the _ in the polling. a couple points ahead of the democratic- ahead of the democratic challenger— ahead of the democratic challenger stacey - ahead of the democratic. challenger stacey abrams, ahead of the democratic- challenger stacey abrams, the vast majoritym _ challenger stacey abrams, the vast majority... limit - challenger stacey abrams, the vast majority... limit the - challenger stacey abrams, the vast majority... limit the resti vast majority... limit the rest of the — vast majority... limit the rest of the ballot, _ vast majority... limit the rest of the ballot, we _ vast majority... limit the rest of the ballot, we are - vast majority... limit the rest of the ballot, we are looking. of the ballot, we are looking at the — of the ballot, we are looking at the congressional- of the ballot, we are looking at the congressional seats, i at the congressional seats, realty — at the congressional seats, really only _ at the congressional seats, really only one _ at the congressional seats, really only one competitivei really only one competitive seat — really only one competitive seat in _ really only one competitive seat in this _ really only one competitive seat in this state, - really only one competitive seat in this state, that - really only one competitive i seat in this state, that could flip seat in this state, that could flip to — seat in this state, that could flip to the _ seat in this state, that could flip to the republican - seat in this state, that couldl flip to the republican column which — flip to the republican column which would _ flip to the republican column which would help _ flip to the republican column which would help them - flip to the republican column which would help them with i which would help them with taking — which would help them with taking the _ which would help them with taking the house _ which would help them with taking the house back. - which would help them with taking the house back. thel taking the house back. the other races _ taking the house back. the other races on _ taking the house back. the other races on the - taking the house back. other races on the ballot, again. _ other races on the ballot, again, republicans with reasonable leads but take a
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through— reasonable leads but take a through this, why is it neck and — through this, why is it neck and neck— through this, why is it neck and neck in the senate race? the — and neck in the senate race? the biggest thing is, when you look— the biggest thing is, when you took at — the biggest thing is, when you took at the _ the biggest thing is, when you look at the numbers, - the biggest thing is, when you look at the numbers, one - the biggest thing is, when you look at the numbers, one of. the biggest thing is, when you. look at the numbers, one of the things— look at the numbers, one of the things we — look at the numbers, one of the things we see _ look at the numbers, one of the things we see as _ look at the numbers, one of the things we see as brian - look at the numbers, one of the things we see as brian kemp, . things we see as brian kemp, republican. _ things we see as brian kemp, republican, generally- things we see as brian kemp, republican, generally is - republican, generally is getting _ republican, generally is getting 95%_ republican, generally is getting 95% of- republican, generally is l getting 95% of republican republican, generally is - getting 95% of republican and conservative _ getting 95% of republican and conservative voters, - getting 95% of republican and conservative voters, where i getting 95% of republican and l conservative voters, where you see herschel— conservative voters, where you see herschel walker— conservative voters, where you see herschel walker losing - see herschel walker losing those — see herschel walker losing those voters _ see herschel walker losing those voters you _ see herschel walker losing those voters you also - see herschel walker losing those voters you also see i see herschel walker losing i those voters you also see that herschet — those voters you also see that herschel walker _ those voters you also see that herschel walker is _ those voters you also see that herschel walker is not - those voters you also see that herschel walker is not doing i those voters you also see that. herschel walker is not doing as well with— herschel walker is not doing as well with some _ herschel walker is not doing as well with some independent. well with some independent voters _ well with some independent voters as— well with some independent voters. as he _ well with some independent voters. as he closed - well with some independent voters. as he closed the - well with some independent i voters. as he closed the gap? you _ voters. as he closed the gap? you have _ voters. as he closed the gap? you have seen— voters. as he closed the gap? you have seen herschel- voters. as he closed the gap? i you have seen herschel walker ctose _ you have seen herschel walker ctose those _ you have seen herschel walker close those gaps _ you have seen herschel walker close those gaps but _ you have seen herschel walker close those gaps but the - close those gaps but the question— close those gaps but the question is, _ close those gaps but the question is, is— close those gaps but the question is, is it - close those gaps but the question is, is it enough| close those gaps but the - question is, is it enough and is it— question is, is it enough and is it enough— question is, is it enough and is it enough for— question is, is it enough and is it enough for either- question is, is it enough and is it enough for either one i question is, is it enough andi is it enough for either one of thenr — is it enough for either one of thenr to— is it enough for either one of them to avoid _ is it enough for either one of them to avoid a _ is it enough for either one of them to avoid a run—off- is it enough for either one of them to avoid a run—off with| them to avoid a run—off with mike — them to avoid a run—off with mike in— them to avoid a run—off with mike in the _ them to avoid a run—off with mike in the state _ them to avoid a run—off with mike in the state of- them to avoid a run—off with| mike in the state of georgia, you need _ mike in the state of georgia, you need 50%_ mike in the state of georgia, you need 50% of— mike in the state of georgia, you need 50% of the - mike in the state of georgia, you need 50% of the vote . mike in the state of georgia, you need 50% of the vote to| you need 50% of the vote to avoid — you need 50% of the vote to avoid a _ you need 50% of the vote to avoid a run—off. _ you need 50% of the vote to avoid a run-off.— avoid a run-off. herschel walker has _ avoid a run-off. herschel walker has faced - avoid a run-off. herschel walker has faced a - avoid a run-off. herschel walker has faced a slewl avoid a run-off. herschel. walker has faced a slew of scandals during this campaign. accusations of violence against wonren, — accusations of violence against women, there have been accusations that he paid for abortions despite a strong pro-life _ abortions despite a strong pro—life stance as to why hasn't _ pro—life stance as to why hasn't that damaged him? republicans vote on the national—
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republicans vote on the national level— republicans vote on the national level and - republicans vote on the national level and the l republicans vote on the . national level and the state level. — national level and the state level. they _ national level and the state level, they have _ national level and the state level, they have been- national level and the state . level, they have been making the argument _ level, they have been making the argument that _ level, they have been making the argument that this - level, they have been making the argument that this is - level, they have been making. the argument that this is about that seat— the argument that this is about that seat in— the argument that this is about that seat in the _ the argument that this is about that seat in the us _ the argument that this is about that seat in the us senate, - that seat in the us senate, getting _ that seat in the us senate, getting a _ that seat in the us senate, getting a drop _ that seat in the us senate, getting a drop of— that seat in the us senate, getting a drop of the - that seat in the us senate, l getting a drop of the senate, it's less — getting a drop of the senate, it's less about _ getting a drop of the senate, it's less about herschel- getting a drop of the senate, i it's less about herschel walker and more _ it's less about herschel walker and more about— it's less about herschel walker and more about control - it's less about herschel walker and more about control of - it's less about herschel walker and more about control of the i and more about control of the us senate _ and more about control of the us senate and _ and more about control of the us senate and what _ and more about control of the us senate and what happensl and more about control of the l us senate and what happens on the national— us senate and what happens on the national agenda. _ us senate and what happens on the national agenda. what- us senate and what happens oni the national agenda. what about the national agenda. what about the dynanrics— the national agenda. what about the dynamics of— the national agenda. what about the dynamics of his _ the national agenda. what about the dynamics of his candidacy. the dynamics of his candidacy he is — the dynamics of his candidacy he is an— the dynamics of his candidacy he is an african—american, i the dynamics of his candidacy| he is an african—american, he is not — he is an african—american, he is not a — he is an african—american, he is not a politician. _ he is an african-american, he is not a politician.— is not a politician. why did they pick _ is not a politician. why did they pick him? _ is not a politician. why did they pick him? he - is not a politician. why did they pick him? he did - is not a politician. why did they pick him? he did go i they pick him? he did go through _ they pick him? he did go through a _ they pick him? he did go through a republican - they pick him? he did go - through a republican primary, but it— through a republican primary, but it is— through a republican primary, but it is instant— through a republican primary, but it is instant name - but it is instant name recognition _ but it is instant name recognition and - but it is instant name recognition and he i but it is instant name. recognition and he just but it is instant name - recognition and he just ran away— recognition and he just ran away from _ recognition and he just ran away from the _ recognition and he just ran away from the field. - recognition and he just ran away from the field. he i recognition and he just ran. away from the field. he won primary— away from the field. he won primary in— away from the field. he won primary in may— away from the field. he won primary in may and - away from the field. he won primary in may and just - away from the field. he won| primary in may and just beat the rest _ primary in may and just beat the rest of— primary in may and just beat the rest of the _ primary in may and just beat the rest of the field - primary in may and just beat the rest of the field a. - primary in may and just beat the rest of the field a. so i the rest of the field a. so republican— the rest of the field a. so republican voters, - the rest of the field a. so l republican voters, whether the rest of the field a. so - republican voters, whether it was name _ republican voters, whether it was name recognition - republican voters, whether it was name recognition or- republican voters, whether it was name recognition or that| was name recognition or that they— was name recognition or that they feit— was name recognition or that they felt like _ was name recognition or that they felt like he _ was name recognition or that they felt like he was - was name recognition or that they felt like he was the - they felt like he was the person— they felt like he was the person who _ they felt like he was the person who could - they felt like he was the person who could beat i they felt like he was the . person who could beat the senator _ person who could beat the senator. person who could beat the senator-— person who could beat the senator. . , , ., senator. there has been a huge amount of— senator. there has been a huge amount of early _ senator. there has been a huge amount of early voting - senator. there has been a huge amount of early voting here - senator. there has been a huge amount of early voting here in l amount of early voting here in georgia, — amount of early voting here in georgia, 2.5 million people have — georgia, 2.5 million people have cast their votes, the turnout _ have cast their votes, the turnout among young people is quite _ turnout among young people is guite low— turnout among young people is quite low and i know that is something that has been worrying democrats. do you think— worrying democrats. do you think that is something they may— think that is something they may have managed to turn around
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in the _ may have managed to turn around in the tast— may have managed to turn around in the last few days?— in the last few days? maybe. president — in the last few days? maybe. president barack _ in the last few days? maybe. president barack obama - in the last few days? maybe. president barack obama did | in the last few days? maybe. - president barack obama did them in campaign, _ president barack obama did them in campaign, he— president barack obama did them in campaign, he saw— president barack obama did them in campaign, he saw lots - president barack obama did them in campaign, he saw lots of- in campaign, he saw lots of young— in campaign, he saw lots of young people _ in campaign, he saw lots of young people and - in campaign, he saw lots of young people and that - in campaign, he saw lots of young people and that may| in campaign, he saw lots of- young people and that may have helped _ young people and that may have helped energise _ young people and that may have helped energise some, - young people and that may have helped energise some, they- young people and that may havel helped energise some, they have been _ helped energise some, they have been focusing _ helped energise some, they have been focusing the _ helped energise some, they have been focusing the message - helped energise some, they have been focusing the message on i been focusing the message on young — been focusing the message on young voters _ been focusing the message on young voters because - been focusing the message on young voters because they- young voters because they titter — young voters because they litter the _ young voters because they litter the early _ young voters because they litter the early numbers i young voters because they. litter the early numbers and realised _ litter the early numbers and realised they _ litter the early numbers and realised they could - litter the early numbers and realised they could have - litter the early numbers and realised they could have a l realised they could have a challenge _ realised they could have a challenge. they _ realised they could have a challenge. they also - realised they could have a i challenge. they also realised it was — challenge. they also realised it was our— challenge. they also realised it was our voters _ challenge. they also realised it was our voters don't - challenge. they also realised it was our voters don't like i it was our voters don't like just— it was our voters don't like just yesterday _ it was our voters don't like just yesterday i— it was our voters don't like just yesterday i was - it was our voters don't like just yesterday i was on - it was our voters don't likej just yesterday i was on the trait— just yesterday i was on the trail with _ just yesterday i was on the trail with stacey— just yesterday i was on the trail with stacey abrams . just yesterday i was on the i trail with stacey abrams and she was— trail with stacey abrams and she was in— trail with stacey abrams and she was in a _ trail with stacey abrams and she was in a university- trail with stacey abrams and . she was in a university campus tatking — she was in a university campus talking to _ she was in a university campus talking to every _ she was in a university campus talking to every student - she was in a university campus talking to every student who . talking to every student who walked — talking to every student who walked up _ talking to every student who walked up to _ talking to every student who walked up to her— talking to every student who walked up to her and - talking to every student who walked up to her and said, l talking to every student who walked up to her and said, i| walked up to her and said, i need — walked up to her and said, i need you _ walked up to her and said, i need you to _ walked up to her and said, i need you to vote _ walked up to her and said, i need you to vote and - walked up to her and said, i need you to vote and go - walked up to her and said, i| need you to vote and go and find — need you to vote and go and find three _ need you to vote and go and find three more _ need you to vote and go and find three more of— need you to vote and go and find three more of your- need you to vote and go and i find three more of your friends to go— find three more of your friends to go and — find three more of your friends to go and vote _ find three more of your friends to go and vote with _ find three more of your friends to go and vote with you. - find three more of your friends to go and vote with you. that i to go and vote with you. that has _ to go and vote with you. that has been _ to go and vote with you. that has been a _ to go and vote with you. that has been a focus _ to go and vote with you. that has been a focus at _ to go and vote with you. that has been a focus at the - has been a focus at the campaign _ has been a focus at the campaign-— has been a focus at the campaign. has been a focus at the camain. ., , . ., campaign. can very much for 'oinini campaign. can very much for joining us- — campaign. can very much for joining us- as _ campaign. can very much for joining us. as you _ campaign. can very much for joining us. as you can - campaign. can very much for joining us. as you can hear, | joining us. as you can hear, the — joining us. as you can hear, the band _ joining us. as you can hear, the band has already struck up, starting — the band has already struck up, starting to— the band has already struck up, starting to warm people up. the herschet— starting to warm people up. the herschel walker party is just about— herschel walker party is just about 100 yards away from where i'm talking to you from. so it“— i'm talking to you from. so it'll be _ i'm talking to you from. so it'll be interesting to see what _ it'll be interesting to see what the atmosphere like there later— what the atmosphere like there tater on~ — what the atmosphere like there later on. georgia has changed the number of its voting procedure so they are expecting
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some _ procedure so they are expecting some actually quite early results _ some actually quite early results from around the state here — results from around the state here tonight so don't be surprised to start seeing things— surprised to start seeing things trickling in pretty soon in the — things trickling in pretty soon in the next hour from georgia. but things— in the next hour from georgia. but things are so tight in the senate — but things are so tight in the senate race that we could still be waiting until tomorrow for the result of that real crucial one~ — the result of that real crucial one~ back— the result of that real crucial one. back to you in the studio. very— one. back to you in the studio. very interesting. i was done in georgia in the summer and i spent a day with three generations of one african—american family who were all working to try and get out the vote because there are these new voting rules and they were all trying to make sure that people stayed in line long enough, that they knew how to vote, that the vote wasn't suppressed among the african—american community which they were worried about, and there was this wonderful grandmother who had got very first vote in america in the 19605 and the civil rights movement who said to me, if they thought they could take my vote away from me, they messed with the wrong granny! she was just wonderful. you know that she has voted today, pretty sure. what you have for us?
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this is the first half, its all over! what more do you need to know? it isjust like all over! what more do you need to know? it is just like a burning match. look, we have wiped the board, 435 seats that are in play now. the early ones have come in. as gary has said, some of them came in quite early in georgia and also in kentucky. some of them are deeply republican areas so they know the overwhelming scale of things and some of these districts, they called them early. but what we are going to be watching in the next hour or so as they start to count the votes is virginia, the old dominion where katty and i were over the weekend, the seventh district which i will show you in a second. the interesting thing about this is there are three districts which women took in 2018, some of them with a security background which helped the democrats take the house. they are all in the toss—up column tonight. if republicans were to take, for
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instance, the seat. joe biden one that by two points. if republicans take that tonight, that's a pretty good result, the second district. if they tape this district, virginia seven, whichjoe biden won by eight points in 2020, that's shaping up to be a really good night for republicans. if they take this one appear in the northern suburbs, a lot of commuters come into dc for this area, travelling back and forth, very suburban, katty goes here for holidays, if they take that, it's a blow out, ron is off to the pub early! because that suggests to me that the blue wave we saw through virginia in 2020 is starting to reverse through the midterms, which does happen historically, let's face it. two things i need to tell you. in virginia seven and envision
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virginia ten, they are saying the democrats stay in line and one thing that we picked up at the weekend was that there were people who thought there was going to be a problem with turnout. so look, down here in richmond they said, we are looking at 58% turnout. what they don't know of course is how many of those are going to turn up on the day, because through the pandemic lots of people were voting early, are they sticking with that or are they sticking with that or are they going to the polls on the day? we don't know what's up i was speaking to democrat strategists, who are saying we are flying blind because we don't know if people have changed their voting habits. just to pick up on georgia because we have now got some early news, it is not a result, this is the news but we will bring it to you anyway. in the senate race in georgia, that race that gary o'donoghue was speaking about earlier between herschel walker and raphael
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warnock, the democratic candidate, with 9% of the votes in, 72% democrat, this could be, the democrats sent the votes in early, it could be they got their votes from an urban area that tends to be more democratic, we haven't had the rest of the state cos results and we are not going to call anything before we are ready and it is only 9% of the votes in and i think as we set the evening up, wrong, i want to make sure our audience understands that where you get the votes from in a state, you almost have to think of these like little countries. there are some areas of georgia that are some areas of georgia that are more story—macro and some that are more democratic. —— that are more democratic. —— that are more conservative. often in america at the fault line in american politics seems to be increasingly urban areas are more democratic and rural areas... ruralareas are more democratic and rural areas... rural areas and are more democratic and rural areas... ruralareas and more conservative. areas... rural areas and more conservative-— areas... rural areas and more conservative. this is where my
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famil is conservative. this is where my family is from. _ conservative. this is where my family is from. very _ family is from. very conservative place. but i would say to— conservative place. but i would say to you _ conservative place. but i would say to you that the way that you — say to you that the way that you phrase this, it's like a little _ you phrase this, it's like a little country, it is atlanta, it is — little country, it is atlanta, it is these very urban areas that— it is these very urban areas that i— it is these very urban areas that i think you will have high turnout — that i think you will have high turnout of remarkably democratic voters. but my brother — democratic voters. but my brother is a democrat, he is very— brother is a democrat, he is very liberal, he is not voting for stacey— very liberal, he is not voting for stacey abrams. he said there — for stacey abrams. he said there are _ for stacey abrams. he said there are a lot of people... the — there are a lot of people... the democratic candidate for governor. correct is that there are a lot of people he works with mr are a lot of people he works with m �* ,, with mr but he said, i think the polls — with mr but he said, i think the polls are _ with mr but he said, i think the polls are wrong. - with mr but he said, i think the polls are wrong. the i with mr but he said, i think i the polls are wrong. the polls are very— the polls are wrong. the polls are very fluid and i think they want — are very fluid and i think they want to— are very fluid and i think they want to have a conservative voice — want to have a conservative
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voice representing them for the governor— voice representing them for the governor and for the senator. so as— governor and for the senator. so as we _ governor and for the senator. so as we sit here tonight, look for that — so as we sit here tonight, look forthat. but so as we sit here tonight, look for that. but yes, absolutely, different— for that. but yes, absolutely, different counties, different countries. different counties, different countries— countries. just seen on the right-hand _ countries. just seen on the right-hand side _ countries. just seen on the right-hand side of- countries. just seen on the right-hand side of the - right—hand side of the democratic candidate for senator, raphael warnock. that senator, raphaelwarnock. that is 'ust senator, raphaelwarnock. that is just them _ senator, raphaelwarnock. that isjust them getting _ senator, raphael warnock. that isjust them getting ready. you need glasses! i isjust them getting ready. you need glasses!— need glasses! i can give you mine. need glasses! i can give you mine- they _ need glasses! i can give you mine. they are _ need glasses! i can give you mine. they are getting - need glasses! i can give you i mine. they are getting ready. one thing _ mine. they are getting ready. one thing we _ mine. they are getting ready. one thing we have _ mine. they are getting ready. one thing we have not - mine. they are getting ready. | one thing we have not pointed out about george is that we could be going to a run—off. there is an independent candidate running in georgia who is pulling votes probably from the democratic party, a libertarian. if that goes to a run—off in december, how much money are they going to spend on that? is money are they going to spend on that? , ., ., , ., ., on that? is going to be a lot, especially — on that? is going to be a lot, especially if _ on that? is going to be a lot, especially if it _ on that? is going to be a lot, especially if it is _ on that? is going to be a lot, especially if it is the - on that? is going to be a lot, especially if it is the balance | especially if it is the balance of the — especially if it is the balance of the senate _ especially if it is the balance of the senate and _ especially if it is the balance of the senate and i- especially if it is the balance of the senate and i think- especially if it is the balance of the senate and i think a l especially if it is the balance i of the senate and i think a lot of the senate and i think a lot of folks— of the senate and i think a lot of folks who _ of the senate and i think a lot of folks who are _ of the senate and i think a lot of folks who are looking - of the senate and i think a lot of folks who are looking at. of folks who are looking at this, — of folks who are looking at this, there _ of folks who are looking at this, there is— of folks who are looking at this, there is quite - of folks who are looking at this, there is quite a - of folks who are looking at this, there is quite a big. of folks who are looking at. this, there is quite a big bet that— this, there is quite a big bet that it — this, there is quite a big bet that it actually _ this, there is quite a big bet that it actually could - this, there is quite a big bet. that it actually could be where we end — that it actually could be where we end this _ that it actually could be where we end this evening _ that it actually could be where we end this evening for- that it actually could be where
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we end this evening for this i we end this evening for this week, — we end this evening for this week, because _ we end this evening for this week, because you - we end this evening for this week, because you haven'tl we end this evening for this - week, because you haven't seen someone — week, because you haven't seen someone hit _ week, because you haven't seen someone hit 50% _ week, because you haven't seen someone hit 50% so _ week, because you haven't seen someone hit 50% so we - week, because you haven't seen someone hit 50% so we might . week, because you haven't seeni someone hit 50% so we might be in a run-off _ someone hit 50% so we might be in a run-offl— someone hit 5096 so we might be in a run-offl— in a run-off. and the balance with georgia _ in a run-off. and the balance with georgia outstanding? i in a run-off. and the balance| with georgia outstanding? we would do it all over again. do | would do it all over again. do ou like would do it all over again. you like georgia christmas? that would be the second time in two years. gary o'donoghue is done in atlanta for us. one of the things that happened after the last election, because of the very tight nature of the race, was the republicans put in place new laws around the way that people could vote, and some people said on the democratic side, that this was a way to suppress the vote and to stop african americans in particularfrom americans in particular from voting. americans in particularfrom voting. we have actually seen up voting. we have actually seen up until today record turnout in georgia. were democrats wrong to be so suspicious of the new laws, or can few things beta at once?— beta at once? well, it's interesting. _ beta at once? well, it's interesting. -- - beta at once? well, it's interesting. -- can - beta at once? well, it's interesting. -- can two| beta at once? well, it's -
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interesting. -- can two things interesting. —— can two things be true? _ interesting. —— can two things be true? turnout among african—americans is pretty much — african—americans is pretty much around what it was back in 2020 _ much around what it was back in 2020 in — much around what it was back in 2020 in terms of early voting. around — 2020 in terms of early voting. around 30% of the early bouts are african—american votes and often _ are african—american votes and often democrats say that as a community impacted most by changes _ community impacted most by changes. in truth, i think what's _ changes. in truth, i think what's happened in georgia is that most of those changes, some — that most of those changes, some of— that most of those changes, some of the headline changes have — some of the headline changes have caused political rows, surei — have caused political rows, sure. but _ have caused political rows, sure, but a bunch of the changes— sure, but a bunch of the changes they have done here have — changes they have done here have been done on a bipartisan basis — have been done on a bipartisan basis so— have been done on a bipartisan basis. so they have streamlined a lot— basis. so they have streamlined a lot of— basis. so they have streamlined a lot of the counting processes. so for example, tabulation of early votes could start _ tabulation of early votes could start before the polls closed today~ — start before the polls closed today. they could start opening those _ today. they could start opening those absentees, the mail—in ballots— those absentees, the mail—in ballots are starting getting them — ballots are starting getting them processed into the technical machines before the end of— technical machines before the end of the polls. they made big back— end of the polls. they made big back in— end of the polls. they made big back in changes that they believe _ back in changes that they believe have made it more secure _ believe have made it more secure and will make the counting were quick and their
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argument is that if we do it quickly. _ argument is that if we do it quickly, then you leave less room — quickly, then you leave less room for— quickly, then you leave less room for the conspiracy theories and the sort of various— theories and the sort of various rumours to take hold. they— various rumours to take hold. they have _ various rumours to take hold. they have done some other basic stuff— they have done some other basic stuff as— they have done some other basic stuff as well, for example, the ballot — stuff as well, for example, the ballot paper here in georgia is chemically treated to any ballot _ chemically treated to any ballot worker, you can hold the paper— ballot worker, you can hold the paper up— ballot worker, you can hold the paper up and if the light turns green— paper up and if the light turns green on— paper up and if the light turns green ona paper up and if the light turns green on a machine it's a genuine _ green on a machine it's a genuine ballot paper, if it turns— genuine ballot paper, if it turns red, it's not one of theirs _ turns red, it's not one of theirs so— turns red, it's not one of theirs. so they have done things— theirs. so they have done things like that. but it's mainly— things like that. but it's mainly the back—end processes that they— mainly the back—end processes that they think... of course, the — that they think... of course, the republicans here in georgia in terms — the republicans here in georgia in terms of the governor and the secretary of state, they were — the secretary of state, they were really at the vanguard of the sort — were really at the vanguard of the sort of process of holding out against donald trump and his demands for an extra 11,780 votes. — his demands for an extra 11,780 votes. and _ his demands for an extra 11,780 votes, and the infamous phone call _ votes, and the infamous phone call and — votes, and the infamous phone call. and that makes them much more _ call. and that makes them much more palatable if you like to
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the small number of independent swing _ the small number of independent swing voters that you get in some — swing voters that you get in some of— swing voters that you get in some of the suburban counties north— some of the suburban counties north of— some of the suburban counties north of atlanta. that's why i think— north of atlanta. that's why i think you _ north of atlanta. that's why i think you are seeing the governor in a pretty safe and steady — governor in a pretty safe and steady position and tonight we will see — steady position and tonight we will see what actually happens. and really, only herschel walker's problems and the scandals that have snipped away at some — scandals that have snipped away at some of that vote, which is why— at some of that vote, which is why he — at some of that vote, which is why he is— at some of that vote, which is why he is not getting towards the 50% _ why he is not getting towards the 50% mark. why he is not getting towards the 5096 mark.— the 5096 mark. ok, gary o'donoghue _ the 5096 mark. ok, gary o'donoghue for - the 5096 mark. ok, gary o'donoghue for us - the 5096 mark. ok, gary o'donoghue for us at. the 50% mark. ok, gary| o'donoghue for us at the the 50% mark. ok, gary - o'donoghue for us at the brian kemp headquarters in atlanta, georgia. on the other side of your screen your watching the headquarters of raphael warnock where he is hoping he will have victory in the democrat side. i'm going to put it down to sports. the georgia bulldogs, which is the american football team that herschel walker played for, they beat their big rivals tennessee this weekend. i reckoned that as an omen. it was a very good game. you never know! it could be things like
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optimism around sports. i’m optimism around sports. i'm 'ust optimism around sports. i'm just saying- _ optimism around sports. i'm just saying- i _ optimism around sports. i'm just saying. i am _ optimism around sports. in just saying. i am seeing you in a whole new light.— a whole new light. little thinis a whole new light. little things change _ a whole new light. little things change the - a whole new light. little things change the way i a whole new light. little - things change the way people vote. in these early hours of the turns, it's important to look at the big picture. for that we're joined by larry sabato, director of the center for politics at the university of virginia. good to see you, thank you for being with us. we have been talking on the other part of the evening tonight about some of the candidate quality which appears to be declining in importance in these hyped times. does it affect the quality of candidates that might think about running for congress? i might think about running for congress?— congress? i think it's difficult _ congress? i think it's difficult for _ congress? ithink it's difficult for many - congress? i think it's i difficult for many people congress? i think it's - difficult for many people to imagine being in the public sphere. _ imagine being in the public sphere, because these days, nothing _ sphere, because these days, nothing is off—limits and it's a rare — nothing is off—limits and it's a rare candidate who has had a perfect — a rare candidate who has had a perfect life are very rare. so everything they have done wrong, _ everything they have done wrong, sooner or later will be
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on a — wrong, sooner or later will be on a tv— wrong, sooner or later will be on a tv ad. _ wrong, sooner or later will be on a tv ad, very nasty one. having — on a tv ad, very nasty one. having said that, it has been true — having said that, it has been true for— having said that, it has been true for a _ having said that, it has been true for a long time, the politics— true for a long time, the politics has gotten more vicious. _ politics has gotten more vicious, more negative, but that— vicious, more negative, but that hasn't changed enormously. what _ that hasn't changed enormously. what has — that hasn't changed enormously. what has changed is what americans consider to be the minimum _ americans consider to be the minimum necessary to be promoted to high office. we used — promoted to high office. we used to— promoted to high office. we used to care a lot about experience, it didn't have to be experience in public office, but it — be experience in public office, but it had _ be experience in public office, but it had to be high—level experience in success and achievement in some dimension of life _ achievement in some dimension of life. that is no longer the case — of life. that is no longer the case in _ of life. that is no longer the case in many states. you can seei _ case in many states. you can see, when— case in many states. you can see, when a senior political figure — see, when a senior political figure with a lot of clout, say. _ figure with a lot of clout, say, a _ figure with a lot of clout, say, a former president, endorses candidates who turn out to — endorses candidates who turn out to be _ endorses candidates who turn out to be flawed in major, major— out to be flawed in major, major ways. the supporters of the president in that particular —— and that particular —— and that particular party will still vote _ particular party will still vote for the candidate and they are still— vote for the candidate and they are still in— vote for the candidate and they are still in contention tonight even — are still in contention tonight even though in an earlier era
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they— even though in an earlier era they would have been forced to drop— they would have been forced to drop out, — they would have been forced to drop out, herschel walker being a perfect — drop out, herschel walker being a perfect example. we drop out, herschel walker being a perfect example.— a perfect example. we have barely got — a perfect example. we have barely got through - a perfect example. we have barely got through 2022 - a perfect example. we have barely got through 2022 in i a perfect example. we have i barely got through 2022 in the midterms but i do want you to talk about this race in the context of 2024, whatever happens tonight, how does it set us up for the next presidential election? assuming that the democrats _ presidential election? assuming that the democrats lose, - presidential election? assuming that the democrats lose, and i i that the democrats lose, and i think— that the democrats lose, and i think they are going to lose, certainly— think they are going to lose, certainly they are going to lose — certainly they are going to lose the house. the senate probably will go republican but that is— probably will go republican but that is at least more close. you're _ that is at least more close. you're going to have over the next — you're going to have over the next few _ you're going to have over the next few months democrats privately trying to edge joe biden— privately trying to edge joe biden out of running for a second _ biden out of running for a second term, but he will of course _ second term, but he will of course be _ second term, but he will of course be 82 at the end of this first— course be 82 at the end of this first term, _ course be 82 at the end of this first term, he would be 86 at the end — first term, he would be 86 at the end of the second term. whether— the end of the second term. whether they can get him out of the race, — whether they can get him out of the race, i— whether they can get him out of the race, i have no idea. probably— the race, i have no idea. probably he will —— it will be ”p probably he will —— it will be up to— probably he will —— it will be up to him _ probably he will —— it will be up to him and his wife when it comes— up to him and his wife when it comes down to it. on the republican side, though, it is
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pretty— republican side, though, it is pretty clear that many of the candidates donald trump got nominated for a week and yet they— nominated for a week and yet they are — nominated for a week and yet they are going to be elected anyway~ _ they are going to be elected anyway. he is going to be apparently announcing for president again next tuesday, november the 15th. he's got a bil november the 15th. he's got a big event— november the 15th. he's got a big event in florida, he is going _ big event in florida, he is going to _ big event in florida, he is going to take credit for the republican wins in the takeover probably— republican wins in the takeover probably of the house and may be the — probably of the house and may be the senate. and he will be off running again for another term — off running again for another term. what effect that has on biden— term. what effect that has on biden one can only guess. biden will have — biden one can only guess. biden will have to worry about dealing _ will have to worry about dealing with a republican congress in whole or in part, which — congress in whole or in part, which means almost nothing that he wants— which means almost nothing that he wants will get past.— he wants will get past. larry, we're looking _ he wants will get past. larry, we're looking at _ he wants will get past. larry, we're looking at some - he wants will get past. larry, we're looking at some of i he wants will get past. larry, we're looking at some of the | we're looking at some of the key races in the senate that we will focus on through the course of the evening. you have changed some of the forecasts for these states, you have changed raphael warnock to a toss—up to leaning republican, you have changed the senate position in nevada from democrat to republican. sorry,
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from from toss—up to leaning democrat. and in pennsylvania, you think mehmet oz is going to win. talk to me about the nevada one, that's interesting, catherine cortez masto, who is running for the senate, why do you think the democrats have suddenly found some momentum there? ~ , ., ., there? well, they have done better in _ there? well, they have done better in the _ there? well, they have done better in the early _ there? well, they have done better in the early voting i there? well, they have done. better in the early voting than expected. i personally, i don't expected. i personally, idon't have— expected. i personally, idon't have a— expected. i personally, i don't have a crystal ball but maybe you'd — have a crystal ball but maybe you'd come to our meetings. basically— you'd come to our meetings. basically i will tell you this, i personally think she's going to lose — i personally think she's going to lose and that may be the republicans' 52 seats, we will see what _ republicans' 52 seats, we will see what happens. but it is a close — see what happens. but it is a close contest. she has done well, — close contest. she has done well, but _ close contest. she has done well, but maybe not good enough in this— well, but maybe not good enough in this year. the republican, who— in this year. the republican, who is— in this year. the republican, who is a _ in this year. the republican, who is a former attorney general, _ who is a former attorney general, has i think the edge. and _ general, has i think the edge. and that — general, has i think the edge. and that could be a key gain for the — and that could be a key gain
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for the republicans.- and that could be a key gain for the republicans. larry, if ou had for the republicans. larry, if you had to — for the republicans. larry, if you had to leave _ for the republicans. larry, if you had to leave our- you had to leave our international audience with one big takeaway, why they should be watching the results of these midterms, what would it be? , . ., , be? these mid-term elections are going _ be? these mid-term elections are going to — be? these mid-term elections are going to effect _ be? these mid-term elections are going to effect american i are going to effect american democracy. whether we have a strong one. the pessimists say whether— strong one. the pessimists say whether we have one at all but i whether we have one at all but i tend — whether we have one at all but i tend to — whether we have one at all but i tend to think it will survive. but we are in trouble. this— survive. but we are in trouble. this country is in trouble and people — this country is in trouble and people abroad don't fully understand just how deep the divisions— understand just how deep the divisions are. the threat of violence _ divisions are. the threat of violence is very real. january the 6th — violence is very real. january the 6th 2021, with the interaction of the capitol, that— interaction of the capitol, that wasjust the interaction of the capitol, that was just the beginning. the public manifestation of what — the public manifestation of what could happen. i'm even worried — what could happen. i'm even worried about some of these races — worried about some of these races tonight being very close, may— races tonight being very close, may be — races tonight being very close, may be having malfunctions in voting — may be having malfunctions in voting machines, which have been — voting machines, which have been occurring in various places. _ been occurring in various places, and we are going to have — places, and we are going to have drawn—out battles in the courts — have drawn—out battles in the courts as _ have drawn—out battles in the courts as recounts are held, and — courts as recounts are held, and it's— courts as recounts are held, and it's never impossible any more — and it's never impossible any more in _ and it's never impossible any more in the united states to
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say that— more in the united states to say that violence will not result _ say that violence will not result from this long drawn out battle~ — result from this long drawn out battle~ so _ result from this long drawn out battle. so that's what i want people — battle. so that's what i want people to know. they need to pay attention and they need to help american democracy secure itself— help american democracy secure itself again, because i don't think— itself again, because i don't think it's _ itself again, because i don't think it's going to do it on its own _ think it's going to do it on its own. we have had a very tough — its own. we have had a very tough six _ its own. we have had a very tough six years.— its own. we have had a very tough six years. the exit polls are showing — tough six years. the exit polls are showing that _ tough six years. the exit polls are showing that only - tough six years. the exit polls are showing that only one i tough six years. the exit polls are showing that only one in l are showing that only one in ten americans, as they come out of the poles, think that democracy is in good shape in this country. larry is right, there is a lot of concern, something i heard as i travelled round the country, a lot of talk about violence. and that's not normal. my daughter went off today, she is a poll worker in chicago and she went off to the polling station to do her civic duty to help out in the polls and i have to say, i woke up this morning and i thought, i hope they have got security at the polling station i hope she's going to be ok. because i've spoken to election workers, nonpartisan, in georgia, a lovely woman deidre who got a bomb threat, and the fbi turned up and they said to
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her, you know what, you need to park your car outside your window so that if the blast comes, it will stop some of the glass flying into your face. it is the kind of thing that election workers are dealing with. r ., , with. and as in the uk, here in the united _ with. and as in the uk, here in the united states, _ with. and as in the uk, here in the united states, these i with. and as in the uk, here in the united states, these are l the united states, these are election workers who give up their time freely, a lot of them are not paid, a lot of them are not paid, a lot of them do it because they believe in democracy. it is their civic duty. look at north carolina today, we have had 15 reports of intimidation against election workers. they turn up at poles they are being filmed, having the number plate on the cars films. they don't feel safe to go home. it cars films. they don't feel safe to go home.- cars films. they don't feel safe to go home. it is part of what makes _ safe to go home. it is part of what makes the _ safe to go home. it is part of what makes the democratic. what makes the democratic process seem more fragile. larry, thank you forjoining us, we'll be back with you later in the evening. cathcart marianna spring here with us. with all of your phones. judgment we have got marianna spring. judgment we have got marianna s-arin. , judgment we have got marianna sufi“. , judgment we have got marianna s-arin. _, ., spring. tell us about the found sites i have _ spring. tell us about the found sites i have five _ spring. tell us about the found sites i have five and _ spring. tell us about the found sites i have five and one - spring. tell us about the found sites i have five and one that i sites i have five and one that is my— sites i have five and one that is my own _ sites i have five and one that is my own. each of these phones belong _ is my own. each of these phones
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belong to — is my own. each of these phones belong to the bbc's and voters, there _ belong to the bbc's and voters, there are — belong to the bbc's and voters, there are five characters i've created _ there are five characters i've created based on data and they each _ created based on data and they each have — created based on data and they each have social media profiles across — each have social media profiles across the _ each have social media profiles across the five main sites, facebook, instagram, twitter, youtuhe — facebook, instagram, twitter, youtube and tiktok. i have used them _ youtube and tiktok. i have used them to — youtube and tiktok. i have used them to see what us voters are recommended and targeted with in the _ recommended and targeted with in the build—up to midterms and tonight— in the build—up to midterms and tonight as — in the build—up to midterms and tonight as votes start coming in. tonight as votes start coming in |— tonight as votes start coming in. ~' ., , ., , in. i know you will bring in information _ in. i know you will bring in information on _ in. i know you will bring in information on that - in. i know you will bring in information on that what i in. i know you will bring in . information on that what they are being bombarded butter want to talk to you about the information coming through about these voting machines in maricopa county are. phoenix, arizona, crucially important, the big suburban areas were all the big suburban areas were all the voters are in arizona and already republicans are asking questions. already republicans are asking cuestions. ~ , ,., , already republicans are asking cuestions. ~ , ., questions. absolutely and links to our undercover _ questions. absolutely and links to our undercover voters - to our undercover voters because _ to our undercover voters because this is the kind of stuff— because this is the kind of stuff they have been seen in their— stuff they have been seen in their feeds today when the news struck— their feeds today when the news struck -- — their feeds today when the news struck —— started coming out that— struck —— started coming out that some _ struck —— started coming out that some of the machines were not working. people like britney, our populist right footer, _ britney, our populist right footer, she likes donald trump and she — footer, she likes donald trump and she has followed a lot of content _ and she has followed a lot of content in support of him. she
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has been — content in support of him. she has been getting posts like this one that suggest factually... this one that suggest factually. . ._ this one that suggest factually... this one that suggest factuall . . , ., factually... all that up to the camera- _ factually... all that up to the camera. allegations - factually... all that up to the camera. allegations that - camera. allegations that machines _ camera. allegations that machines are _ camera. allegations that machines are not - camera. allegations that i machines are not working, camera. allegations that - machines are not working, but the important bit is that you have — the important bit is that you have then that campaigns asking for money to help expose fraudulent elections. what is crucial— fraudulent elections. what is crucial is _ fraudulent elections. what is crucial is that there is something true here and what's true is — something true here and what's true is that people are saying, these — true is that people are saying, these machines are not working. that's_ these machines are not working. that's fine, — these machines are not working. that's fine, that's not the disinformation, the disinformation, the disinformation is how that is used — disinformation is how that is used amount to fuel existing narratives that have been spreading a social media. we had that spreading a social media. , had that with mark finchem, he was a pitiless sign, something is going on here and was suggesting was nefarious. it’s suggesting was nefarious. it's an 0 en suggesting was nefarious. it�*s an open question, i'm not putting the figure, just asking if something nefarious is under way. did the democrats get the same stuff? profiles you have created that were left leaning, did they see that information? it is interesting, when it comes— it is interesting, when it comes to our democratic mainstay michael and
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left—leaning mr... mainstay michael and left-leaning mr... mainstay michael and left-leaninu mr... ,, ., , left-leaning mr... she dreams about these — left-leaning mr... she dreams about these people! _ left-leaning mr... she dreams about these people! limit - left-leaning mr... she dreams about these people! limit theyj about these people! limit they haven't been exposed to disinformation and hate in quite the same way. actually a lot of their social media feeds have been focusing on how worried they are that this could threaten democracy and undermine democracy. irate could threaten democracy and undermine democracy. we have seen some _ undermine democracy. we have seen some hate _ undermine democracy. we have seen some hate and _ undermine democracy. we have seen some hate and some - undermine democracy. we have| seen some hate and some more viotent— seen some hate and some more violent rhetoric and viole nt rhetoric and progressive violent rhetoric and progressive emma's feed. but when — progressive emma's feed. but when we — progressive emma's feed. but when we compare it to britney's feed, _ when we compare it to britney's feed, you — when we compare it to britney's feed, you are talking about threats _ feed, you are talking about threats to people who are trying _ threats to people who are trying to protect election integrity, there are lots of threatening posts targeting politicians and those involved in the — politicians and those involved in the election is that is quite _ in the election is that is quite explicit in some of the imagery— quite explicit in some of the imagery they are showing all of the social— imagery they are showing all of the social media companies have made _ the social media companies have made commitments to tackle disinformation and height in the build—up to the midterms are looking at these feeds, there — are looking at these feeds, there are examples that suggests there are stuff getting through the cracks. and sometimes disinformation isn't always— sometimes disinformation isn't always so— sometimes disinformation isn't always so stark, to someone saying. — always so stark, to someone saying, maybe there is more to this and — saying, maybe there is more to this and a — saying, maybe there is more to this and a lot of other accounts will roll with it and you — accounts will roll with it and you end _ accounts will roll with it and you end up with this snowball
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effect — you end up with this snowball effect in _ you end up with this snowball effect. ii' ~ you end up with this snowball effect. ::' ~ . ., effect. in the 2016 election we sent a effect. in the 2016 election we spent a lot _ effect. in the 2016 election we spent a lot of— effect. in the 2016 election we spent a lot of time _ effect. in the 2016 election we spent a lot of time covering i spent a lot of time covering russian sponsored or russian financed disinformation that was being put into the american electoral process. is that still happening, it is still a big factor arm is most of this domestic? i big factor arm is most of this domestic?— domestic? i think it's interesting _ domestic? ithink it's interesting because l domestic? i think it's - interesting because since domestic? i think it's _ interesting because since 2016, the disinformation landscape is much _ the disinformation landscape is much more complicated than perhaps— much more complicated than perhaps it was even back then. so trying — perhaps it was even back then. so trying to spot influence operations, if someone is trying _ operations, if someone is trying to— operations, if someone is trying to distort the conversation, it's difficult because _ conversation, it's difficult because there is an organic conversation, people making accounts _ conversation, people making accounts who are your average person. — accounts who are your average person, who are catalysing the disinformation. absolutely you think— disinformation. absolutely you think of— disinformation. absolutely you think of exporting those false claims — think of exporting those false claims or— think of exporting those false claims or conspiracy but it's easy— claims or conspiracy but it's easy to _ claims or conspiracy but it's easy to blend in so it's not so straightforward. social media sites — straightforward. social media sites do — straightforward. social media sites do seem to have got better— sites do seem to have got better about identifying influence operations and taking them _ influence operations and taking them down. but pandora's boxes wind _ them down. but pandora's boxes wind wide — them down. but pandora's boxes wind wide open when it comes to these _ wind wide open when it comes to these allegations particularly around — these allegations particularly around fraudulent voting.
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aren't _ around fraudulent voting. aren't you glad that you don't have to delve into this and have to delve into this and have marianna do it for us? i am, but i tell you, the greatest _ am, but i tell you, the greatest title - am, but i tell you, the greatest title she - am, but i tell you, the greatest title she hasl am, but i tell you, the i greatest title she has the disinformation _ greatest title she has the - disinformation corresponded. i want _ disinformation corresponded. i want to— disinformation corresponded. i want to be _ disinformation corresponded. i want to be that! _ disinformation corresponded. i want to be that! i— disinformation corresponded. i want to be that! i am - disinformation corresponded. i want to be that! i am glad - disinformation corresponded. i want to be that! i am glad i- want to be that! i am glad i have — want to be that! i am glad i have "— want to be that! i am glad i have -- but— want to be that! i am glad i have -- but i_ want to be that! i am glad i have —— but i don't- want to be that! i am glad i have —— but i don't have . want to be that! i am glad i have —— but i don't have to| have —— but i don't have to delve _ have —— but i don't have to delve into— have —— but i don't have to delve into it, _ have —— but i don't have to delve into it, i'm— have —— but i don't have to delve into it, i'm glad - have —— but i don't have to delve into it, i'm glad i- have —— but i don't have to. delve into it, i'm glad i have one — delve into it, i'm glad i have one phone _ delve into it, i'm glad i have one phone and _ delve into it, i'm glad i have one phone and not - delve into it, i'm glad i have one phone and not five. - delve into it, i'm glad i have one phone and not five. i. one phone and not five. investigate the one phone and not five]- investigate the disinformation, don't _ investigate the disinformation, don't spread it!— don't spread it! thank you for keein: don't spread it! thank you for keeping in — don't spread it! thank you for keeping in touch, _ don't spread it! thank you for keeping in touch, want - don't spread it! thank you for keeping in touch, want to - don't spread it! thank you for i keeping in touch, want to know what all your multiple personalities are going through through the evening so keep us up—to—date with that. christian, what have you got for us at the screen? irate christian, what have you got for us at the screen? we were talkin: for us at the screen? we were talking to _ for us at the screen? we were talking to larry _ for us at the screen? we were talking to larry about - for us at the screen? we were talking to larry about quality i talking to larry about quality of candidates. i want to focus in on governors. want to pick out three that were trump endorsements. we will focus first of all on maryland. an interesting one here tonight, a lot of democrats looking at maryland. amanda is smiling
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already. here we have wes moore who is going to be, and i'm saying going to be because he's miles ahead in the polls at the moment, he's going to be the first democratic governor of maryland. the reason he's going to be the first democratic governor is because he is a veteran, he has been to afghanistan, he is in the eyes of many people in merrill and a patriot, up against dan cox who is an election denier who was buzzing people to the january the 6th riot and continues to double down on the misinformation. so why is it more looks like a really good candidate to come against a candidate to come against a candidate that the republican establishment didn't want but somebody who donald trump caught behind. but it's a different story when we look across the country. let's pick out, for instance, michigan. gretchen whitmer was being
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considered for the vice presidents lot in 2020. in this state, michigan, they have a candidate who was on television every night, a newscaster, very familiarface, another every night, a newscaster, very familiar face, another election deniers. and you see a pattern here, a career television person, a bit like you and me, versus a career politician. gretchen whitmer, she got a lot of flak because of how she locked down michigan, that has consequences. there was a plot to kidnap her last year. that is the consequence of the misinformation going around. if you look at arizona, very similarfigure, kari lake, again someone on the evening news, katty has met her, very professional, 0k? she is up against a woman called... it's
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coming to me, arizona... katie hobbs. told you i wouldn't remember them all on the night! she is the secretary of state in arizona, very much a career politician. katie hobbs didn't debate kari lake because she didn't want kari lake grandstanding on a national platform. many democrats didn't agree with that. that's the area we are talking about tonight, maricopa county, where most of the voters would be, around the phoenix area, this is the grand canyon, a lot or rural areas, is the grand canyon, a lot or ruralareas, not is the grand canyon, a lot or rural areas, not a lot of people live here. the other interesting thing about arizona, mark kelly running tonight, john mccain's old seat, a very different republican to masters and kari lake. at the outset, we thought the democrat mark kelly was the favourite. abs, the democrat mark kelly was the favourite. �* ., the democrat mark kelly was the favourite. . ., ., , ., ., favourite. a former astronaut, well liked _
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favourite. a former astronaut, well liked on _ favourite. a former astronaut, well liked on the _ favourite. a former astronaut, well liked on the state, - favourite. a former astronaut, well liked on the state, may i well liked on the state, may not get re—elected. cbs news, our partner in the united states, saying that the senate in ohio is leaning republican. this is one of those senate seats we had been watching, the republican candidate, trump endorsed, former author, former silicon valley entrepreneurjd vance, up against the sitting democratic congressman tim ryan. tim ryan, every strategist says he has run a good race, as good as it's possible to run, in a conservative state. tim ryan, a former military veteran. if it was going to be a good night for democrats, this was leaning toward the republicans in the last week or two, but if the democrats had had a good night, they might have thought tim
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ryan would take it. this was an insurance policy for the democrats, they would hope for ohio but their focus democrats, they would hope for ohio but theirfocus is on wisconsin and pennsylvania. ohio is very tough when you look— ohio is very tough when you look at _ ohio is very tough when you look at it— ohio is very tough when you look at it by county, really difficult _ look at it by county, really difficult. tim ryan ran a fantastic race, he really does speak— fantastic race, he really does speak to _ fantastic race, he really does speak to people there. we should point _ speak to people there. , should point out, this would be flipping a red seat to blue. the other thing to say about this, it shows in senate races, you can't escape the national picture. tim ryan's approval ratings are better than the president's. he has kept nancy pelosi and joe biden at arms length, but there's only so much you can do.- length, but there's only so much you can do. you run out of votes in ohio, _ much you can do. you run out of votes in ohio, right? _ much you can do. you run out of votes in ohio, right? if- much you can do. you run out of votes in ohio, right? if there - votes in ohio, right? if there are not— votes in ohio, right? if there are not votes to get in the state. _ are not votes to get in the state. it's— are not votes to get in the state, it's tough to create new
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votes — state, it's tough to create new votes are _ state, it's tough to create new votes are there, you're not seeing — votes are there, you're not seeing it— votes are there, you're not seeing it in ohio. but he has won— seeing it in ohio. but he has won a — seeing it in ohio. but he has won a fantastic campaign and everyone _ won a fantastic campaign and everyone in the midwest should think— everyone in the midwest should think about the messaging that he had — think about the messaging that he had and the way he connected with voters. he had and the way he connected with voters-— with voters. some other results. _ with voters. some other results, none _ with voters. some other results, none of - with voters. some other results, none of them . with voters. some other i results, none of them huge surprises so so they don't change the dynamic. south carolina, conservative state, the republicans have held onto the republicans have held onto the senate seat there, that's being projected. indiana again a republican leaning state, the republicans have held onto their senate seat here. it doesn't change the maths of the overall picture, seats that the republicans had and have held onto them, so doesn't make a huge difference in terms of tonight. in huge difference in terms of toniaht. ., ., , huge difference in terms of toniaht. . . , ., tonight. in indiana, there is a house seat. _ tonight. in indiana, there is a house seat, very _ tonight. in indiana, there is a house seat, very close i tonight. in indiana, there is a house seat, very close to i house seat, very close to chicago, blew collar workers, it hasn't been republican as long as joe
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it hasn't been republican as long asjoe biden has been alive, 90 years. but tonight it's a toss—up, one we need to watch. —— blue collar workers. nancy mace held off a trump backed challenger in the primary, in a district trump won by six points in 2020. the congresswoman had onlyjust congresswoman had only just taken congresswoman had onlyjust taken office whenjanuary congresswoman had onlyjust taken office when january sixth unfolded, and she is back taken office whenjanuary sixth unfolded, and she is back again now. it's good to speak to you, congresswoman. how important a factor has donald trump been, one way or another, in your campaign to get re—elected? in my campaign to get re—elected, the number— my campaign to get re—elected, the number one— my campaign to get re—elected, the number one issue _ my campaign to get re—elected, the number one issue that- my campaign to get re—elected, the number one issue that folksj the number one issue that folks have _ the number one issue that folks have been— the number one issue that folks have been talking _ the number one issue that folks have been talking about - the number one issue that folks have been talking about has i have been talking about has been — have been talking about has been inflation, _ have been talking about has been inflation, the - have been talking about hasj been inflation, the economy have been talking about has i been inflation, the economy and jobs _ been inflation, the economy and jobs really— been inflation, the economy and jobs. really nothing _ been inflation, the economy and jobs. really nothing else. - jobs. really nothing else. abortion _ jobs. really nothing else. abortion has _ jobs. really nothing else. abortion has been - jobs. really nothing else. abortion has been an i jobs. really nothing else. . abortion has been an issue, immigration _ abortion has been an issue, immigration and _ abortion has been an issue, immigration and drugs i abortion has been an issue, i immigration and drugs coming across— immigration and drugs coming across the _ immigration and drugs coming across the border— immigration and drugs coming across the border illegally- across the border illegally into — across the border illegally into our— across the border illegally into our country, - across the border illegally into our country, crime i across the border illegally. into our country, crime was a huge — into our country, crime was a huge issue _ into our country, crime was a huge issue in— into our country, crime was a huge issue in this _ into our country, crime was a
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huge issue in this race. - into our country, crime was a huge issue in this race. we . into our country, crime was a i huge issue in this race. we are seeing — huge issue in this race. we are seeing that— huge issue in this race. we are seeing that in— huge issue in this race. we are seeing that in the _ huge issue in this race. we are seeing that in the first - seeing that in the first congressional- seeing that in the first congressional districtl seeing that in the first i congressional district in seeing that in the first - congressional district in south carolina — congressional district in south carolina and _ congressional district in south carolina and a _ congressional district in south carolina and a lot _ congressional district in south carolina and a lot of _ congressional district in south carolina and a lot of swing i carolina and a lot of swing districts. _ carolina and a lot of swing districts. i— carolina and a lot of swing districts, i represent- carolina and a lot of swing districts, i represent a i carolina and a lot of swingl districts, i represent a very purple _ districts, i represent a very purple district. _ districts, i represent a very purple district. all- districts, i represent a very purple district. all across. districts, i represent a very. purple district. all across the country. _ purple district. all across the country, those _ purple district. all across the country, those are _ purple district. all across the country, those are the - purple district. all across thej country, those are the issues that— country, those are the issues that americans _ country, those are the issues that americans have - country, those are the issues that americans have been i that americans have been discussing _ that americans have been discussing.— that americans have been discussinu. ., ., ., discussing. can i ask you about that day we _ discussing. can i ask you about that day we spoke _ discussing. can i ask you about that day we spoke after- discussing. can i ask you about| that day we spoke afterjanuary sixth, we were in virginia seven, talking to abigail this week, and when she talked about january sixth, it got quite difficult for her, actually, and she had to pause and gather herself for a while. i was listening last night to nancy pelosi, who is coming to terms with the enormity of what happened that day and what happened that day and what happened to her family happened that day and what happened to herfamily in happened that day and what happened to her family in the last week, the attack on her husband. she says, there are republicans who need to stand up, moderate voices in the republican party that need to rein it in, are you one of those? i rein it in, are you one of those?— those? i have been very outspoken _ those? i have been very outspoken across i those? i have been very outspoken across the i those? i have been very i outspoken across the aisle those? i have been very - outspoken across the aisle many
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times, _ outspoken across the aisle many times, and — outspoken across the aisle many times, and what— outspoken across the aisle many times, and what happened - outspoken across the aisle many times, and what happened to. times, and what happened to paul— times, and what happened to paul pelosi _ times, and what happened to paul pelosi is _ times, and what happened to paul pelosi is horrific. - times, and what happened to paul pelosi is horrific. everyi paul pelosi is horrific. every member— paul pelosi is horrific. every member of— paul pelosi is horrific. every member of congress's- paul pelosi is horrific. everyl member of congress's worst nightmare _ member of congress's worst nightmare. steve _ member of congress's worst nightmare. steve scalise i member of congress's worst | nightmare. steve scalise just member of congress's worst i nightmare. steve scalise just a few years — nightmare. steve scalise just a few years ago _ nightmare. steve scalise just a few years ago was _ nightmare. steve scalise just a few years ago was shot - nightmare. steve scalise just ai few years ago was shot multiple times— few years ago was shot multiple times by— few years ago was shot multiple times by an _ few years ago was shot multiple times by an activist. _ few years ago was shot multiple times by an activist. i'm - few years ago was shot multiple times by an activist. i'm no i times by an activist. i'm no stranger— times by an activist. i'm no stranger to— times by an activist. i'm no stranger to political- times by an activist. i'm no . stranger to political violence, i stranger to political violence, i had — stranger to political violence, i had my— stranger to political violence, i had my car— stranger to political violence, i had my car keyed, - stranger to political violence, i had my car keyed, and i stranger to political violence, i had my car keyed, and my. i had my car keyed, and my housem _ i had my car keyed, and my house... someone - i had my car keyed, and my house... someone slashed| i had my car keyed, and my. house... someone slashed two tyres— house... someone slashed two tyres on— house... someone slashed two tyres on my— house... someone slashed two tyres on my car— house... someone slashed two tyres on my car in _ house... someone slashed two tyres on my car in two - house... someone slashed two tyres on my car in two weeks in the last— tyres on my car in two weeks in the last race _ tyres on my car in two weeks in the last race. threats _ tyres on my car in two weeks in the last race. threats on - the last race. threats on myself _ the last race. threats on myself and _ the last race. threats on myself and my _ the last race. threats on myself and my family. . the last race. threats on myself and my family. ii the last race. threats on i myself and my family. i carry the last race. threats on - myself and my family. i carry a u-n myself and my family. i carry a gun everywhere _ myself and my family. i carry a gun everywhere i— myself and my family. i carry a gun everywhere i go— myself and my family. i carry a gun everywhere i go in- myself and my family. i carry a gun everywhere i go in south. gun everywhere i go in south carolina _ gun everywhere i go in south carolina. because _ gun everywhere i go in south carolina. because of- gun everywhere i go in south carolina. because of the i gun everywhere i go in south. carolina. because of the safety and security— carolina. because of the safety and security issues _ carolina. because of the safety and security issues that - and security issues that members _ and security issues that members of— and security issues that members of congress i and security issues that i members of congress have and security issues that _ members of congress have today. it is nonpartisan, _ members of congress have today. it is nonpartisan, both _ it is nonpartisan, both republicans _ it is nonpartisan, both republicans and - it is nonpartisan, both i republicans and democrats it is nonpartisan, both _ republicans and democrats have these _ republicans and democrats have these kind — republicans and democrats have these kind of— republicans and democrats have these kind of threats _ republicans and democrats have these kind of threats that - republicans and democrats have these kind of threats that are i these kind of threats that are ongoing _ these kind of threats that are onauoin. �* ., ., , ongoing. i'm going to play devil's advocate. - ongoing. i'm going to play devil's advocate. what i i ongoing. i'm going to play i devil's advocate. what i hear a lot from republicans is a false equivalence, there is no doubt as an outsider looking in that the rhetoric, the violence and the rhetoric, the violence and the rhetoric, the violence and the rhetoric is more amplified on the right. look at what
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happened last night, donald trump on stage in ohio, calling nancy pelosi an animal. we had the prospective governor for arizona, i can't even repeat the language she used in the direction of the media... i always hear about steve scalise and that was apparent, and i always hear about the outside of the supreme courtjustice house, but there is false equivalence about what is happening on the far right compared to the left. the of view, compared to the left. the of view. there _ compared to the left. the of view, there is _ compared to the left. the of view, there is no _ compared to the left. the of view, there is no doubt i compared to the left. the of view, there is no doubt both sides. — view, there is no doubt both sides. the _ view, there is no doubt both sides, the far right, - view, there is no doubt both sides, the far right, the - view, there is no doubt both sides, the far right, the far. sides, the far right, the far left, — sides, the far right, the far left, both_ sides, the far right, the far left, both sides _ sides, the far right, the far left, both sides have - sides, the far right, the far. left, both sides have rhetoric and caused _ left, both sides have rhetoric and caused violence, - left, both sides have rhetoric and caused violence, antifa i left, both sides have rhetoricl and caused violence, antifa in and caused violence, antifa in a lot— and caused violence, antifa in a lot of— and caused violence, antifa in a lot of cities _ and caused violence, antifa in a lot of cities a _ and caused violence, antifa in a lot of cities a lot _ and caused violence, antifa in a lot of cities a lot of - a lot of cities a lot of violence _ a lot of cities a lot of violence and - a lot of cities a lot of violence and crime, i a lot of cities a lot of. violence and crime, and a lot of cities a lot of - violence and crime, and look a lot of cities a lot of _ violence and crime, and look at
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oregon— violence and crime, and look at oregon right _ violence and crime, and look at oregon right now, _ violence and crime, and look at oregon right now, they- violence and crime, and look at oregon right now, they might. oregon right now, they might -et oregon right now, they might get a — oregon right now, they might get a republican _ oregon right now, they might get a republican governor- get a republican governor tonight— get a republican governor tonight because _ get a republican governor tonight because of- get a republican governor tonight because of the - tonight because of the violence _ tonight because of the violence. i— tonight because of the violence. i see - tonight because of the violence. i see it- tonight because of the violence. i see it as i tonight because of the - violence. i see it as something that_ violence. i see it as something that happens— violence. i see it as something that happens and _ violence. i see it as something that happens and has - violence. i see it as something�* that happens and has unfolded on both— that happens and has unfolded on both sides _ that happens and has unfolded on both sides of— that happens and has unfolded on both sides of the _ that happens and has unfolded on both sides of the aisle. - on both sides of the aisle. look at— on both sides of the aisle. look at maxine _ on both sides of the aisle. look at maxine waters, . on both sides of the aisle. - look at maxine waters, violent rhetoric — look at maxine waters, violent rhetoric with _ look at maxine waters, violent rhetoric with antifa _ look at maxine waters, violent rhetoric with antifa and - look at maxine waters, violent rhetoric with antifa and the - rhetoric with antifa and the likes— rhetoric with antifa and the likes of— rhetoric with antifa and the likes of those _ rhetoric with antifa and the likes of those aligned - rhetoric with antifa and the likes of those aligned withi likes of those aligned with antifa _ likes of those aligned with antifa i_ likes of those aligned with antifa. ijust _ likes of those aligned with antifa. ijust want - likes of those aligned with antifa. ijust want to - likes of those aligned with antifa. ijust want to say, i antifa. ijust want to say, as a republican. _ antifa. ijust want to say, as a republican, i've _ antifa. ijust want to say, as a republican, i've seen- a republican, i've seen political— a republican, i've seen political violence - a republican, i've seen political violence in - a republican, i've seen political violence in my| a republican, i've seen- political violence in my own life. — political violence in my own life. the _ political violence in my own life, the threats _ political violence in my own life, the threats are - political violence in my own life, the threats are real, . political violence in my own l life, the threats are real, and i've _ life, the threats are real, and i've seerr— life, the threats are real, and i've seen it _ life, the threats are real, and i've seen it on _ life, the threats are real, and i've seen it on both— life, the threats are real, and i've seen it on both sides. - i've seen it on both sides. it's — i've seen it on both sides. it's the _ i've seen it on both sides. it's the division, - i've seen it on both sides. it's the division, the - i've seen it on both sides. . it's the division, the rhetoric on troth— it's the division, the rhetoric on both sides _ it's the division, the rhetoric on both sides causing - it's the division, the rhetoric on both sides causing this i on both sides causing this division, _ on both sides causing this division, it's— on both sides causing this division, it's causing - on both sides causing this| division, it's causing these kind — division, it's causing these kind of— division, it's causing these kind of things _ division, it's causing these kind of things to _ division, it's causing these kind of things to happen. i division, it's causing these i kind of things to happen. it is causing — kind of things to happen. it is causing this _ kind of things to happen. it is causing this violence - kind of things to happen. it is causing this violence and - causing this violence and threats, _ causing this violence and threats, and _ causing this violence and threats, and i'll- causing this violence and threats, and i'll tell- causing this violence and threats, and i'll tell you, i causing this violence and - threats, and i'll tell you, and you _ threats, and i'll tell you, and you can — threats, and i'll tell you, and you can see _ threats, and i'll tell you, and you can see the _ threats, and i'll tell you, and you can see the statistics, i threats, and i'll tell you, andl you can see the statistics, the last five — you can see the statistics, the last five years, _ you can see the statistics, the last five years, the _ you can see the statistics, the last five years, the number. you can see the statistics, the last five years, the number of| last five years, the number of political — last five years, the number of political threats _ last five years, the number of political threats against - political threats against elected _ political threats against elected officials, - political threats against - elected officials, especially members _ elected officials, especially members of— elected officials, especially members of congress, - elected officials, especially members of congress, has| elected officials, especially- members of congress, has gone up members of congress, has gone up at _ members of congress, has gone up at least — members of congress, has gone up at least a _ members of congress, has gone up at least a hundred _ members of congress, has gone up at least a hundred times, - up at least a hundred times, mayhe — up at least a hundred times, maybe 1000 _ up at least a hundred times, maybe 1000 times. - up at least a hundred times, maybe 1000 times. so - up at least a hundred times, | maybe 1000 times. so much higher— maybe 1000 times. so much higher than— maybe 1000 times. so much higherthan it— maybe 1000 times. so much higher than it has _ maybe 1000 times. so much higher than it has ever- maybe 1000 times. so much} higher than it has ever been.
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republicans _ higher than it has ever been. republicans mad _ higher than it has ever been. republicans mad at - higher than it has ever been. republicans mad at me - higher than it has ever been. republicans mad at me the i higher than it has ever been. - republicans mad at me the other day, i've got democrats mad at me, i see both sides and i think it goes both ways. congresswoman, if your house the house of representatives tonight, are we going see new policies and a new direction for the country or are we going to see a stream of investigations against the biden administration that will take up a lot of time over the next two years?— take up a lot of time over the next two years? based on the lines i saw — next two years? based on the lines i saw on election - next two years? based on the lines i saw on election day - next two years? based on the lines i saw on election day in l lines i saw on election day in the republican— lines i saw on election day in the republican areas - lines i saw on election day in the republican areas of- lines i saw on election day in the republican areas of our. the republican areas of our district, _ the republican areas of our district, this— the republican areas of our district, this is— the republican areas of our district, this is going - the republican areas of our district, this is going to- the republican areas of our district, this is going to bel the republican areas of ouri district, this is going to be a sweeping _ district, this is going to be a sweeping red _ district, this is going to be a sweeping red wave - district, this is going to be a sweeping red wave across . district, this is going to be a i sweeping red wave across the country — sweeping red wave across the country tonight. _ sweeping red wave across the country tonight. and - sweeping red wave across the country tonight. and i- sweeping red wave across the country tonight. and i do- country tonight. and i do believe _ country tonight. and i do believe that— country tonight. and i do| believe that republicans, looking _ believe that republicans, looking at _ believe that republicans, looking at the _ believe that republicans, i looking at the commitment believe that republicans, - looking at the commitment to america. _ looking at the commitment to america. we _ looking at the commitment to america, we have _ looking at the commitment to america, we have a _ looking at the commitment to america, we have a lot- looking at the commitment to america, we have a lot of- america, we have a lot of policies _ america, we have a lot of policies that— america, we have a lot of policies that we _ america, we have a lot of policies that we look- america, we have a lot of. policies that we look forward to uhveitihg _ policies that we look forward to unveiling when _ policies that we look forward to unveiling when we - policies that we look forward to unveiling when we are - policies that we look forward to unveiling when we are in. policies that we look forward i to unveiling when we are in the majority— to unveiling when we are in the majority hext _ to unveiling when we are in the majority next year. _ to unveiling when we are in the majority next year. tackling - majority next year. tackling ihftatioh, _ majority next year. tackling inflation, tackling _ majority next year. tackling inflation, tackling supply. inflation, tackling supply chain— inflation, tackling supply chain issues, _ inflation, tackling supply chain issues, energy- inflation, tackling supply chain issues, energy and inflation, tackling supply. chain issues, energy and oil and — chain issues, energy and oil and gas _ chain issues, energy and oil and gas challenges - chain issues, energy and oil and gas challenges we - chain issues, energy and oil and gas challenges we are i and gas challenges we are having _ and gas challenges we are having today _ and gas challenges we are having today. all - and gas challenges we are having today. all those i and gas challenges we are - having today. all those things require — having today. all those things require serious _ having today. all those things require serious leaders, - require serious leaders, serious _ require serious leaders, serious policies, - require serious leaders, | serious policies, serious legislation— serious policies, serious legislation to _ serious policies, serious legislation to help - serious policies, serious legislation to help us . serious policies, seriousl legislation to help us get serious policies, serious . legislation to help us get to the next _ legislation to help us get to the next year— legislation to help us get to the next year or— legislation to help us get to the next year or two. - legislation to help us get tol the next year or two. people legislation to help us get to l the next year or two. people i
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saw— the next year or two. people i saw today— the next year or two. people i saw today voting _ the next year or two. people i saw today voting are - the next year or two. people i saw today voting are angry . saw today voting are angry about _ saw today voting are angry about the _ saw today voting are angry about the economy, - saw today voting are angry i about the economy, inflation, shutdowns _ about the economy, inflation, shutdowns during _ about the economy, inflation, shutdowns during covid, - about the economy, inflation, shutdowns during covid, andl shutdowns during covid, and they— shutdowns during covid, and they want _ shutdowns during covid, and they want some _ shutdowns during covid, and they want some direction, i shutdowns during covid, and . they want some direction, they want _ they want some direction, they want a — they want some direction, they want a purpose _ they want some direction, they want a purpose. they - they want some direction, they want a purpose. they want - want a purpose. they want republicans _ want a purpose. they want republicans to _ want a purpose. they want republicans to lead - want a purpose. they want republicans to lead them i want a purpose. they want. republicans to lead them out want a purpose. they want - republicans to lead them out of it. republicans to lead them out of it will— republicans to lead them out of it will we — republicans to lead them out of it will we do _ republicans to lead them out of it. will we do it? _ republicans to lead them out of it. will we do it? god, - republicans to lead them out of it. will we do it? god, i- republicans to lead them out of it. will we do it? god, i hope i it. will we do it? god, i hope so _ it. will we do it? god, i hope so in — it. will we do it? god, i hope so in the _ it. will we do it? god, i hope so. in the early _ it. will we do it? god, i hope so. in the early part- it. will we do it? god, i hope so. in the early part of- it. will we do it? god, i hope so. in the early part of next i so. in the early part of next year. — so. in the early part of next year. i_ so. in the early part of next year. iwitt— so. in the early part of next year, i will have _ so. in the early part of next year, i will have a - so. in the early part of next. year, i will have a leadership oversight— year, i will have a leadership oversight and _ year, i will have a leadership oversight and will— year, i will have a leadership oversight and will be - year, i will have a leadership oversight and will be part - year, i will have a leadership oversight and will be part of| oversight and will be part of guiding _ oversight and will be part of guiding what _ oversight and will be part of guiding what we _ oversight and will be part of guiding what we do - oversight and will be part of. guiding what we do policy—wise in the _ guiding what we do policy—wise in the next _ guiding what we do policy—wise in the next legislative - in the next legislative session _ in the next legislative session. we - in the next legislative session. we will- in the next legislative session. we will keep in the next legislative i session. we will keep an in the next legislative - session. we will keep an eye in the next legislative _ session. we will keep an eye on your— session. we will keep an eye on your race, — session. we will keep an eye on your race, but _ session. we will keep an eye on your race, but thank _ session. we will keep an eye on your race, but thank you - session. we will keep an eye on your race, but thank you for- your race, but thank you for ioining _ your race, but thank you for joining us _ your race, but thank you for joining us— joining us. nancy mace, the republican _ joining us. nancy mace, the republican representative l joining us. nancy mace, the| republican representative in south carolina. let's go to arizona and our correspondence sophie long in phoenix. a lot of interest coming your way in the latter part of the evening, what are you seeing at the moment?— what are you seeing at the moment? ~ , ., moment? well, everyone in arizona knows _ moment? well, everyone in arizona knows that - moment? well, everyone in i arizona knows that the eyes of the nation are upon them. they are running a very tight
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election ship, butjust after the polls opened this morning, there were reports of problems with some of the tabulation machines. the chair of the board of governors running this election was quick to come out with a video message to reassure people that they experienced problems with 20% of the tabulation machines but it was sorted within a few hours, they found it was a problem with the printers, not the machines themselves, but it has led to republican candidates for governor and senate, kari lake and blake masters respectively, to lodge a lawsuit asking for the polls to be kept open later by three hours, they want them open until 10pm instead of 7pm, and results not to be released until an hour after that, 11pm. until an hour after that, "pm. the chairman of the board said the only way they would be a change to the election is by a court order, so we are waiting for a judge to rule on that. the top three republican candidates on the ballot in
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arizona are all election deniers, so some very interesting and tight races. kari lake, the former news anchor, up against katie hobbs, the current secretary of state, who refused to have a television debate, saying she didn't want to be part of that spectacle. she also refused to reduce herself from overseeing the election, the role of the secretary of state. also on the ballot. that is not unusual in the us but it has led to some criticism. on the national scale, the democratic senator mark kelly fighting for the election, he took the seat of john mccain, and has been campaigning with members of john mccain's family, very popular in arizona, a former astronaut and us navy pilot. married to the former congresswoman gabby gifford who was shot in the head just over ten years ago. a very
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compelling personal story. he is up against a political newcomer, 36—year—old blake masters, a staunch ally of president trump and another election denial. very interesting race, if kari lake wins, you could have a governor of a swing state which will help choose the next president of the united states who doesn't accept the 2020 election result, and if she doesn't win, well, she has been askedif doesn't win, well, she has been asked if she will accept the result several times, and she said, i'm going to win the election and i will accept that result. , ., election and i will accept that result. ., ., ,, election and i will accept that result. , ., ., ,, , ., result. sophie long, thank you. arizona was _ result. sophie long, thank you. arizona was a _ result. sophie long, thank you. arizona was a state _ result. sophie long, thank you. arizona was a state that - result. sophie long, thank you. arizona was a state that joe - arizona was a state thatjoe biden won byjust 10,500 votes, biden won byjust10,500 votes, it could not be closer in that vote. 10,500 votes, i think the point to make is when we talk about is like making sure everybody can vote or dissuading people from voting or speculation that there has been some flawed, you don't
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have to change huge numbers of votes in a state like arizona, you need to change a very few votes on the margin, and if you are somebody like the secretary of state who believes there has been floored in the system or a governor who believes there has been forward in the system, there is a possibility you can tweak it around the edge and thatis tweak it around the edge and that is all you need to do. abs, that is all you need to do. republican said to me yesterday, back in 2020, donald trump's disapproval rating among american voters was 5a%, he was on the ballot and yet they won a slew of house races. take him off the ballot in a lot of swing states, remember, i said, a quarter of a million votes across five states, take him off the ballot and you can see why it becomes so much more difficult for democrats on the night. difficult for democrats on the ni . ht. . difficult for democrats on the ni i ht, ., ., , difficult for democrats on the ni. ht, ., ., , ., difficult for democrats on the niiht. ., ., , ., ., difficult for democrats on the niht. . ., ., ., ., night. that was a real engaging reason to get — night. that was a real engaging reason to get out _ night. that was a real engaging reason to get out and _ night. that was a real engaging reason to get out and vote, - night. that was a real engaging | reason to get out and vote, now you have _ reason to get out and vote, now you have to— reason to get out and vote, now you have to go district by district~~~ _ you have to go district by district. . ._ you have to go district by district... . ., , ., district... and now they are voting on — district... and now they are voting on biden, _ district... and now they are voting on biden, not - district... and now they are |
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voting on biden, not trump. that's— voting on biden, not trump. that's right, _ voting on biden, not trump. that's right, it— voting on biden, not trump. that's right, it really- voting on biden, not trump. that's right, it really does. that's right, it really does change the dynamics of the election. those numbers look very odd... we were being told it was a republican hold, but 58% democrat... i'm sorry this is confusing, let me apologise, it looks like the democrats have won more, but it goes back to what we saw at the beginning, we may have had the democratic vote counted from the democratic areas of the state, but they know there are large areas of the state that are liberal and conservative and those votes have not yet been counted, but they can do the algorithms and some that they can already determine which way it's going to go. ids, which way it's going to go. popular governor... he ostracised a lot of voters because of his covid policies? yes, a lot of rural areas, particularly _ yes, a lot of rural areas, particularly in _
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yes, a lot of rural areas, particularly in the - yes, a lot of rural areas, - particularly in the south—west, that he's— particularly in the south—west, that he's going _ particularly in the south—west, that he's going to— particularly in the south—west, that he's going to win. - particularly in the south—west, that he's going to win. even. that he's going to win. even though— that he's going to win. even though he _ that he's going to win. even though he is— that he's going to win. even though he is as _ that he's going to win. even though he is as somewhat l that he's going to win. even. though he is as somewhat of a moderate, _ though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he _ though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he is— though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he is the _ though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he is the one - though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he is the one i- though he is as somewhat of a moderate, he is the one i look at, moderate, he is the one i look at. you — moderate, he is the one i look at. you look— moderate, he is the one i look at. you look at— moderate, he is the one i look at, you look at the _ moderate, he is the one i look at, you look at the senate - moderate, he is the one i look| at, you look at the senate race and jd— at, you look at the senate race andjd vance. _ at, you look at the senate race and jd vance, could _ at, you look at the senate race and jd vance, could his - at, you look at the senate race and jd vance, could his coat. and jd vance, could his coat tails — and jd vance, could his coat tails bring _ and jd vance, could his coat tails bringjd_ and jd vance, could his coat tails bring jd vance - and jd vance, could his coat tails bring jd vance over- and jd vance, could his coat tails bring jd vance over toi tails bring jd vance over to win— tails bring jd vance over to win the _ tails bring jd vance over to win the senate _ tails bring jd vance over to win the senate seat? - congresswoman joyce beatty is a democrat, representing ohio's third district. her seat is considered safe, but she's pushing hard for her fellow democrats across the country. when you look at democrats across the state, the candidate running to be the democratic senator in your state, tim ryan, everyone has said to me he has won a perfect campaign and yet he seems to be behind, and yet he seems to be behind, and yet he seems to be behind, and yet that seat is leaning republican. is itjust that democrats can't win at a state level in ohio any more or has the democratic party strategy
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been wrong the state? i don't think we can _ been wrong the state? i don't think we can say _ been wrong the state? i don't think we can say the - been wrong the state? i don't i think we can say the democrats can't win in ohio. we had a democratic winner before. i think tim ryan has won a perfect campaign, i was with him the entire weekend. we had a huge rally, members of congress came in. —— run a perfect campaign. i think there are coat—tails on the ballot... it's going to be a close race. he is behind but we know the votes won't come in until much later this evening. the polls are close, and we still have a large percentage of the votes that haven't been called or counted at this time. i'm not counting tim ryan out, because tim ryan no matter what will be the best person for ohio and
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this nation. let the best person for ohio and this nation.— this nation. let me put it to ou this nation. let me put it to you another— this nation. let me put it to you another way, _ this nation. let me put it to you another way, the - this nation. let me put it to you another way, the last i this nation. let me put it to i you another way, the last time the united states held a midterm election, in 2018, the inflation rate in this country was 1.2%. it is now 8%. the party in power is going to have to take responsibility for that economic situation, and the republican gubernatorial candidate has been slamming joe biden, saying it is his problem, a very difficult argument for the democrats to counter, isn't it? i argument for the democrats to counter, isn't it?— counter, isn't it? i don't know how difficult _ counter, isn't it? i don't know how difficult an _ counter, isn't it? i don't know how difficult an argument - counter, isn't it? i don't know how difficult an argument it . how difficult an argument it is, but we have something called the global pandemic. certainly no one could account for that. when you think of what the biden administration did in the light of this, i don't see republicans, especially in ohio because i see them every day, i don't see them complaining about the
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inflation, tax reduction, when we talk about medicare, and those constituents of theirs, they try to take credit for it. when we talk about ohio getting $26 million, they are cutting ribbons and talking about all thejobs ribbons and talking about all the jobs they are going to create, the increased economy to bring inflation down... i think they are hypocrites, you don't vote for something and then you are first in line to take the money and take credit for it, that's what is so bad about the republicans who are there now. it will be a sad day when not only ohio but america, if those trump followers get in office. , . if those trump followers get in office. , , ., ., ~' if those trump followers get in office. , , ., ., ,. ., if those trump followers get in office, , ., ., ,. ., office. just looking at the pictures _ office. just looking at the pictures of _ office. just looking at the pictures of the _ office. just looking at the pictures of the jd - office. just looking at the pictures of the jd vance i pictures of the jd vance headquarters on screen, someone who called — headquarters on screen, someone who called donald trump in the early— who called donald trump in the early days cultural heroin, and then— early days cultural heroin, and then he — early days cultural heroin, and then he went all in with donald trump — then he went all in with donald trump through the primary season _ trump through the primary season. let me ask you, you are
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the chair— season. let me ask you, you are the chair of— season. let me ask you, you are the chair of the congressional black— the chair of the congressional black caucus, the 170th congress was the most diverse, 62 black— congress was the most diverse, 62 black democrat in the house and the — 62 black democrat in the house and the senate. a difficult night _ and the senate. a difficult night for democrats, do you see an advance _ night for democrats, do you see an advance or do you think the cause — an advance or do you think the cause will— an advance or do you think the cause will go backwards? i cause will go backwards? think we cause will go backwards? i think we will hold the majority, everyone knows the margin is going to be thin. i don't think republicans can call this race over any more than democrats, but what i know is the american people know that we have put checks in their pocket book, i agree that their pocket book, i agree that theissue their pocket book, i agree that the issue about economic and health care, the environment are issues that have plagued this country because of the global pandemic. but we keep reminding people, democrats, if you don't vote, we know what will happen, they will try to turn the clock back. you have a former president of the united states, embarrassingly so in
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the state of ohio, in my birth town, to call nancy pelosi and animal, a few days after her husband is fighting for his life... if that isn't the most dangerous rhetoric that i have ever heard, it should be embarrassing to republicans as it is to everyone else. congresswoman, one of the issues democrats thought might motivate democrats to turn up to the polls, might motivate women, indeed men too, was the issue of abortion. a very famous case after the supreme court overturned roe vs wade in your own state, where a ten—year—old girl who had been raped had to leave the state in order to get a termination of her pregnancy. how much do you think abortion has actually driven people to the polls in ohio? i driven people to the polls in ohio? .. driven people to the polls in ohio? ~ ., , ., driven people to the polls in ohio? ~ .,, ., ., ., ohio? i think it was a ma'or thin, ohio? i think it was a ma'or thing. in d ohio? i think it was a ma'or thing, in between i ohio? i think it was a ma'or thing, in between all�* ohio? i think it was a major thing, in between all the i thing, in between all the successes that congress under nancy pelosi's leadership and the congressional black caucus,
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but when you look at state houses like in ohio, the ten—year—old that had to go to indiana, when you look at almost 50 years of a constitution and we are in a position now with what they have done, we need to win to be able to codify roe vs wade, but you have to remember, more women still vote, democrats, independent and republican women have expressed concern about taking away our rights and our freedoms about taking away our rights and ourfreedoms in relation to our bodies. and our freedoms in relation to our bodies-— our bodies. congresswoman, thank you — our bodies. congresswoman, thank you very _ our bodies. congresswoman, thank you very much - our bodies. congresswoman, thank you very much for - our bodies. congresswoman, l thank you very much forjoining us from ohio. on a very busy night. the polls are going to be closing in a few minutes in a bunch of critical states. in florida, new hampshire, pennsylvania and 13 other states. ifeel bad pennsylvania and 13 other states. i feel bad for those 13 other states!
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states. i feel bad for those 13 otherstates! but states. i feel bad for those 13 other states! but we will talk about maryland, an interesting governors race. in about maryland, an interesting governors race.— governors race. in florida, they count _ governors race. in florida, they count really _ governors race. in florida, they count really quickly. l they count really quickly. breaking news, christian likes florida! we will be back in a moment. ultimately wednesday is another day or sunny spells and scattered showers, but with lighter winds than tuesday, hopefully the shower is not as widespread and not as heavy. we will start with a band of more persistent showery rain across south—east england, the wind direction changes to more of a westerly, so most showers to begin with along the west facing coast. the rain will ease away from the south—east, some trying coming through. through the afternoon, more widespread showers to the north—west of the great glen. still quite breezy here, but on the whole lighter winds in
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comparison to the last few days, if showers particularly in the afternoon. temperatures not bad for this time of year, hides between 11—15 c. area of high pressure drifting across europe into thursday, the high will keep the weather story across england and wales quite dry and settled, it will deflect the weather fronts into the far north—west, here it will stay wet and windy, but tapping into the very warm air coming all the way up from africa. forthis coming all the way up from africa. for this time of year, temperatures very mild indeed. it comes at a price in november, the south—westerly winds bringing a lot of low cloud, it will be murky and drizzly on exposed coasts, very windy as well. the heaviest rain in the far north, winds 50-60 rain in the far north, winds 50—60 mph at times but mild. 13 degrees in the northern isles,
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17 in the south. not only mild by day, also potentially through the night. the current record november minimums, the mid—teens, but as we move into the early hours of friday morning, potentially in northern ireland and scotland, we might break those records, and incredibly mild start to the day. wet and windy at times in the far north—west, still a lot of low cloud, drizzly and murky conditions on the exposed west coast, the best sunshine in england and wales, and again the highs are still possible at 17 degrees, 63 fahrenheit. the weekend, hopefully the showers will stay away, high pressure dominating, a better weekend than the one just passed, and it stays pretty mild.
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it's 8pm in washington — 1am gmt — and you're watching american elections 2022 from the bbc. we're starting to get a steer on how this evening is going — but onlyjust. our partners at cbs news say the senate race in georgia is a toss—up. not a huge suprise. that will be a close one. the ohio senate race leaning republican to the candidate, jd vance. meanwhile, the house overall leans republican at this hour. but again, early days. polls have just closed in two of the most significant states in these midterm elections — pennsylvania and florida. we will be live in miami
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and philadelphia this hour. lots of interesting races, particularly in further, a governor because my position and a senate position and also lots of interesting house races which i will get into on the screen. we arejoined by another part of our stellar panel. some political minds that you will be familiar with. you have been out there over the last few days doing campaigning, how are you feeling about it?— campaigning, how are you feeling about it? good. ifeel ood feeling about it? good. ifeel good about— feeling about it? good. ifeel good about new _ feeling about it? good. ifeel good about new england - feeling about it? good. ifeel good about new england andj good about new england and what's — good about new england and what's going on in the north east — what's going on in the north east. virginia, they have called _ east. virginia, they have called everything except the three — called everything except the three races we are looking at so we — three races we are looking at so we will— three races we are looking at so we will see how the evening goes _ so we will see how the evening goes on. — so we will see how the evening goes on, but it's going to be a long _ goes on, but it's going to be a long night— goes on, but it's going to be a long night and a long few days. brian. — long night and a long few days. brian, what are your sources tell me?— brian, what are your sources tell me? they feel it is going to be a good _ tell me? they feel it is going
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to be a good night. - tell me? they feel it is going i to be a good night. mar-a-lago to be a good night. mar—a—lago is the _ to be a good night. mar—a—lago is the new— to be a good night. mar—a—lago is the new headquarters... - is the new headquarters... campaign _ is the new headquarters... campaign sources. - is the new headquarters... campaign sources. but - is the new headquarters... campaign sources. but we | is the new headquarters... . campaign sources. but we are all excited. — campaign sources. but we are all excited. the _ campaign sources. but we are all excited. the issues- campaign sources. but we are all excited. the issues seem i campaign sources. but we arel all excited. the issues seem to have _ all excited. the issues seem to have lined _ all excited. the issues seem to have lined up— all excited. the issues seem to have lined up with _ all excited. the issues seem to have lined up with what - all excited. the issues seem to have lined up with what we - have lined up with what we wanted _ have lined up with what we wanted to _ have lined up with what we wanted to discuss - have lined up with what we wanted to discuss and - have lined up with what we wanted to discuss and we i have lined up with what we i wanted to discuss and we feel we have — wanted to discuss and we feel we have finished _ wanted to discuss and we feel we have finished strong. - wanted to discuss and we feel we have finished strong. onel we have finished strong. one man who _ we have finished strong. one man who is _ we have finished strong. one man who is not _ we have finished strong. one man who is not on _ we have finished strong. one man who is not on the - we have finished strong.“ man who is not on the ballot who we have been talking about incessantly for the past few days. incessantly for the past few da s. . . incessantly for the past few da s. ., , ., ., days. the last four or five ears days. the last four or five years acting _ days. the last four or five years acting he _ days. the last four or five years acting he is - days. the last four or five years acting he is teasing | days. the last four or five i years acting he is teasing he will announce on tuesday. has overshadowed _ will announce on tuesday. has overshadowed the last part of a campaign for republicans? iie campaign for republicans? he alwa s campaign for republicans? he always overshadows, just like bill clinton _ always overshadows, just like bill clinton will— always overshadows, just like bill clinton will overshadow . bill clinton will overshadow dimmer— bill clinton will overshadow dimmer democratic - bill clinton will overshadow dimmer democratic housel dimmer democratic house members _ dimmer democratic house members. but— dimmer democratic house members. but it's - dimmer democratic house members. but it's not - dimmer democratic house l members. but it's not about donald — members. but it's not about donald trump, _ members. but it's not about donald trump, it's- members. but it's not about donald trump, it's good - members. but it's not about donald trump, it's good to i members. but it's not about. donald trump, it's good to be about— donald trump, it's good to be about the _ donald trump, it's good to be about the economy _ donald trump, it's good to be about the economy and - about the economy and inflation, _ about the economy and inflation, but _ about the economy and inflation, but that's - about the economy and inflation, but that's a l about the economy and i inflation, but that's a good thing. _ inflation, but that's a good thing. that's_ inflation, but that's a good thing, that's what - inflation, but that's a good thing, that's what we - inflation, but that's a good i thing, that's what we should inflation, but that's a good - thing, that's what we should be focusing — thing, that's what we should be focusing on. _ thing, that's what we should be focusing on, the _ thing, that's what we should be focusing on, the biggest- thing, that's what we should be focusing on, the biggest impact having — focusing on, the biggest impact having right _ focusing on, the biggest impact having right now. _ focusing on, the biggest impact having right now. the _ focusing on, the biggest impact having right now. the democrats feel that the _ having right now. the democrats feel that the issue _ having right now. the democrats feel that the issue of _ having right now. the democrats feel that the issue of abortion i
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feel that the issue of abortion would push the over the line, would push the over the line, would motivate mounts a people to go out and vote democrat. are you seeing any indication of whether that has materialised? in of whether that has materialised? ., , materialised? in the early votin: materialised? in the early voting a — materialised? in the early voting a 50% _ materialised? in the early voting a 50% of— materialised? in the early voting a 50% of the - materialised? in the early| voting a 50% of the people materialised? in the early - voting a 50% of the people who voted _ voting a 50% of the people who voted are — voting a 50% of the people who voted are women, and it has to be that— voted are women, and it has to be that issue. i'm sure there are other— be that issue. i'm sure there are other issues, women certainly— are other issues, women certainly can multitask and hold — certainly can multitask and hold more than three thoughts of the — hold more than three thoughts of the same time! sol hold more than three thoughts of the same time! so i think what — of the same time! so i think what the _ of the same time! so i think what the participation of women in this— what the participation of women in this election is going to be the difference in many of these races _ the difference in many of these races and — the difference in many of these races and when you look at what's _ races and when you look at what's going on across the country— what's going on across the country in terms of devout turnout _ country in terms of devout turnout and younger voters, i think— turnout and younger voters, i think this — turnout and younger voters, i think this electorate will look very— think this electorate will look very different in all the coverage and all the posters and prognosticators coming into tonight~ — and prognosticators coming into tonight. all and prognosticators coming into toniaht. �* ., tonight. all that right there, we are going _ tonight. all that right there, we are going to _ tonight. all that right there, we are going to go - tonight. all that right there, we are going to go to - we are going to go to pennsylvania. congresswoman madeleine dean represents a staunchly democratic district in pennsylvania. norma, first of all we are going to go tojohn sudworth. we will get to madeleine dean in a moment. john, what are you hearing? in a moment. john, what are you hearin: ? ., , ., .
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hearing? -- no, first of all. looking _ hearing? -- no, first of all. looking back _ hearing? -- no, first of all. looking back to _ hearing? -- no, first of all. looking back to the - hearing? -- no, first of all. looking back to the pub, i hearing? -- no, first of all. | looking back to the pub, not often — looking back to the pub, not often you _ looking back to the pub, not often you get to say that on live tv _ often you get to say that on live tv. we are in downtown philadelphia. notjust any live tv. we are in downtown philadelphia. not just any old pub. — philadelphia. not just any old pub, this has stood on the spot since _ pub, this has stood on the spot since 1860 so it's a building that— since 1860 so it's a building that has— since 1860 so it's a building that has seen a few political ups and _ that has seen a few political ups and downs over the years. as have — ups and downs over the years. as have my _ ups and downs over the years. as have my two guests who are with _ as have my two guests who are with me — as have my two guests who are with me. chris mullins, the landlord _ with me. chris mullins, the landlord and owner of the pub, and a _ landlord and owner of the pub, and a politicaljournalist and a political journalist family— and a politicaljournalist family of the philadelphia old enquirer, now running his own website — enquirer, now running his own website. looking forward to speaking to bill. chris, you are — speaking to bill. chris, you are a — speaking to bill. chris, you are a local businessman, who are a local businessman, who are here _ are a local businessman, who are here from your —— you are hearing — are here from your —— you are hearing from your customers across — hearing from your customers across the social spectrum, you are a _ across the social spectrum, you are a good _ across the social spectrum, you are a good man to talk to about the issues front and centre of this election. how are voters in pennsylvania feeling on the economy— in pennsylvania feeling on the economy and how much do you think— economy and how much do you think that — economy and how much do you think that is going to play
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into— think that is going to play into the _ think that is going to play into the choices they are making? it into the choices they are making?— into the choices they are makina? , , ., . ,, making? it depends who you talk to. if someone _ making? it depends who you talk to. if someone is _ making? it depends who you talk to. if someone is getting - making? it depends who you talk to. if someone is getting a - to. if someone is getting a good — to. if someone is getting a good paychegue _ to. if someone is getting a good paycheque and - to. if someone is getting a i good paycheque and making to. if someone is getting a - good paycheque and making good money— good paycheque and making good money they— good paycheque and making good money they feel— good paycheque and making good money they feel good _ good paycheque and making good money they feel good but - good paycheque and making good money they feel good but if - money they feel good but if they— money they feel good but if they are _ money they feel good but if they are on _ money they feel good but if they are on the _ money they feel good but if they are on the edge, - money they feel good but if they are on the edge, i- money they feel good but ifl they are on the edge, i think they— they are on the edge, i think they are _ they are on the edge, i think they are nervous _ they are on the edge, i think they are nervous about - they are on the edge, i think they are nervous about the l they are nervous about the price — they are nervous about the price of— they are nervous about the price of things _ they are nervous about the price of things at _ they are nervous about the price of things at the - they are nervous about the l price of things at the grocery store — price of things at the grocery store so _ price of things at the grocery store so you _ price of things at the grocery store. so you try _ price of things at the grocery store. so you try to - price of things at the grocery store. so you try to keep - price of things at the grocery store. so you try to keep it l store. so you try to keep it under— store. so you try to keep it under even _ store. so you try to keep it under even level. - store. so you try to keep it under even level. there i store. so you try to keep it under even level. there isi store. so you try to keep it. under even level. there is not a lot— under even level. there is not a lot accompanied _ under even level. there is not a lot accompanied but - under even level. there is not a lot accompanied but not- under even level. there is not a lot accompanied but not a l under even level. there is noti a lot accompanied but not a lot of celebrating _ a lot accompanied but not a lot of celebrating either. _ a lot accompanied but not a lot of celebrating either. if- a lot accompanied but not a lot of celebrating either.— of celebrating either. if you had to hold _ of celebrating either. if you had to hold a _ of celebrating either. if you had to hold a straw - of celebrating either. if you had to hold a straw poll - of celebrating either. if you had to hold a straw poll in l had to hold a straw poll in this— had to hold a straw poll in this pub. _ had to hold a straw poll in this pub, do you think the economy, the judgments on biden because _ economy, the judgments on biden because my record? in economy, the judgments on biden because my record?— because my record? in this particular— because my record? in this particular place, _ because my record? in this particular place, downtown philadelphia, _ particular place, downtown philadelphia, probably- particular place, downtown i philadelphia, probably feeling pretty— philadelphia, probably feeling pretty good _ philadelphia, probably feeling pretty good about _ philadelphia, probably feeling pretty good about biden - philadelphia, probably feeling pretty good about biden and i philadelphia, probably feeling . pretty good about biden and the democrats _ pretty good about biden and the democrats. the _ pretty good about biden and the democrats. the covenant - pretty good about biden and the democrats. the covenant has i democrats. the covenant has provided _ democrats. the covenant has provided a _ democrats. the covenant has provided a lot _ democrats. the covenant has provided a lot of _ democrats. the covenant has provided a lot of assistance . provided a lot of assistance during _ provided a lot of assistance during the _ provided a lot of assistance during the last _ provided a lot of assistance during the last few- provided a lot of assistance during the last few years. l provided a lot of assistance i during the last few years. —— but — during the last few years. —— but the — during the last few years. —— but the government. - during the last few years. —— but the government. upping| during the last few years. —— - but the government. upping them -et but the government. upping them get through— but the government. upping them get through the _ but the government. upping them get through the pandemic, - get through the pandemic, providing _ get through the pandemic, providing some _ get through the pandemic, providing some assistance| get through the pandemic, . providing some assistance to prevent— providing some assistance to prevent generally, _ providing some assistance to prevent generally, and - providing some assistance to prevent generally, and also i providing some assistance to| prevent generally, and also it is a iiberai— prevent generally, and also it is a liberal environment - prevent generally, and also it is a liberal environment in - is a liberal environment in philadelphia. _ is a liberal environment in
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philadelphia. abortion - is a liberal environment in . philadelphia. abortion rights are more _ philadelphia. abortion rights are more important- philadelphia. abortion rights are more important than- philadelphia. abortion rights . are more important than some philadelphia. abortion rights - are more important than some of the other— are more important than some of the other issues. _ are more important than some of the other issues.— the other issues. dick, can i ask you _ the other issues. dick, can i ask you about _ the other issues. dick, can i ask you about the _ the other issues. dick, can i ask you about the race - ask you about the race everybody is watching here in this state, the senate race. interesting personal story at the heart of it, dr oz, this stick— the heart of it, dr oz, this slick celebrity tv doctor, taking _ slick celebrity tv doctor, taking onjohn fetterman, and the democratic candidate, mr fetterman, suffering a major health— fetterman, suffering a major health setback with a stroke earlier— health setback with a stroke earlier this year, then struggling on the campaign trail— struggling on the campaign trail in— struggling on the campaign trail in terms of some of his speeches— trail in terms of some of his speeches he's been making. obviously he is still suffering the effects of that stroke. how much — the effects of that stroke. how much is — the effects of that stroke. how much is that hurt his prospects? much is that hurt his pro5pects?_ much is that hurt his prospects? much is that hurt his --rosects? ~ ~ prospects? well, i think in both cases, _ prospects? well, i think in both cases, i _ prospects? well, i think in both cases, i think- prospects? well, i think in both cases, i think the - prospects? well, i think in i both cases, i think the voters on each side are kind of holding their nose, republicans voting for dr oz and democrats voting for dr oz and democrats voting for dr oz and democrats voting for fetterman because each side realises the candidate has great weaknesses but since you are asking first about fetterman, yes, think the
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health issue is strong for a lot of people. even anecdotally, people i know who vote democratic typically really upset with fetterman's performance during the winter break they had where he was really in trouble to articulator everything even though doctors say that what's in his mind is actually clear, it isjust he in his mind is actually clear, it is just he can't quite communicated. but optics and communication are so important in politics right now. dr oz obviously, because of his tv prowess, is a very slick communicate but on the other hand, he has floated funny medicines —— mafoni medicines come out so i don't know if either side feels comfortable with the candidates but the thing we have in this country, and pennsylvania is a perfect example, voting is very tribal. if you lean democratic, you are going to vote for that person
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no matter what. because the senate, the composition of the senate, the composition of the senate is at stake and the same for republicans. what i am hearing now is that a lot of people are saying, democrats are saying that fetterman has these problems, we are worried about him, but he will vote progressive, he will vote for the things that we want and he will have a staff that will buttress him but ironically, it's the same argument that republicans have been using in georgia in the senate race with herschel walker, who has pay for an abortion even though he is against abortion and has all these children that nobody is acknowledging, but a lot of republicans in georgia are saying, he has got the r on his label so we will stick with him. . label so we will stick with him. , ., , , label so we will stick with him. , ., ., ., him. chris, obviously a lot of division and acrimony, - him. chris, obviously a lot of division and acrimony, howl him. chris, obviously a lot of- division and acrimony, how much of that— division and acrimony, how much of that do— division and acrimony, how much of that do you see at the bar, how— of that do you see at the bar, how nruch— of that do you see at the bar, how much does the political discourse change over the years? _ discourse change over the ears? ~ �* . ,
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years? we've been very fortunate, _ years? we've been very fortunate, we _ years? we've been very fortunate, we have - years? we've been very fortunate, we have had| years? we've been very. fortunate, we have had a years? we've been very - fortunate, we have had a great run with— fortunate, we have had a great run with our— fortunate, we have had a great run with our sports _ fortunate, we have had a great run with our sports teams. - run with our sports teams. everybody _ run with our sports teams. everybody is _ run with our sports teams. everybody is talking - run with our sports teams. everybody is talking about| run with our sports teams. . everybody is talking about the phiiiies — everybody is talking about the phillies and _ everybody is talking about the phillies and the _ everybody is talking about the phillies and the eagles, - everybody is talking about the phillies and the eagles, that l phillies and the eagles, that is uppermost _ phillies and the eagles, that is uppermost in _ phillies and the eagles, that is uppermost in their- phillies and the eagles, thatj is uppermost in their minds. it's is uppermost in their minds. it's been _ is uppermost in their minds. it's been good _ is uppermost in their minds. it's been good for— is uppermost in their minds. it's been good for us - is uppermost in their minds. i it's been good for us because it is— it's been good for us because it is one _ it's been good for us because it is one thing _ it's been good for us because it is one thing we _ it's been good for us because it is one thing we can- it's been good for us because it is one thing we can all- it's been good for us because it is one thing we can all root| it is one thing we can all root for — it is one thing we can all root for we — it is one thing we can all root for we have _ it is one thing we can all root for. we have always - it is one thing we can all root for. we have always had - it is one thing we can all root for. we have always had a i it is one thing we can all root. for. we have always had a fish in here, — for. we have always had a fish in here, if— for. we have always had a fish in here, if we _ for. we have always had a fish in here, if we do— for. we have always had a fish in here, if we do talk- in here, if we do talk politics. _ in here, if we do talk politics, let's - in here, if we do talk politics, let's keep. in here, if we do talk politics, let's keep itj in here, if we do talk. politics, let's keep it on in here, if we do talk- politics, let's keep it on an even — politics, let's keep it on an even keei~ _ politics, let's keep it on an even keei~ -- _ politics, let's keep it on an even keel. —— we - politics, let's keep it on an even keel. —— we have - politics, let's keep it on an. even keel. —— we have always had _ even keel. —— we have always had a — even keel. —— we have always had a tradition _ even keel. —— we have always had a tradition here. - even keel. —— we have always had a tradition here. most - had a tradition here. most people _ had a tradition here. most peopie sav— had a tradition here. most peopie say they— had a tradition here. most people say they are - had a tradition here. most people say they are in - had a tradition here. most people say they are in the | people say they are in the nriddie _ people say they are in the middle. ., . ~ people say they are in the middle. . , ~ ., middle. that is kind of where i am. middle. that is kind of where i am- stick _ middle. that is kind of where i am. stick to _ middle. that is kind of where i am. stick to the _ middle. that is kind of where i am. stick to the sport - middle. that is kind of where i am. stick to the sport and - middle. that is kind of where i am. stick to the sport and is i am. stick to the sport and is the — am. stick to the sport and is the lesson there. thank you both— the lesson there. thank you both very— the lesson there. thank you both very much forjoining us for that— both very much forjoining us for that we will be speaking to you later _ for that we will be speaking to you later. back to you, cathy and — you later. back to you, cathy and christian, from a pub that served — and christian, from a pub that served its— and christian, from a pub that served its first beer when abraham lincoln was preparing to take — abraham lincoln was preparing to take up residence in the white _ to take up residence in the white house.— to take up residence in the white house. -- kante and kristin. don't _ white house. -- kante and kristin. don't go _ white house. -- kante and kristin. don't go trekking i white house. -- kante and i kristin. don't go trekking that one, john! we will watch how you do during the evening. either way, you do during the evening. eitherway, our you do during the evening. either way, our partners at cbs
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news, i don't how useful this is, they are saying the pennsylvania senate race is a toss—up sojohn fetterman and mehmet oz is it is a toss—up. we can't call it. let's talk about pennsylvania, it is such an interesting state. there are 19 electoral college votes, it's a very good state for either party to win. it was a place that was litigated, lawsuits after the 2020 election, a state that democrats keep thinking should swing their way, should become more democratic but it has these big areas of white working—class voters, 42% of american voters are white voters without a college degree. if democrats cannot appeal to those voters they could win a state like pennsylvania that has a large number of white working—class voters. number of white working-class voters. ., �* . number of white working-class voters. . �* , ., number of white working-class voters. . �* , . ., voters. that's white and that is why biden _ voters. that's white and that is why biden ultimately - voters. that's white and that is why biden ultimately won | voters. that's white and that l is why biden ultimately won it. -- that— is why biden ultimately won it. -- that is— is why biden ultimately won it. —— that is right. even at numbers— —— that is right. even at numbers on windows collar counties _ numbers on windows collar counties with all the suburban
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independent women, that's how democrats win pennsylvania, that's — democrats win pennsylvania, that's how fetterman will end ”p that's how fetterman will end up winning it though everyone is saving — up winning it though everyone is saying it is too close to call — is saying it is too close to call but _ is saying it is too close to call but that's ultimately what you're — call but that's ultimately what you're looking at. but there will — you're looking at. but there will always be a working class biue — will always be a working class blue colour appeal that you have — blue colour appeal that you have to _ blue colour appeal that you have to make. fetterman is very effective — have to make. fetterman is very effective at — have to make. fetterman is very effective at it, that's going to be — effective at it, that's going to be the difference in this race — to be the difference in this race |t— to be the difference in this race. . , , ., to be the difference in this race. . , ., ., race. it always comes down to turnout. but _ race. it always comes down to turnout. but you _ race. it always comes down to turnout. but you look - race. it always comes down to turnout. but you look at - race. it always comes down to turnout. but you look at the i turnout. but you look at the early rumours we're getting from virginia, they are staying to stay in line, to stay in line in arizona, we hear the same thing from kari lake, it is about getting at the base in the election because not as many people vote as we do in the presidential election. i the presidential election. i would add ammonia look at the campaign — would add ammonia look at the campaign travel schedule of all the principles in both parties it was— the principles in both parties it was about getting out the base, — it was about getting out the base, there was no persuasion. at the — base, there was no persuasion. at the end _ base, there was no persuasion. at the end of every campaign you make sure that the people who are — you make sure that the people who are going to support you actually— who are going to support you actually vote. that what everything is all about including staying in line, and the other— including staying in line, and the other foot this year is off the other foot this year is off the charts. it the other foot this year is off the charts— the charts. it did strike me, one thing —
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the charts. it did strike me, one thing about _ the charts. it did strike me, | one thing about pennsylvania wanted to ask, brian, there are two types of republican voter in pennsylvania, those in markets, smart suburban suburbs around pittsburgh who are republicans, who might be looking at mehmet oz and thinking, is he a bit like toth? and there will be others —— is a bit like trump. then there's others who are saying he is not enough like trump. he has to appear to the independents but not look too much like trump.— much like trump. that is the needle that _ much like trump. that is the needle that he _ much like trump. that is the needle that he has _ much like trump. that is the needle that he has to - much like trump. that is the needle that he has to threat| much like trump. that is the i needle that he has to threat in pennsylvania _ needle that he has to threat in pennsylvania. the _ needle that he has to threat in pennsylvania. the thing - needle that he has to threat in pennsylvania. the thing he - needle that he has to threat in| pennsylvania. the thing he has to his — pennsylvania. the thing he has to his advantage _ pennsylvania. the thing he has to his advantage is _ pennsylvania. the thing he has to his advantage is that - pennsylvania. the thing he has to his advantage is that the - to his advantage is that the economy— to his advantage is that the economy is— to his advantage is that the economy is so _ to his advantage is that the economy is so bad - to his advantage is that the economy is so bad and - to his advantage is that the i economy is so bad and people think— economy is so bad and people think the _ economy is so bad and people think the country— economy is so bad and people think the country is _ economy is so bad and people think the country is heading i economy is so bad and people think the country is heading in the wrong _ think the country is heading in the wrong direction _ think the country is heading in the wrong direction and - think the country is heading in the wrong direction and that i the wrong direction and that allows— the wrong direction and that allows him _ the wrong direction and that allows him to _ the wrong direction and that allows him to touch - the wrong direction and that allows him to touch the - allows him to touch the suburban _ allows him to touch the suburban areas, - allows him to touch the suburban areas, the . allows him to touch the - suburban areas, the suburban women — suburban areas, the suburban women that— suburban areas, the suburban women that are _ suburban areas, the suburban women that are sort - suburban areas, the suburban women that are sort of - suburban areas, the suburbanl women that are sort of anxious about— women that are sort of anxious about the — women that are sort of anxious about the economy, _ women that are sort of anxious about the economy, but - women that are sort of anxious about the economy, but allowsj about the economy, but allows him to— about the economy, but allows him to also— about the economy, but allows him to also hit _ about the economy, but allows him to also hit the _ about the economy, but allows him to also hit the rural- him to also hit the rural areas _ him to also hit the rural areas. �* , , , him to also hit the rural areas. 2 , , , areas. it's the best message for him- _ areas. it's the best message for him- we _ areas. it's the best message for him. we do _ areas. it's the best message for him. we do have - areas. it's the best message for him. we do have a - areas. it's the best message for him. we do have a result that has come in from florida. the governor ron desantis, who
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we have been speaking about, has held on to his seat, 68% of the votes, 58% republican, he was up against a democrat, the pills had been leaning that way, they say the votes come out fast in further. —— the polls had been linear. ron desantis in particular will be happy with this, he has an eye on the white house. that's the live pictures, they are getting the news from ron desantis's victory headquarters.- victory headquarters. there will be very _ victory headquarters. there will be very happy. - victory headquarters. there will be very happy. there i victory headquarters. there. will be very happy. there will be a phone call coming from mar—a—lago as we speak. congratulations, ron descent to maria's, as he calls him. listen, 64% of the votes counted, just amazing how quickly that comes in. that counted, just amazing how quickly that comes in. at the to- quickly that comes in. at the to of quickly that comes in. at the top of the — quickly that comes in. at the top of the hour. _ quickly that comes in. at the top of the hour. looking - quickly that comes in. at the top of the hour. looking at i quickly that comes in. at the i top of the hour. looking at 596. top of the hour. looking at 5%. remember ways to talk about florida, this is where they watch. not any more, is
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pennsylvania. around this area, thatis pennsylvania. around this area, that is where you would expect to see blue. definitely in orlando because in the senate race where marco rubio has won tonight, the former chief of the orlando police so they come out and voted for that candidate. but of course marco rubio has a national profile. this is what i want to talk about. dade county, it is pink just now. marco rubio winning 53% of the vote. the hispanic electorate in florida has grown by 1.5 million people in the last ten years. the venezuelan population has grown by 126%, and where does half of the venezuelan population live in florida? down here in miami dade. no governor has bun—mac miami dade sincejeb bush in 2002. -- miami dade sincejeb bush in 2002. —— no governor has won.
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if i bring that up, 54% of that population in miami dade going for ron desantis. look at the house race, is a really interesting house race in florida. i don't know if it can pull it up. maria ellie vera salazar, you can tell she is a hispanic republican candidate, 57%. the feeling is among those he used to vote democrat, but the democratic party has been pulled far too much to the left by the progressive wing of the party, they are socially conservative, they come from former socialist countries, we are going to talk later in the net about some hispanic candidates in the south of texas who are doing really well for republicans. this is the changing map for democrats, this what they have to worry about. there will be particularly concerned about miami dade. ilkla particularly concerned about miami dade.— particularly concerned about miami dade. ., , ., miami dade. no question about it and democrats _ miami dade. no question about it and democrats have - miami dade. no question about it and democrats have to - miami dade. no question about it and democrats have to ask i it and democrats have to ask some — it and democrats have to ask some hard questions. actually we were — some hard questions. actually we were talking about it before we were talking about it before we came — we were talking about it before we came in, is florida starting to look— we came in, is florida starting to look like it is more out of
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reach — to look like it is more out of reach for— to look like it is more out of reach for democrats? give credit _ reach for democrats? give credit to _ reach for democrats? give credit to the republicans, they put a _ credit to the republicans, they put a lot — credit to the republicans, they put a lot of time and effort into— put a lot of time and effort into hispanic and latino voters. _ into hispanic and latino voters, all of them democrats have _ voters, all of them democrats have not _ voters, all of them democrats have not. and it's difficult in terms — have not. and it's difficult in terms of— have not. and it's difficult in terms of presidential elections because — terms of presidential elections because that is a lot of electoral votes to leave on the table — electoral votes to leave on the table. you look at texas and florida. _ table. you look at texas and florida, democrats are giving up florida, democrats are giving up a — florida, democrats are giving up a lot — florida, democrats are giving up a lot and i think a lot of work— up a lot and i think a lot of work has _ up a lot and i think a lot of work has to be done there to try to — work has to be done there to try to regain traction, but you can see — try to regain traction, but you can see the little pockets of democrats left and it's not enough _ democrats left and it's not enough. i will say this, val demings _ enough. i will say this, val demings is in a tough race tonight— demings is in a tough race tonight but she was a terrific candidate, she raised all the money, _ candidate, she raised all the money, she ran a great campaign, she was very effective. she slaughtered marco _ effective. she slaughtered marco rubio in that debate yet she's— marco rubio in that debate yet she's probably going to come up short— she's probably going to come up short tonight so florida is up in the — short tonight so florida is up in the democrats have to focus on after — in the democrats have to focus on after tonight to make sure we have — on after tonight to make sure we have enough electoral votes going _ we have enough electoral votes going round the country was de bruin. — going round the country was de bruin. you _ going round the country was de bruin, you are close to the former— bruin, you are close to the former president donald trump, ron desantis has been so confident he was going to win this race _ confident he was going to win this race. white mackie has been — this race. white mackie has been campaigning for other
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republican candidates, he didn't— republican candidates, he didn't even think you had to stay— didn't even think you had to stay in _ didn't even think you had to stay in florida. donald trump has told — stay in florida. donald trump has told us he's going to announce his candidacy effectively sometime next week, does _ effectively sometime next week, does ron— effectively sometime next week, does ron desantis challenge donaid — does ron desantis challenge donald trump in a republican primary— donald trump in a republican primary from the white house and if— primary from the white house and if he — primary from the white house and if he does, can he be beaten? _ and if he does, can he be beaten? i— and if he does, can he be beaten?— and if he does, can he be beaten? ~' ., , . beaten? i think it would be a mistake so — beaten? i think it would be a mistake so i _ beaten? i think it would be a mistake so i think _ beaten? i think it would be a mistake so i think he - beaten? i think it would be a mistake so i think he could i beaten? i think it would be a i mistake so i think he could not beat _ mistake so i think he could not beat him _ mistake so i think he could not beat him. there _ mistake so i think he could not beat him. there was _ mistake so i think he could not beat him. there was a - mistake so i think he could not beat him. there was a long - beat him. there was a long trait— beat him. there was along trait of— beat him. there was a long trail of people _ beat him. there was a long trail of people who - beat him. there was a long trail of people who trump i beat him. there was a long i trail of people who trump has sideiined _ trail of people who trump has sidelined politically. - trail of people who trump has sidelined politically. bushes, i sidelined politically. bushes, cheney. _ sidelined politically. bushes, cheney, mcconnell. - sidelined politically. bushes, cheney, mcconnell. there i sidelined politically. bushes, cheney, mcconnell. there is| sidelined politically. bushes, i cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer— cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer to— cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer to a _ cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer to a punch _ cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer to a punch from - cheney, mcconnell. there is no answer to a punch from donald| answer to a punch from donald trump — answer to a punch from donald trump. joe _ answer to a punch from donald trump. joe biden _ answer to a punch from donald trump. joe biden may- answer to a punch from donald trump. joe biden may be - answer to a punch from donald trump. joe biden may be the i trump. joe biden may be the only— trump. joe biden may be the only person _ trump. joe biden may be the only person who _ trump. joe biden may be the only person who survived - trump. joe biden may be the only person who survived it i trump. joe biden may be the i only person who survived it and they— only person who survived it and they may — only person who survived it and they may change _ only person who survived it and they may change the _ only person who survived it and they may change the election i they may change the election laws — they may change the election laws to— they may change the election laws to make _ they may change the election laws to make sure _ they may change the election laws to make sure that - they may change the election - laws to make sure that happened but when — laws to make sure that happened but when trump _ laws to make sure that happened but when trump conscious - laws to make sure that happened but when trump conscious you, i but when trump conscious you, you tend — but when trump conscious you, you tend to _ but when trump conscious you, you tend to die _ but when trump conscious you, you tend to die politically- but when trump conscious you, you tend to die politically and i you tend to die politically and he has — you tend to die politically and he has to— you tend to die politically and he has to think... _ you tend to die politically and he has to think. . ._ you tend to die politically and he has to think... ron desantis is very ambitious, _ he has to think... ron desantis is very ambitious, he _ he has to think... ron desantis is very ambitious, he has - he has to think... ron desantis is very ambitious, he has madej is very ambitious, he has made it clear he wants to run and he doesn't seem to have any compunction about distancing himself from the man actually brought him into politics. he is ambitious and that's fine
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but at _ is ambitious and that's fine but at the _ is ambitious and that's fine but at the end _ is ambitious and that's fine but at the end of— is ambitious and that's fine but at the end of the - is ambitious and that's fine but at the end of the day. is ambitious and that's fine i but at the end of the day the voters — but at the end of the day the voters are _ but at the end of the day the voters are very _ but at the end of the day the voters are very much - but at the end of the day the voters are very much behind | voters are very much behind donald — voters are very much behind donald trump _ voters are very much behind donald trump at _ voters are very much behind donald trump at a _ voters are very much behind donald trump at a higher. voters are very much behind - donald trump at a higher number than they— donald trump at a higher number than they are _ donald trump at a higher number than they are behind _ donald trump at a higher number than they are behind ron - than they are behind ron desantis _ than they are behind ron desantis and _ than they are behind ron desantis and when - than they are behind roni desantis and when trump than they are behind ron - desantis and when trump punches you, desantis and when trump punches you. he _ desantis and when trump punches you. he just — desantis and when trump punches you. he just kills _ desantis and when trump punches you, he just kills. he _ desantis and when trump punches you, hejust kills.— you, hejust kills. he said tonight. _ you, hejust kills. he said tonight. i— you, hejust kills. he said tonight, i think _ you, hejust kills. he said tonight, | think it - you, hejust kills. he said tonight, i think it would i you, hejust kills. he said| tonight, i think it would be making a mistake, i don't think the base would like it if he runs. . , the base would like it if he runs, ., , ., the base would like it if he runs. . , . . runs. he has also intimated he has information _ runs. he has also intimated he has information on _ runs. he has also intimated he has information on ron - runs. he has also intimated he i has information on ron desantis that he will pull out at some point. a source of the kind of thing that donald trump tends to say. let's go to our corresponded in louisville, kentucky. ollie, you have been looking at the issue of abortion, very important in kentucky in these elections. —— holly. just five states where abortion will be a critical issue, california, kentucky, michigan, montana and vermont. you're in kentucky, why does it matter there are so much? kentucky already has one of the harshest abortion bans in the country. but today kentucky is one of the states that writers
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are letting on abortion. just a single sentence in the constitution. the yes vote for thatis constitution. the yes vote for that is to add a sentence saying the constitution offers no protection or funding for abortion rights. so that goes through for being a major victory for anti—abortion advocates and pro—choice advocates and pro—choice advocates are hoping it fails. i'm just looking at the wording thatis i'm just looking at the wording that is on the ballot for these vouchers. constitutional amendment, it says yes, it explicitly states that nothing in the constitution can be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require funding of abortion, does not amend the constitution. i had to read that two or three times, do voters actually understand what the question is? l understand what the question is? ~ . ., , , understand what the question is? ,, . . , , ., is? i think certainly they are hoinu , is? i think certainly they are hoping. they _
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is? i think certainly they are hoping, they had _ is? i think certainly they are hoping, they had a - is? i think certainly they are hoping, they had a massive | hoping, they had a massive effort — hoping, they had a massive effort to— hoping, they had a massive effort to get out the vote and expect — effort to get out the vote and expect to people very clearly what — expect to people very clearly what it — expect to people very clearly what it was. but i think in that— what it was. but i think in that case, pro—choice advocates have _ that case, pro—choice advocates have an — that case, pro—choice advocates have an advantage, they are hoping — have an advantage, they are hoping in _ have an advantage, they are hoping in some cases people will not — hoping in some cases people will not understand it and think. _ will not understand it and think. i— will not understand it and think, i don't want to mess with— think, idon't want to mess with my— think, i don't want to mess with my state constitution, i will leave that alone and may not vote _ will leave that alone and may not vote to change the constitution to really prevent anti—abortion —— any abortion access— anti—abortion —— any abortion access in— anti—abortion —— any abortion access in the state. so anti-abortion -- any abortion access in the state.— anti-abortion -- any abortion access in the state. so what is at stake exactly _ access in the state. so what is at stake exactly there? - access in the state. so what is at stake exactly there? i - access in the state. so what is at stake exactly there? i thinkj at stake exactly there? i think in this state, _ at stake exactly there? i think in this state, what _ at stake exactly there? i think in this state, what is - at stake exactly there? i think in this state, what is at - at stake exactly there? i think in this state, what is at stake | in this state, what is at stake is abortion— in this state, what is at stake is abortion access for generations. there already is a very— generations. there already is a very strict— generations. there already is a very strict ban. if the amendment goes through, it will effectively shut the door to any legal challenges to those bands, — any legal challenges to those bands, there will be a court case — bands, there will be a court case next _ bands, there will be a court case next week to challenge the bands _ case next week to challenge the bands that are in place. and nationwide is i think this is one — nationwide is i think this is one of— nationwide is i think this is one of the major tasks for abortion— one of the major tasks for abortion access after row the way — abortion access after row the way at— abortion access after row the wa . r . abortion access after row the wa . . . ., _ abortion access after row the wa. . way. a rather noisy bar in kentucky _ way. a rather noisy bar in kentucky we _ way. a rather noisy bar in kentucky we will - way. a rather noisy bar in kentucky we will keep - way. a rather noisy bar in - kentucky we will keep coming
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back to you, may it'll die a little bit. or maybe they will carry on drinking and get even noisier. to carry on drinking and get even noisier. ., . . , . noisier. to clarify, there are three states _ noisier. to clarify, there are three states tonight - noisier. to clarify, there are three states tonight that i noisier. to clarify, there are| three states tonight that are trying to protect abortion rights in the constitution, a referendum that specifically asks them the question and there are two, kentucky and montana, very much for republican states where they are trying to ban it and put it on the constitution. two very different messages being sent. we will be watching michigan were abortion really is a big issue during the course of the night, and democrats, were talking earlier, where the democrats have managed to leverage this as an issue after the supreme court overturned roe v wade and the constitutional right to abortion. they put a lot of effort in michigan into trying to get people to the polls to vote democratic, through the abortion referendum, they make the abortion referendum the focus, then thought they could get them to vote for democratic candidates as well. we are joined now by marc lotter, he
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was the press secretary to vice president mike pence. so, marc, is a former trump administration official, you're watching tonight, you have heard the former president announced his plans, well, kind of announce his plans for next week, how important are these results for donald trump and how do they impact on a run for the presidency he's planning? i'm not sure if they will impact _ i'm not sure if they will impact his— i'm not sure if they will impact his decision - i'm not sure if they will impact his decision butj i'm not sure if they willi impact his decision but i i'm not sure if they will- impact his decision but i do think— impact his decision but i do think it _ impact his decision but i do think it sets _ impact his decision but i do think it sets the _ impact his decision but i do think it sets the stage - impact his decision but i do think it sets the stage for i think it sets the stage for because _ think it sets the stage for because i— think it sets the stage for because i think— think it sets the stage for because i think what - think it sets the stage for because i think what you i think it sets the stage for. because i think what you are seeing — because i think what you are seeing here _ because i think what you are seeing here and _ because i think what you are seeing here and that's - because i think what you are seeing here and that's it- because i think what you are seeing here and that's it is. because i think what you are seeing here and that's it is aj seeing here and that's it is a tonight, _ seeing here and that's it is a tonight. people _ seeing here and that's it is a tonight, people demandingi seeing here and that's it is al tonight, people demanding a return— tonight, people demanding a return to _ tonight, people demanding a return to those _ tonight, people demanding a return to those policies. - return to those policies. because _ return to those policies. because they _ return to those policies. because they worked, i return to those policies. i because they worked, we return to those policies. - because they worked, we didn't have _ because they worked, we didn't have inflation— because they worked, we didn't have inflation problems, - because they worked, we didn't have inflation problems, we - have inflation problems, we didn't— have inflation problems, we didn't have _ have inflation problems, we didn't have high _ have inflation problems, we didn't have high gas - have inflation problems, we didn't have high gas prices, | have inflation problems, we i didn't have high gas prices, we didn't— didn't have high gas prices, we didn't have _ didn't have high gas prices, we didn't have all— didn't have high gas prices, we didn't have all the _ didn't have high gas prices, we didn't have all the problems. didn't have high gas prices, we| didn't have all the problems we are facing — didn't have all the problems we are facing now _ didn't have all the problems we are facing now is _ didn't have all the problems we are facing now is a _ didn't have all the problems we are facing now is a country, - are facing now is a country, they— are facing now is a country, they didn't _ are facing now is a country, they didn't exist _ are facing now is a country, they didn't exist and - are facing now is a country, they didn't exist and are . they didn't exist and are donald _ they didn't exist and are donald trump _ they didn't exist and are donald trump so - they didn't exist and are donald trump so i - they didn't exist and are donald trump so i think| they didn't exist and are - donald trump so i think what you will— donald trump so i think what you will see _ donald trump so i think what you will see is _ donald trump so i think what you will see is people - donald trump so i think what| you will see is people saying, i you will see is people saying, i want — you will see is people saying, i want those _
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you will see is people saying, i want those policies, - you will see is people saying, i want those policies, those i i want those policies, those successes _ i want those policies, those successes back. _ i want those policies, those successes back. so- i want those policies, those successes back. so you - i want those policies, those successes back. so you will| i want those policies, those - successes back. so you will get that in — successes back. so you will get that in the _ successes back. so you will get that in the house _ successes back. so you will get that in the house and - successes back. so you will get that in the house and you - successes back. so you will get that in the house and you will. that in the house and you will -et that in the house and you will get that— that in the house and you will get that in— that in the house and you will get that in the _ that in the house and you will get that in the senate - that in the house and you will get that in the senate and - that in the house and you willl get that in the senate and that will set — get that in the senate and that will set the _ get that in the senate and that will set the stage _ get that in the senate and that will set the stage for— get that in the senate and that will set the stage for 2024, - will set the stage for 2024, and — will set the stage for 2024, and depending— will set the stage for 2024, and depending on- will set the stage for 2024, and depending on how- will set the stage for 2024, and depending on how to. will set the stage for 2024, . and depending on how to write goes. — and depending on how to write goes. if— and depending on how to write goes. if you _ and depending on how to write goes. if you get— and depending on how to write goes, if you get to _ and depending on how to write goes, if you get to 53 - and depending on how to write goes, if you get to 53 or - and depending on how to write goes, if you get to 53 or 54 - goes, if you get to 53 or 54 seats— goes, if you get to 53 or 54 seats in— goes, if you get to 53 or 54 seats in the _ goes, if you get to 53 or 54 seats in the senate, - goes, if you get to 53 or 54 seats in the senate, you i seats in the senate, you actually _ seats in the senate, you actually set _ seats in the senate, you actually set the - seats in the senate, you actually set the stage i seats in the senate, you| actually set the stage for seats in the senate, you i actually set the stage for a actually set the stage fora filibuster— actually set the stage for a filibuster proof _ actually set the stage for a filibuster proof senate - actually set the stage for a - filibuster proof senate because the map— filibuster proof senate because the map is— filibuster proof senate because the map is so— filibuster proof senate because the map is so horrible - filibuster proof senate because the map is so horrible for- the map is so horrible for democrats. _ the map is so horrible for democrats.— the map is so horrible for democrats. �* , , . , democrats. it's interesting, as i was travelling _ democrats. it's interesting, as i was travelling around - democrats. it's interesting, as i was travelling around the - i was travelling around the country are heard voters who said they were absolutely longing for donald trump to announce, they hope he had a good showing in the midterms for him to do so, the head democrats who are horrified at the prospect of another donald trump presidency and i had from people who had voted for donald trump who said they were happy one time around but it was too exhausting and too chaotic to have a settled donald trump presidency. his name is not on the balance tonight. how much changes if his name is on the ballot? ., , , ballot? you will definitely see some higher _ ballot? you will definitely see some higher turnout - ballot? you will definitely see some higher turnout on - ballot? you will definitely see some higher turnout on both | some higher turnout on both sides. — some higher turnout on both sides. i_ some higher turnout on both sides, i mean, _ some higher turnout on both sides, i mean, he— some higher turnout on both sides, i mean, he is- some higher turnout on both sides, i mean, he is very- sides, i mean, he is very animating _ sides, i mean, he is very animating. that's- sides, i mean, he is very animating. that's a - sides, i mean, he is very animating. that's a veryl sides, i mean, he is very- animating. that's a very good word —
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animating. that's a very good word but _ animating. that's a very good word but i _ animating. that's a very good word. but i think— animating. that's a very good word. but i think they- animating. that's a very good word. but i think they are - word. but i think they are already— word. but i think they are already pretty— word. but i think they are already pretty riled - word. but i think they are already pretty riled up. ii already pretty riled up. i think— already pretty riled up. i think republicans- already pretty riled up. i think republicans are i already pretty riled up. i. think republicans are very energised _ think republicans are very energised over— think republicans are very energised over the - think republicans are very energised over the state i think republicans are veryi energised over the state of think republicans are very- energised over the state of the economy— energised over the state of the economy and _ energised over the state of the economy and the _ energised over the state of the economy and the state - energised over the state of the economy and the state of- economy and the state of everything. _ economy and the state of everything, think- economy and the state of. everything, think democrats economy and the state of- everything, think democrats are very energised _ everything, think democrats are very energised on _ everything, think democrats are very energised on some - everything, think democrats are very energised on some of- everything, think democrats are very energised on some of their| very energised on some of their issue _ very energised on some of their issue as — very energised on some of their issue as welt _ very energised on some of their issue as well. it's _ very energised on some of their issue as well. it's really- issue as well. it's really going _ issue as well. it's really going to _ issue as well. it's really going to be _ issue as well. it's really going to be about- issue as well. it's really going to be about the i issue as well. it's really- going to be about the middle and that's— going to be about the middle and that's where _ going to be about the middle and that's where it _ going to be about the middle and that's where it is - going to be about the middle and that's where it is a - and that's where it is a turnout _ and that's where it is a turnout game, - and that's where it is a turnout game, and - and that's where it is a turnout game, and it's| and that's where it is a - turnout game, and it's true for both— turnout game, and it's true for both parties. _ turnout game, and it's true for both parties, that's _ turnout game, and it's true for both parties, that's what - turnout game, and it's true forj both parties, that's what we're doing — both parties, that's what we're doing right _ both parties, that's what we're doing right now. _ both parties, that's what we're doing right now. he _ both parties, that's what we're doing right now. he does- both parties, that's what we're doing right now. he does bring out _ doing right now. he does bring out but— doing right now. he does bring out but im _ doing right now. he does bring out. but i'm not _ doing right now. he does bring out. but i'm not sure - doing right now. he does bring out. but i'm not sure if- doing right now. he does bring out. but i'm not sure if this - out. but i'm not sure if this will— out. but i'm not sure if this will be _ out. but i'm not sure if this will be much _ out. but i'm not sure if this will be much different - out. but i'm not sure if this will be much different than| will be much different than what _ will be much different than what may— will be much different than what... may be _ will be much different than what... may be definitely. will be much different than i what... may be definitely not at the — what... may be definitely not at the presidential— what... may be definitely not at the presidential level. - what... may be definitely not at the presidential level. i. at the presidential level. wonder if he will bring at the presidential level.“ wonder if he will bring out at the presidential level._ wonder if he will bring out the special prosecutor. there are multiple investigations pending, we're not hearing a lot the department ofjustice, is he declaring on tuesday next week because he wants to head off, or make political use as the investigations he is going to be facing? l the investigations he is going to be facing?— to be facing? i don't think that plays _ to be facing? i don't think that plays into _ to be facing? i don't think that plays into it, - to be facing? i don't think that plays into it, he - to be facing? i don't think that plays into it, he is i to be facing? i don't think i that plays into it, he is going to announce _ that plays into it, he is going to announce because - that plays into it, he is going to announce because he - that plays into it, he is going| to announce because he sees what's — to announce because he sees what's going _ to announce because he sees what's going on— to announce because he sees what's going on the - to announce because he sees what's going on the country. to announce because he sees i what's going on the country and let's— what's going on the country and let's be — what's going on the country and let's be honest, _ what's going on the country and
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let's be honest, i— what's going on the country and let's be honest, i was _ what's going on the country and let's be honest, i was on - what's going on the country and let's be honest, i was on the i let's be honest, i was on the 2016— let's be honest, i was on the 2016 campaign— let's be honest, i was on the 2016 campaign and - let's be honest, i was on the 2016 campaign and on- let's be honest, i was on the 2016 campaign and on the i let's be honest, i was on the i 2016 campaign and on the 2020 campaign, — 2016 campaign and on the 2020 campaign, there— 2016 campaign and on the 2020 campaign, there wasn't- 2016 campaign and on the 2020 campaign, there wasn't a - 2016 campaign and on the 2020 campaign, there wasn't a day. campaign, there wasn't a day that— campaign, there wasn't a day that the — campaign, there wasn't a day that the democrats _ campaign, there wasn't a day that the democrats didn't - campaign, there wasn't a day. that the democrats didn't wake up that the democrats didn't wake up and — that the democrats didn't wake up and say— that the democrats didn't wake up and say today— that the democrats didn't wake up and say today is _ that the democrats didn't wake up and say today is the - that the democrats didn't wake up and say today is the day- up and say today is the day we've — up and say today is the day we've got— up and say today is the day we've got him. _ up and say today is the day we've got him. every- up and say today is the day. we've got him. every scandal you could _ we've got him. every scandal you could throw— we've got him. every scandal you could throw at _ we've got him. every scandal you could throw at him - we've got him. every scandal you could throw at him and i we've got him. every scandali you could throw at him and he became — you could throw at him and he became stronger— you could throw at him and he became stronger and - you could throw at him and hel became stronger and stronger. you could throw at him and he i became stronger and stronger. i don't _ became stronger and stronger. i don't worry— became stronger and stronger. i don't worry about _ became stronger and stronger. i don't worry about those - became stronger and stronger. i don't worry about those kinds i don't worry about those kinds of things. _ don't worry about those kinds ofthings, not— don't worry about those kinds of things, not his _ don't worry about those kinds of things, not his lawyer- don't worry about those kinds of things, not his lawyer so. of things, not his lawyer so that's— of things, not his lawyer so that's not— of things, not his lawyer so that's not my— of things, not his lawyer so that's not myjob_ of things, not his lawyer so that's not myjob but- of things, not his lawyer so that's not myjob but i- of things, not his lawyer so that's not myjob but i cani that's not myjob but i can tell— that's not myjob but i can tell you _ that's not myjob but i can tell you that— that's not myjob but i can tell you that he _ that's not myjob but i can tell you that he weathersl that's not myjob but i can - tell you that he weathers these storms — tell you that he weathers these storms. ~ ., tell you that he weathers these storms. ~ . . storms. what about the rnc? the will storms. what about the rnc? they will look _ storms. what about the rnc? they will look at _ storms. what about the rnc? they will look at some - storms. what about the rnc? they will look at some of - storms. what about the rnc? they will look at some of the | they will look at some of the candidates that he threw his weight behind, particularly some of these government delegates, tancock, doug mastriano, but does the performance than on the night, does it affect whether people think he is electable in 2024? —— dan cox. l think he is electable in 2024? -- dan cool-— -- dan cox. i don't think so. we have _ -- dan cox. i don't think so. we have had _ -- dan cox. i don't think so. we have had this _ -- dan cox. i don't think so. we have had this issue - -- dan cox. i don't think so. | we have had this issue going back— we have had this issue going back to — we have had this issue going back to the _ we have had this issue going back to the tea _ we have had this issue going back to the tea partiers. - we have had this issue going back to the tea partiers. i - back to the tea partiers. i think— back to the tea partiers. i think many— back to the tea partiers. i think many people - back to the tea partiers. i i think many people thought back to the tea partiers. i - think many people thought that had the — think many people thought that had the tea _ think many people thought that had the tea party— think many people thought that had the tea party nominated . had the tea party nominated some — had the tea party nominated some different _ had the tea party nominated some different folks - had the tea party nominated some different folks in - some different folks in different _ some different folks in different states - some different folks in different states we - some different folks in i different states we would some different folks in - different states we would have taken — different states we would have taken control— different states we would have taken control of— different states we would have taken control of the _ different states we would have taken control of the senate - different states we would have| taken control of the senate two years _ taken control of the senate two years before _ taken control of the senate two years before we _ taken control of the senate two years before we actually - taken control of the senate two years before we actually did. i i years before we actually did. i think— years before we actually did. i think both _ years before we actually did. i think both parties _ years before we actually did. i think both parties have - years before we actually did. i think both parties have that i years before we actually did. i j think both parties have that to
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a certain— think both parties have that to a certain extent _ think both parties have that to a certain extent with - think both parties have that to a certain extent with the - a certain extent with the candidates, _ a certain extent with the candidates, they- a certain extent with the candidates, they wish i a certain extent with the i candidates, they wish they a certain extent with the - candidates, they wish they may have _ candidates, they wish they may have chosen _ candidates, they wish they may have chosen a _ candidates, they wish they may have chosen a different - candidates, they wish they may have chosen a different one, i candidates, they wish they may| have chosen a different one, we will see — have chosen a different one, we will see how _ have chosen a different one, we will see how the _ have chosen a different one, we will see how the election - have chosen a different one, we will see how the election plays i will see how the election plays out but — will see how the election plays out but i — will see how the election plays out but i don't _ will see how the election plays out but i don't think— will see how the election plays out but i don't think anyone i out but i don't think anyone will— out but i don't think anyone will blame _ out but i don't think anyone will blame donald - out but i don't think anyone will blame donald trump i out but i don't think anyone i will blame donald trumpjust for the — will blame donald trumpjust for the simple _ will blame donald trumpjust for the simple fact— will blame donald trumpjust for the simple fact that - will blame donald trumpjust for the simple fact that if - will blame donald trumpjust for the simple fact that if you look. — for the simple fact that if you took. many— for the simple fact that if you took. many of— for the simple fact that if you look, many of these - for the simple fact that if you i look, many of these candidates that were — look, many of these candidates that were in _ look, many of these candidates that were in close _ look, many of these candidatesj that were in close nominations, because — that were in close nominations, because primary— that were in close nominations, because primary is _ that were in close nominations, because primary is ma - that were in close nominations, because primary is ma now- because primary is ma now includes _ because primary is ma now includes general— because primary is ma now includes general elections i because primary is ma now. includes general elections and one of— includes general elections and one of the _ includes general elections and one of the greatest _ includes general elections and one of the greatest of- includes general elections and one of the greatest of the - one of the greatest of the poster _ one of the greatest of the poster child _ one of the greatest of the poster child de _ one of the greatest of the poster child de bod - one of the greatest of the i poster child de bod children for that— poster child de bod children for that is— poster child de bod children for that is ron _ poster child de bod children for that is ron desantis. - poster child de bod children for that is ron desantis. ——| for that is ron desantis. —— one — for that is ron desantis. —— one of— for that is ron desantis. —— one of the _ for that is ron desantis. —— one of the greatest - for that is ron desantis. —— one of the greatest of- for that is ron desantis. —— one of the greatest of the i one of the greatest of the poster _ one of the greatest of the poster children. - one of the greatest of the poster children. it - one of the greatest of the poster children. it was . one of the greatest of the| poster children. it was not one of the greatest of the i poster children. it was not a greatly— poster children. it was not a greatly popular— poster children. it was not a greatly popular position - poster children. it was not a greatly popular position to i poster children. it was not a i greatly popular position to get behind — greatly popular position to get behind him _ greatly popular position to get behind him in— greatly popular position to get behind him in florida. - greatly popular position to get behind him in florida. they. greatly popular position to geti behind him in florida. they had the agriculture _ behind him in florida. they had the agriculture secretary- behind him in florida. they had the agriculture secretary of- the agriculture secretary of the agriculture secretary of the time, _ the agriculture secretary of the time, who— the agriculture secretary of the time, who was - the agriculture secretary of the time, who was the - the agriculture secretary of- the time, who was the preferred candidate — the time, who was the preferred candidate. ron— the time, who was the preferred candidate. ron desantis- the time, who was the preferred candidate. ron desantis wins, . candidate. ron desantis wins, very— candidate. ron desantis wins, very close _ candidate. ron desantis wins, very close general— candidate. ron desantis wins, very close general election, i candidate. ron desantis wins, very close general election, a| very close general election, a lot of— very close general election, a lot of work_ very close general election, a lot of work by— very close general election, a lot of work by president - very close general election, a. lot of work by president trump and now— lot of work by president trump and now he _ lot of work by president trump and how he is_ lot of work by president trump and now he is cruising - lot of work by president trump and now he is cruising to - lot of work by president trump and now he is cruising to the l and now he is cruising to the election— and now he is cruising to the election and _ and now he is cruising to the election and changing - and now he is cruising to the | election and changing history in florida _ election and changing history in florida with _ election and changing history in florida with it. _ election and changing history in florida with it. we - election and changing history in florida with it.— in florida with it. we are looking _ looking at the screen, mar—a—lago, they are getting ready for a celebration, they hope, later this evening. ready for a celebration, they hope, laterthis evening. looks like a great party. i want to talk to you about your former
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boss, marc. you are press secretary to the vice president. when i was in arizona and went to visit a young couple, an elderly couple who had a trump memorabilia store and one of the things they had was a t—shirt, one of them is a picture of your former boss with a target on his face, and it said, mike pence, traitor. i had another flag that said, hang mike pence. how do you feel about donald trump and his supporters when you hear things like that? it disappoints me if anybody would — it disappoints me if anybody would say _ it disappoints me if anybody would say that _ it disappoints me if anybody would say that about - it disappoints me if anybody would say that about any . would say that about any candidate. _ would say that about any candidate. we _ would say that about any candidate. we can- would say that about any candidate. we can have. would say that about any . candidate. we can have our political _ candidate. we can have our political differences, - candidate. we can have our political differences, we - candidate. we can have our| political differences, we can have — political differences, we can have primaries _ political differences, we can have primaries and - political differences, we can| have primaries and elections but i — have primaries and elections but i don't _ have primaries and elections but i don't think— have primaries and elections but i don't think we - have primaries and elections but i don't think we should l have primaries and elections l but i don't think we should put targets— but i don't think we should put targets on— but i don't think we should put targets on anyone's _ but i don't think we should put targets on anyone's face. - but i don't think we should put targets on anyone's face. there are larae targets on anyone's face. there are large grouns _ targets on anyone's face. there are large groups of _ targets on anyone's face. there are large groups of donald - are large groups of donald trump supporters who think that mike pence is a traitor and they still think that. and mike pence is a traitor and they still think that.- they still think that. and if he were to _ they still think that. and if he were to get _ they still think that. and if he were to get into - they still think that. and if he were to get into the - they still think that. and if. he were to get into the race that— he were to get into the race that is— he were to get into the race that is something _ he were to get into the race that is something you - he were to get into the race that is something you have i he were to get into the race i
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that is something you have to try to — that is something you have to try to overcome. _ that is something you have to try to overcome. the - that is something you have to try to overcome. the one - that is something you have to. try to overcome. the one thing i try to overcome. the one thing i know— try to overcome. the one thing i know about _ try to overcome. the one thing i know about mike _ try to overcome. the one thing i know about mike pence - try to overcome. the one thing i know about mike pence is - try to overcome. the one thingi i know about mike pence is that he sleeps— i know about mike pence is that he sleeps doug _ i know about mike pence is that he sleeps doug mckee - i know about mike pence is that he sleeps doug mckee believes| he sleeps doug mckee believes he sleeps doug mckee believes he did — he sleeps doug mckee believes he did his — he sleeps doug mckee believes he did his duty— he sleeps doug mckee believes he did his duty by— he sleeps doug mckee believes he did his duty by the _ he did his duty by the constitution - he did his duty by the constitution and - he did his duty by the constitution and by l he did his duty by the. constitution and by the he did his duty by the - constitution and by the letter of the — constitution and by the letter of the law _ constitution and by the letter of the law. and _ constitution and by the letter of the law. and i— constitution and by the letter of the law. and i know- constitution and by the letter of the law. and i know if- constitution and by the letter of the law. and i know if thati of the law. and i know if that would — of the law. and i know if that would be _ of the law. and i know if that would be the _ of the law. and i know if that would be the end _ of the law. and i know if that would be the end of- of the law. and i know if that would be the end of his - would be the end of his political— would be the end of his political career, - would be the end of his political career, that. would be the end of his political career, that he would be the end of his - political career, that he would sleep — political career, that he would sleep well— political career, that he would sleep well knowing _ political career, that he would sleep well knowing that - political career, that he would sleep well knowing that he . sleep well knowing that he upheld _ sleep well knowing that he upheld what _ sleep well knowing that he upheld what he _ sleep well knowing that he upheld what he believed . sleep well knowing that he i upheld what he believed what the constitution _ upheld what he believed what the constitution demanded. l upheld what he believed whati the constitution demanded. if it turns — the constitution demanded. if it turns out _ the constitution demanded. if it turns out otherwise, - the constitution demanded. if it turns out otherwise, i'm - it turns out otherwise, i'm sure — it turns out otherwise, i'm sure the _ it turns out otherwise, i'm sure the voters _ it turns out otherwise, i'm sure the voters will- it turns out otherwise, i'm sure the voters will be - it turns out otherwise, i'm sure the voters will be thei sure the voters will be the ones — sure the voters will be the ones to— sure the voters will be the ones to decide. _ sure the voters will be the ones to decide. do - sure the voters will be the ones to decide.— sure the voters will be the ones to decide. do you think ou will ones to decide. do you think you will get _ ones to decide. do you think you will get into _ ones to decide. do you think you will get into the - ones to decide. do you think you will get into the race - ones to decide. do you think you will get into the race to | you will get into the race to counter donald trump? i you will get into the race to counter donald trump? i think ou counter donald trump? i think you well. _ counter donald trump? i think you well. not _ counter donald trump? i think you well, not sure _ counter donald trump? i think you well, not sure specificallyl you well, not sure specifically to couhter_ you well, not sure specifically to counter donald _ you well, not sure specifically to counter donald trump. - you well, not sure specifically to counter donald trump. i i to counter donald trump. i think— to counter donald trump. i think he _ to counter donald trump. i think he believes... - to counter donald trump. i think he believes... but. to counter donald trump. i i think he believes... but when you listen— think he believes... but when you listen to _ think he believes... but when you listen to him, _ think he believes... but when you listen to him, aside - think he believes... but when you listen to him, aside from| you listen to him, aside from the discussion— you listen to him, aside from the discussion of— you listen to him, aside from the discussion ofjanuary - you listen to him, aside from the discussion ofjanuary the | the discussion ofjanuary the 6th, _ the discussion ofjanuary the 6th, he _ the discussion ofjanuary the 6th, he talks _ the discussion ofjanuary the 6th, he talks about - the discussion ofjanuary the 6th, he talks about the - 6th, he talks about the successes _ 6th, he talks about the successes that - 6th, he talks about the successes that he - 6th, he talks about the successes that he and i 6th, he talks about the - successes that he and president truhrp _ successes that he and president truhrp had — successes that he and president trump had as— successes that he and president trump had as something - successes that he and president trump had as something he - successes that he and president trump had as something he is l trump had as something he is very— trump had as something he is very proud _ trump had as something he is very proud of _ trump had as something he is very proud of. they— trump had as something he is very proud of. they have - trump had as something he is very proud of. they have that| very proud of. they have that one _ very proud of. they have that one area _ very proud of. they have that one area of _ very proud of. they have that one area of disagreement, i one area of disagreement, probably— one area of disagreement, probably something - one area of disagreement, probably something they. one area of disagreement, . probably something they will never— probably something they will never agree _ probably something they will never agree on, _ probably something they will never agree on, and - probably something they will neveragree on, and i- probably something they will never agree on, and i guess| probably something they will. never agree on, and i guess we will leave — never agree on, and i guess we will leave it _ never agree on, and i guess we will leave it to _ never agree on, and i guess we will leave it to the _ never agree on, and i guess we will leave it to the voters - never agree on, and i guess we will leave it to the voters to - will leave it to the voters to decide _ will leave it to the voters to decide. ~ ., ., i. will leave it to the voters to decide. ~ ., ., ., ~' will leave it to the voters to decide. ~ ., ., ., ,, ., decide. who would you work for if they both _ decide. who would you work for if they both run? _ decide. who would you work for if they both run? right - decide. who would you work for if they both run? right now- decide. who would you work for if they both run? right now i . if they both run? right now i am in a not-for-profit, - if they both run? right now i am in a not-for-profit, i - if they both run? right now i l am in a not-for-profit, i don't am in a not—for—profit, i don't have —
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am in a not—for—profit, i don't have to — am in a not—for—profit, i don't have to make _ am in a not—for—profit, i don't have to make that _ am in a not—for—profit, i don't have to make that choice. - am in a not—for—profit, i don't have to make that choice. i. have to make that choice. want to get your opinion have to make that choice.“ want to get your opinion on something coming in. we talked at the outset about virginia and whether we would get any evidence of a red wave building. junior has been counting over the last hour or so. let me explain the colours the map. —— virginia has been katty. the areas in red are republican, deeply republican. those areas in dark blue are deeply democrat. light blue, leaning democrats, it's these pink areas of want to talk about. these are the three states that won the toss up: at beginning of the night. the junior second. beginning of the night. the juniorsecond. someone beginning of the night. the junior second. someone with a real national profile, she was on the january six committee, and she is behind, 56%. now, to put a caveat behind that because we don't know where that vote is come from, there may be more around norfolk in the suburban areas. irate
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may be more around norfolk in the suburban areas.— may be more around norfolk in the suburban areas. we know one other thing _ the suburban areas. we know one other thing that _ the suburban areas. we know one other thing that we _ the suburban areas. we know one other thing that we should - the suburban areas. we know one other thing that we should say, i other thing that we should say, we don't know whether those were votes that were handed in early or whether they were votes from the day and therefore the order in which they are counted.— therefore the order in which they are counted. exactly and there is a _ they are counted. exactly and there is a big _ they are counted. exactly and there is a big democrat - they are counted. exactly and there is a big democrat early| there is a big democrat early ballot in virginia and that will be put into the machine this morning, they are still counting that. the same picture up counting that. the same picture up in virginia seven, and this will be more worrying. we know the candidates were sent to stay in line, then you turn out was a problem. we were in prince william county on friday and we said to one of the helpers, what do you think about turnout and they said, it was about 56%, they would like it to be higher in the early ballot, around 60%, so they are trying to get out the vote in these districts but that's not particularly good news.
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very strong candidate for the republicans there. three of the women very much part of the 2018 wave, in trouble tonight. we will keep an eye on those races, we want to make sure we bring you the results when we actually have them, because in 2020 on election night, things looked one—way at 9pm in washington, dc and they looked different the next morning, and different the next morning, and different again a few days later, so we don't want to mislead anyone. we do have some results coming in, the north carolina senate seat is a democratic lead, 52% democrats, 46% republicans. again, that's only 38% of the vote coming in, so we have to watch that to see where it goes. the democrats would be very happy if that held, because that would be a seat they would take, sherry beasley, the former supreme
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court justice, beasley, the former supreme courtjustice, like tim ryan in ohio, deemed to have run a very good campaign, but we don't know where the votes have come from so we have to be patient. ohio senate, 57% democrats, 43% republican, i'm confused because cbs were saying it was leaning republican earlier, so again, please don't read them as final results.— as final results. quite interesting, - as final results. quite - interesting, pennsylvania, i was expecting it to be the other way around, because on the day the ballot was counted first, and that tends to lean more republican... i don't know what they've counted, maybe they have counted some of the early ballots, 80% democrats doesn't tell us very much in 2% of the votes. new hampshire is really interesting, i know
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you've been involved in this campaign, maggie hassan looking to be re—elected as senator in new hampshire, running against general don bolduc, the democrats took their eye off this race and suddenly it dipped into too close to call. the reason this is a problem for the democrats, they elevated don bolduc, and there was an element of hypocrisy, because the democrats elevated a candidate that the republicans didn't want.
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inaudible. maggie hassan has won the best campaign i have seen this year. she would have had a tough time beating her previous opponent. don bolduc was the one she had the best shot at, she won her first race by 0.1%. i think she prevails tonight. i first race by 0.1%. i think she prevails tonight.— prevails tonight. i think it will be late. _ prevails tonight. i think it will be late. next - prevails tonight. i think it will be late. next to - prevails tonight. i think it l will be late. next to gnome absentee ballot in new hampshire, so they are all voting on the day. —— next to no absentee ballot. voting on the day. -- next to no absentee ballot.— voting on the day. -- next to no absentee ballot.- voting on the day. -- next to no absentee ballot. they get a bus and they _ no absentee ballot. they get a bus and they go _ no absentee ballot. they get a bus and they go get _ no absentee ballot. they get a bus and they go get the - no absentee ballot. they get a bus and they go get the kids, | bus and they go get the kids, same—day registration, maybe one year— same—day registration, maybe one year there was like bon jovim — one year there was like bon jovi... especially presidential
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jovi. .. especially presidential years. — jovi. .. especially presidential years. it's _ jovi... especially presidential years, it's a lot of fun. and then she — years, it's a lot of fun. and then she gets _ years, it's a lot of fun. and then she gets to _ years, it's a lot of fun. and then she gets to come - years, it's a lot of fun. and then she gets to come out| years, it's a lot of fun. fific then she gets to come out with us, what a come—down! florida, the senate seat, marco rubio against the democratic challenger val demings. 84% counted, this is a very good result for marco rubio if it holds. there was a point in the midterm election cycle where the democrats hoped if it was going to be a good yearfor them, they thought perhaps val demings, the police chief from orlando, might be able to take on marco rubio, but if that holds, a very good result for marco rubio. nada tawfik in miami, i imagine republican voters there starting to hear these numbers and feeling good. absolutely, katty. it reaffirms everything they thought tonight. i should add that val demings did speak to her supporters and concede the
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race. remember, democrats haven't been spending as much in florida, but val demings had outraise marco rubio but it wasn't enough. all eyes on the governor race. i want to take you back to 2018 when ron desantis won by less than 0.5%. now four years later, the margin of his victory is really something. we are looking at 58% against 42%. i am joined by two guests, local floridians. kevin, your reaction to this. it's incredible, a victory for the — it's incredible, a victory for the republican party but also the republican party but also the american people. the american people have absolutely rejected — american people have absolutely rejected the democratic policies that have given us
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high — policies that have given us high inflation and destroyed the economy and this is the rolling _ the economy and this is the rolling back of their policies. many— rolling back of their policies. many people have talked about ron desantis as a potential contender for the white house in 2024, what do you think floridians and the republican party are going to be saying about this victory and what it means for his political future? the next president's going to be from _ the next president's going to be from florida, we know that. 0bviously— be from florida, we know that. obviously an upsetting night for democrats. ron desantis lost latinos voted by ten points last time, he made gains with them and women. irate points last time, he made gains with them and women. we don't talk to people — with them and women. we don't talk to people about _ with them and women. we don't talk to people about wages - with them and women. we don't talk to people about wages and l talk to people about wages and jobs. _ talk to people about wages and jobs. unions. _ talk to people about wages and jobs, unions, social— talk to people about wages and jobs, unions, social security, . jobs, unions, social security, medicare. _ jobs, unions, social security, medicare. we _ jobs, unions, social security, medicare, we need _ jobs, unions, social security, medicare, we need a - jobs, unions, social security, medicare, we need a clear.
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jobs, unions, social security, i medicare, we need a clear and concise — medicare, we need a clear and concise economic— medicare, we need a clear and concise economic message. in| concise economic message. in this state. _ concise economic message. in this state, affordability- concise economic message. in this state, affordability is - this state, affordability is nonexistent _ this state, affordability is nonexistent for— this state, affordability is| nonexistent for residents, property— nonexistent for residents, property insurance - nonexistent for residents, - property insurance crumbling, rent _ property insurance crumbling, rent is — property insurance crumbling, rent is through _ property insurance crumbling, rent is through the _ property insurance crumbling, rent is through the roof, - property insurance crumbling, rent is through the roof, bad i rent is through the roof, bad quality— rent is through the roof, bad quality public _ rent is through the roof, bad quality public education, - rent is through the roof, badj quality public education, and getting — quality public education, and getting health _ quality public education, and getting health care _ quality public education, and getting health care is- getting health care is difficult. _ getting health care is difficult. it— getting health care is difficult. it is- getting health care is difficult. it is sad - getting health care is| difficult. it is sad that message _ difficult. it is sad that message couldn't - difficult. it is sad that message couldn't bei message couldn't be communicated - message couldn't be communicated by. message couldn't be - communicated by democratic party— communicated by democratic party campaigns— communicated by democratic party campaigns that - communicated by democratic party campaigns that have i communicated by democratic. party campaigns that have lost sight _ party campaigns that have lost sight of— party campaigns that have lost sight of what _ party campaigns that have lost sight of what is _ party campaigns that have lost sight of what is important - sight of what is important to voters _ sight of what is important to voters. ,, , . ,, sight of what is important to voters. ,,, . ,, ., sight of what is important to voters. ., . ., voters. speaking to latino voters, voters. speaking to latino voters. they _ voters. speaking to latino voters, they talk - voters. speaking to latino voters, they talk about. voters. speaking to latino | voters, they talk about how voters. speaking to latino - voters, they talk about how ron desantis appealed to them early on, keeping florida open in the pandemic, they feel he has done well on the economy, and with inflation working against the democrats now, but also some social issues. latinos voters are conservative on social issues, religious, talk to me about how the democrats can switch the message around there? �* . ~ switch the message around there? �*, ,, ., there? it's like i told you, we have to talk _ there? it's like i told you, we have to talk about _ there? it's like i told you, we l have to talk about pocketbook issues. — have to talk about pocketbook issues, economic— have to talk about pocketbook issues, economic issues - have to talk about pocketbook issues, economic issues that. issues, economic issues that every— issues, economic issues that every day— issues, economic issues that every day floridians - issues, economic issues that every day floridians are - every day floridians are facing _ every day floridians are facing. again, - every day floridians are facing. again, we- every day floridians are facing. again, we have|
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every day floridians are l facing. again, we have a crumbling _ facing. again, we have a crumbling property- facing. again, we have a - crumbling property insurance system — crumbling property insurance system in _ crumbling property insurance system in this _ crumbling property insurance system in this state, - crumbling property insurance system in this state, only - crumbling property insurance | system in this state, only five insurance _ system in this state, only five insurance companies - system in this state, only five insurance companies left, - insurance companies left, people _ insurance companies left, people can't— insurance companies left, people can't even - insurance companies left, people can't even get - insurance companies left, - people can't even get insurance if they— people can't even get insurance if they want— people can't even get insurance if they want to _ people can't even get insurance if they want to buy _ people can't even get insurance if they want to buy a home. - people can't even get insurancej if they want to buy a home. the dream — if they want to buy a home. the dream of— if they want to buy a home. the dream of home _ if they want to buy a home. the dream of home ownership, - dream of home ownership, building _ dream of home ownership, building generational- dream of home ownership, i building generational wealth through— building generational wealth through homeownership - building generational wealth through homeownership is l building generational wealth- through homeownership is dead in florida — through homeownership is dead in florida. rent— through homeownership is dead in florida. rent is— through homeownership is dead in florida. rent is through - through homeownership is dead in florida. rent is through the l in florida. rent is through the roof. — in florida. rent is through the roof. some _ in florida. rent is through the roof. some of— in florida. rent is through the roof, some of the _ in florida. rent is through the roof, some of the most - roof, some of the most expensive _ roof, some of the most expensive rental- roof, some of the most l expensive rental markets roof, some of the most - expensive rental markets in the country — expensive rental markets in the country wages— expensive rental markets in the country. wages are _ expensive rental markets in the country. wages are at - expensive rental markets in the country. wages are at the - country. wages are at the bottom. — country. wages are at the bottom, people _ country. wages are at the bottom, people have - country. wages are at the bottom, people have to l country. wages are at the i bottom, people have to work country. wages are at the - bottom, people have to work 2—3 'obs bottom, people have to work 2—3 jobs to— bottom, people have to work 2—3 jobs to make _ bottom, people have to work 2—3 jobs to make ends _ bottom, people have to work 2—3 jobs to make ends meet. - bottom, people have to work 2—3 jobs to make ends meet. and - jobs to make ends meet. and again. — jobs to make ends meet. and again, because _ jobs to make ends meet. and again, because a _ jobs to make ends meet. and again, because a lot- jobs to make ends meet. and again, because a lot of- jobs to make ends meet. and again, because a lot of actorsj again, because a lot of actors in the — again, because a lot of actors in the democratic _ again, because a lot of actors in the democratic party- again, because a lot of actors in the democratic party are l in the democratic party are beholden— in the democratic party are beholden to _ in the democratic party are beholden to special- in the democratic party are i beholden to special interests, they— beholden to special interests, they can't— beholden to special interests, they can't communicate - beholden to special interests, they can't communicate that i they can't communicate that message _ they can't communicate that message the _ they can't communicate that message. the influence - they can't communicate that message. the influence of. they can't communicate that - message. the influence of money and politics — message. the influence of money and politics. we _ message. the influence of money and politics-— and politics. we also had issues with _ and politics. we also had issues with grassroots i and politics. we also had - issues with grassroots message. president obama carried the state twice, since then donald trump carried florida twice and a lot of that was the republican party making the grassroots effort, did the democrats let that slip?
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absolutely, president obama won the state — absolutely, president obama won the state with— absolutely, president obama won the state with scientific _ absolutely, president obama won the state with scientific voter- the state with scientific voter registration— the state with scientific voter registration and _ the state with scientific voter registration and smart - the state with scientific voter registration and smart data l registration and smart data targeting _ registration and smart data targeting approaches- registration and smart data targeting approaches to - registration and smart data - targeting approaches to voters. we have — targeting approaches to voters. we have lost— targeting approaches to voters. we have lost sight _ targeting approaches to voters. we have lost sight of— targeting approaches to voters. we have lost sight of that, - targeting approaches to voters. we have lost sight of that, our| we have lost sight of that, our party _ we have lost sight of that, our party is — we have lost sight of that, our party is functioning _ we have lost sight of that, our party is functioning as - we have lost sight of that, our party is functioning as an - we have lost sight of that, our party is functioning as an atm| party is functioning as an atm machine — party is functioning as an atm machine for— party is functioning as an atm machine for consultants - party is functioning as an atm machine for consultants that i machine for consultants that lose — machine for consultants that lose elections _ machine for consultants that lose elections and _ machine for consultants that lose elections and there - machine for consultants that lose elections and there is l machine for consultants thatl lose elections and there is no accountability. _ lose elections and there is no accountability. our— lose elections and there is no accountability. our party - lose elections and there is no| accountability. our party chair came — accountability. our party chair came in— accountability. our party chair came in with _ accountability. our party chair came in with promises - accountability. our party chair came in with promises of- came in with promises of fundraising, _ came in with promises of fundraising, and- came in with promises of fundraising, and he- came in with promises of fundraising, and he has. came in with promises of. fundraising, and he has sat came in with promises of- fundraising, and he has sat in silence — fundraising, and he has sat in silence for— fundraising, and he has sat in silence for two— fundraising, and he has sat in silence for two years - fundraising, and he has sat in silence for two years and - fundraising, and he has sat in silence for two years and not| silence for two years and not put in — silence for two years and not put in the _ silence for two years and not put in the work. _ silence for two years and not put in the work. we - silence for two years and not put in the work. we need - silence for two years and noti put in the work. we need new leadership— put in the work. we need new leadership and _ put in the work. we need new leadership and we _ put in the work. we need new leadership and we need - put in the work. we need new leadership and we need to - put in the work. we need new. leadership and we need to build infrastructure _ leadership and we need to build infrastructure that _ leadership and we need to build infrastructure that is _ leadership and we need to build infrastructure that is in - leadership and we need to build infrastructure that is in not - infrastructure that is in not consultants. _ infrastructure that is in not consultants.— infrastructure that is in not consultants. . . consultants. kevin, is this the end of florida _ consultants. kevin, is this the end of florida as _ consultants. kevin, is this the end of florida as a _ consultants. kevin, is this the end of florida as a swing - end of florida as a swing state? . . . end of florida as a swing state? . , , ., , end of florida as a swing state? . ,, ., , ., state? perhaps, our message of urowth state? perhaps, our message of growth and _ state? perhaps, our message of growth and prosperity _ state? perhaps, our message of growth and prosperity is - growth and prosperity is resounding and people are accepting that message. this is the blue — accepting that message. this is the blue state of florida, it will — the blue state of florida, it will always be that way. people are leaving california and new york— are leaving california and new york to — are leaving california and new york to come to florida because of our— york to come to florida because of our policies, people want to
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be here — of our policies, people want to be here. when they look at other— be here. when they look at other states, they are rejecting it.— other states, they are re'ectin it. . . . , rejecting it. we are certainly seeinu rejecting it. we are certainly seeing the _ rejecting it. we are certainly seeing the state _ rejecting it. we are certainly seeing the state moved - rejecting it. we are certainly seeing the state moved to i rejecting it. we are certainly i seeing the state moved to the right, how much do you put it down to president trump and how much the ron desantis?— much the ron desantis? donald trump started — much the ron desantis? donald trump started it, _ much the ron desantis? donald trump started it, ron _ much the ron desantis? donald trump started it, ron desantisl trump started it, ron desantis has finished it. people saw the success— has finished it. people saw the success under president trump and now— success under president trump and now they say the horrors under— and now they say the horrors under the _ and now they say the horrors under the biden administration where — under the biden administration where the economy is going down every— where the economy is going down every single day, everyday new numbers. — every single day, everyday new numbers, and they look at the blue _ numbers, and they look at the blue states, new york and california, and they say, we don't — california, and they say, we don't want that in florida. certainly— don't want that in florida. certainly people have seen inflation hitting them directly but we have seen unemployment down, job growth under president biden, but switching to the flashpoint issues from ron desantis, he has fashioned himself as a bulwark against social changes. banning critical race theory, the don't say gay bill where he is
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banning instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity... is this someone who could win with a national audience, general motors in an election for the white house? i general motors in an election for the white house?- general motors in an election for the white house? i want to be clear. it's — for the white house? i want to be clear, it's not _ for the white house? i want to be clear, it's not called - for the white house? i want to be clear, it's not called don't l be clear, it's not called don't say gay. _ be clear, it's not called don't say gay. it— be clear, it's not called don't say gay, it is called parental choice. _ say gay, it is called parental choice, allowing... can say gay, it is called parental choice, allowing...— say gay, it is called parental choice, allowing... can he win with a larger— choice, allowing... can he win with a larger audience? - with a larger audience? absolutely, people are looking at florida, they are buying homes _ at florida, they are buying homes and vacationing here because _ homes and vacationing here because of how great the state is and — because of how great the state is and that message will resonate across the country. thank — resonate across the country. thank you — resonate across the country. thank you both forjoining us, the democratic and republican perspective, but there is no doubt after tonight that florida has cemented its status in the republican column. will we ever see it be a swing state again, i don't know, we'll have to wait and see with 202k. if
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we do have the two heavyweight republicans from the state go at it. , ., ., ,., at it. drilling down into some of those numbers _ at it. drilling down into some of those numbers from - at it. drilling down into some of those numbers from the l at it. drilling down into some l of those numbers from the cbs news exit poll, our partner cbs tonight, it does reaffirm how well these two republican candidates did with latino voters. ron desantis, governor, won latino voters as a group, which he lost by ten points in 2018, six in ten latino voters approve of hisjob 2018, six in ten latino voters approve of his job as governor. the same in the senate, marco rubio won latino voters by some margin, and he lost them by 2% in 2016. margin, and he lost them by 296 in 2016. i, ., , in 2016. both candidates ickin: in 2016. both candidates picking up _ in 2016. both candidates picking up a _ in 2016. both candidates picking up a lot - in 2016. both candidates picking up a lot of - in 2016. both candidates picking up a lot of votes | in 2016. both candidates - picking up a lot of votes from a minority group that in the past would have voted democrats. another important state, pennsylvania,
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congresswoman madelyn dean represents a staunchly democratic district in pennsylvania, vital to the chances of both parties tonight. thank you very much forjoining us, congresswoman. for joining us, congresswoman. looking forjoining us, congresswoman. looking at some of these exit polls from cbs, one of them suggesting the issue of abortion is far below the issue of inflation in the minds of voters as they went to the polls, but pennsylvania is a critical state in the future of abortion rights in this country, particularly the governor race, do you think in pennsylvania, because of how important it is with abortion rights nationally, it will drive more democrats to the polls? drive more democrats to the olls? ~ �* . drive more democrats to the olls? . �* , drive more democrats to the olls? . �*, ., drive more democrats to the olls? ~ �*, ., , polls? well, it's good to be with both — polls? well, it's good to be with both of _ polls? well, it's good to be with both of you, _ polls? well, it's good to be with both of you, thank - polls? well, it's good to bej with both of you, thank you polls? well, it's good to be - with both of you, thank you for covering — with both of you, thank you for covering this critical state.
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you — covering this critical state. you are _ covering this critical state. you are right, historically we were — you are right, historically we were known as the keystone state. — were known as the keystone state, and in this election cycle _ state, and in this election cycle we _ state, and in this election cycle we will be the keystone state — cycle we will be the keystone state again. i have been out all day. _ state again. i have been out all day, 13 hours, going to polling _ all day, 13 hours, going to polling places since eight o'clock— polling places since eight o'clock in pennsylvania, so many _ o'clock in pennsylvania, so many people were turning out. it many people were turning out. it was — many people were turning out. it was shocking to me, the high turnout — it was shocking to me, the high turnout numbers, and to your point — turnout numbers, and to your point regarding abortion, the number— point regarding abortion, the number of women turning out, in pennsylvania, 300% increase in early— pennsylvania, 300% increase in early votes over 2018. african—american and black votes. _ african—american and black votes, 1700% increase over 2018. — votes, 1700% increase over 2018. early women vote, 700% increase — 2018. early women vote, 700% increase. forthose 2018. early women vote, 700% increase. for those who have said — increase. for those who have said the _ increase. for those who have said the economy is number one,
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it truly— said the economy is number one, it truly is— said the economy is number one, it truly is an — said the economy is number one, it truly is an important issue, but trust _ it truly is an important issue, but trust me, abortion care, health— but trust me, abortion care, health care, women'shealth care. — health care, women'shealth care, equal rights is uppermost on many— care, equal rights is uppermost on many women'sminds, and men as well. _ on many women'sminds, and men as well. and — on many women'sminds, and men as well, and it's driving voters _ as well, and it's driving voters to the polls. the essential _ voters to the polls. the essential race - voters to the polls. the essential race there - voters to the polls. the essential race there is l voters to the polls. the i essential race there is the governor's race, because it's up governor's race, because it's up to the governor to keep abortion legal or to ban it, and it looks likejosh shapiro who i spoke to in the summer is going to hold onto his and take the governor's place. the race to the senate is a lot more precarious for the democrats. john fetterman, the candidate, all 69" of him, with tattoos and baggy shorts, but because of his stroke, health problems, these exit polls again, looking
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at the fetterman rally on the other side of the screen, the exit polls suggest the electorate is divided on his health and whether he is fit to serve in the us senate, is he? i agree with you onjosh shapiro _ i agree with you onjosh shapiro. i served when he went on to— shapiro. i served when he went on to become county commissioner and he was a 2-term _ commissioner and he was a 2—term attorney general, he is in a _ 2—term attorney general, he is in a very— 2—term attorney general, he is in a very good position to win and _ in a very good position to win and to— in a very good position to win and to serve as our governor and _ and to serve as our governor and we — and to serve as our governor and we are — and to serve as our governor and we are very excited about that — and we are very excited about that i— and we are very excited about that. i have been on the road with— that. i have been on the road withjosh _ that. i have been on the road withjosh and withjohn. with josh and with john. john fetterman is fit to serve, there _ fetterman is fit to serve, there is— fetterman is fit to serve, there is no doubt about it. surely— there is no doubt about it. surely the debate didn't look great. — surely the debate didn't look great, but what i focus on and what — great, but what i focus on and what voters tell me they are focused _
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what voters tell me they are focused on is what you say, not how _ focused on is what you say, not how you — focused on is what you say, not how you say... pennsylvanians, he is _ how you say... pennsylvanians, he is not — how you say... pennsylvanians, he is not here, he recently bought— he is not here, he recently bought a _ he is not here, he recently bought a house, he hasn't been there. _ bought a house, he hasn't been there, people don't want to vote — there, people don't want to vote for— there, people don't want to vote for a _ there, people don't want to vote for a snake oil salesman, some — vote for a snake oil salesman, some people did that in the past. — some people did that in the past, and look where it got us. john— past, and look where it got us. john fetterman, i believe, will be victorious tonight, he is very capable. i have been with him at rallies, he has been fun and thoughtful. i don't think the margin will be as great as josh shapiro, but i believe fetterman will prevail and that will be the slst vote in the us senate, critically important. i like john a senate, critically important. i likejohn a lot, i run against him briefly for lieutenant
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governor, i've never had opponents i like, butjohn i liked. democrats say they have done a lot to help people with the inflation crisis, student loan relief, the inflation reduction act, medicare negotiating lower drug prices, but the trouble is a lot of that will not come online until next year. that is the issue for democrats, isn't it? inflation is real, it is now, it's not policy... inflation is real and it is painful. every time i pull up to the pump, i realise it's the same and painful for me realise it's the same and painfulfor me and realise it's the same and painful for me and for others. when i go shopping, the same thing. but voters are not silly or one—dimensional, they understand inflation is a multidimensional issue and it
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is global. we are suffering inflation of about 8%. in the uk i believe it's somewhere in the area of 11%. more than 100 countries around the globe suffering from inflation. it is covid, it is the war in ukraine, it is the global economic shutdown, it is the supply chain issues and of course what is going on with russia, the war in ukraine, exacerbated by decisions... i know my voters in the fourth congressional district are very thoughtful and worried about inflation, worried for their children, the increased costs. but they also recognise what democrats have done about it. republicans want to make you afraid of it, but we have acted
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on it with the inflation reduction act and many other things we have done. one other things we have done. one other thing i want to ask you, you were one of the nine impeachment managers in the impeachment managers in the impeachment of donald trump. clearly in some states tonight, like florida, the january sixth committee hearing has had no effect on people's support for republicans. a lot of trump voters who said it has had no bearing on their votes. what do you expect to happen once this election is over? the dha has been fairly quiet on where they are going next but we did get some word last week that may be a special prosecutor would be named as soon as donald trump declares, and he indicated he might declare as soon as tuesday. i have to tell you, it was such a solemn honour, a sad honour, to be asked to serve as
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impeachment manager. i was involved in impeachment of donald trump, never did we want one impeachment of president, let alone two, but for the grievous wrongs of january sixth, i was honoured to be asked to serve as impeachment manager, and the work of the january sixth committee alongside liz cheney and adam kinzinger, it brought forward to the american people the truth. so i don't entirely agree with your premise that the findings have had no effect on voters. i have heard from republican voters today at polling places saying it made a difference in their minds, that
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after 30 years of republican they could no longer do it, no longer support a president who incited an attempted coup, tried to interfere with what is precious in our democracy, revered in our democracy, which is the peaceful transfer of power. americans are not buying that. there is a serious portion of them who will vote forjosh shapiro tonight. we
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have to leave it there. thank you very much forjoining us from pennsylvania. it's interesting to see this all play out because i can't know what any of these characters would do, they are characters would do, they are characters we created. but it does give us some insight into what people perhaps have been seeing in those places on social media feeds, particularly people who are not interested in politics because it is certainly personalities and stunts, and stuff that can cut through. and stunts, and stuff that can cut through-— and stunts, and stuff that can cut through. i'm feeling rather sor for cut through. i'm feeling rather sorry for kabila, _ cut through. i'm feeling rather sorry for kabila, i _ cut through. i'm feeling rather sorry for kabila, i wish - cut through. i'm feeling rather sorry for kabila, i wish we - sorry for kabila, i wish we could stay with her music. —— gabriella. maryam, do come back later because we keep hearing to hear about them. get back to the shopping, she will have a much better night. before we 90. much better night. before we go, quickly, max lowe first,
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first generation z member of congress in florida, has been elected, he is only 25.- elected, he is only 25. that makes me _ elected, he is only 25. that makes me feel _ elected, he is only 25. that makes me feel old! - ultimately, when states could be another day of sunny spells and scattered but with lighter winds than tuesday. hopefully the showers is widespread and not as heavy. a band are more persistent cherry rain across south—east england, the wind direction has changed to more of a westerly to most showers to begin with a long west facing costs, the ring will ease away from the south—east, searching comes through. as we go through the afternoon, more widespread showers developing to great glen. still quite breezy but on the whole lighter winds in comparison to the last few days. sure showers particularly in the afternoon
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and temperature is not bad for this time of year, highs between 11 and 15. there will between 11 and 15. there will be an error of high pressure that will drift across europe as we move into thursday, so this high here, and it will keep the weather store across england and wales quite dry and settled it'll deflect the weather fronts up into the far north—west, here it stays wet and windy but we tap into that very warm air coming all the way up from africa, so for this time of year, temperatures will be very mild indeed. it does come at a price in november, the south—westerly winds bringing a lot of low crowd, it will be murky and drizzly on exposed coasts, very windy as well. the heaviest of the rain on the far north, gusts in excess of 50 to 60 mph at times, but mild with it. around 30 celsius —— 13 celsius sustain the northern isles. natalie maag by day also potentially through the night. these are the current november
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minimums. they can see mid—teens quite widely. but as we move into the early hours of friday morning, potentially in northern ireland and scotland, we might break the records, it's going to be an incredibly mild start of the day. still wet and windy times in the far still a lot of low cloud, drizzly and murky conditions on exposed west coast. the best of this sun shine through and again, highs are still possible, 17 celsius, 63 fahrenheit. into the weekend, hopefully the showers will stay away, high pressure continues to dominate, better than the weekend than the one just past and it stays pretty mild.
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it's 2am in london and 9pm in washington. we'd like to offer a quick welcome to our pbs viewers here in the us. here is what we know at this hour. polls are closing in arizona, colorado, michigan, wisconsin and 11 other states. important states we will be watching through the course of the night, particularly the one in arizona, very important governor's rice and senate race and also in wisconsin, the race there as well very important. two experts, ron and amanda,
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are back with us. what are you saying, amanda, in these early results in the east coast? house races in virginia movingly from democrats. but we always _ movingly from democrats. but we always knew as it went across the country... always knew as it went across the country. . ._ always knew as it went across the country... amanda, for some reason you _ the country... amanda, for some reason you haven't _ the country... amanda, for some reason you haven't got _ the country... amanda, for some reason you haven't got a - reason you haven't got a microphone on. we're good many things but we can't project your voice without a microphone. ron, while you get a microphone for amanda, come on in. . . . a microphone for amanda, come onin. , , on in. this is a bipartisan operation. _ on in. this is a bipartisan operation. i— on in. this is a bipartisan operation. iwill- on in. this is a bipartisan operation. iwill pick- on in. this is a bipartisan operation. i will pick up | on in. this is a bipartisan l operation. i will pick up on that — operation. i will pick up on that i_ operation. i will pick up on that. ithink— operation. i will pick up on that. i think virginia - operation. i will pick up on that. i think virginia will. operation. i will pick up on| that. i think virginia will be very— that. i think virginia will be very critical— that. i think virginia will be very critical for— that. i think virginia will be very critical for the - that. i think virginia will be i very critical for the democrats tonight — very critical for the democrats tonight i_ very critical for the democrats tonight i was _ very critical for the democrats tonight. i was with _ very critical for the democrats tonight. i was with the - tonight. i was with the virginia _ tonight. i was with the| virginia representative, tonight. i was with the . virginia representative, i think— virginia representative, i think it's _ virginia representative, i think it's critical- virginia representative, i think it's critical to - virginia representative, i think it's critical to look. virginia representative, i. think it's critical to look and see, — think it's critical to look and see. are _ think it's critical to look and see. are they— think it's critical to look and see, are they slipping - think it's critical to look and see, are they slipping away| see, are they slipping away from — see, are they slipping away from the _ see, are they slipping away from the democrats, - see, are they slipping away from the democrats, or- see, are they slipping away from the democrats, or do| from the democrats, or do republicans _ from the democrats, or do republicans have - from the democrats, or do republicans have a - from the democrats, or do republicans have a chancej from the democrats, or do. republicans have a chance to pick — republicans have a chance to pick up — republicans have a chance to
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pick up some _ republicans have a chance to pick up some seats _ republicans have a chance to pick up some seats in - republicans have a chance to pick up some seats in areas i pick up some seats in areas where — pick up some seats in areas where traditionally- pick up some seats in areas where traditionally they- where traditionally they haven't— where traditionally they haven't had _ where traditionally they haven't had electoral. where traditionally they- haven't had electoral success? that's— haven't had electoral success? that's what _ haven't had electoral success? that's what i'm _ haven't had electoral success? that's what i'm looking - haven't had electoral success? that's what i'm looking at - that's what i'm looking at tonight _ that's what i'm looking at tonight i'm _ that's what i'm looking at tonight. i'm also- that's what i'm looking at tonight. i'm also looking i that's what i'm looking at. tonight. i'm also looking at arizona _ tonight. i'm also looking at arizona. arizona _ tonight. i'm also looking at arizona. arizona will- tonight. i'm also looking at arizona. arizona will be - tonight. i'm also looking ati arizona. arizona will be very critical — arizona. arizona will be very critical for _ arizona. arizona will be very critical for republicans, - critical for republicans, particularly— critical for republicans, particularly the - critical for republicans, particularly the senate i critical for republicans, - particularly the senate race but christian, _ particularly the senate race but christian, you - particularly the senate race but christian, you look- particularly the senate race but christian, you look like| but christian, you look like you're _ but christian, you look like you're ready— but christian, you look like you're ready to _ but christian, you look like you're ready to go... - but christian, you look like you're ready to go... i- but christian, you look like you're ready to go... i want to ick you're ready to go. .. i want to ick u- you're ready to go... i want to pick up on — you're ready to go... i want to pick up on what _ you're ready to go... i want to pick up on what you're - you're ready to go... i want to pick up on what you're saying | you're ready to go... i want to| pick up on what you're saying i think you're right, the three house races we are looking at, this one here, virginia the second. 79% of the vote, she is ten points behind. always the caveat, we don't know which votes are being counted first so there is some leeway for elaine, but this one, pink because it is leaning red, this one in pink, this is really worrying for abigail svanberg, a prominent figure in the house of representatives. it is 19% of representatives. it is 19% of the vote. 99% of the vote counted, she is three points
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behind, that could flip for the republicans in the next hour. and it was always close, it was close _ and it was always close, it was close in — and it was always close, it was close in the last race, it's always— close in the last race, it's always been close, we have been talking _ always been close, we have been talking about this quite a bit but this— talking about this quite a bit but this is a tough one. we should remind _ but this is a tough one. - should remind viewers what we are talking about here, we're talking about control of congress, the lower house of representatives, and republicans only need a net gain of five tonight and maybe there are two on the board there. and it doesn't get in florida either.— florida either. let's quickly 'um florida either. let's quickly jump over _ florida either. let's quickly jump over to _ florida either. let's quickly jump over to the _ florida either. let's quickly jump over to the other - florida either. let's quicklyj jump over to the other side florida either. let's quickly i jump over to the other side of the country, because a judge in arizona has denied a request to extend voting hours for an additional three hours in maricopa county, this came about, we remind you, because during the course of the early hours of voting in arizona, some of the machines, the voting machines, were not actually working and the republican lawyers had said, ok, we need to extend voting hours by three hours, that will not happen. sophie long is there in phoenix for us. describe the situation, sophie.
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lots of people that will not be able to vote, or there queues of people that have been turned away, how much of an impact of these voting machines that were not working during the early hours actually had on people cos ability to vote? the chair ofthe cos ability to vote? the chair of the board _ cos ability to vote? the chair of the board of _ cos ability to vote? the chair of the board of supervisors l of the board of supervisors running _ of the board of supervisors running this election has issued _ running this election has issued reassurance that everyone will be able to vote. this _ everyone will be able to vote. this problem with the printing machines, tabulation machines, the risk— machines, tabulation machines, the risk after pulling up and. 20%— the risk after pulling up and. 20% of— the risk after pulling up and. 20% of the brains were affected in 60 _ 20% of the brains were affected in 60 locations but they worked very swiftly to rectify that problem. let's get some reaction _ problem. let's get some reaction to that. the judge has denied — reaction to that. the judge has denied the republican party's bid to — denied the republican party's bid to keep the polls open for three — bid to keep the polls open for three hours, the polls have just— three hours, the polls have just close. mine joined three hours, the polls have just close. minejoined here by the democratic candidate for attorney general. thank you for being _ attorney general. thank you for being with us. what is your reaction _ being with us. what is your reaction to that, do you think the pulse _ reaction to that, do you think the pulse should have been kept
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open? _ the pulse should have been kept oen? ., ~' open? now, i think the 'udge made the i open? now, ithink the 'udge made the right i open? now, ithink thejudge made the right decision i open? now, ithink thejudge made the right decision by i made the right decision by closing _ made the right decision by closing the _ made the right decision by closing the polls _ made the right decision by closing the polls at - made the right decision by closing the polls at seveni closing the polls at seven o'clock. _ closing the polls at seven o'clock, which _ closing the polls at seven o'clock, which is- closing the polls at seven o'clock, which is when i closing the polls at seven i o'clock, which is when they were — o'clock, which is when they were scheduled _ o'clock, which is when they were scheduled to - o'clock, which is when they were scheduled to be i o'clock, which is when they . were scheduled to be closed. o'clock, which is when they i were scheduled to be closed. i think— were scheduled to be closed. i think you — were scheduled to be closed. i think you said _ were scheduled to be closed. i think you said it _ were scheduled to be closed. i think you said it correctly, i think you said it correctly, problems— think you said it correctly, problems were _ think you said it correctly, problems were addressed | think you said it correctly, - problems were addressed swiftly and we _ problems were addressed swiftly and we don't _ problems were addressed swiftly and we don't believe _ problems were addressed swiftly and we don't believe that- problems were addressed swiftly and we don't believe that folks . and we don't believe that folks were _ and we don't believe that folks were disenfranchised - and we don't believe that folks were disenfranchised in- and we don't believe that folks were disenfranchised in any. were disenfranchised in any way. — were disenfranchised in any way. people _ were disenfranchised in any way. people had _ were disenfranchised in any way, people had the - were disenfranchised in any way, people had the ability| were disenfranchised in any. way, people had the ability to vote _ way, people had the ability to vote all— way, people had the ability to vote all the _ way, people had the ability to vote all the way— way, people had the ability to vote all the way up _ way, people had the ability to vote all the way up until i way, people had the ability toj vote all the way up until 7pm, all the — vote all the way up until 7pm, all the way— vote all the way up until 7pm, all the way throughout - vote all the way up until 7pm, all the way throughout the i vote all the way up until 7pm,| all the way throughout the rest of the — all the way throughout the rest of the day _ all the way throughout the rest of the day we _ all the way throughout the rest of the day. we feel— all the way throughout the rest of the day. we feel it - all the way throughout the rest of the day. we feel it is- all the way throughout the rest of the day. we feel it is the i of the day. we feel it is the right— of the day. we feel it is the right decision. _ of the day. we feel it is the right decision. at _ of the day. we feel it is the right decision. at the - right decision. at the republicans, - right decision. at the republicans, but i right decision. at the | republicans, but they right decision. at the - republicans, but they were asking _ republicans, but they were asking for— republicans, but they were asking for was _ republicans, but they were i asking for was extraordinary, they— asking for was extraordinary, they filed _ asking for was extraordinary, they filed this _ asking for was extraordinary, they filed this lawsuit - asking for was extraordinary, they filed this lawsuit very. they filed this lawsuit very light— they filed this lawsuit very light so— they filed this lawsuit very light so i— they filed this lawsuit very light so i think— they filed this lawsuit very light so i think it- they filed this lawsuit very light so i think it is- they filed this lawsuit very light so i think it is the i light so i think it is the right— light so i think it is the right decision - light so i think it is the right decision from i light so i think it is thej right decision from the light so i think it is the - right decision from the judge. has it — right decision from the judge. has it given— right decision from the judge. has it given the _ right decision from the judge. has it given the republicans i has it given the republicans more — has it given the republicans more ammunition? - has it given the republicans more ammunition?- more ammunition? these problems. _ more ammunition? these problems, they _ more ammunition? these problems, they do i more ammunition? these problems, they do have i more ammunition? these problems, they do have a| more ammunition? these i problems, they do have a point. i problems, they do have a point. i don't _ problems, they do have a point. i don't know. no election is 100% — i don't know. no election is 100% perfect, _ i don't know. no election is 100% perfect, but - idon't know. no election is 100% perfect, but our- i don't know. no election is- 100% perfect, but our elections are pretty— 100% perfect, but our elections are pretty darn _ 100% perfect, but our elections are pretty darn close. _ 100% perfect, but our elections are pretty darn close. these i are pretty darn close. these guys — are pretty darn close. these guys that _ are pretty darn close. these guys that were _ are pretty darn close. these guys that were running - are pretty darn close. these . guys that were running against my opponent _ guys that were running against my opponent of _ guys that were running against my opponent of the _
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guys that were running against my opponent of the candidate i my opponent of the candidate for governor, _ my opponent of the candidate for governor, kari— my opponent of the candidate for governor, kari lake, - my opponent of the candidate for governor, kari lake, marki for governor, kari lake, mark finchem _ for governor, kari lake, mark finchem running _ for governor, kari lake, mark finchem running for- for governor, kari lake, mark finchem running for the - finchem running for the secretary— finchem running for the secretary of— finchem running for the secretary of state, - finchem running for the secretary of state, theyi finchem running for the - secretary of state, they will seize — secretary of state, they will seize on _ secretary of state, they will seize on anything. - secretary of state, they will seize on anything. these i secretary of state, they willi seize on anything. these are folks— seize on anything. these are folks who _ seize on anything. these are folks who are _ seize on anything. these are folks who are still— seize on anything. these are folks who are still saying - seize on anything. these are| folks who are still saying that the 2020 _ folks who are still saying that the 2020 election _ folks who are still saying that the 2020 election was - folks who are still saying thati the 2020 election was rigged, it absolutely _ the 2020 election was rigged, it absolutely was _ the 2020 election was rigged, it absolutely was not. - the 2020 election was rigged, it absolutely was not. these l it absolutely was not. these are candidates _ it absolutely was not. these are candidates quite - it absolutely was not. these are candidates quite frankly| are candidates quite frankly who — are candidates quite frankly who do— are candidates quite frankly who do not— are candidates quite frankly who do not believe - are candidates quite frankly who do not believe in- are candidates quite frankly - who do not believe in american democracy _ who do not believe in american democracy. but— who do not believe in american democracy. but we _ who do not believe in american democracy. but we believe - who do not believe in american democracy. but we believe in. democracy. but we believe in american _ democracy. but we believe in american democracy, - democracy. but we believe in american democracy, i- democracy. but we believe in. american democracy, i believe in the — american democracy, i believe in the american _ american democracy, i believe in the american democracy - american democracy, i believe| in the american democracy and reportedly. _ in the american democracy and reportedly. the _ in the american democracy and reportedly, the people - in the american democracy and reportedly, the people of- reportedly, the people of arizona _ reportedly, the people of arizona do _ reportedly, the people of arizona do and _ reportedly, the people of arizona do and i- reportedly, the people of arizona do and i think- reportedly, the people of arizona do and i think wei reportedly, the people of- arizona do and i think we will see that _ arizona do and i think we will see that tonight. _ arizona do and i think we will see that tonight.— arizona do and i think we will see that tonight. one report on the election _ see that tonight. one report on the election itself, _ see that tonight. one report on the election itself, katie - the election itself, katie hobbs, who is standing for governor, she is also the secretary of state at the moment who oversees those elections. there were calls for her to— elections. there were calls for her to recuse herself. we elections. there were calls for her to recuse herself.- her to recuse herself. we can now see _ her to recuse herself. we can now see ron _ her to recuse herself. we can now see ron desantis - her to recuse herself. we can now see ron desantis who i her to recuse herself. we can | now see ron desantis who has been re—elected as governor for the very important in politics because many people expect that he will run for president in
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2024. �* , , he will run for president in 2024. �*, , ., ~ 2024. let's listen in. thank ou 2024. let's listen in. thank you very — 2024. let's listen in. thank you very much! _ 2024. let's listen in. thank you very much! well, - 2024. let's listen in. thank you very much! well, thank 2024. let's listen in. thank- you very much! well, thank you so much. you know, over these past four years, we have seen major challenges for the people of our state, for the citizens of our state, for the citizens of the united states and above all, for the cause of freedom. we saw freedom and our very way of life in so many other jurisdictions in this country wither on the vine. florida held the line. cheering and applause we chose facts over fear, we chose education over indoctrination. we chose law and order over rioting and disorder. florida was a refuge of sanity when the world went mad. we stood as the
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citadel of freedom for people across this country and indeed across this country and indeed across the world. cheering and applause we faced a task, we took the hit, we weathered the storm. but we stood our ground, we did not back down, we had the conviction to guide us, and we had the courage to lead. we made promises... cheering and applause we made promises to the people of florida, and we have delivered on those promises. cheering and applause and so, today, afterfour years, the people have delivered their verdict. freedom is here to stay! cheering and applause
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thank you very much. thank you. now, thanks to the overwhelming support of the people of florida, we not only won and election, we have rewritten the political map. election, we have rewritten the political map-— political map. thank you for honouring _ political map. thank you for honouring us _ political map. thank you for honouring us with _ political map. thank you for honouring us with a - political map. thank you for honouring us with a win - political map. thank you for honouring us with a win for| political map. thank you for i honouring us with a win for the ages. i want to thank all of our campaign staff, from campaign manager down, this was the best run campaign in history of florida politics. cheering and applause i want to thank all of our wonderful volunteers, who worked so hard to get out the vote. your support means the
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world to casey and i, god bless you and thank you. now, it's a lot easier to run a good campaign when you have got a great record to run on and i would not have been able to see the level of accomplishments that we saw unless i had outstanding personnel working in the executive office of the governor as well as heading state agencies. these faults worked hard to implement their agenda, they believed in our agenda, they believed in our agenda and the results have been historic. thank you for your support and work. cheering and applause thank you to miami dade county. cheering and applause thank you to palm beach county! cheering and applause now, we are still tallying the
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votes, but is clearly apparent that this election, we will have garnered a significant number of votes from people who may not have voted for me four years ago and i want to let you know, i am years ago and i want to let you know, lam honoured years ago and i want to let you know, i am honoured to have earned your trust and your support over these four years. cheering and applause and most important of all, thank you to the greatest first lady in all 50 states. cheering and applause serry—mac ron desantis, the governor of florida who has been re—elected, defeating the democrat candidate. was it the next tory governor for the next four years or was that republican nominee for president in 2024? the crowd were chanting two more years, not four more years. he made gains with every democratic group in florida. you look at that result, it's very
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convincing, much more comprehensive than the win in 2018. voters in florida have made a vote of freedom, he said, that had weathered on the vine. it is around 50% of the vote he has the air against charlie chris who was formerly governor and fodder. before we very rudely came away from sophie long, we were listening to what was going on in arizona, so let's go back to sophie long, with profuse apologies, because wejust apologies, because we just wanted apologies, because wejust wanted to cut in there and listen to what ron desantis was saying. pick up from where you just left, tell us a little bit about what's going on in phoenix. about what's going on in phoenix— about what's going on in phoenix. ~ . . phoenix. well, i am at the democratic _ phoenix. well, i am at the democratic party - phoenix. well, i am at the - democratic party headquarters, we don't — democratic party headquarters, we don't know whether or not they— we don't know whether or not they will— we don't know whether or not they will be celebrating come of course. the polls have just shut— of course. the polls have just shut your— of course. the polls have just shut your in arizona and that is significant because they were — is significant because they were the last minute bid by republican candidates to keep the polls open, there were some problems— the polls open, there were some problems with tibulus machines this morning shortly after the
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polls— this morning shortly after the polls opened, we are told by the chair— polls opened, we are told by the chair of the board of supervisors running this election that they were limited, 20% of the machines were — limited, 20% of the machines were affected, people were always _ were affected, people were always able to cast their vote, didn't— always able to cast their vote, didn't prevent people from casting _ didn't prevent people from casting votes, it was an issue with— casting votes, it was an issue with printing and the darkness of the — with printing and the darkness of the ink, that was sorted out fairly— of the ink, that was sorted out fairly swiftly. the judge denied the bid to keep the polls— denied the bid to keep the polls open, the republicans wanted _ polls open, the republicans wanted them to stay open for another— wanted them to stay open for another three hours to make sure — another three hours to make sure everyone had their vote. i have _ sure everyone had their vote. i have just — sure everyone had their vote. i have just been speaking to the democratic candidate for attorney general, she said she was confident that everyone will have got their vote. republicans will make an issue of this— republicans will make an issue of this of— republicans will make an issue of this of course because traditionally hares, democrats are much— traditionally hares, democrats are much more prone to early voting — are much more prone to early voting and _ are much more prone to early voting and more republicans come — voting and more republicans come out on the day but the polls — come out on the day but the polls have now closed and there is are _ polls have now closed and there is are so — polls have now closed and there is are so very tight races taking _ is are so very tight races taking place here, nationally a course — taking place here, nationally a course in _ taking place here, nationally a course in the senate race we had — course in the senate race we had mark— course in the senate race we had mark kelly a very popular candidate, a former astronaut, former— candidate, a former astronaut, former us _ candidate, a former astronaut, former us navy pilot, he is married _ former us navy pilot, he is married to the former
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congresswoman gabby gifford, who was — congresswoman gabby gifford, who was shocked when she was meeting — who was shocked when she was meeting her constituents some ten years— meeting her constituents some ten years ago. so very compelling personal story, he is very— compelling personal story, he is very popular. he's up against _ is very popular. he's up against a political novice, a trump _ against a political novice, a trump supporter, blake masters, he's been — trump supporter, blake masters, he's been closing the gap, he is an— he's been closing the gap, he is an election dinner, very closely— is an election dinner, very closely aligned to the former president in his views, and matt— president in his views, and matt kelly has been trying to distance himself more from joe biden, — distance himself more from joe biden, who doesn't call very favourably here. so that's the national— favourably here. so that's the national rice and a very tight race — national rice and a very tight race for— national rice and a very tight race for governor as well. kari lake _ race for governor as well. kari lake is — race for governor as well. kari lake is the _ race for governor as well. kari lake is the republican candidate, a former news anchor. _ candidate, a former news anchor, she has a celebrity factor— anchor, she has a celebrity factor in _ anchor, she has a celebrity factor in arizona, she has run a very— factor in arizona, she has run a very polished campaign, she is up _ a very polished campaign, she is up against katie hobbs, the current— is up against katie hobbs, the current democratic secretary of state _ current democratic secretary of state who is overseeing the election— state who is overseeing the election and a tight race there as well— election and a tight race there as well although kari lake has been — as well although kari lake has been leading in the polls. katie _ been leading in the polls. katie hobbs refused to debate her publicly, she said she didn't— her publicly, she said she didn't want to be part of kari lake's —
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didn't want to be part of kari lake's spectacle, she also refused _ lake's spectacle, she also refused to recuse herself from overseeing the election. i think— overseeing the election. i think there is some criticism, we are — think there is some criticism, we are going to hear some pretty— we are going to hear some pretty fierce criticism from republican candidates that people were not able to use their— people were not able to use their votes, that has been disabused by the people running the election, and i have to say we spoke _ the election, and i have to say we spoke to the chair of the board — we spoke to the chair of the board of— we spoke to the chair of the board of supervisors running the election, both yesterday and today, and they are absolutely clear that this will be, absolutely clear that this will be. they _ absolutely clear that this will be, they will protect the integrity of this election, a huge — integrity of this election, a huge amount of focus on what's going _ huge amount of focus on what's going on— huge amount of focus on what's going on here in arizona because _ going on here in arizona because really, this is ground zero — because really, this is ground zero in — because really, this is ground zero in terms of those unfounded claims that the 2020 election— unfounded claims that the 2020 election was stolen in the top three — election was stolen in the top three candidates in the republican tickets or refused to accept that result. so a tight— to accept that result. so a tight race to watch. it's interesting, amanda, you have the judges saying no, this
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election is ok, you have the board of supervisors of the election saying no, we've looked at what happened, we don't think this is going to affect the integrity of the vote, people will still be able to turn out and vote, and you have donald trump staying, they are trying to steal the vote. the problem is, however much evidence you present to people who believe the vote has been meddled with, it doesn't make any difference, and i don't know what america does now. i've spent time in arizona and it is really hard to try to persuade people, and even something like this, especially something like this, especially something like this, glitches will happen in a country of 330 million, it's going to happen. 0ur election legal analyst said this is all totally normal. it this is all totally normal. it actually went well, this is exactly what happens. we are talking a lot more about it because we have election deniers and people are looking at how a process works, but this is natural, something goes
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to court and gets decided that night, that is why you have teams on all sides, so here we are again. teams on all sides, so here we are again-— are again. for viewers in the uk, we are again. for viewers in the uk. we are _ are again. for viewers in the uk, we are now— are again. for viewers in the uk, we are nowjoined - are again. for viewers in the uk, we are nowjoined on i are again. for viewers in the i uk, we are nowjoined on bbc one, so if you are watching on bbc two and you want to keep on watching, please switch over four continuing coverage of these midterm elections. on bbc one, we are talking about arizona, and important elections, the governor's house in arizona, and some important house races as well. just pick up house races as well. just pick up that thought, ron, about the uncertainty being sown in the body politic in america, the confidence being undermined nationwide in elections. this is the first real test tonight since 2020, and a lot of people around the world will be watching and wondering whether
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american democracy is safe. this is what really worries me, the notion that we have elected officials or those who are seeking high office in the united states who are denying the results of the last election. whether you like it or not, i'm a republican, joe biden won the presidency. a number of democrats who won their respective races. to go out and deny these results and to try to get people to say, you know what, this was not a legitimate election, this is not a legitimate outcome, i think that so is it so much resentment among so many republicans, you are right, tonight is our test of what the republicans do and say, and will they actually say, yes, we respect the integrity of this election?— respect the integrity of this election? , ,., ., , election? one person who is very well-suited _ election? one person who is very well-suited to - election? one person who is very well-suited to talk i election? one person who is very well-suited to talk to i election? one person who is. very well-suited to talk to us,
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very well—suited to talk to us, janet — very well—suited to talk to us, janet napolitano, the former governor of arizona, the head of the — governor of arizona, the head of the department of homeland security— of the department of homeland security under president obama. thank— security under president obama. thank you — security under president obama. thank you very much forjoining us. thank you very much forjoining us we — thank you very much forjoining us. we were talking about a test — us. we were talking about a test of— us. we were talking about a test of american democracy, you have _ test of american democracy, you have seen— test of american democracy, you have seen what is happening in arizona — have seen what is happening in arizona this evening, is arizona _ arizona this evening, is arizona passing the test of being _ arizona passing the test of being able to conduct an election where both winners and losers _ election where both winners and losers will— election where both winners and losers will say, yes, we crossed _ losers will say, yes, we crossed the result, it was free and fair, — crossed the result, it was free and fair, we accept what happened?— and fair, we accept what happened? and fair, we accept what hauened? . ., . . ., happened? arizona has a long histo in happened? arizona has a long history in running _ happened? arizona has a long history in running clean i happened? arizona has a long history in running clean and i history in running clean and fair— history in running clean and fair elections. _ history in running clean and fair elections. after- history in running clean and fair elections. after the i history in running clean and i fair elections. after the 2020 election— fair elections. after the 2020 election when— fair elections. after the 2020 election whenjoe _ fair elections. after the 2020 election when joe biden i fair elections. after the 2020 l election when joe biden carried the state. _ election when joe biden carried the state. a _ election when joe biden carried the state, a number— election when joe biden carried the state, a number of- the state, a number of republicans _ the state, a number of republicans said - the state, a number of| republicans said trump the state, a number of- republicans said trump was robbed, _ republicans said trump was robbed, and _ republicans said trump was robbed, and they— republicans said trump was robbed, and they actually i robbed, and they actually commissioned _ robbed, and they actually commissioned a - robbed, and they actually commissioned a separatej robbed, and they actually i commissioned a separate audit in maricopa _ commissioned a separate audit in maricopa county, _ commissioned a separate audit in maricopa county, the - in maricopa county, the largest county— in maricopa county, the largest county in — in maricopa county, the largest county in arizona, _ in maricopa county, the largest county in arizona, done - in maricopa county, the largest county in arizona, done by i in maricopa county, the largest county in arizona, done by a i county in arizona, done by a company— county in arizona, done by a company called _ county in arizona, done by a company called cyber- county in arizona, done by a | company called cyber ninjas, and that—
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company called cyber ninjas, and that sound _ company called cyber ninjas, and that sound joe _ company called cyber ninjas, and that sound joe biden- company called cyber ninjas, j and that sound joe biden had won— and that sound joe biden had won the _ and that sound joe biden had won the county— and that sound joe biden had won the county by— and that sound joe biden had won the county by more i and that sound joe biden had won the county by more thanj and that sound joe biden had i won the county by more than had been _ won the county by more than had been counted _ won the county by more than had been counted by— won the county by more than had been counted by the _ won the county by more than had been counted by the official- been counted by the official count~ _ been counted by the official count~ so _ been counted by the official count. so there _ been counted by the official count. so there has - been counted by the official count. so there has been. been counted by the official| count. so there has been no evidence _ count. so there has been no evidence of— count. so there has been no evidence of any— count. so there has been no evidence of any kind - count. so there has been no evidence of any kind of i count. so there has been no evidence of any kind of vote| evidence of any kind of vote rigging _ evidence of any kind of vote rigging -- _ evidence of any kind of vote rigging~ -- and— evidence of any kind of vote rigging. —— and that - evidence of any kind of vote rigging. —— and that is - evidence of any kind of vote i rigging. —— and that is found. that— rigging. —— and that is found. that being _ rigging. —— and that is found. that being said, _ rigging. —— and that is found. that being said, the - rigging. —— and that is found. i that being said, the republican slate _ that being said, the republican slate up — that being said, the republican slate up for— that being said, the republican slate up for election _ that being said, the republican slate up for election tonight i slate up for election tonight in arizona _ slate up for election tonight in arizona is _ slate up for election tonight in arizona is full _ slate up for election tonight in arizona is full of - slate up for election tonight in arizona is full of election| in arizona is full of election deniers _ in arizona is full of election deniers who— in arizona is full of election deniers who have - in arizona is full of election deniers who have not - deniers who have not acknowledged - deniers who have not acknowledged joe i deniers who have not i acknowledged joe biden deniers who have not - acknowledged joe biden as the legitimate _ acknowledged joe biden as the legitimate elected _ acknowledged joe biden as the legitimate elected president. acknowledged joe biden as the legitimate elected president of the us, — legitimate elected president of the us, and _ legitimate elected president of the us, and they— legitimate elected president of the us, and they have - legitimate elected president of the us, and they have also- legitimate elected president of| the us, and they have also said the us, and they have also said the only— the us, and they have also said the only way— the us, and they have also said the only way they— the us, and they have also said the only way they can _ the us, and they have also said the only way they can lose i the only way they can lose tonight— the only way they can lose tonight is— the only way they can lose tonight is if— the only way they can lose tonight is if the _ the only way they can lose tonight is if the election i the only way they can lose tonight is if the election isj tonight is if the election is rigged. _ tonight is if the election is rigged. so— tonight is if the election is rigged. so it's _ tonight is if the election is rigged, so it's kind - tonight is if the election is rigged, so it's kind of- tonight is if the election is rigged, so it's kind of a i tonight is if the election is i rigged, so it's kind of a heads iwin— rigged, so it's kind of a heads i win tails— rigged, so it's kind of a heads i win tails you _ rigged, so it's kind of a heads i win tails you lose _ rigged, so it's kind of a headsj i win tails you lose argument. santis — i win tails you lose argument. santis we _ i win tails you lose argument. santis we are _ i win tails you lose argument. santis we are seeing - i win tails you lose argument. santis we are seeing kari i santis we are seeing kari lake's headquarters. it seems to me you could end up pretty quickly with a situation where at the moment, democrat,
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republicans are saying that elections are being stolen but within a psychological, you could have democrat saying, actually, well, we had these republican candidates in charge at the way elections are held, they feel dealed with the way elections are held so now democrats can either when and fairly soon democrats i trust the system either. i spent time in arizona, and of all of the places i went to, that is where i had most talk of violence and most people saying they didn't trust the democratic process. what happens when both sides no longer trust of this happening? well, we can only hope it doesn't _ well, we can only hope it doesn't get _ well, we can only hope it doesn't get to _ well, we can only hope it doesn't get to that, i well, we can only hope it doesn't get to that, and i well, we can only hope it. doesn't get to that, and you are right, _ doesn't get to that, and you are right, arizona _ doesn't get to that, and you are right, arizona has - doesn't get to that, and you are right, arizona has had i doesn't get to that, and you are right, arizona has had a| are right, arizona has had a troubling _ are right, arizona has had a troubling incident, - are right, arizona has had a troubling incident, some i troubling incident, some violence. _ troubling incident, some violence, with— troubling incident, some violence, with respect. troubling incident, somej violence, with respect to elections. _ violence, with respect to elections, even - violence, with respect to elections, even in - violence, with respect to elections, even in the i violence, with respect to i elections, even in the past couple _ elections, even in the past couple of— elections, even in the past couple of weeks, - elections, even in the past couple of weeks, there i elections, even in the past i couple of weeks, there were individuals— couple of weeks, there were individuals monitoring - couple of weeks, there were individuals monitoring ballot dropbox— individuals monitoring ballot dropbox says _ individuals monitoring ballot dropbox says with _ individuals monitoring ballot dropbox says with their i individuals monitoring ballot dropbox says with their ar l individuals monitoring ballot|
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dropbox says with their ar 15 in and — dropbox says with their ar 15 in and cameras _ dropbox says with their ar 15 in and cameras taking - dropbox says with their ar 15. in and cameras taking pictures of the — in and cameras taking pictures of the license _ in and cameras taking pictures of the license plates _ in and cameras taking pictures of the license plates of - in and cameras taking pictures of the license plates of cars i of the license plates of cars of the license plates of cars of voters _ of the license plates of cars of voters who _ of the license plates of cars of voters who were - of the license plates of cars of voters who were driving i of the license plates of cars. of voters who were driving to cast — of voters who were driving to cast their _ of voters who were driving to cast their ballot. _ of voters who were driving to cast their ballot. clearly- of voters who were driving to cast their ballot. clearly an i cast their ballot. clearly an exercise _ cast their ballot. clearly an exercise in_ cast their ballot. clearly an exercise in voter _ cast their ballot. clearly an . exercise in voter intimidation if nothing _ exercise in voter intimidation if nothing else. _ exercise in voter intimidation if nothing else. look, - exercise in voter intimidation if nothing else. look, our- if nothing else. look, our countries _ if nothing else. look, our countriesjust_ if nothing else. look, our countriesjust to - if nothing else. look, our countries just to going i if nothing else. look, our countries just to going to| if nothing else. look, our- countries just to going to have to work— countries just to going to have to work our— countries just to going to have to work our way— countries just to going to have to work our way through - countries just to going to have to work our way through this. i to work our way through this. we are — to work our way through this. we are a _ to work our way through this. we are a democracy, - to work our way through this. we are a democracy, we - to work our way through this. we are a democracy, we are i to work our way through this. | we are a democracy, we are a big, _ we are a democracy, we are a big. diverse, _ we are a democracy, we are a big, diverse, complicated - big, diverse, complicated country~ _ big, diverse, complicated country. none _ big, diverse, complicated country. none of- big, diverse, complicated country. none of this - big, diverse, complicated country. none of this is l big, diverse, complicated i country. none of this is easy but one _ country. none of this is easy but one of— country. none of this is easy but one of the _ country. none of this is easy but one of the things - country. none of this is easy but one of the things that i country. none of this is easy but one of the things that is| but one of the things that is held — but one of the things that is held in— but one of the things that is held in our— but one of the things that is held in our country- but one of the things that is held in our country for- held in our country for centuries _ held in our country for centuries is _ held in our country for centuries is the - held in our country for centuries is the fact. held in our country for. centuries is the fact that there _ centuries is the fact that there is— centuries is the fact that there is ultimately- centuries is the fact that there is ultimately trust| centuries is the fact that i there is ultimately trust in the — there is ultimately trust in the integrity— there is ultimately trust in the integrity of _ there is ultimately trust in the integrity of the - there is ultimately trust in l the integrity of the electoral system, _ the integrity of the electoral system, to— the integrity of the electoral system, to the _ the integrity of the electoral system, to the extent - the integrity of the electoral system, to the extent we i the integrity of the electoral. system, to the extent we have been _ system, to the extent we have been losing _ system, to the extent we have been losing that, _ system, to the extent we have been losing that, we _ system, to the extent we have been losing that, we have - system, to the extent we have been losing that, we have to l been losing that, we have to fight — been losing that, we have to fight to— been losing that, we have to fight to get— been losing that, we have to fight to get it _ been losing that, we have to fight to get it back. - been losing that, we have to fight to get it back. m5 - fight to get it back. ms napolitano, _ fight to get it back. it napolitano, aside fight to get it back.- napolitano, aside from fight to get it back— napolitano, aside from being the former governor, you were also secretary for homeland security, and one of the issues, for people in arizona, issues, for people in arizona, is the border, and a lot of people don't believe the democrats have gone far enough
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to secure the border. we are on pace for 2 million crossings across the boarding —— the border in 2022 and many of those are repeat once. in the uk, we have the issue, governments don't seem to be able to stop the flow. one issueis able to stop the flow. one issue is dealing with my wits once they are in the country and the other issue is stopping the flow, and that flows damaging the body politic, not just in our country, the uk, but in your country as well. i but in your country as well. i think there is truth to that. in think there is truth to that. in my— think there is truth to that. in my view, _ think there is truth to that. in my view, '— think there is truth to that. in my view, i was - think there is truth to that. in my view, i was the - think there is truth to that. . in my view, i was the 2—term governor— in my view, i was the 2—term governor of— in my view, i was the 2—term governor of arizona - in my view, i was the 2—term governor of arizona and - in my view, i was the 2—term governor of arizona and then| governor of arizona and then the secretary _ governor of arizona and then the secretary for— governor of arizona and then the secretary for homeland l the secretary for homeland security— the secretary for homeland security so _ the secretary for homeland security so i— the secretary for homeland security so i have - the secretary for homeland security so i have been - the secretary for homeland - security so i have been dealing with _ security so i have been dealing with that — security so i have been dealing with that border— security so i have been dealing with that border for— security so i have been dealing with that border for a - security so i have been dealing with that border for a long - with that border for a long time _ with that border for a long time every— with that border for a long time. every country- with that border for a long time. every country in - with that border for a long time. every country in the| time. every country in the world _ time. every country in the world deserves _ time. every country in the world deserves to - time. every country in the world deserves to have i time. every country in the - world deserves to have secure and safe — world deserves to have secure and safe borders, _ world deserves to have secure and safe borders, it— world deserves to have secure and safe borders, it is- world deserves to have secure and safe borders, it is part - world deserves to have secure and safe borders, it is part of| and safe borders, it is part of and safe borders, it is part of a nation's _ and safe borders, it is part of a nation's sovereignty. - and safe borders, it is part of a nation's sovereignty. and . and safe borders, it is part of| a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, — a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, you _ a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, you have _ a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, you have to - a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, you have to have - a nation's sovereignty. and to do that, you have to have a i do that, you have to have a really — do that, you have to have a really good _ do that, you have to have a really good operational - do that, you have to have a i really good operational plan, you have _ really good operational plan, you have to— really good operational plan, you have to have _ really good operational plan, you have to have ports- really good operational plan, you have to have ports of-
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really good operational plan, . you have to have ports of entry that operate _ you have to have ports of entry that operate effectively- you have to have ports of entry that operate effectively and - that operate effectively and efficiently _ that operate effectively and efficiently. mexico - that operate effectively and efficiently. mexico is- that operate effectively and efficiently. mexico is the i efficiently. mexico is the number— efficiently. mexico is the number two _ efficiently. mexico is the numbertwo trading - efficiently. mexico is the i number two trading partner efficiently. mexico is the - number two trading partner of the united _ number two trading partner of the united states, _ number two trading partner of the united states, there - number two trading partner of the united states, there are l the united states, there are literally— the united states, there are literally hundreds _ the united states, there are literally hundreds of - the united states, there are i literally hundreds of thousands of literally hundreds of thousands orobs — literally hundreds of thousands orobs in — literally hundreds of thousands orobs in the _ literally hundreds of thousands ofjobs in the united _ literally hundreds of thousands ofjobs in the united states- ofjobs in the united states that— ofjobs in the united states that are _ ofjobs in the united states that are dependent - ofjobs in the united states that are dependent on - ofjobs in the united states that are dependent on the i that are dependent on the traffic— that are dependent on the traffic that _ that are dependent on the traffic that goes _ that are dependent on the traffic that goes through l that are dependent on the - traffic that goes through those ports— traffic that goes through those ports of— traffic that goes through those ports of entry _ traffic that goes through those ports of entry. and _ traffic that goes through those ports of entry. and then - traffic that goes through those ports of entry. and then you . ports of entry. and then you have — ports of entry. and then you have to _ ports of entry. and then you have to have _ ports of entry. and then you have to have manpower, - have to have manpower, technology, _ have to have manpower, technology, and - have to have manpower, technology, and air- have to have manpower, | technology, and air cover have to have manpower, - technology, and air cover on the vast _ technology, and air cover on the vast expanse _ technology, and air cover on the vast expanse of- technology, and air cover on the vast expanse of territory between _ the vast expanse of territory between those _ the vast expanse of territory between those ports - the vast expanse of territory between those ports of- the vast expanse of territory. between those ports of entry. and then _ between those ports of entry. and then lastly _ between those ports of entry. and then lastly we _ between those ports of entry. and then lastly we need - between those ports of entry. and then lastly we need to i and then lastly we need to improve _ and then lastly we need to improve the _ and then lastly we need to improve the legal- and then lastly we need to - improve the legal immigration system, — improve the legal immigration system, the _ improve the legal immigration system, the fact _ improve the legal immigration system, the fact of— improve the legal immigration system, the fact of the - improve the legal immigrationj system, the fact of the matter is that— system, the fact of the matter is that there _ system, the fact of the matter is that there is _ system, the fact of the matter is that there is a _ system, the fact of the matter is that there is a huge - system, the fact of the matter is that there is a huge need i system, the fact of the matter is that there is a huge need in| is that there is a huge need in our country— is that there is a huge need in our country for— is that there is a huge need in our country for labour, - is that there is a huge need in| our country for labour, among other— our country for labour, among other things. _ our country for labour, among other things, and _ our country for labour, among otherthings, and our- other things, and our immigration - other things, and our immigration systemi otherthings, and our| immigration system is otherthings, and our- immigration system is too restrictive. _ immigration system is too restrictive. so, _ immigration system is too restrictive. so, we - immigration system is too restrictive. so, we need . immigration system is too| restrictive. so, we need to make _ restrictive. so, we need to make it _ restrictive. so, we need to make it easier— restrictive. so, we need to make it easier for- restrictive. so, we need to make it easier for people i restrictive. so, we need to| make it easier for people to actually— make it easier for people to actually come _ make it easier for people to actually come into - make it easier for people to actually come into the - make it easier for people to . actually come into the country tawfutty — actually come into the country lawfull . ~ , actually come into the country lawfull. a . . ., lawfully. ms napolitano, the 'udue lawfully. ms napolitano, the judge republican _ lawfully. ms napolitano, the judge republican lawyers . lawfully. ms napolitano, the i judge republican lawyers down there in arizona asked for the
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voting, the polling stations to be kept open another three hours, and a judge has said thatis hours, and a judge has said that is not necessary, he went to keep them open another three hours. with the problem is those polling stations and machines have had, should he have kept them open? to keep faith in the system? it have kept them open? to keep faith in the system? it depends on the actual _ faith in the system? it depends on the actual facts _ faith in the system? it depends on the actual facts that - faith in the system? it depends on the actual facts that were i on the actual facts that were presented _ on the actual facts that were presented it— on the actual facts that were presented. it is _ on the actual facts that were presented. it is not - on the actual facts that were i presented. it is not uncommon for there — presented. it is not uncommon for there to _ presented. it is not uncommon for there to be _ presented. it is not uncommon for there to be interruptions, l for there to be interruptions, minor— for there to be interruptions, minor interruptions - for there to be interruptions, minor interruptions in - for there to be interruptions, j minor interruptions in polling places. — minor interruptions in polling places. as _ minor interruptions in polling places. as they— minor interruptions in polling places, as they are _ minor interruptions in polling places, as they are getting. minor interruptions in polling. places, as they are getting set ”p places, as they are getting set up and — places, as they are getting set up and the _ places, as they are getting set up and the like. _ places, as they are getting set up and the like. but— places, as they are getting set up and the like. but i- places, as they are getting set up and the like. but i would i up and the like. but i would pull— up and the like. but i would pull point _ up and the like. but i would pull point out _ up and the like. but i would pull point out the _ up and the like. but i would pull point out the board - up and the like. but i would pull point out the board of. pull point out the board of supervisors _ pull point out the board of supervisors where - pull point out the board of supervisors where the - pull point out the board of. supervisors where the lawsuit was brought _ supervisors where the lawsuit was brought is— supervisors where the lawsuit was brought is itself- supervisors where the lawsuit was brought is itself a - was brought is itself a republic— was brought is itself a republic on— was brought is itself a republic on board, - was brought is itself a| republic on board, and was brought is itself a - republic on board, and their view— republic on board, and their view and _ republic on board, and their view and the _ republic on board, and their view and the view _ republic on board, and their view and the view that - republic on board, and their view and the view that they| view and the view that they persuaded _ view and the view that they persuaded the _ view and the view that they persuaded the judge - view and the view that they persuaded the judge of - view and the view that they persuaded the judge of is l view and the view that they - persuaded the judge of is that, no, the — persuaded the judge of is that, no, the potting _ persuaded the judge of is that, no, the polling places - persuaded the judge of is that, no, the polling places had - persuaded the judge of is that, | no, the polling places had been operated — no, the polling places had been operated ahd _ no, the polling places had been operated and so _ no, the polling places had been operated and so that _ no, the polling places had been operated and so that any - no, the polling places had been operated and so that any errori operated and so that any error that— operated and so that any error that occurred _ operated and so that any error that occurred was _ operated and so that any error that occurred was harmless. . that occurred was harmless. janet —
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that occurred was harmless. janet napolitano, _ that occurred was harmless. janet napolitano, thank- that occurred was harmless. janet napolitano, thank you| janet napolitano, thank you very much forjoining us. you have been watching bbc nukes coverage at the mid—term elections here in the united states. —— bbc news coverage. to our viewers on pbs, thank you forjoining us. so, we have sarah smith, we are honoured, our north america has joined us. i have actually completely lost track of time. it is 9:30pm in washington, which means it is another time in the uk. what you make of the race so far? it uk. what you make of the race so far? , ., , so far? it is really interesting, - so far? it is really interesting, we i so far? it is really i interesting, we went so far? it is really - interesting, we went into so far? it is really _ interesting, we went into this wondering if we would be watching a red ripple or a red zune army, what size of red wave would we be getting? —— red tsunami. there are a few really interesting things that have been happening, not least of which the crowd at ron desantis victory party are shouting two more years, not
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four more years, because throughout the campaign he would never say he was deaf any surface full term as governor because it is not much of secret that he harbours presidential ambitions. we have one of his constituents in florida tonight in myra largo who will be watching this carefully as well and wondering if this is such a good result. donald trump gave an interview earlier in which he made it really clear on tv, he said if ron desantis decides to run, it would be very bad for him and was basically threatening to release private information about him if he dared to challenge for the presidency. an astonishing interview, even by donald trump of mac standards.— by donald trump of mac standards. , ., . , standards. our producers were sa in: to standards. our producers were saying to us — standards. our producers were saying to us that _ standards. our producers were saying to us that we _ standards. our producers were saying to us that we might - standards. our producers were | saying to us that we might have a situation where ron desantis is making his acceptance speech at the same time as donald trump is making a speech. they might have popped up at the same time.
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might have popped up at the same time-— might have popped up at the same time. ., , ., same time. that is what we were watchin: same time. that is what we were watching on _ same time. that is what we were watching on the _ same time. that is what we were watching on the side _ same time. that is what we were watching on the side of— same time. that is what we were watching on the side of our- watching on the side of our screens, that is the view from mar—a—lago, it is all writing, he is ready. mar-a-lago, it is all writing, he is ready-— he is ready. and what will he sa ? he is ready. and what will he say? he _ he is ready. and what will he say? he told _ he is ready. and what will he say? he told us _ he is ready. and what will he say? he told us last - he is ready. and what will he say? he told us last night, i he is ready. and what will he | say? he told us last night, he said _ say? he told us last night, he said wait— say? he told us last night, he said wait for the 15th of november, next tuesday, and saying — november, next tuesday, and saying he _ november, next tuesday, and saying he would have a big announcement to make and we were _ announcement to make and we were wondering if he would be saying — were wondering if he would be saying he _ were wondering if he would be saying he would go for a run at the presidency before the midterms, there were rumours going _ midterms, there were rumours going around every day, tonight is going — going around every day, tonight is going to be the night, he's getting — is going to be the night, he's getting rock the midterms by announcing his white house run before _ announcing his white house run before the polling season takes place — before the polling season takes place |— before the polling season takes lace. ., ., , before the polling season takes lace. . . ,, before the polling season takes lace. . . , , place. i have always seen these midterms _ place. i have always seen these midterms as — place. i have always seen these midterms as a _ place. i have always seen these midterms as a referendum - place. i have always seen these midterms as a referendum on l place. i have always seen these i midterms as a referendum on two things, 2024 and their ability to conduct it peacefully. has it catapulted us into 2024 quicker than we expected? it quicker than we expected? it seems to because we are focused on each _ seems to because we are focused on each race that is on a knife edge, — on each race that is on a knife edge, it— on each race that is on a knife edge, it often comes down to whether— edge, it often comes down to whether there are tramp candidates. they will be looked
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at closely, pennsylvania, georgia, _ at closely, pennsylvania, georgia, 0hio, they are not a referendum on donald trump as such— referendum on donald trump as such but— referendum on donald trump as such but it — referendum on donald trump as such but it is candidates do wett— such but it is candidates do well and _ such but it is candidates do well and some had some disadvantages during their campaigns, he will take that as real momentum to say, i am the one who — real momentum to say, i am the one who has actual appeal, it is not — one who has actual appeal, it is not the _ one who has actual appeal, it is not the republican label that— is not the republican label that he _ is not the republican label that he is getting people elected, it is the trump endorsement that is getting people _ endorsement that is getting people elected. and that will stiffen — people elected. and that will stiffen his resolve. is people elected. and that will stiffen his resolve.— stiffen his resolve. is this the sequel. _ stiffen his resolve. is this the sequel, that - stiffen his resolve. is this the sequel, that anyone i stiffen his resolve. is this - the sequel, that anyone really wanted? joe biden and donald trump? the worst sequel i can imagine. trump? the worst sequel i can imauine. ~ ., trump? the worst sequel i can imauine. ~ . , , imagine. we have seen this show, imagine. we have seen this show. we — imagine. we have seen this show, we have _ imagine. we have seen this show, we have to _ imagine. we have seen this show, we have to buy - imagine. we have seen this. show, we have to buy tickets for a show we have already seen. , , . seen. this is donald trump's niaht, seen. this is donald trump's night. he _ seen. this is donald trump's night. he is _ seen. this is donald trump's night, he is thinking, - seen. this is donald trump's night, he is thinking, i- seen. this is donald trump's night, he is thinking, i need| night, he is thinking, i need to come _ night, he is thinking, i need to come out— night, he is thinking, i need to come out tonight. - night, he is thinking, i need to come out tonight. [it- night, he is thinking, i need to come out tonight. [it is i night, he is thinking, i need to come out tonight. it is not meant to _ to come out tonight. it is not meant to be _ to come out tonight. it is not meant to be donald - to come out tonight. it is not meant to be donald trump, l to come out tonight. it is not meant to be donald trump, i don't know if anyone has told him there is, it is about the other republicans. but him there is, it is about the other republicans.- him there is, it is about the other republicans. but he only cares about — other republicans. but he only
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cares about himself. _ other republicans. but he only cares about himself. by - other republicans. but he only cares about himself. by the . cares about himself. by the fact— cares about himself. by the fact that _ cares about himself. by the fact that we _ cares about himself. by the fact that we see _ cares about himself. by the fact that we see on - cares about himself. by the fact that we see on this - cares about himself. by the l fact that we see on this splits gearing — fact that we see on this splits gearing that _ fact that we see on this splits gearing that he _ fact that we see on this splits gearing that he is _ fact that we see on this splits gearing that he is coming - fact that we see on this splits gearing that he is coming outj gearing that he is coming out mar-a-lago _ gearing that he is coming out mar-a-lago to— gearing that he is coming out mar—a—lago to say, - gearing that he is coming out mar—a—lago to say, i- gearing that he is coming out mar—a—lago to say, i am - mar—a—lago to say, i am running. _ mar—a—lago to say, i am running. he _ mar—a—lago to say, i am running. he was - mar—a—lago to say, i am running. he was to - mar—a—lago to say, i am running. he was to put. mar—a—lago to say, i am running. he was to put aj mar—a—lago to say, i am - running. he was to put a pin in the balloon _ running. he was to put a pin in the balloon of _ running. he was to put a pin in the balloon of ron _ running. he was to put a pin in the balloon of ron desantis i the balloon of ron desantis because _ the balloon of ron desantis because he _ the balloon of ron desantis because he feels _ the balloon of ron desantis because he feels betrayed i the balloon of ron desantis - because he feels betrayed that, he believes— because he feels betrayed that, he believes he _ because he feels betrayed that, he believes he made _ because he feels betrayed that, he believes he made desantis. he believes he made desantis and now— he believes he made desantis and now he _ he believes he made desantis and now he could _ he believes he made desantis and now he could run - he believes he made desantis and now he could run and - he believes he made desantis and now he could run and he. he believes he made desantisl and now he could run and he is going _ and now he could run and he is going to — and now he could run and he is going to say, _ and now he could run and he is going to say, i— and now he could run and he is going to say, tam _ and now he could run and he is going to say, i am going - and now he could run and he is going to say, i am going to - and now he could run and he is going to say, i am going to put a bin— going to say, i am going to put a bin in— going to say, i am going to put a pin inyour— going to say, i am going to put a pin in your below— going to say, i am going to put a pin in your below and - going to say, i am going to put a pin in your below and let- a pin in your below and let some _ a pin in your below and let some of— a pin in your below and let some of the _ a pin in your below and let some of the air— a pin in your below and let some of the air out. - a pin in your below and let some of the air out. he i a pin in your below and leti some of the air out. he has already— some of the air out. he has already given _ some of the air out. he has already given him - some of the air out. he has already given him a - some of the air out. he has i already given him a nickname, run sanctimonious. _ already given him a nickname, run sanctimonious. [— already given him a nickname, run sanctimonious.— run sanctimonious. i think he will say. _ run sanctimonious. i think he will say, look _ run sanctimonious. i think he will say, look at _ run sanctimonious. i think he will say, look at the - run sanctimonious. i think he will say, look at the size - run sanctimonious. i think he will say, look at the size of l will say, look at the size of my crowd. i always say it is never too early to start talking about the next american election but we are justified in talking about it. you can get up to date, all the goings—on in american politics, keep up to
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date. it is available on the bbc stand up.— date. it is available on the bbc stand up. tune into that. we will be — bbc stand up. tune into that. we will be back _ bbc stand up. tune into that. we will be back in _ bbc stand up. tune into that. we will be back in a _ bbc stand up. tune into that. we will be back in a few - we will be back in a few minutes. let's get a news update. votes are being counted across much of the united states in crucial us midterm elections which will decide who has control of congress. initial projections suggest the republicans will retake the house of representatives. the race for the senate hangs on several key seats too close to call. here's our washington correspondent nomia iqbal. is it the economy, abortion rights, crime, immigration that is getting voters to the polls? 0f is getting voters to the polls? of course, inflation, the economy, it is horrendous. alike devoted every election but i — alike devoted every election
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but i think this time it is about— but i think this time it is about reproductive rights, it's about— about reproductive rights, it's about the _ about reproductive rights, it's about the environment, it's about— about the environment, it's about ensuring everyone has an opportunity to vote. we met probably the number one thing as reproductive freedom and fill democratic majority that will uphold roe v wade. i'd buy the democratic party it has been — the democratic party it has been seen as determining the political— been seen as determining the political fate of america. we know in our _ political fate of america. - know in our bones our democracy is at risk and we know this is your moment to define it. hundreds of republican candidates running for seats support donald trump is my claim that the election was stolen. they also want him back in the white house. he was out voting in his home state of florida. i voting in his home state of florida. ~ ., voting in his home state of florida. ~' ., ., florida. i think were going to have a great _ florida. i think were going to have a great night _ florida. i think were going to have a great night and - florida. i think were going to have a great night and i - florida. i think were going to | have a great night and i think it's going _ have a great night and i think it's going to be great for the country _ it's going to be great for the country. it is an honour to be here — country. it is an honour to be here. �* . , ., here. and in the last hour, in that state. — here. and in the last hour, in that state, his _ here. and in the last hour, in that state, his potential- here. and in the last hour, in that state, his potential rival| that state, his potential rival is projected to remain governor. election night does not mean final results night, though. millions of postal votes in various states cannot be counted on to the polls have
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closed. the republicans are predicted to take the house, putting president biden's ability to pass laws at for the senate is too close to call. well, as we heard, the florida result has increased speculation that republican state governor ron desantis could run for president in 2024. he addressed his supporters a short time ago. we chose facts over fear. we chose education over indoctrination. we chose law and order over rioting into disorder. florida was a refuge of sanity when the world went mad. we stood as a citadel of freedom for people across this country and indeed across the world. country and indeed across the world. someone in america has won big, and it's got nothing to do with the midterms. a lottery ticket purchased in california has won 2.04 billion dollarjackpot — that's a world record. the bbc�*s azaday
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moshiri has more. it is time to play america's favourite chuck party game. they say fortune favours the bold. after months of suspense, dozens of drawers with no lucky ticket, we finally get a winner. ticket, we finally get a winner-— ticket, we finally get a winner. ., ., ., winner. somebody's holding onto a very important _ winner. somebody's holding onto a very important piece _ winner. somebody's holding onto a very important piece of- winner. somebody's holding onto a very important piece of paper i a very important piece of paper this morning worth $2,040,000,000. this morning worth s2,040,000,000. ., $2,040,000,000. someone in california has _ $2,040,000,000. someone in california has won _ $2,040,000,000. someone in california has won big. - $2,040,000,000. someone in california has won big. they - california has won big. they seize the world's largest lottery prize and with odds of about one in 292.2 million that is one very lucky winner. the golden ticket was bought at a service centre in california. and it is good news for them as
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well. , , '1' and it is good news for them as well. , , ,, ., well. the prize is $1 million. and they _ well. the prize is $1 million. and they are _ well. the prize is $1 million. and they are not _ well. the prize is $1 million. and they are not the - well. the prize is $1 million. and they are not the only i well. the prize is $1 million. i and they are not the only lucky ones. another one is taking a $2 million prize in florida and 22 more across the united states have won $1 million. but ourjackpot states have won $1 million. but our jackpot winner faces a tricky decision. they accept all their winnings in an annuity paid over 29 years ago they take a smaller lump sum straightaway? what would you do? and for more on us elections 2022 — go to the bbc news website. you'll find a dedicated live page — where you can see the latest results.
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we are back in washington. the result has come in on that little break. texas governor's race. no, it is not a result. 11% of the votes in. democrats 47% in the republican governor who currently holds it, 52% and we can go straight to texas where we can speak to our correspondent from cbs news. thank you forjoining us. let's talk about that governor's race. o'rourke has been a nationalfigure and is known internationally. he is somebody democrats keep hoping is going to do big things for their party in texas and has never quite managed to pull it off. i was looking for him tonight? right now it is basically up to the voters at this point. he
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has done all the campaigning, as has the incumbent governor and right now, we don't like predicting some of the early results but it is the governor's race to lose. we are here at his watch party on the border. this is not the capital, the capital is in austin but the governor chose here because one of his main campaign slogans is the problem at the texas mexico border but also the economy and he has been hammering president biden and basically saying all work is an extension ofjoe biden. 0n the other hand, he's been telling people it is time to turn the page and the republicans and give the democrats a chance, hammering them, saying they have done nothing for gun control and also saying that the grid, which shut down, the electrical gate in the state has not been fixed but ultimately, it is going to be up to the voters at this point and the texas
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republicans are very optimistic. at the watch party and they are celebrating already. not all the results 0n but that is how confident they are. , , . , , , are. very lively texas style -a are. very lively texas style party on — are. very lively texas style party on the _ are. very lively texas style party on the border. - are. very lively texas style party on the border. i'm i are. very lively texas style i party on the border. i'm liking -a party on the border. i'm liking party more — party on the border. i'm liking party more than _ party on the border. i'm liking party more than the _ party on the border. i'm liking party more than the mara i party on the border. i'm liking | party more than the mara logo party. why did democrats keep running candidates in states where they lose.— where they lose. these are up-and-coming _ where they lose. these are up-and-coming rising i where they lose. these are l up-and-coming rising stars. up—and—coming rising stars. they are trying to build it. there are some very... very hard to — there are some very... very hard to switch _ there are some very... very hard to switch to _ there are some very... very hard to switch to a - there are some very... very hard to switch to a state. i
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there are some very... veryl hard to switch to a state. you not hard to switch to a state. you got nowhere _ hard to switch to a state. you got nowhere when _ hard to switch to a state. you got nowhere when he - hard to switch to a state. gm. got nowhere when he ran for president in 2020. but there from there. _ president in 2020. but there from there. that _ president in 2020. but there from there. that is _ president in 2020. but there from there. that is the i president in 2020. but there from there. that is the ritz. | from there. that is the ritz. something about that that you see a lot of our texas candidates who really believe in the ability to have it changed and i think most of them will tell you in it for them will tell you in it for the long term so how do you start to build one after another and get their overtime. you've seen this with stacey abrams a decade ago over the building so that they could win a presidential campaign. one could argue maybe she didn't come out on top but there is no doubt she has built a base that can continue to build upon it and when eventually. weight may have got one other question about texas. if that is the part of the way the race will go tonight for the governor he rolled back the movie weighed before the supreme court, a year before. if abortion is such a big issue for democrats why is he not doing better in their suburban areas of texas?
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when you look at crime, when inflation, _ when you look at crime, when inflation, when you look at high — inflation, when you look at high prices those are the issues, _ high prices those are the issues, the bread—and—butter issues — issues, the bread—and—butter issues that most americans are looking — issues that most americans are looking at. _ issues that most americans are looking at, abortion is very important. when you look at it, people — important. when you look at it, people want to have an accountability of folks from washington, dc listening to me? do they— washington, dc listening to me? do they care about the kitchen table — do they care about the kitchen table issues that i care about? and that — table issues that i care about? and that is where i think we'll see a — and that is where i think we'll see a red _ and that is where i think we'll see a red way tonight because so many— see a red way tonight because so many folks are talking about abortion — so many folks are talking about abortion but not talking about inflation _ abortion but not talking about inflation. , , inflation. lets stay in south texas where _ inflation. lets stay in south texas where historically, i texas where historically, these, left—leaning latino voters there seem to be shifting towards the republicans. that is something our next guest knows about. she was a democrat and is now a republican. thank you for joining us. what made you switch from the democratic party to the republican party? i don't never have enough time to go into detail but it happened on a college campus,
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university of texas. i took a us politics class and the professor was basically telling me that the conservative democrats were racists and the reason the local area were still racist was because they let people like my father, he was a state representative for ten years, he switched parties in 2010 and helped give republicans a super majority texas. the way he was bullied afterwards for the next ten years did help mould me more to the right and helped me discover that even though south texas and the county where i'm from, it's been leave over 100 years and i think it is unique in the sense that we are a traditionally conservative area, down on the southern border where faith, family and freedom is important to us at the democratic party today is not the democratic party ofjfk or mlk so you will continue to
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see more hispanics continue to vote republican.— see more hispanics continue to vote republican. weir seen that on the border. _ vote republican. weir seen that on the border. there _ vote republican. weir seen that on the border. there are - vote republican. weir seen that on the border. there are three l on the border. there are three hispanic women who are all running in the rio grande valley. that area that was traditionally democratic between south texas right up against the mexican border. what is conservative values, he'd talk about, faith and freedom, who you talk about. talk about immigration in the context of these three women who are running for the republican party in congress because it is an area of the country where immigrants come across the border. does that talk that it might help these women get elected, the fact that there has been a surge in illegal emigration i did it perhaps hamper their cause for getting re—elected? perhaps hamper their cause for getting re-elected?_ getting re-elected? definitely, does dampen _ getting re-elected? definitely, does dampen the _ getting re-elected? definitely, does dampen the cause - getting re-elected? definitely, does dampen the cause of- does dampen the cause of growing the republican party,
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strengthening families here in the border as well because we do support immigration, but just not illegal immigration. what we have right now is chaos. biden's disastrous border policies has hurt families. i live in a city which is about five minutes from the border and where the wall should be and sol from the border and where the wall should be and so i can tell you, with a lot of the border control agents and their wives and their spouses and i tell you that they don't feel the same level of confidence in this country, and our leadership, because biden has failed them and you can see it with inflation. and you can see it with the lack of a 2—party system in south texas and the impressive bullying that we receive from breaking away from the democratic party and so it is a lot of things that we are seeing here that is because the red wave and i'm just so grateful to be a part of it. help me understand one part of
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this. you say you are faith, freedom and family. as president, donald trump ordered the separation of immigrant children from their families. it's not something you support? well, you know, what's happening... but i can tell you that when president reagan was in office, and there was a leader or somebody that wanted to know a little bit more about what was taking place at the border, i had the ability to help invite them to come visit these facilities but since biden has been in office, we are not allowed to see the facilities and i think that that is a problem because they don't want you to see that it was president obama that actually built these cages and biden has been vice president for who knows how long so now the presidency and i think that many of the americans are to blame because they voted for him. and i think most of them are regretting it today. fik.
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are regretting it today. 0k. from the — are regretting it today. 0k. from the hidalgo _ are regretting it today. 0k. from the hidalgo county republicans, thank you very much forjoining us on the border with texas. in the border with texas. in the border of mexico. it is that time of evening. from texas, which is on the border with mexico. is which is on the border with mexico. , ., , , mexico. is really interesting, isn't it? donald _ mexico. is really interesting, isn't it? donald trump - mexico. is really interesting, i isn't it? donald trump launched a campaign referring to mexican immigrants as rapists and drug dealers. i understand what she was saying that they did of course build the cages bummer�*s time but it was donald trump are definitely separated children from families. that is exactly right _ children from families. that is exactly right so _ children from families. that is exactly right so one _ children from families. that is exactly right so one thing i children from families. that is exactly right so one thing to i exactly right so one thing to understand about the rio grande valley as it has always been a pretty conservative area for latinos. a lot of what happened in the redistricting and in court now, how those latina districts actually and out but what i will say is this is where democrats need to start talking about the economy. and
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you actually start talking about child tax credit it is 75% supported by latinos and when you start talking about student loans are small business initiatives, those kind of things, that is what we need to be talking about is latinos but what i will say is this is a wake—up call for both parties that not every latino is the same and is important to be the understand the different regions of the country. as latinos are making of the margin in a lot of these races. and we will talk about that later in the programme put up are going to go to wisconsin anti—james clayton he was there in milwaukee for us. a couple of important races in wisconsin as well some house races. how is it looking up there? it is is it looking up there? it is lookin: is it looking up there? it is looking extremely - is it looking up there? it is looking extremely close i is it looking up there? it 3 looking extremely close and the big race that everyone is looking at is the senate race. ronjohnson, the republican ron johnson, the republican incumbent ronjohnson, the republican incumbent against mandela binds. i am joined incumbent against mandela binds. iamjoined by incumbent against mandela binds. i am joined by the head of the democracy lab at the
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university. can they possibly flip the senate? the university. can they possibly flip the senate?— flip the senate? the senate race is still _ flip the senate? the senate race is still a _ flip the senate? the senate race is still a process - flip the senate? the senate race is still a process so i race is still a process so johnson _ race is still a process so johnson has led in the recent potting — johnson has led in the recent polling of the last two months. democrats need a really good night — democrats need a really good night for— democrats need a really good night for a turnout. especially here — night for a turnout. especially here in— night for a turnout. especially here in milwaukee where we are, those _ here in milwaukee where we are, those are — here in milwaukee where we are, those are the strongholds in the state, and they will need good — the state, and they will need good turnout from younger voters _ good turnout from younger voters. the polling up until now — voters. the polling up until now shown that younger voters are just — now shown that younger voters are just not as enthusiastic about— are just not as enthusiastic about voting and we are seeing about voting and we are seeing a pattern— about voting and we are seeing a pattern across the country that _ a pattern across the country that showing up here as well. standing _ that showing up here as well. standing quite sceptical. simek ever yet seems like young voters come through and we have seen youth turnout increase in the last several elections, 2018 turnout was quite high and it was high across the board but young voters did turnout at higher rates, just not at the
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rates of older voters so they need good turnout from those voters and there is a good chance at the polls arrives at data that we are seeing tonight seems to suggest that the polling seems to be holding up so i'm not going to fit my money. is there a chance that they could win both houses here in the state, what could the republicans do with that kind of power? it republicans do with that kind of ower? republicans do with that kind of power?— of power? it will be back to uni in: of power? it will be back to unifying republican - of power? it will be back to unifying republican party. unifying republican party control. the big thing i would be looking at is election administration. if you have a clean sweep, republicans got the state, what we are seeing although he has not been clear on what his plans are, they could dismantle the commission which we had here in wisconsin so it is a bipartisan commission. so you would have
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that potentially dismantled and control over the election administration, the apparatus of elections, being put in the hands of partisan official so that would be a huge shift. in that would be a huge shift. in 2024, if that were to happen, rather than election commission certifying the election, it might go to the attorney general or... might go to the attorney general or. . ._ might go to the attorney general or... secretary of state general or. .. secretary of state or— general or... secretary of state or a _ general or... secretary of state or a new _ general or... secretary of| state or a new commission general or... secretary of i state or a new commission that would be established. michaels has talked about having congressional representatives perhaps be appointing members so the actual composition is unclear. it has not been very clear on what his plans are. you also have a number of bills that republicans already have lined up and he has vetoed a number of them so if he loses you have a whole wide range of bills probably within the first month of a michaels administration. ~ ., ., ~'
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month of a michaels administration. ~ ., ., ,, . administration. well, look, a fascinating — administration. well, look, a fascinating race _ administration. well, look, a fascinating race today - administration. well, look, a fascinating race today but i fascinating race today but actually, what happened here in the state could actually have huge ramifications for what happens in 2024, two. james up there. you will keep an eye on those races of the course of the evening. one of the states that as close as well during this hour is wyoming which has been an interesting in this political cycle not because anybody is expecting wyoming to vote democratic, because it is the home of liz cheney the congresswoman has one of only two republicans who joined the january the 6th special committee that was investigating the riots of january six dan at the capital and earlier this year spent some time in wyoming, and i met the chairman of the wyoming gop. martin, thank you very much forjoining me again. i wish that we are out in the field of your fine because when i met you that time we were out riding on horseback and ijust about managed to stay on even though all of your cows escaped and i had to go cattle wrangling. and i had to go cattle wrangling-— andihad to go cattle wranralin. ., . . , wrangling. you are a very good cattle wrangler. _ wrangling. you are a very good cattle wrangler. you _ wrangling. you are a very good cattle wrangler. you did - wrangling. you are a very good cattle wrangler. you did a i cattle wrangler. you did a fabulousjob. i wanted
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cattle wrangler. you did a fabulous job. i wanted to come back and help me again. martin kee -s back and help me again. martin keeps trying — back and help me again. martin keeps trying to _ back and help me again. martin keeps trying to get _ back and help me again. martin keeps trying to get me - back and help me again. martin keeps trying to get me to i back and help me again. martin keeps trying to get me to comej keeps trying to get me to come back to wyoming which i have to say is so beautiful i would be backin say is so beautiful i would be back in a heartbeat. and you look at those cheney and what she is doing now, she has endorsed a couple democratic candidates, she has basically been stumping against some republicans. do you feel that wyoming was a little harsh in rejecting liz cheney from the republican party? trio. rejecting liz cheney from the republican party?— rejecting liz cheney from the republican party? no, i don't. and i republican party? no, i don't. and i think _ republican party? no, i don't. and i think what _ republican party? no, i don't. and i think what liz _ republican party? no, i don't. and i think what liz is - republican party? no, i don't. and i think what liz is doing i and i think what liz is doing right now is going to be very healthy for the republican party because it will finally make wyoming a 2—party state. we just make wyoming a 2—party state. wejust had make wyoming a 2—party state. we just had the republican party right now, two different factions within it and this will make us a division within hours and hopefully she will become a democrat and she will
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have her democrat followers. she had them in the that is my feeling on it.— feeling on it. was uppity 'ust after we spoke, i feeling on it. was uppity 'ust after we spoke, and i feeling on it. was uppityjust i after we spoke, and interviewed after we spoke, and interviewed a couple who were supporters of liz cheney and they had, they are not very many in your area, outside a house they put up a very big liz cheney sign and as i was talking to them they told me that the night before they put that sign up, they had to have a conversation with each other about their security. they were worried about putting up they were worried about putting up a yard sign for liz cheney could invite a tax on and on their property. what does it make you think about your fellow republicans in that area of wyoming that are perfectly peaceful couple had to worry about putting up a yard sign? well, i think their worry was a bunch of rubbish. i've been involved with the party for a long time and i've never seen
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any animosity to that extent. those disagreements but we are a peaceful people and we have dialogues and resort are out that way. if they felt that way i would truly doubt that they are from wyoming and theyjust don't have a real grasp on wyoming. i don't have a real grasp on wyoming-— don't have a real grasp on ominu. . ., . wyoming. i have to say, i am intrigued _ wyoming. i have to say, i am intrigued that _ wyoming. i have to say, i am intrigued that you _ wyoming. i have to say, i am intrigued that you would i wyoming. i have to say, i am| intrigued that you would think liz cheney would one day stand for the democrats. if you look at her voting record in congress, 90% of the time she voted with donald trump and maybe the decision there in wyoming says that people of the less interested in principles and specific policies and more interested in what donald trump bonds. i interested in what donald trump bonds. ., �* . . bonds. i don't agree with that, christian- _ bonds. i don't agree with that, christian. in _ bonds. i don't agree with that, christian. in the _ bonds. i don't agree with that, christian. in the past... - bonds. i don't agree with that, christian. in the past... the i christian. in the past... the pastis christian. in the past... the past is the past and what she's
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doing now, she's supporting liberal republicans and democrats so this is the present time and we have to go with the present, not the past. let me just put this to you, amanda. liz cheney did go out into virginia. she stumped for a candidate there. 99% of the vote and looks like she is going to lose so it is not helping democrats. i going to lose so it is not helping democrats. i don't think there's _ helping democrats. i don't think there's a _ helping democrats. i don't think there's a lot - helping democrats. i don't think there's a lot of i think there's a lot of crossover votes right now and that's — crossover votes right now and that's really where this country— that's really where this country is. it's pretty partisan and even finding that right— partisan and even finding that right at— partisan and even finding that right at this very moment in this— right at this very moment in this time _ right at this very moment in this time it is difficult. with the country changes and looks to come — the country changes and looks to come together again, that is when _ to come together again, that is when people look to folks like liz cheney who really did find those — liz cheney who really did find
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those bipartisan places, follow truth _ those bipartisan places, follow truth and — those bipartisan places, follow truth and move forward. martin, thank you _ truth and move forward. martin, thank you very _ truth and move forward. martin, thank you very much _ truth and move forward. martin, thank you very much for - truth and move forward. martin, thank you very much forjoiningl thank you very much forjoining us again. thank you very much for the riding. us again. thank you very much forthe riding. it us again. thank you very much for the riding. it was one of the most fun political interviews i ever done and we rounded up the cattle. thank you. i learn so much about you tonight. you follow sport in georgian ride horses.- georgian ride horses. don't 'udue a georgian ride horses. don't judge a book. _ georgian ride horses. don't judge a book, and - georgian ride horses. don't judge a book, and all- georgian ride horses. don't judge a book, and all of. georgian ride horses. don't. judge a book, and all of that. we will be right back. ultimately, wednesday is going to be another day of scattered showers but with lighter winds than tuesday. hopefully the showers not as widespread and not as heavy. we will start off with a band of more persistent showery rain across south—east england. when directions changed to more of a westerly semester the showers to begin with a long west facing coasts. that rain will ease away from the south—east. as we go
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through the afternoon we will see more widespread showers developing from north—west of the great glen. here it could be quite breezy but lighter winds. you are showers. temperature is not bad for this time of year, highs between 11 and 15 celsius. now, there is going to be an area of high pressure that will drift across europe as we head into thursday so this high here, it is going to keep the weather story across england and wales quite dry and settled. it will deflect weather fronts on to the far north—west and here it stays wet and windy but we tap into that very warm air coming
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all the way out from africa so for this time of year, temperatures are going to be very, very mild indeed. it comes at a ice in november. that south—westerly wind bringing a lot of low cloud. drizzly on exposed coasts. very windy as well. the heaviest of the rain in the far north and gusts at 50—60 mild an hour at times but mild with it. we're looking at around 13 degrees in the northern isles, 17 degrees the northern isles, 17 degrees the south and it's not mild by day but also potentially through the night. these are current records as they stand. as you move into the early hours of friday morning, potentially in northern ireland and scotland we might break those records. it is going to be an incredibly mad start the day. it will still be wet and windy at times in the far north—west. still a lot of low cloud, drizzly, murky conditions on exposed west coast. the best of the sunshine to england and wales and again highs are still possible. 17 degrees, 63 fahrenheit. as you move into the weekend hopefully the showers will stay away. it will be a better weekend than the one just passed and it stays pretty mild.
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it's 3am in london and 10pm in washington. this is the special bbc coverage of the us midterm elections. polls have closed in three more states, the one we'll be watching is the senate race in nevada. we will go there live to see whether a trump endorsed republican candidate manages to unseat the democrats. the senate is split 50—50, the whole thing is on a knife edge, we have just been talking about
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how we may not have all of the results tonight.— results tonight. also looking at utah, results tonight. also looking at utah. i'm _ results tonight. also looking at utah, i'm quite _ results tonight. also looking i at utah, i'm quite interested in this senate race, mike lee, we will see. election denier, played quite a prominent role around the time of january sixth, how well the view to those in utah feel about that? so far, the republicans look as if they are about to take control of the house of representatives. our panel with us tonight might dispute that. the republican ron desantis projected to retain his governor seat in florida, marco rubio will also hold his senate seat. the crucial senate race in georgia between democrat raphael warnock and republican herschel walker is currently rated a toss—up according to our partners cbs news. the senate race in pennsylvania between democratjohn fetterman and republican men it is also too close to call and it might
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be for several days to come. we have been _ be for several days to come. we have been warning everyone to have been warning everyone to have patience since the beginning. have patience since the beginning-— have patience since the beaainnin. ., , , beginning. -- and republican herschel walker. _ beginning. -- and republican herschel walker. it's - beginning. -- and republican herschel walker. it's looking | herschel walker. it's looking 0k herschel walker. it's looking ok for republicans _ herschel walker. it's looking ok for republicans so - herschel walker. it's looking ok for republicans so far, i ok for republicans so far, trending their way, and a big reason — trending their way, and a big reason for— trending their way, and a big reason for that is florida. ron desantis _ reason for that is florida. ron desantis is cruising to re—election. ron desantis stepped in in that state and help— stepped in in that state and help to _ stepped in in that state and help to redraw the congressional lines after the legislature had redrawn them, and he — legislature had redrawn them, and he made them much more favourable to republicans, and now it — favourable to republicans, and now it looks like republicans will pick _ now it looks like republicans will pick up house seats in that— will pick up house seats in that state, it might get them well— that state, it might get them well on — that state, it might get them well on their way to the five they— well on their way to the five they need to flip control of they need to flip control of the house of representatives to their party. a big thank you could — their party. a big thank you could be _ their party. a big thank you could be going out to ron desantis from kevin mccarthy, currently — desantis from kevin mccarthy, currently the minority leader of the — currently the minority leader of the house of representatives for the — of the house of representatives for the republicans if he does win control and become the
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speaker— win control and become the speaker of the house. it is an overwhelming _ speaker of the house. it is an overwhelming endorsement l speaker of the house. it is an l overwhelming endorsement for ron desantis, as we see. we can see donald — ron desantis, as we see. we can see donald trump _ ron desantis, as we see. we can see donald trump at _ ron desantis, as we see. we canl see donald trump at mar-a-lago, see donald trump at mar—a—lago, expecting him to give a speech at any minute. you know donald trump very well, better than any of us here, what are your thoughts watching donald trump, what is going through his mind? he looks at it as his night, even — he looks at it as his night, even though— he looks at it as his night, even though he's - he looks at it as his night, even though he's not - he looks at it as his night, even though he's not on. he looks at it as his night, i even though he's not on the ballot — even though he's not on the ballot he _ even though he's not on the ballot. he looked _ even though he's not on the ballot. he looked at - even though he's not on the ballot. he looked at his- ballot. he looked at his efforts— ballot. he looked at his efforts in— ballot. he looked at his efforts in the _ ballot. he looked at his efforts in the last - ballot. he looked at his efforts in the last yearl ballot. he looked at his. efforts in the last year and ballot. he looked at his- efforts in the last year and a half— efforts in the last year and a half to— efforts in the last year and a half to restore _ efforts in the last year and a half to restore the _ efforts in the last year and a i half to restore the republican party — half to restore the republican party from _ half to restore the republican party from the _ half to restore the republican party from the dark— half to restore the republican party from the dark momentl half to restore the republican. party from the dark moment of january— party from the dark moment of january sixth. _ party from the dark moment of january sixth, and _ party from the dark moment of january sixth, and taking - party from the dark moment of january sixth, and taking a - party from the dark moment of january sixth, and taking a bit. january sixth, and taking a bit of a _ january sixth, and taking a bit of a victory— january sixth, and taking a bit of a victory lap, _ january sixth, and taking a bit of a victory lap, election - of a victory lap, election nights— of a victory lap, election nights are _ of a victory lap, election nights are his _ of a victory lap, election nights are his nights. i of a victory lap, election - nights are his nights. that's how— nights are his nights. that's how he _ nights are his nights. that's how he celebrates. - nights are his nights. that's how he celebrates. [- nights are his nights. that's how he celebrates.- how he celebrates. i caught m self how he celebrates. i caught myself saying _ how he celebrates. i caught myself saying the _ how he celebrates. i caught myself saying the house . how he celebrates. i caughtl myself saying the house was going to the republicans but you might push back on that? irate you might push back on that? we have a long way to go tonight, the places we talked about, new hampshire and everywhere, we don't _ hampshire and everywhere, we don't have _ hampshire and everywhere, we don't have the results, virginia _ don't have the results, virginia. the turnout was extraordinarily high and the early— extraordinarily high and the early vote was really high. we
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will early vote was really high. we witt talk— early vote was really high. we will talk about nevada, john ralston, the well— known publisher, he ralston, the well—known publisher, he thinks it's going to be — publisher, he thinks it's going to be five _ publisher, he thinks it's going to be five days. this is a lot like — to be five days. this is a lot like the _ to be five days. this is a lot like the night i spent with you in 2020, _ like the night i spent with you in 2020, it might have been four— in 2020, it might have been four in— in 2020, it might have been four in the morning and saying, took. _ four in the morning and saying, took. we — four in the morning and saying, look, we have a long way to go, and the — look, we have a long way to go, and the same is true tonight. georgia, _ and the same is true tonight. georgia, we can go down the list — georgia, we can go down the list in _ georgia, we can go down the list. i'm not sure we will have a tonne — list. i'm not sure we will have a tonne of— list. i'm not sure we will have a tonne of results tonight but we have _ a tonne of results tonight but we have a lot to go through. i'm getting the sense that donald trump is about to stand behind the podium. do you think is going to show a bit of leg tonight for 2024 or will he wait until tuesday? j tonight for 2024 or will he wait until tuesday? i think he will wait until— wait until tuesday? i think he will wait until tuesday. - will wait until tuesday. everyone _ will wait until tuesday. everyone is— will wait until tuesday. everyone is waiting - will wait until tuesday. i everyone is waiting until will wait until tuesday. - everyone is waiting until the 15th. — everyone is waiting until the 15th. it's _ everyone is waiting until the 15th. it's going _ everyone is waiting until the 15th, it's going to _ everyone is waiting until the 15th, it's going to be - everyone is waiting until the 15th, it's going to be crystal| 15th, it's going to be crystal clear— 15th, it's going to be crystal clear what _ 15th, it's going to be crystal clear what he's— 15th, it's going to be crystal clear what he's going - 15th, it's going to be crystal clear what he's going to - 15th, it's going to be crystali clear what he's going to do. 15th, it's going to be crystal. clear what he's going to do. if clear what he's going to do. republicans do take the clear what he's going to do.“ republicans do take the house of representatives tonight,
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what difference does that make in terms of the 2024 election for donald trump's candidacy, assuming he runs? does it make it easier or harder? l assuming he runs? does it make it easier or harder?— it easier or harder? i think harder. — it easier or harder? i think harder, because _ it easier or harder? i think harder, because not - it easier or harder? i think harder, because not a - it easier or harder? i think harder, because not a lot| it easier or harder? i think. harder, because not a lot of legislation— harder, because not a lot of legislation and _ harder, because not a lot of legislation and policy- harder, because not a lot of legislation and policy is - harder, because not a lot of. legislation and policy is going to get— legislation and policy is going to get done, _ legislation and policy is going to get done, a _ legislation and policy is going to get done, a lot _ legislation and policy is going to get done, a lot of- to get done, a lot of investigation, - to get done, a lot of investigation, and l to get done, a lot of. investigation, and that to get done, a lot of- investigation, and that going to be — investigation, and that going to be the _ investigation, and that going to be the narrative. - to be the narrative. investigations - to be the narrative. i investigations versus to be the narrative. - investigations versus joe biden's_ investigations versus joe biden's economy. - investigations versus joe biden's economy. i- investigations versus joe biden's economy. i think investigations versus joe - biden's economy. i think the investigations— biden's economy. i think the investigations would - biden's economy. i think the investigations would be - biden's economy. i think the investigations would be a - investigations would be a mistake _ investigations would be a mistake from _ investigations would be a i mistake from republicans, possibly _ mistake from republicans, possibly impeaching - mistake from republicans, possibly impeaching him . mistake from republicans, - possibly impeaching him because they are — possibly impeaching him because they are eager— possibly impeaching him because they are eager to _ possibly impeaching him because they are eager to do _ possibly impeaching him because they are eager to do that, - possibly impeaching him because they are eager to do that, it - they are eager to do that, it would — they are eager to do that, it would give _ they are eager to do that, it would give joe _ they are eager to do that, it would give joe biden- they are eager to do that, it would give joe biden a - they are eager to do that, it would give joe biden a life i would give joe biden a life draught _ would give joe biden a life draught off— would give joe biden a life draught off the _ would give joe biden a lifel draught off the treacherous rapids _ draught off the treacherous rapids he _ draught off the treacherous rapids he is _ draught off the treacherous rapids he is in. _ draught off the treacherous rapids he is in. —— - draught off the treacherous rapids he is in. —— a- draught off the treacherous rapids he is in. —— a life - rapids he is in. —— a life raft~ _ rapids he is in. -- a life raft. ~ ~ rapids he is in. -- a life raft. ~ ,, ., , raft. we think donald trump will come — raft. we think donald trump will come out _ raft. we think donald trump will come out to _ raft. we think donald trump will come out to talk- raft. we think donald trump| will come out to talk shortly. the results of this election will be felt far beyond america's shores. if the republicans take back control of the house, they could cut back america's
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funding to ukraine, for one thing. senator chris coons sits on the senator foreign relations committee, and hejoins me now. fresh back from the ukraine, senator, i know you made a visit there with a republican. when you spoke in kyiv a few days ago, who were you addressing? were you reassuring people in ukraine orfiring one across the bows of republican house members?— house members? well, our message — house members? well, our message that _ house members? well, our message that the _ house members? well, our message that the senator l house members? well, our. message that the senator and house members? well, our- message that the senator and i delivered to president zelensky was one — delivered to president zelensky was one of continued strong bipartisan support for ukraine's brave resistance to russia's_ ukraine's brave resistance to russia's unprovoked, unjustified and brutal invasion. we had a good and constructive conversation with president zelensky, we also met with members of parliament and had a _ with members of parliament and had a chance to visit ukrainian refugees _ had a chance to visit ukrainian refugees. as winter is approaching, the ukrainian forces _ approaching, the ukrainian forces continue to make progress on the battlefield. russia _ progress on the battlefield. russia has now taken to
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striking _ russia has now taken to striking civilian infrastructure, trying to plunge _ infrastructure, trying to plunge the major cities and population centres of ukraine into the — population centres of ukraine into the dark and cold. they deserve _ into the dark and cold. they deserve our support now more than _ deserve our support now more than ever _ deserve our support now more than ever-— than ever. senator, support amon: than ever. senator, support among republicans - than ever. senator, support among republicans has - than ever. senator, support l among republicans has fallen dramatically for the efforts america is doing there. when russia first invaded, only 9% of republicans felt america was doing too much, now it is almost 50% of republicans feeling america is doing too much. isn't it possible that if republicans come in with a big house majority, many of whom are trump supporters with more of an america first foreign policy, december could be the white house's last chance to give volodymyr zelensky the weapons he needs from america, and he may not even know what he needs in december? l and he may not even know what he needs in december? i do he needs in december? i do think we _ he needs in december? i do think we will— he needs in december? i do think we will make - he needs in december? i do think we will make a - he needs in december? i do
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think we will make a strong push — think we will make a strong push for— think we will make a strong push for a significant supplemental appropriation between now and the end of the year _ between now and the end of the year and — between now and the end of the year and i_ between now and the end of the year. and i agree with you, katty. _ year. and i agree with you, katty, that is a concern. in the — katty, that is a concern. in the typical midterm elections for the — the typical midterm elections for the last three presidents, on average there has been a change _ on average there has been a change of 27 seats to the other party _ change of 27 seats to the other party other than the president, so the — party other than the president, so the possibility that the house _ so the possibility that the house will go to republican control, _ house will go to republican control, looking at historical trends, _ control, looking at historical trends, is _ control, looking at historical trends, is relatively strong. i do think— trends, is relatively strong. i do think we will hold the senate, and the early results we are — senate, and the early results we are seeing tonight in a couple _ we are seeing tonight in a couple of important states like colorado, already called for michael— colorado, already called for michael bennett, new hampshire where _ michael bennett, new hampshire where maggie hassan is looking in early— where maggie hassan is looking in early results quite strong, and — in early results quite strong, and in — in early results quite strong, and in pennsylvania to the north— and in pennsylvania to the north of— and in pennsylvania to the north of me, where the early results — north of me, where the early results are showing favourably forjohn — results are showing favourably forjohn fetterman, and in georgia, _ forjohn fetterman, and in georgia, early results also encouraging. i think there is a real— encouraging. i think there is a real chance we will break some historic— real chance we will break some historic trends, where a president typically loses 3—4 seats— president typically loses 3—4 seats in— president typically loses 3—4 seats in the senate and holds
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the senate. if that's the case, ithink— the senate. if that's the case, i think we _ the senate. if that's the case, i think we will have a strong case — i think we will have a strong case to— i think we will have a strong case to make to the american people — case to make to the american people and a strong leg to stand _ people and a strong leg to stand on to continue president stand onto continue president biden's— stand on to continue president biden's policy that has enjoyed bipartisan support in the senate _ bipartisan support in the senate of supporting ukraine. excuse — senate of supporting ukraine. excuse my ignorance senator but it's important for our international audience, it's important for our internationalaudience, if the house. the democrats, sorry the republicans, how secure is the funding? if the republicans took the house, can they stop some of the funding commitments joe biden has made? if the democrats hold the senate, is there something they can do to ensure that money flows to ukraine and president zelensky? look, what really matters is, at the — look, what really matters is, at the end _ look, what really matters is, at the end of the day, whether the america first, donald trump wing _ the america first, donald trump wing of— the america first, donald trump wing of the republican party prevails _ wing of the republican party prevails in the house or whether the house majority leadership, if it's republican,
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is persuaded by the strong support— is persuaded by the strong support of mitch mcconnell and the leadership of the republican caucus in the senate to continue to support ukraine. ithink— to continue to support ukraine. l think if— to continue to support ukraine. i think if we have a senate controlled by democrats and a house — controlled by democrats and a house controlled by republicans, and there is a relatively close margin in the house, — relatively close margin in the house, it— relatively close margin in the house, it is more likely that we will— house, it is more likely that we will continue our robust support— we will continue our robust support for ukraine. but frankly. _ support for ukraine. but frankly, the other thing that's going — frankly, the other thing that's going to — frankly, the other thing that's going to matter a lot is what our allies— going to matter a lot is what our allies do. republicans have been _ our allies do. republicans have been raising questions about lrurden— been raising questions about burden sharing and accountability. one of the things— accountability. one of the things the senator and i were looking — things the senator and i were looking at on our visit to poland _ looking at on our visit to poland and ukraine is being able— poland and ukraine is being able to— poland and ukraine is being able to account for the weapons we are — able to account for the weapons we are sending, and being able to report— we are sending, and being able to report back that there is indeed _ to report back that there is indeed strong partnership across— indeed strong partnership across nato, across our european partners, that other countries _ european partners, that other countries are shouldering significant parts of the burden of both— significant parts of the burden of both humanitarian relief for ukrainian _ of both humanitarian relief for ukrainian refugees and continuing to provide military and economic support for
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ukraine _ and economic support for ukraine. ithink and economic support for ukraine. i think that case can be made _ ukraine. i think that case can be made and i think we deserve to continue support.— to continue support. senator chris coons, _ to continue support. senator chris coons, thank _ to continue support. senator chris coons, thank you - to continue support. senator chris coons, thank you very l chris coons, thank you very much forjoining us. we are going to go down to mar—a—lago now, because former president donald trump hasjust now, because former president donald trump has just started speaking. donald trump has 'ust started s-ueakin. . _, donald trump has 'ust started s-ueakin. . , speaking. welcome the fake news media back _ speaking. welcome the fake news media back there, _ speaking. welcome the fake news media back there, there's - speaking. welcome the fake news media back there, there's a - speaking. welcome the fake news media back there, there's a lot. media back there, there's a lot of people back there! that is incredible, that's a big group, they must be expecting something big tonight, actually they were hoping for big losses but that's not happening... the numbers have been amazing so far, up until this point. but as of this moment, on endorsements, with the nominations, we had a total of 330 endorsements, nominations. and of the 330, we won 200, we won 324...
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applause. and some of those were long shots, in all fairness, they were down in fifth, a lot of people in fifth that went to first. 224 out of 330, that's a pretty good number. tonight, well they said he is good or nominations but is he good on general elections? as of this moment, 80 wins and three losses, is that correct? wouldn't that be funny if we were better on the general election than the nominations? so that's great. now, north carolina, ted budd is now leading 51—47. in missouri, eric schmitt is now up 55—43, a very good guy, he's up against a bush, but a different bush, anheuser—busch. you tell me which is the real one! in ohio,
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jd vance is now leading 52—47. we had an incredible rally last night in ohio. we saw in florida, marco rubio, we had an unbelievable rally the night before, with the heaviest rain i've ever... before, with the heaviest rain i've ever- - -— before, with the heaviest rain i've ever... donald trump there in florida. _ i've ever... donald trump there in florida, congratulating - in florida, congratulating senator marco rubio, who he has been campaigning with. i haven't heard him mention ron desantis yet but maybe he will get there. he desantis yet but maybe he will let there. ., , ., ~ desantis yet but maybe he will let there. .,, ., ,, ., get there. he was talking about little marco. — get there. he was talking about little marco, who _ get there. he was talking about little marco, who he _ get there. he was talking about| little marco, who he campaigned within miami while ron desantis was out in tampa. simultaneous campaign rallies. it’s was out in tampa. simultaneous campaign rallies.— campaign rallies. it's going to be interesting _ campaign rallies. it's going to be interesting to _ campaign rallies. it's going to be interesting to watch, - campaign rallies. it's going to be interesting to watch, and l campaign rallies. it's going to be interesting to watch, and i | be interesting to watch, and i know you have information on some of the governors... are you going to be watching tonight how well the trump endorsed candidate do? we heard trump there himself making a
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tally, are you going to watch those candidates and see how well they do and what his scorecard is, does it matter? his scorecard mattered less when — his scorecard mattered less when we _ his scorecard mattered less when we are _ his scorecard mattered less when we are watching - his scorecard mattered less when we are watching them his scorecard mattered less i when we are watching them in swing — when we are watching them in swing states, _ when we are watching them in swing states, arizona, - swing states, arizona, pennsylvania, - swing states, arizona, pennsylvania, ohio. i swing states, arizona, i pennsylvania, ohio. we swing states, arizona, - pennsylvania, ohio. we talk about— pennsylvania, ohio. we talk about election _ pennsylvania, ohio. we talk about election denying, - about election denying, whatever— about election denying, whatever language - about election denying, whatever language we. about election denying, . whatever language we are about election denying, - whatever language we are using these _ whatever language we are using these days, _ whatever language we are using these days, but— whatever language we are using these days, but if— whatever language we are using these days, but if an _ whatever language we are using these days, but if an election. these days, but if an election denier— these days, but if an election denier wins— these days, but if an election denierwins in— these days, but if an election denier wins in arizona... - these days, but if an election. denier wins in arizona... those are swing — denier wins in arizona... those are swing states, _ denier wins in arizona... those are swing states, independentl are swing states, independent voters — are swing states, independent voters being _ are swing states, independent voters being swayed _ are swing states, independent voters being swayed that - are swing states, independent voters being swayed that the i voters being swayed that the election— voters being swayed that the election was— voters being swayed that the election was rigged - voters being swayed that the election was rigged or- voters being swayed that the| election was rigged or unfair, and that's— election was rigged or unfair, and that's a _ election was rigged or unfair, and that's a new _ election was rigged or unfair, | and that's a new phenomenon election was rigged or unfair, - and that's a new phenomenon for us, l'm _ and that's a new phenomenon for us, l'm curious— and that's a new phenomenon for us, i'm curious to— and that's a new phenomenon for us, i'm curious to see, _ and that's a new phenomenon for us, i'm curious to see, does - and that's a new phenomenon for us, i'm curious to see, does it. us, i'm curious to see, does it continue — us, i'm curious to see, does it continue to— us, i'm curious to see, does it continue to grow _ us, i'm curious to see, does it continue to grow or...? - us, i'm curious to see, does it continue to grow or...? just . continue to grow or. . . ? just sell continue to grow or. . . ? just spell out — continue to grow or. . . ? just spell out for— continue to grow or. . . ? just spell out for our _ continue to grow or...?- spell out for our international audience the relevance of governors when it comes to elections, what they could do in states like arizona in the 2024 election?— 2024 election? governor desantis _ 2024 election? governor desantis barely - 2024 election? governor desantis barely won - 2024 election? governor desantis barely won in i 2024 election? governor- desantis barely won in florida four years _ desantis barely won in florida four years ago _ desantis barely won in florida four years ago and _ desantis barely won in florida four years ago and he - desantis barely won in florida four years ago and he has - desantis barely won in florida| four years ago and he has now built— four years ago and he has now built a — four years ago and he has now built a strong _ four years ago and he has now built a strong organisation - four years ago and he has nowi built a strong organisation and
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won by— built a strong organisation and won by a — built a strong organisation and won by a landslide. _ built a strong organisation and won by a landslide. you - built a strong organisation and won by a landslide. you can. won by a landslide. you can create — won by a landslide. you can create a _ won by a landslide. you can create a strong _ won by a landslide. you can create a strong structure i won by a landslide. you can| create a strong structure for the party— create a strong structure for the party in power, - create a strong structure for the party in power, and - create a strong structure for the party in power, and thati create a strong structure for l the party in power, and that is why— the party in power, and that is why governors _ the party in power, and that is why governors matter, - the party in power, and that is why governors matter, close i the party in power, and that is| why governors matter, close to 30 governorships, _ why governors matter, close to 30 governorships, we - why governors matter, close to 30 governorships, we are - why governors matter, close toi 30 governorships, we are going to have — 30 governorships, we are going to have a — 30 governorships, we are going to have a lot— 30 governorships, we are going to have a lot of— 30 governorships, we are going to have a lot of swing _ 30 governorships, we are going to have a lot of swing state - to have a lot of swing state governors, _ to have a lot of swing state governors, and _ to have a lot of swing state governors, and that, - to have a lot of swing state governors, and that, to- to have a lot of swing state i governors, and that, to me, seeing — governors, and that, to me, seeing january— governors, and that, to me, seeing january sixth - governors, and that, to me, seeing january sixth and - governors, and that, to me, i seeing january sixth and where we are — seeing january sixth and where we are today, _ seeing january sixth and where we are today, it's _ seeing january sixth and where we are today, it's a _ seeing january sixth and where we are today, it's a complete l we are today, it's a complete contrast _ we are today, it's a complete contrast or— we are today, it's a complete contrast or where _ we are today, it's a complete contrast or where the - we are today, it's a complete contrast or where the party l contrast or where the party was — contrast or where the party was. president— contrast or where the party was. president trump's - contrast or where the party i was. president trump's taking his victory— was. president trump's taking his victory lap _ was. president trump's taking his victory lap because - was. president trump's taking his victory lap because he - was. president trump's taking his victory lap because he has| his victory lap because he has brought— his victory lap because he has brought them _ his victory lap because he has brought them back _ his victory lap because he has brought them back after - his victory lap because he has brought them back after a - his victory lap because he has brought them back after a lot| brought them back after a lot of us — brought them back after a lot of us were _ brought them back after a lot of us were pretty _ brought them back after a lot| of us were pretty discouraged after— of us were pretty discouraged afterjanuary— of us were pretty discouraged afterjanuary sixth. _ of us were pretty discouraged afterjanuary sixth.— afterjanuary sixth. gary o'donoghue _ afterjanuary sixth. gary o'donoghue is - afterjanuary sixth. gary o'donoghue is watching| afterjanuary sixth. gary. o'donoghue is watching a afterjanuary sixth. gary - o'donoghue is watching a vital senate race in georgia. raphael warnock versus the trump endorsed herschel walker. what are you hearing about the senate race there? interesting ou were senate race there? interesting you were talking _ senate race there? interesting you were talking there - senate race there? interesting you were talking there about l you were talking there about donald — you were talking there about donald trump's endorsements. i am at _ donald trump's endorsements. i am at the — donald trump's endorsements. i am at the governor brian kemp's party, _ am at the governor brian kemp's party. he — am at the governor brian kemp's party, he was very much not endorsed _ party, he was very much not endorsed by donald trump, donald _ endorsed by donald trump, donald trump favoured his primary—
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donald trump favoured his primary opponent and brian kemp saw him _ primary opponent and brian kemp saw him off. if the rumours are to be _ saw him off. if the rumours are to be believed, the governor thinks — to be believed, the governor thinks he _ to be believed, the governor thinks he is heading for another victory without a run-off. _ another victory without a run—off, as you sometimes have to have — run—off, as you sometimes have to have in — run—off, as you sometimes have to have in georgia because of the rules _ to have in georgia because of the rules. herschelwalker, on the rules. herschelwalker, on the other— the rules. herschelwalker, on the other hand, he did win the primary— the other hand, he did win the primary with donald trump's backing. _ primary with donald trump's backing, and it's still too close _ backing, and it's still too close to _ backing, and it's still too close to call in the senate race _ close to call in the senate race l'm _ close to call in the senate race. i'm going to ask a colleague i have with me here tonight, — colleague i have with me here tonight, perhaps going to be celebrating later on, camilla moore, _ celebrating later on, camilla moore, from the georgia black republican council, are you going — republican council, are you going to _ republican council, are you going to be celebrating? absolutely, way into the morning _ absolutely, way into the morning-— absolutely, way into the mornin:. ., ., ~' absolutely, way into the mornin., ., ., y., 4' �*, morning. how do you think it's auoin to morning. how do you think it's going to pan — morning. how do you think it's going to pan out? _ morning. how do you think it's going to pan out? i _ morning. how do you think it's going to pan out? i think- morning. how do you think it's going to pan out? i think it's i going to pan out? i think it's auoin to going to pan out? i think it's going to be _ going to pan out? i think it's going to be a _ going to pan out? i think it's going to be a red _ going to pan out? i think it's going to be a red wave, - going to be a red wave, including _ going to be a red wave, including the _ going to be a red wave, including the senate . going to be a red wave, . including the senate race. going to be a red wave, - including the senate race. the tailwind — including the senate race. the tailwind is— including the senate race. the tailwind is long, _ including the senate race. the tailwind is long, and _ including the senate race. thei tailwind is long, and everybody is going — tailwind is long, and everybody is going to _ tailwind is long, and everybody is going to ride _ tailwind is long, and everybody is going to ride across - tailwind is long, and everybody is going to ride across the - is going to ride across the finish _ is going to ride across the finish line. _ is going to ride across the
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finish line.— is going to ride across the finish line. ., ,, ., ., finish line. talking about that wave carrying _ finish line. talking about that wave carrying herschel- finish line. talking about that l wave carrying herschel walker, he is _ wave carrying herschel walker, he is still — wave carrying herschel walker, he is still trailing in terms of the _ he is still trailing in terms of the number of votes and percentages compared to brian kemp? — percentages compared to brian kem - ? ~ ~ percentages compared to brian kem? ~ ~ ., v kemp? well, i think that's auoin kemp? well, i think that's going to — kemp? well, i think that's going to change. - kemp? well, i think that's going to change. the - kemp? well, i think that's l going to change. the margin between _ going to change. the margin between the _ going to change. the margin between the governor- going to change. the margin between the governor and l going to change. the margin i between the governor and the senate, — between the governor and the senate, it— between the governor and the senate, it might _ between the governor and the senate, it might be _ between the governor and the senate, it might be five - between the governor and the senate, it might be five or- senate, it might be five or four, — senate, it might be five or four, but— senate, it might be five or four, but at— senate, it might be five or four, but at the _ senate, it might be five or four, but at the end - senate, it might be five or four, but at the end of - senate, it might be five or four, but at the end of the day. — four, but at the end of the day, the _ four, but at the end of the day, the rest _ four, but at the end of the day, the rest of— four, but at the end of the day, the rest of the - four, but at the end of the | day, the rest of the states, and — day, the rest of the states, and those _ day, the rest of the states, and those votes _ day, the rest of the states, and those votes come - day, the rest of the states, and those votes come in i day, the rest of the states, i and those votes come in from lower— and those votes come in from lower georgia, _ and those votes come in from lower georgia, i— and those votes come in from lower georgia, i think- and those votes come in from lower georgia, i think you - and those votes come in from | lower georgia, i think you will see the — lower georgia, i think you will see the gap— lower georgia, i think you will see the gap between- lower georgia, i think you will see the gap between the - see the gap between the governor— see the gap between the governor and _ see the gap between the governor and the - see the gap between the governor and the senate shrinking _ governor and the senate shrinking-— governor and the senate shrinkina. ., ,, ., ., shrinking. you know about the run-off rules _ shrinking. you know about the run-off rules here, _ shrinking. you know about the run-off rules here, it's - shrinking. you know about the run-off rules here, it's prettyl run—off rules here, it's pretty possible _ run—off rules here, it's pretty possible that herschel walker is going — possible that herschel walker is going to find himself in a run-off— is going to find himself in a run—off with raphael warnock. even _ run—off with raphael warnock. even if — run—off with raphael warnock. even if he _ run—off with raphael warnock. even if he does, we love it, we do well— even if he does, we love it, we do well in _ even if he does, we love it, we do well in run—offs. _ even if he does, we love it, we do well in run-offs.— do well in run-offs. you didn't last time- _ do well in run-offs. you didn't last time. that's _ do well in run-offs. you didn't last time. that's because - do well in run-offs. you didn't last time. that's because the | last time. that's because the republican — last time. that's because the republican party _ last time. that's because the republican party was - last time. that's because the republican party was split. last time. that's because the republican party was split in | republican party was split in terms — republican party was split in terms of— republican party was split in terms of who _ republican party was split in terms of who they _ republican party was split in terms of who they thought l republican party was split in l terms of who they thought the nomination— terms of who they thought the nomination should _ terms of who they thought the nomination should be. - terms of who they thought the nomination should be. that's. nomination should be. that's not the — nomination should be. that's not the case _ nomination should be. that's not the case this _ nomination should be. that's not the case this time. - nomination should be. that's not the case this time. i - nomination should be. that's| not the case this time. i think
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we will— not the case this time. i think we will all— not the case this time. i think we will all turn _ not the case this time. i think we will all turn out _ not the case this time. i think we will all turn out in - not the case this time. i think we will all turn out in the - we will all turn out in the run-off— we will all turn out in the run—off for— we will all turn out in the run—off for walker. - we will all turn out in the run—off for walker. [- we will all turn out in the run-off for walker. i think it's fair to _ run-off for walker. i think it's fair to say _ run-off for walker. i think it's fair to say this - run-off for walker. i think it's fair to say this is - run-off for walker. i think it's fair to say this is a - it's fair to say this is a pretty— it's fair to say this is a pretty white crowd here today, you come _ pretty white crowd here today, you come from the georgia black republicans, an african—american senate candidate, that's a first for the — candidate, that's a first for the republican party here, how has that— the republican party here, how has that changed the dynamic? believe — has that changed the dynamic? believe it— has that changed the dynamic? believe it or not, there are a lot of— believe it or not, there are a lot of black— believe it or not, there are a lot of black georgians - believe it or not, there are a lot of black georgians for- lot of black georgians for herschel— lot of black georgians for herschel and _ lot of black georgians for herschel and i— lot of black georgians for herschel and i do - lot of black georgians for herschel and i do think. lot of black georgians for. herschel and i do think that with— herschel and i do think that with him _ herschel and i do think that with him winning _ herschel and i do think that with him winning the - herschel and i do think that| with him winning the senate race, — with him winning the senate race, and _ with him winning the senate race, and are _ with him winning the senate race, and are you _ with him winning the senate race, and are you know - with him winning the senate race, and are you know the i race, and are you know the majority, _ race, and are you know the majority, the _ race, and are you know the | majority, the demographics race, and are you know the - majority, the demographics for blacks — majority, the demographics for blacks in — majority, the demographics for blacks in georgia _ majority, the demographics for blacks in georgia has— majority, the demographics for blacks in georgia has been- blacks in georgia has been black— blacks in georgia has been black males, _ blacks in georgia has been black males, so _ blacks in georgia has been black males, so should - blacks in georgia has been black males, so should he| blacks in georgia has been- black males, so should he win, ithink— black males, so should he win, i think you _ black males, so should he win, i think you will _ black males, so should he win, i think you will see _ black males, so should he win, i think you will see a _ i think you will see a tremendous- i think you will see a tremendous shift- i think you will see a tremendous shift in| i think you will see a - tremendous shift in terms of black— tremendous shift in terms of black males— tremendous shift in terms of black males in _ tremendous shift in terms of black males in georgia - tremendous shift in terms of. black males in georgia feeling more — black males in georgia feeling more comfortable _ black males in georgia feeling more comfortable in- black males in georgia feeling more comfortable in terms . black males in georgia feeling more comfortable in terms of| more comfortable in terms of being — more comfortable in terms of being open— more comfortable in terms of being open about _ more comfortable in terms of being open about joining - more comfortable in terms of being open about joining the| being open aboutjoining the republican— being open aboutjoining the republican party. _ being open aboutjoining the republican party. i- being open about 'oining the republican partyh republican party. i think it's fair to say — republican party. i think it's fair to say he _ republican party. i think it's fair to say he has _ republican party. i think it's fair to say he has had - republican party. i think it's fair to say he has had some | fair to say he has had some difficult _ fair to say he has had some difficult things to deal with, some — difficult things to deal with, some scandals if you like, they don't _ some scandals if you like, they
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don't seem to have knocked him too much — don't seem to have knocked him too much in _ don't seem to have knocked him too much in terms of the polling. _ too much in terms of the polling, how do you account for that? _ polling, how do you account for that? ~ , ., polling, how do you account for that? ~ y. ~ ., polling, how do you account for that? ~ ~ ., ., , that? well, you know, lately, i think athletes _ that? well, you know, lately, i think athletes to _ that? well, you know, lately, i think athletes to olympians . that? well, you know, lately, i think athletes to olympians to | think athletes to olympians to movie — think athletes to olympians to movie stars, _ think athletes to olympians to movie stars, everyone - think athletes to olympians to movie stars, everyone is- think athletes to olympians to movie stars, everyone is openi movie stars, everyone is open about— movie stars, everyone is open about mental— movie stars, everyone is open about mental challenges. - movie stars, everyone is open about mental challenges. it’sl about mental challenges. it's not 'ust about mental challenges. it's notjust that, _ about mental challenges. notjust that, it's about mental challenges. lit“: not just that, it's violence about mental challenges.- not just that, it's violence as well — not just that, it's violence as well. ., , ., ., , not just that, it's violence as well. ., y., ., , well. have you read his book? in his book. — well. have you read his book? in his book, he _ well. have you read his book? in his book, he actually - well. have you read his book? in his book, he actually talks i in his book, he actually talks about— in his book, he actually talks about the _ in his book, he actually talks about the time _ in his book, he actually talks about the time when - in his book, he actually talks about the time when he - in his book, he actually talks about the time when he was| about the time when he was facing — about the time when he was facing severe _ about the time when he was facing severe mental- facing severe mental challenges, - facing severe mental challenges, the - facing severe mental- challenges, the behaviour was abnormal, _ challenges, the behaviour was abnormal, and _ challenges, the behaviour was abnormal, and i— challenges, the behaviour was abnormal, and i think- challenges, the behaviour was abnormal, and i think what . challenges, the behaviour was| abnormal, and i think what the medical— abnormal, and i think what the medical profession _ abnormal, and i think what the medical profession would - abnormal, and i think what the medical profession would tell. medical profession would tell you is— medical profession would tell you is people _ medical profession would tell you is people deal— medical profession would tell you is people deal with- medical profession would tell. you is people deal with medical issues — you is people deal with medical issues relating _ you is people deal with medical issues relating to _ you is people deal with medical issues relating to mental- issues relating to mental health. _ issues relating to mental health, their— issues relating to mental health, their behavioursl issues relating to mental. health, their behaviours are going — health, their behaviours are going to _ health, their behaviours are going to be _ health, their behaviours are going to be abnormal- health, their behaviours are going to be abnormal and l health, their behaviours are going to be abnormal and ii going to be abnormal and i think— going to be abnormal and i think walker— going to be abnormal and i think walker has _ going to be abnormal and i think walker has basicallyi think walker has basically said. _ think walker has basically said. and _ think walker has basically said, and continues - think walker has basically said, and continues to - think walker has basically. said, and continues to say, if you _ said, and continues to say, if you look— said, and continues to say, if you look at— said, and continues to say, if you look at my— said, and continues to say, if you look at my behaviour- said, and continues to say, if. you look at my behaviour back then, — you look at my behaviour back then, it — you look at my behaviour back then, it was _ you look at my behaviour back then, it was because - you look at my behaviour back then, it was because i- you look at my behaviour back then, it was because i had - then, it was because i had mental— then, it was because i had mental challenges. - then, it was because i had mental challenges. ithie- then, it was because i had mental challenges. we have to leave it there. _ mental challenges. we have to leave it there. no _ mental challenges. we have to leave it there. no sign - mental challenges. we have to leave it there. no sign of - mental challenges. we have to leave it there. no sign of the l leave it there. no sign of the governor— leave it there. no sign of the governor yet, leave it there. no sign of the governoryet, maybe leave it there. no sign of the governor yet, maybe in the next
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few minutes, we will see. but still everything to play for. thank _ still everything to play for. thank you, gary. christian, let's have a quick update. what are we doing?— are we doing? looking at the candidates — are we doing? looking at the candidates for _ are we doing? looking at the candidates for governor - are we doing? looking at the candidates for governor that l candidates for governor that donald trump put forward, that he endorsed, starting in pennsylvania. doug mastriano, 50% of the votes in. what applies to democrats, the vote hasn't been counted yet, half still to come in we can't draw any conclusions, so we have to be a little sceptical about where we see the race at the moment. but i want to draw your attention to the swing district bucks county, 65—32 there. and you see areas around philadelphia that might have gone for doug mastriano certainly not going his way tonight. i think that will be a
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concern for the republicans who were hoping that doug mastriano might be able to win. i want to show another one which i know you are going to like, this one, where are we? the one in maryland. maryland is really interesting, the outgoing governor larry hogan, a republican. you can see it's almost been called, in fact it has been called, a democrat gain, wes moore will become the first black governor of maryland, defeating dan cox, another trump endorsement. someone the outgoing governor larry hogan called a qanon whackjobs. the republican whack jobs. the republican establishment whackjobs. the republican establishment in washington would have hoped they could have got hold of, retained that. a couple of others across
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the country where donald trump endorsed governor candidates, there is a trend here, i mentioned it earlier in the night. tudor dixon, very well known there, she is up against gretchen whitmer, not entirely popular among republicans in michigan, she got more flak than most governors for what she did during the pandemic, looking down parts of michigan. in fact, the abuse she got through that period, it does have consequences. remember the fbi last year revealed there was a kidnap plot, they thought the governor was going to be kidnapped and they foiled the plot. that's the sort of pressure gretchen whitmer has been under, but tudor dixon, we can't say much but at the moment gretchen whitmer is ahead. the one we are watching all night, arizona, the thing thatis
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all night, arizona, the thing that is familiarfrom all night, arizona, the thing that is familiar from tudor dixon and kari lake, they are both tv personalities. it's tv personalities versus career politicians. gretchen whitmer, a career politician. kari lake, very famous in arizona because she is on the late—night news. up she is on the late—night news. up against a candidate, the secretary of state, who is a career politician. that's the pattern we are seeing... somebody you know seems to have started a trend. let's go to nevada where there is also an interesting senate race. we are watching the race between adam laxalt, the trump endorsed republican trying to unseat catherine cortez masto, a hispanic woman, the first hispanic woman, the first hispanic senatorfrom hispanic woman, the first hispanic senator from nevada. we assumed she would have had a lot of latino support in a
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heavily latino state, how is it shaping up at the moment? many see her seat _ shaping up at the moment? many see her seat currently _ shaping up at the moment? many see her seat currently in - shaping up at the moment? many see her seat currently in the - see her seat currently in the senate _ see her seat currently in the senate as _ see her seat currently in the senate as one _ see her seat currently in the senate as one of _ see her seat currently in the senate as one of the - see her seat currently in the senate as one of the most l senate as one of the most vulnerable, _ senate as one of the most vulnerable, and _ senate as one of the most vulnerable, and a - senate as one of the most vulnerable, and a few- senate as one of the most - vulnerable, and a few reasons why — vulnerable, and a few reasons why so — vulnerable, and a few reasons why. so much _ vulnerable, and a few reasons why. so much talk _ vulnerable, and a few reasons why. so much talk about - why. so much talk about inflation _ why. so much talk about inflation and _ why. so much talk about inflation and the - why. so much talk about . inflation and the economy, why. so much talk about - inflation and the economy, but when _ inflation and the economy, but when it— inflation and the economy, but when it comes _ inflation and the economy, but when it comes to _ inflation and the economy, but when it comes to inflation - when it comes to inflation here, _ when it comes to inflation here, the _ when it comes to inflation here, the rate _ when it comes to inflation here, the rate of- when it comes to inflation here, the rate of it, - when it comes to inflation here, the rate of it, and. when it comes to inflation i here, the rate of it, and also gas — here, the rate of it, and also gas prices _ here, the rate of it, and also gas prices higher— here, the rate of it, and also gas prices higher than- here, the rate of it, and also gas prices higher than the i gas prices higher than the national— gas prices higher than the national us— gas prices higher than the national us average. - gas prices higher than the national us average. butl gas prices higher than the - national us average. but also those — national us average. but also those covid _ national us average. but also those covid lockdowns - national us average. but also. those covid lockdowns looming large _ those covid lockdowns looming large over— those covid lockdowns looming large over the _ those covid lockdowns looming large over the industry- those covid lockdowns looming large over the industry in- those covid lockdowns looming large over the industry in the l large over the industry in the summer— large over the industry in the summer date, _ large over the industry in the summer date, which- large over the industry in the summer date, which is- large over the industry in the i summer date, which is tourism. the gop — summer date, which is tourism. the gop contender— summer date, which is tourism. the gop contender adam - summer date, which is tourism. the gop contender adam laxalt has tried — the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to _ the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to pin _ the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to pin all— the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to pin all of— the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to pin all of that - the gop contender adam laxalt has tried to pin all of that on - has tried to pin all of that on the democrats. _ has tried to pin all of that on the democrats. —— _ has tried to pin all of that on the democrats. —— in- has tried to pin all of that on the democrats. —— in the- has tried to pin all of that on i the democrats. —— in the state. catherine — the democrats. —— in the state. catherine cortez _ the democrats. —— in the state. catherine cortez masto - the democrats. —— in the state. catherine cortez masto hasn't l catherine cortez masto hasn't shied — catherine cortez masto hasn't shied away— catherine cortez masto hasn't shied away from _ catherine cortez masto hasn't shied away from talking - catherine cortez masto hasn'ti shied away from talking about the economy, _ shied away from talking about the economy, she _ shied away from talking about the economy, she has - shied away from talking about the economy, she has touted| shied away from talking about. the economy, she has touted the inflation — the economy, she has touted the inflation reduction _ the economy, she has touted the inflation reduction act, _ the economy, she has touted the inflation reduction act, and - inflation reduction act, and the price _ inflation reduction act, and the price cap _ inflation reduction act, and the price cap on _ inflation reduction act, and the price cap on insulin, i inflation reduction act, and l the price cap on insulin, think she can — the price cap on insulin, think she can point _ the price cap on insulin, think she can point to, _ the price cap on insulin, think she can point to, to _ the price cap on insulin, think she can point to, to say, - she can point to, to say, listen, _ she can point to, to say, listen, send _ she can point to, to say, listen, send me- she can point to, to say, listen, send me back- she can point to, to say, listen, send me back to| she can point to, to say, i listen, send me back to the senate _ listen, send me back to the senate he _ listen, send me back to the senate. he has— listen, send me back to the senate. he has the - listen, send me back to the senate. he has the supporti listen, send me back to the . senate. he has the support of the culinary— senate. he has the support of the culinary workers, - senate. he has the support of the culinary workers, one - senate. he has the support of the culinary workers, one of. the culinary workers, one of the culinary workers, one of the largest— the culinary workers, one of the largest and _ the largest and most influential— the largest and most influential unions- the largest and most influential unions in| the largest and most. influential unions in this state _ influential unions in this state they— influential unions in this
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state. they have - influential unions in this. state. they have knocked influential unions in this - state. they have knocked on over— state. they have knocked on over 1 — state. they have knocked on over! million _ state. they have knocked on over! million doors - state. they have knocked oni overi million doors between reno — overi million doors between reno and _ overi million doors between reno and las _ overi million doors between reno and las vegas. - overi million doors between reno and las vegas. he - overi million doors between reno and las vegas. he has| overi million doors between - reno and las vegas. he has also tried _ reno and las vegas. he has also tried to _ reno and las vegas. he has also tried to tell— reno and las vegas. he has also tried to tell people _ reno and las vegas. he has also tried to tell people that - reno and las vegas. he has also tried to tell people that in - tried to tell people that in her view— tried to tell people that in her view abortion- tried to tell people that in her view abortion access i her view abortion access remains _ her view abortion access remains on _ her view abortion access remains on the - her view abortion access remains on the ballot. . her view abortion access i remains on the ballot. that her view abortion access - remains on the ballot. that may be a _ remains on the ballot. that may be a bit — remains on the ballot. that may be a bit of— remains on the ballot. that may be a bit of a _ remains on the ballot. that may be a bit of a muted _ remains on the ballot. that may be a bit of a muted message - remains on the ballot. that may be a bit of a muted message in| be a bit of a muted message in nevada, — be a bit of a muted message in nevada, because _ be a bit of a muted message in nevada, because in— be a bit of a muted message in nevada, because in the - be a bit of a muted message in nevada, because in the 90s, . nevada, because in the 90s, voters — nevada, because in the 90s, voters in _ nevada, because in the 90s, voters in a _ nevada, because in the 90s, voters in a referendum - nevada, because in the 90s, i voters in a referendum detected that right — voters in a referendum detected that right up _ voters in a referendum detected that right up to— voters in a referendum detected that right up to 24 _ voters in a referendum detected that right up to 24 weeks. - voters in a referendum detected that right up to 24 weeks. so i that right up to 24 weeks. so which — that right up to 24 weeks. so which of— that right up to 24 weeks. so which of these _ that right up to 24 weeks. so which of these issues - that right up to 24 weeks. so which of these issues really i which of these issues really brings— which of these issues really brings out— which of these issues really brings out the _ which of these issues really brings out the voters? - which of these issues really brings out the voters? thati brings out the voters? that remains _ brings out the voters? that remains to _ brings out the voters? that remains to be _ brings out the voters? that remains to be seen, - brings out the voters? that remains to be seen, the . brings out the voters? that . remains to be seen, the polls closed — remains to be seen, the polls closed 25_ remains to be seen, the polls closed 25 minutes _ remains to be seen, the polls closed 25 minutes ago, - remains to be seen, the polls closed 25 minutes ago, so - remains to be seen, the polls closed 25 minutes ago, so no| closed 25 minutes ago, so no results — closed 25 minutes ago, so no results yet _ closed 25 minutes ago, so no results yet-— results yet. talking there about the _ results yet. talking there about the senate - results yet. talking there about the senate race, . results yet. talking there i about the senate race, but also, as in some other states, an interesting secretary of state race, explain to our viewers that the secretary of state in every state is the person who is really the elected official in charge of the way the votes are counted, the way the votes are counted, the way the votes are counted, the way the votes are collected, the way the mechanics of the election and how an election is held... so if there is a contested election, the secretary of state becomes an incredibly important figure, and in nevada, you have a very
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interesting secretary of state race, with one of the candidates, the republican, trump endorsed, an election denier, linked to qanon, does it look possible that he could take over as secretary of state for nevada and what impact would that have on the 2024 election there? it would that have on the 2024 election there?— election there? it is early in the night — election there? it is early in the night but _ election there? it is early in the night but it _ election there? it is early in the night but it does - election there? it is early in i the night but it does remain election there? it is early in l the night but it does remain a possibility. _ the night but it does remain a possibility. if— the night but it does remain a possibility, if the _ the night but it does remain a possibility, if the republican. possibility, if the republican party— possibility, if the republican party can— possibility, if the republican party can get _ possibility, if the republican party can get more - possibility, if the republican party can get more of- possibility, if the republican party can get more of their. party can get more of their voters _ party can get more of their voters out~ _ party can get more of their voters out. a _ party can get more of their voters out. a few- party can get more of their voters out. a few things i party can get more of their. voters out. a few things about that. — voters out. a few things about that. in— voters out. a few things about that. in2020. _ voters out. a few things about that, in 2020, it— voters out. a few things about that, in 2020, it took- voters out. a few things about that, in 2020, it tookfour- that, in 2020, it took four days — that, in 2020, it took four days for— that, in 2020, it took four days for the _ that, in 2020, it took four days for the state - that, in 2020, it took four days for the state to - that, in 2020, it took four days for the state to be i that, in 2020, it tookfouri days for the state to be call for president _ days for the state to be call for president biden, - days for the state to be call for president biden, so- days for the state to be call for president biden, so the| for president biden, so the elections _ for president biden, so the elections can— for president biden, so the elections can take - for president biden, so the elections can take some i for president biden, so the . elections can take some time here — elections can take some time here to — elections can take some time here to tabulate _ elections can take some time here to tabulate all— elections can take some time here to tabulate all the - here to tabulate all the ballots _ here to tabulate all the ballots. that _ here to tabulate all the ballots. that has- here to tabulate all the ballots. that has given| here to tabulate all the - ballots. that has given some people — ballots. that has given some people the _ ballots. that has given some people the chance _ ballots. that has given some people the chance to - ballots. that has given some people the chance to say, i ballots. that has given some i people the chance to say, look, if it is_ people the chance to say, look, if it is read _ people the chance to say, look, if it is read red _ people the chance to say, look, if it is read red and _ people the chance to say, look, if it is read red and it _ people the chance to say, look, if it is read red and it starts - if it is read red and it starts to shift— if it is read red and it starts to shift blue, _ if it is read red and it starts to shift blue, it— if it is read red and it starts to shift blue, it may- if it is read red and it starts to shift blue, it mayjust. if it is read red and it starts to shift blue, it mayjust be if it is read red and it starts i to shift blue, it mayjust be a factor— to shift blue, it mayjust be a factor of— to shift blue, it mayjust be a factor of the _ to shift blue, it mayjust be a factor of the ballots - to shift blue, it mayjust be a factor of the ballots trickling i factor of the ballots trickling in and — factor of the ballots trickling in and being _ factor of the ballots trickling in and being counted. - factor of the ballots trickling in and being counted. that i factor of the ballots trickling | in and being counted. that is when — in and being counted. that is when peorfle _ in and being counted. that is when people start _ in and being counted. that is when people start to - in and being counted. that is when people start to grow i when people start to grow suspect _ when people start to grow suspect of— when people start to grow suspect of the _ when people start to grow suspect of the results, - when people start to grow i suspect of the results, right? so you — suspect of the results, right? so you have _ suspect of the results, right?
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so you have the _ suspect of the results, right? so you have the secretary - suspect of the results, right? so you have the secretary of| so you have the secretary of state — so you have the secretary of state candidate _ so you have the secretary of state candidate in— so you have the secretary of state candidate in the - so you have the secretary of state candidate in the statei state candidate in the state who — state candidate in the state who has _ state candidate in the state who has questioned - state candidate in the state who has questioned the - state candidate in the state - who has questioned the results of the — who has questioned the results of the 2020 _ who has questioned the results of the 2020 election. _ who has questioned the results of the 2020 election. we - who has questioned the results of the 2020 election. we also i of the 2020 election. we also have — of the 2020 election. we also have to — of the 2020 election. we also have to keep— of the 2020 election. we also have to keep in— of the 2020 election. we also have to keep in mind, - of the 2020 election. we also have to keep in mind, adam i have to keep in mind, adam laxalt. — have to keep in mind, adam laxalt. the _ have to keep in mind, adam laxalt, the gop— have to keep in mind, adam laxalt, the gop senator- laxalt, the gop senator candidate, _ laxalt, the gop senator candidate, he _ laxalt, the gop senator candidate, he wants - laxalt, the gop senator candidate, he wants to. laxalt, the gop senator. candidate, he wants to be senator _ candidate, he wants to be senator here, _ candidate, he wants to be senator here, as - candidate, he wants to be senator here, as co—chair| candidate, he wants to be . senator here, as co—chair of the — senator here, as co—chair of the trump _ senator here, as co—chair of the trump campaign - senator here, as co—chair of the trump campaign in - senator here, as co—chair of i the trump campaign in 2020, signed— the trump campaign in 2020, signed on— the trump campaign in 2020, signed on many— the trump campaign in 2020, signed on many of— the trump campaign in 2020, signed on many of the - the trump campaign in 2020, i signed on many of the lawsuits that have — signed on many of the lawsuits that have largely— signed on many of the lawsuits that have largely been- signed on many of the lawsuitsi that have largely been deemed to be _ that have largely been deemed to be unfounded _ that have largely been deemed to be unfounded by— that have largely been deemed to be unfounded by the - that have largely been deemed to be unfounded by the courts, i to be unfounded by the courts, so there — to be unfounded by the courts, so there is— to be unfounded by the courts, so there is a _ to be unfounded by the courts, so there is a concern _ to be unfounded by the courts, so there is a concern here - to be unfounded by the courts, so there is a concern here that| so there is a concern here that many— so there is a concern here that nrany of— so there is a concern here that many of these _ so there is a concern here that many of these so _ so there is a concern here that many of these so called - so there is a concern here that many of these so called an - many of these so called an election— many of these so called an election deniers— many of these so called an election deniers could - many of these so called an i election deniers could control the very— election deniers could control the very agencies _ election deniers could control the very agencies in - election deniers could control the very agencies in the - election deniers could control the very agencies in the state that— the very agencies in the state that are — the very agencies in the state that are in _ the very agencies in the state that are in charge _ the very agencies in the state that are in charge of- that are in charge of protecting _ that are in charge of protecting the - that are in charge of protecting the vote. i that are in charge of- protecting the vote. that is something _ protecting the vote. that is something the _ protecting the vote. that is something the democrats i protecting the vote. that is - something the democrats have tried _ something the democrats have tried to — something the democrats have tried to raid _ something the democrats have tried to raid here _ something the democrats have tried to raid here as _ something the democrats have tried to raid here as well. - something the democrats have tried to raid here as well. we l tried to raid here as well. we will see — tried to raid here as well. we will see which— tried to raid here as well. we will see which way— tried to raid here as well. we will see which way it - tried to raid here as well. we will see which way it goes - will see which way it goes tonight~ _ will see which way it goes toniaht. . ~ will see which way it goes toniaht. . ,, i. , will see which way it goes toniaht. . ~ , . tonight. thank you very much from cbs _ tonight. thank you very much from cbs in — tonight. thank you very much from cbs in nevada. - tonight. thank you very much . from cbs in nevada. remarkable how many candidates are on the ballot on the republican side who still don't accept the 2020 election was won byjoe biden and that could have
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ramifications in the 2024 election. christian, a quick update on virginia and the house races.— update on virginia and the house races. ., , , house races. the vote is being counted east _ house races. the vote is being counted east coast _ house races. the vote is being counted east coast to - house races. the vote is being counted east coast to west - counted east coast to west coast, and we focused early on virginia and i was telling you about three seats, three women elected in 2018 by the democrats to help them control the house of representatives in 2018. three districts that were looking a little dodgy for the democrats tonight. starting with this one in pink because it is leaning republican. elaine louria was in a dangerous position because that district only voted to joe biden by about 2%, so district only voted tojoe biden by about 2%, so a bit of a rippled there for the republicans. but this was the one i was focusing on, junior seven, abigail... when i was looking at it not long ago, 99% of the vote was counted and she
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was 3—4 points behind and now suddenly has sprung into the lead, 51—47. on the evidence of that, still some votes to be counted, but you mightjust hold on to her seat. this one, which went ten points forjoe biden, they have called it for jennifer... of the three, only one seems to be tilting republican. so the sum total of tonight, how long have we been on air! 3—48 tipping towards republicans, and we thought a big red wave, suddenly it's looking as you were. the message _ looking as you were. the message we _ looking as you were. the message we said - looking as you were. the message we said to - looking as you were. the message we said to the l looking as you were. the message we said to the viewers, be patient, we will not renew results until we have them, we won't talk about waves until until we know what's happening. there is a big i told you so there! that seat in the south—east corner of virginia,
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only won byjoe biden by two points, it's been very competitive.- points, it's been very competitive. points, it's been very cometitive. , . , competitive. very briefly, we can't really — competitive. very briefly, we can't really say, _ competitive. very briefly, we can't really say, can - competitive. very briefly, we can't really say, can we? - competitive. very briefly, we | can't really say, can we? until about thursday, shall we stay on air for the next 48 hours? trump's announcing, what, next tuesday? — trump's announcing, what, next tuesday? in _ trump's announcing, what, next tuesda ? . , , �*, trump's announcing, what, next tuesda ? . , �*, ., tuesday? in many ways it's what we expected. — tuesday? in many ways it's what we expected. if— tuesday? in many ways it's what we expected, if anyone - tuesday? in many ways it's what we expected, if anyone was - we expected, if anyone was going — we expected, if anyone was going to _ we expected, if anyone was going to have a problem it was going — going to have a problem it was going to — going to have a problem it was going to be elaine louria. i realty— going to be elaine louria. i really think, especially because of the early vote, and wonren, — because of the early vote, and women, 58% of women voting there. — women, 58% of women voting there, blacks voting, young kids— there, blacks voting, young kids are _ there, blacks voting, young kids are voting, that looks like — kids are voting, that looks like a _ kids are voting, that looks like a very different electorate than the one we have read _ electorate than the one we have read about and many people predicted, that is why it is important to let everything get counted — important to let everything get counted. . , , important to let everything get counted. . , ., counted. donald trump spoke for one hour and _ counted. donald trump spoke for one hour and 40 _ counted. donald trump spoke for one hour and 40 minutes - counted. donald trump spoke for one hour and 40 minutes in - one hour and 40 minutes in miami, apparently one of his shortest speeches of the week, he only spoke for a few minutes tonight at mar—a—lago and he didn't mention ron desantis once. . ,, . ., ,
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didn't mention ron desantis once. . ,, ., , , once. that speaks volumes, his silence. once. that speaks volumes, his silence- we _ once. that speaks volumes, his silence. we are _ once. that speaks volumes, his silence. we are already - once. that speaks volumes, his silence. we are already seeing | silence. we are already seeing battte — silence. we are already seeing battte tines _ silence. we are already seeing battle lines being _ silence. we are already seeing battle lines being drawn - silence. we are already seeing battle lines being drawn in - battle lines being drawn in florida _ battle lines being drawn in florida between _ battle lines being drawn in florida between ron - battle lines being drawn in i florida between ron desantis and donald _ florida between ron desantis and donald trump's _ florida between ron desantis and donald trump's camps. . florida between ron desantisl and donald trump's camps. to florida between ron desantis - and donald trump's camps. to be honest. _ and donald trump's camps. to be honest. you — and donald trump's camps. to be honest, you look— and donald trump's camps. to be honest, you look at _ and donald trump's camps. to be honest, you look at the _ and donald trump's camps. to be honest, you look at the senate i honest, you look at the senate nrap _ honest, you look at the senate nrap and — honest, you look at the senate nrap and what's _ honest, you look at the senate map and what's happening - honest, you look at the senate map and what's happening in. map and what's happening in pennsylvania, _ map and what's happening in pennsylvania, john— map and what's happening in| pennsylvania, john fetterman coutd — pennsylvania, john fetterman could well _ pennsylvania, john fetterman could well win _ pennsylvania, john fetterman could well win the _ pennsylvania, john fetterman could well win the race. - pennsylvania, john fetterman could well win the race. in- could well win the race. in georgia, _ could well win the race. in georgia, donald _ could well win the race. in georgia, donald trump's. georgia, donald trump's hand—picked _ georgia, donald trump's hand—picked candidate . georgia, donald trump's- hand—picked candidate herschel watker— hand—picked candidate herschel watker tooks _ hand—picked candidate herschel walker looks like _ hand—picked candidate herschel walker looks like he _ hand—picked candidate herschel walker looks like he might - hand—picked candidate herschel walker looks like he might go . walker looks like he might go to a run-oft _ walker looks like he might go to a run—off. these _ walker looks like he might go to a run—off. these are - walker looks like he might go to a run—off. these are things that— to a run—off. these are things that donald _ to a run—off. these are things that donald trump _ to a run—off. these are things that donald trump would - to a run—off. these are things that donald trump would like| to a run—off. these are things . that donald trump would like to take credit — that donald trump would like to take credit for— that donald trump would like to take credit for but _ that donald trump would like to take credit for but he's - that donald trump would like to take credit for but he's not - take credit for but he's not going _ take credit for but he's not going to _ take credit for but he's not going to be _ take credit for but he's not going to be able _ take credit for but he's not going to be able to, - take credit for but he's not. going to be able to, scenarios where — going to be able to, scenarios where he _ going to be able to, scenarios where he nray— going to be able to, scenarios where he may not _ going to be able to, scenarios where he may not be - going to be able to, scenarios where he may not be able - going to be able to, scenarios where he may not be able to, i where he may not be able to, whereas — where he may not be able to, whereas ron _ where he may not be able to, whereas ron desantis - where he may not be able to, whereas ron desantis can- where he may not be able to, whereas ron desantis can sit| whereas ron desantis can sit and say, _ whereas ron desantis can sit and say, i_ whereas ron desantis can sit and say, i delivered - whereas ron desantis can sit and say, i delivered florida, i whereas ron desantis can sit| and say, i delivered florida, i have — and say, i delivered florida, i have redrawn— and say, i delivered florida, i have redrawn the _ and say, i delivered florida, i have redrawn the map, - and say, i delivered florida, i have redrawn the map, which and say, i delivered florida, i. have redrawn the map, which is what _ have redrawn the map, which is what he — have redrawn the map, which is what he said _ have redrawn the map, which is what he said in— have redrawn the map, which is what he said in his _ have redrawn the map, which is what he said in his victory- what he said in his victory speech, _ what he said in his victory speech. quite— what he said in his victory speech, quite literally, i what he said in his victory speech, quite literally, toi speech, quite literally, to make _ speech, quite literally, to make florida, _ speech, quite literally, to make florida, once - speech, quite literally, to make florida, once a - speech, quite literally, to. make florida, once a swing state. _ make florida, once a swing state. into— make florida, once a swing state, into a _ make florida, once a swing state, into a bastian. - make florida, once a swing . state, into a bastian. looking at virginia, _ state, into a bastian. looking atvirginia. it— state, into a bastian. looking at virginia, it tells _ state, into a bastian. looking at virginia, it tells you - state, into a bastian. looking at virginia, it tells you this i at virginia, it tells you this is not _ at virginia, it tells you this is not shaping _ at virginia, it tells you this is not shaping up - at virginia, it tells you this is not shaping up to- at virginia, it tells you this is not shaping up to be - at virginia, it tells you this is not shaping up to be a l at virginia, it tells you this - is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously— is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously it _ is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously it is _ is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously it is early— is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously it is early so - is not shaping up to be a wave, obviously it is early so we - obviously it is early so we can't _ obviously it is early so we can't tell— obviously it is early so we can't tell definitively. - obviously it is early so we l can't tell definitively. there is a — can't tell definitively. there is a rhode _ can't tell definitively. there is a rhode island _ can't tell definitively. there is a rhode island seat, - can't tell definitively. there is a rhode island seat, the| is a rhode island seat, the democrat— is a rhode island seat, the democrat was— is a rhode island seat, the democrat was down - is a rhode island seat, the democrat was down in - is a rhode island seat, the democrat was down in the| is a rhode island seat, the - democrat was down in the polls consistentiy _ democrat was down in the polls consistently for _ democrat was down in the polls consistently for the _ democrat was down in the polls consistently for the past - democrat was down in the polls consistently for the past two . consistently for the past two months. _ consistently for the past two months. it— consistently for the past two months, it looks _ consistently for the past two months, it looks like - consistently for the past two months, it looks like he's i months, it looks like he's going _ months, it looks like he's
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going to _ months, it looks like he's going to hold _ months, it looks like he's going to hold that - months, it looks like he's going to hold that seat. l going to hold that seat. another— going to hold that seat. another one, _ going to hold that seat. another one, if- going to hold that seat. another one, if this - going to hold that seat. | another one, if this was going to hold that seat. . another one, if this was a going to hold that seat. - another one, if this was a big wave. — another one, if this was a big wave. that _ another one, if this was a big wave, that would _ another one, if this was a big wave, that would be - another one, if this was a big wave, that would be the - another one, if this was a big wave, that would be the kind| another one, if this was a big . wave, that would be the kind of seat _ wave, that would be the kind of seat the — wave, that would be the kind of seat the republicans _ wave, that would be the kind of seat the republicans would - seat the republicans would take — a couple of results you want to bring in before we have a quick news break. it is where we are in the house and in the senate. 88 democrat 154 republicans. republicans need to make a net gain of five, we don't know if thatis gain of five, we don't know if that is happening at in the senate. at least there is consistency there. it is still equal. the sitting governor has won that. the democratic challenger is not managed to make it and that is a convincing win for greg abbott there in texas and will bring in more results as we get the men. time for some years now. time for some years now.
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voting projections in the united states suggest the republicans will take control of the house of representatives — in a major blow to president biden. votes are being counted across the country following the midterm elections. some western states are still voting. in florida, the republican state governor ron desantis increased his margin of victory substantially from four years ago. here's our washington correspondent nomia iqbal. a big night for the republicans' new star. we stood as a citadel of freedom for people across this country and indeed across the
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world. . . , . country and indeed across the world. ,_ , ., world. his style, his politics, it is something _ world. his style, his politics, it is something which - world. his style, his politics, it is something which has - world. his style, his politics, i it is something which has led many conservatives to view the republican governor as the successor to donald trump as the next republican president. not that mr trump wants him as a challenger. he was out in florida voting earlier, hinting at a possible run for the white house again. i at a possible run for the white house again-— house again. i think to still be a very — house again. i think to still be a very exciting - house again. i think to still be a very exciting day - house again. i think to still be a very exciting day for i house again. i think to still be a very exciting day for a | be a very exciting day for a lot be a very exciting day for a tot of— be a very exciting day for a lot of people and i look forward to seeing you at my reiy — forward to seeing you at my reiy go~ _ forward to seeing you at my rel no. , , .. , forward to seeing you at my rel no. , , rely go. the republicans are expected — rely go. the republicans are expected to _ rely go. the republicans are expected to take _ rely go. the republicans are expected to take the - rely go. the republicans are expected to take the house, i expected to take the house, pitting president biden's ability to pass a law is at risk. the battle for the senate is too close to call. millions of postal votes in various states cannot be counted until the votes have closed. this night, but it won't be final results night. former president donald trump addressed supporters in mar—a—lago, florida. he opened by applauding the republican winners so far tonight. the numbers a bit amazing so
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far that is just the numbers a bit amazing so far that isjust up the numbers a bit amazing so far that is just up to this point. but the nominations, we had a total of 230 endorsements on nominations. this is only on nominations. this is only on nominations. this is in for tonight and for the 330, we won 200, we won 324. a cabinet minister appointed by the new british prime minister, rishi sunak, just two weeks ago, has resigned after being accused of bullying. sir gavin williamson has apologised for sending angry text messages to a colleague, about not being invited to queen elizabeth's funeral. he's denied other allegations that he'd bullied civil servants. with less than two weeks to go to the football world cup in qatar, there's been widespread criticism of remarks by one of the tournament's ambassadors, who's described homosexuality as "damage in the mind". khalid salman, a former qatari professional football player, warned gay people that they would have to accept the country's, when they visited.
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the united nations has called for the "immediate release" of the egyptian—british pro—democracy activist, alaa abd el—fattah, from prison near cairo. he's escalated his hunger strike, by refusing to drink water since the cop27 climate summit opened. the un high commissioner for human rights, volker turk, said his life was now "at acute risk". egypt's foreign minister and cop27 president, sameh shoukry, said the activist had access to "all the necessary care in prison". the actor leslie phillips, best known for many appearances in the carry on films, has died at the age of 98 after a long illness. phillips was also familiar to younger fans as the voice of the sorting hat in the harry potter films. over his eight decade career, he appeared in more than 200 films, tv and radio series. the world record in lottery jackpots won on a single ticket has been broken —
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by one lucky powerball player in california who has won a staggering amount — over 2 billion dollars. the winner bought their ticket at service station in los angeles. the owner of the service station which sold the ticket was also awarded a prize of1 million dollars. that's it. now let's go back to us elections 2022 team in dc. welcome back to washington where we wish we could tell you that we had a slew of results coming in but actually, brian, you would say something in the break thereabout why were not getting these results because we've just heard from divide
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that to the main counties, where there is this critical senate race, we were hearing it just before the break and a critical secretary of state face, we'vejust critical secretary of state face, we've just heard that two of the biggest counties are not even going to be counted tonight. it even going to be counted toniaht. . even going to be counted toniaht. , , . , even going to be counted toniaht. , , ., ie tonight. it is unbelievable. is no way we — tonight. it is unbelievable. is no way we will _ tonight. it is unbelievable. is no way we will know - tonight. it is unbelievable. is no way we will know the - tonight. it is unbelievable. is. no way we will know the nevada tonight. is no way we will know the nevada toni . ht. . ~' , no way we will know the nevada toniaht. . ~' , ., tonight. is like there is no urgency- _ tonight. is like there is no urgency. let's _ tonight. is like there is no urgency. let'sjust - tonight. is like there is no urgency. let'sjust leave l tonight. is like there is no | urgency. let'sjust leave it urgency. let's just leave it till tomorrow morning, why deal with it tonight, it is unbelievable.- with it tonight, it is unbelievable. �* , . unbelievable. but they must want to know _ unbelievable. but they must want to know the _ unbelievable. but they must want to know the result - unbelievable. but they must want to know the result is i unbelievable. but they must i want to know the result is and as they can do it because the longer the result is left hanging out there... the hanging out there... bingo. the moorin: hanging out there... bingo. the mooring there _ hanging out there... bingo. the mooring there is _ hanging out there... bingo. the mooring there is for _ mooring there is for disinformation.- mooring there is for disinformation. ~ . disinformation. we could ask her to see — disinformation. we could ask her to see what _ disinformation. we could ask her to see what is _ disinformation. we could ask her to see what is going - disinformation. we could ask her to see what is going on l disinformation. we could ask. her to see what is going on and this disinformation about nevada but not even count it? elections, votes on election day, just put it another day? that is just going to raise more and more suspicion, it is going to festerfor a more and more suspicion, it is going to fester for a long time and i wouldn't be surprised, if anyone says shenanigans took
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place. anyone says shenanigans took lace. �* u. anyone says shenanigans took lace. . .. , anyone says shenanigans took lace. . , ., place. and it can be done because _ place. and it can be done because florida - place. and it can be done because florida is - place. and it can be done because florida is a - place. and it can be done because florida is a big i place. and it can be done - because florida is a big state with— because florida is a big state with a — because florida is a big state with a tot _ because florida is a big state with a lot of voters open 20 minutes— with a lot of voters open 20 minutes of the vote, the polls ctosing, — minutes of the vote, the polls closing, we were getting 65% of the vote — closing, we were getting 65% of the vote that was counted. them into the — the vote that was counted. them into the machines, from the get no, into the machines, from the get go. on _ into the machines, from the get go, on tuesday morning, as they come _ go, on tuesday morning, as they come in — go, on tuesday morning, as they come in and _ go, on tuesday morning, as they come in and they have what looks — come in and they have what looks near to a result by two hours — looks near to a result by two hours of _ looks near to a result by two hours of the clip polls closing. we make it seem to be a decision— closing. we make it seem to be a decision in nevada. other places. _ a decision in nevada. other places, pennsylvania, it is the legislation. to places, pennsylvania, it is the legislation-— legislation. to another state as well, we're _ legislation. to another state as well, we're not _ legislation. to another state as well, we're not allowed i legislation. to another state | as well, we're not allowed to open — as well, we're not allowed to open the _ as well, we're not allowed to open the balance _ as well, we're not allowed to open the balance until- as well, we're not allowed to open the balance until the i open the balance until the polls— open the balance until the polls open— open the balance until the polls open that _ open the balance until the polls open that morning . open the balance until the i polls open that morning for early— polls open that morning for early voting _ polls open that morning for early voting or— polls open that morning for early voting or you - polls open that morning for early voting or you cannot i early voting or you cannot count _ early voting or you cannot count them _ early voting or you cannot count them to _ early voting or you cannot count them to later- early voting or you cannot count them to later in- early voting or you cannot count them to later in thei
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early voting or you cannot - count them to later in the day, you can — count them to later in the day, you can tie _ count them to later in the day, you can tie them _ count them to later in the day, you can tie them all— count them to later in the day, you can tie them all together. you can tie them all together and that— you can tie them all together and that counts _ you can tie them all together and that counts the - you can tie them all together and that counts the delays. i you can tie them all together. and that counts the delays. the injunction — and that counts the delays. the injunction on _ and that counts the delays. the injunction on the _ and that counts the delays. the injunction on the court - and that counts the delays. the injunction on the court today. injunction on the court today injunction on the court today in pennsylvania, _ injunction on the court today in pennsylvania, it— injunction on the court today in pennsylvania, it is- injunction on the court today in pennsylvania, it is going i injunction on the court todayl in pennsylvania, it is going to take — in pennsylvania, it is going to take just _ in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as_ in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as long _ in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as long as _ in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as long as it - in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as long as it did - in pennsylvania, it is going to take just as long as it did in. take just as long as it did in 2020 — take just as long as it did in 2020 now— take just as long as it did in 2020 now because - take just as long as it did in 2020 now because they- take just as long as it did in. 2020 now because they have take just as long as it did in- 2020 now because they have to do the — 2020 now because they have to do the whole _ 2020 now because they have to do the whole reconciliation. - 2020 now because they have to do the whole reconciliation. maj do the whole reconciliation. we should do the whole reconciliation. should remind our view is that the president was not announced until the saturday after the tuesday election back in that time, that is when the problem started. one quick news update, my daughter, has been a poll worker in chicago, is now finally home. she worked for 16 hours straight, feeling a bit delirious but she says, i don't think any votes were stolen. so that's good. think any votes were stolen. so that's good-— that's good. you are saying earlier in — that's good. you are saying earlier in the _ that's good. you are saying earlier in the programme, l that's good. you are saying | earlier in the programme, is that's good. you are saying i earlier in the programme, is a mother, she was going off to work as an election worker... white mightjust as a volunteer, civic duty. and you are worried?— volunteer, civic duty. and you are worried? when she tell me she was going _ are worried? when she tell me she was going to _ are worried? when she tell me she was going to do _ are worried? when she tell me she was going to do this - are worried? when she tell me she was going to do this i - are worried? when she tell me she was going to do this i did l she was going to do this i did not really think about it and then i woke up this my thinking oh, my goodness, i hope she is going to be safe, which is crazy to think about whether or not election workers are safe. this could as we were discussing, we've got results from florida. here is the
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senate race. 58% against 41%. a very good night for him and a blow out vote for him. there was a woman running on the democratic side who democrats had hoped, and a good night, florida, they might be able to get somewhere with the former police chief of orlando, a rising star in the democratic party but no question about it... , ., , . , it... tip to be vice president. wheels of — it... tip to be vice president. wheels of the _ it... tip to be vice president. wheels of the governor - it... tip to be vice president. wheels of the governor of. wheels of the governor of florida as well, 60%, that is what he got of the vote. a good night for him as well. we had donald trump speaking about rubio. he did not mention others. how does the shape up down there? southern florida is now ground zero about the republican party's efforts for
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taking back the white house in 2024. taking back the white house in 202a. how does it shape up? yeah, well, republicans did better here than even they thought they would. i want to bring in my panel to discuss all of this and the question of years. we have the republican party state committee man and someone who worked with donald trump and ron desantis and a contributor to the hill. and that's just talk about these results, will be, richard? because obviously, we had republicans doing really well in democratic strongholds, but also because of low democratic turnout, right? irate also because of low democratic turnout, right?— turnout, right? we had a tremendous _ turnout, right? we had a tremendous victory - turnout, right? we had a| tremendous victory today turnout, right? we had a - tremendous victory today for the governor, ron desantis,19 point _ the governor, ron desantis,19 point state—wide, that was incredible. we used to seeing close — incredible. we used to seeing close elections in florida. you know. — close elections in florida. you know. one _ close elections in florida. you know, one point. when the governor— know, one point. when the governor won in 2018 he won by 0.4 governor won in 2018 he won by 0~4 and — governor won in 2018 he won by 0~4 and to _ governor won in 2018 he won by 0.4 and to win by 19 points is amazing, _ 0.4 and to win by 19 points is amazing, incredible. we did do amazing, incredible. we did do a lot— amazing, incredible. we did do a lot better in some democrat strongholds. then he could have imagined — strongholds. then he could have imagined. 37%, yes, the democratic turnout was down by
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a lot _ democratic turnout was down by a lot i_ democratic turnout was down by a lot. i know because i am a state — a lot. i know because i am a state committee man there. but it was_ state committee man there. but it was a — state committee man there. but it was a tremendous victory. an amazing — it was a tremendous victory. an amazing victory for the governor. amazing victory for the governor-— amazing victory for the governor. we heard ron desantis's _ governor. we heard ron desantis's speech - governor. we heard ron desantis's speech there | governor. we heard ron - desantis's speech there and it really was a setup for presidential election. when you combine that with the fact that the donor class really does love him. he has banked up $200 million. what does this tell us? ~ . . million. what does this tell us? ~ , , ., us? well, tells us that the 2020 for _ us? well, tells us that the 2020 for a _ us? well, tells us that the 2020 for a presidential - 2020 for a presidential election. _ 2020 for a presidential election, started - 2020 for a presidential. election, started tonight. 2020 for a presidential- election, started tonight. and it was— election, started tonight. and it was very— election, started tonight. and it was very interesting - election, started tonight. and it was very interesting to - it was very interesting to watch _ it was very interesting to watch the _ it was very interesting to watch the former- it was very interesting to i watch the former president trump's _ watch the former president trump's speech— watch the former president trump's speech talking - watch the former president . trump's speech talking about the election— trump's speech talking about the election and _ trump's speech talking about the election and he _ trump's speech talking about the election and he failed - trump's speech talking about the election and he failed to| the election and he failed to ntention_ the election and he failed to mention ron _ the election and he failed to mention ron desantis - the election and he failed to mention ron desantis at - the election and he failed to| mention ron desantis at all. the election and he failed to - mention ron desantis at all. so thatiust — mention ron desantis at all. so that just says _ mention ron desantis at all. so that just says that _ mention ron desantis at all. so that just says that there - mention ron desantis at all. so that just says that there is - that just says that there is going _ that just says that there is going to _ that just says that there is going to be _ that just says that there is going to be some - that just says that there is going to be some conflictl that just says that there is - going to be some conflict going on in _ going to be some conflict going on in the — going to be some conflict going on in the republican _ going to be some conflict going on in the republican is- going to be some conflict going on in the republican is going i on in the republican is going to be — on in the republican is going
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to be the _ on in the republican is going to be the 2024 _ on in the republican is going to be the 2024 nominee. - on in the republican is going| to be the 2024 nominee. ron desantis is — to be the 2024 nominee. ron desantis is young. _ to be the 2024 nominee. desantis is young. do you to be the 2024 nomineem desantis is young. do you think is not polls that all thinking about when you are going against donald trump? don't say he has unflattering information he has unflattering information he could share about him? we make donald trump is the king of intimidation and debris that ron desantis is ready for a fight. in fact, that is what he talked about tonight in his speech. he said, i am a fighter. he uses that quite a bit in a lot of his speeches. his whole branding is, i am a fighterfull his whole branding is, i am a fighter full to his whole branding is, i am a fighterfull to be fights his whole branding is, i am a fighter full to be fights for the people florida but itching to fight against donald trump because ron desantis believes that this is his time and as we know in politics, timing is everything and he believes that 2024 is his time. the republican party is ready for a new, youngerface. republican party is ready for a new, younger face.— republican party is ready for a new, younger face. which are, ou've new, younger face. which are, you've worked _ new, younger face. which are, you've worked with _ new, younger face. which are, you've worked with both - new, younger face. which are, you've worked with both men. | you've worked with both men. give us a little bit of insight about the appeal of these men to this base?— to this base? president trump does an amazing _ to this base? president trump does an amazing job. - to this base? president trump does an amazing job. there'sl does an amazing job. there's nobody— does an amazing job. there's nobody that can a crowd like president trump. nobody that
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appeals — president trump. nobody that appeals to the voters like you did. _ appeals to the voters like you did, like — appeals to the voters like you did, like he does. i mean, he does— did, like he does. i mean, he doesan— did, like he does. i mean, he does an amazing job and i always— does an amazing job and i always hear about who is the next — always hear about who is the next no—trump and i say there is in _ next no—trump and i say there is in the — next no—trump and i say there is in the next donald trump, he is in the next donald trump, he is an— is in the next donald trump, he is an entity— is in the next donald trump, he is an entity or want to sell. there — is an entity or want to sell. there is— is an entity or want to sell. there is never going to be anybody _ there is never going to be anybody like him in the future and never— anybody like him in the future and never before. there is only one donald and the governor, ron desantis, has done an amazing _ ron desantis, has done an amazing job passing policies in florida. — amazing job passing policies in florida, being an amazing governor, handling the pandemic very well — governor, handling the pandemic very well. they are both great, great _ very well. they are both great, great leaders. great leaders for the — great leaders. great leaders for the party. i great leaders. great leaders for the party-— for the party. i did get a sense of— for the party. i did get a sense of their _ for the party. i did get a sense of their appeal. for the party. i did get a i sense of their appeal going round and they went to a trump valley and miami. i spoke to governor ron desantis's governor ron desa ntis�*s supporters governor ron desantis's supporters and a look at things the election deniers and voters i spoke to here that do buy into that even though it has been debunked. i mean, where does that leave democracy right now when that is on the table,
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an issue that has been debated? i think we have a very healthy democracy here in the united states — democracy here in the united states i_ democracy here in the united states. i mean, we are in the free — states. i mean, we are in the free state _ states. i mean, we are in the free state of florida here. governor _ free state of florida here. governor ron desantis had an amazing — governor ron desantis had an amazing victory, 19 points. donald _ amazing victory, 19 points. donald trump has had an amazing endorsement record for all the people — endorsement record for all the people that he has recommended, winning _ people that he has recommended, winning reason win general elections tonight. and i think the united states is the democratic stronghold and democracy doing just fine here. ten try— democracy doing just fine here. ten by mike is not an election deny and he has campaigned. does that help in the talking about a hypothetical republican primary and looking at larger voting base across the united states, give them the edge in summer make donald trump? you t to summer make donald trump? you try to avoid — summer make donald trump? you try to avoid that _ summer make donald trump? you try to avoid that issue. it is not — try to avoid that issue. it is not one _ try to avoid that issue. it is not one of— try to avoid that issue. it is not one of the _ try to avoid that issue. it is not one of the things i try to avoid that issue. it is not one of the things you l try to avoid that issue. it is i not one of the things you want to focus— not one of the things you want to focus on _ not one of the things you want to focus on. he _ not one of the things you want to focus on. he wants - not one of the things you want to focus on. he wants to i not one of the things you want to focus on. he wants to focusj to focus on. he wants to focus on who— to focus on. he wants to focus on who he _ to focus on. he wants to focus on who he is _ to focus on. he wants to focus on who he is. and _ to focus on. he wants to focus
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on who he is. and election i on who he is. and election denying _ on who he is. and election denying is— on who he is. and election denying is really— on who he is. and electionl denying is really something that— denying is really something that is— denying is really something that is trump's _ denying is really something that is trump's main - denying is really something that is trump's main topic. | denying is really something i that is trump's main topic. he refuses — that is trump's main topic. he refuses to— that is trump's main topic. he refuses to even _ that is trump's main topic. he refuses to even stop - that is trump's main topic. he refuses to even stop talking i refuses to even stop talking about — refuses to even stop talking about it _ refuses to even stop talking about it. even— refuses to even stop talking about it. even said - refuses to even stop talking about it. even said tonight. refuses to even stop talking i about it. even said tonight on fox news— about it. even said tonight on fox news that _ about it. even said tonight on fox news that he _ about it. even said tonight on fox news that he was - about it. even said tonight on fox news that he was always| fox news that he was always going — fox news that he was always going to _ fox news that he was always going to be _ fox news that he was always going to be talking _ fox news that he was always going to be talking about i fox news that he was always going to be talking about it l going to be talking about it because _ going to be talking about it because he _ going to be talking about it because he believes - going to be talking about it because he believes that i going to be talking about it because he believes that is what — because he believes that is what is _ because he believes that is what is base _ because he believes that is what is base wants - because he believes that is what is base wants to i because he believes that is what is base wants to hear| because he believes that is. what is base wants to hear but ron desantis— what is base wants to hear but ron desantis does _ what is base wants to hear but ron desantis does not- what is base wants to hear but ron desantis does not fully i ron desantis does not fully talk about— ron desantis does not fully talk about it. _ ron desantis does not fully talk about it. you _ ron desantis does not fully talk about it. you want i ron desantis does not fully talk about it. you want to l ron desantis does not fully i talk about it. you want to talk about — talk about it. you want to talk about ron _ talk about it. you want to talk about ron desantis _ talk about it. you want to talk about ron desantis and - talk about it. you want to talk about ron desantis and how. talk about it. you want to talk i about ron desantis and how we as a and — about ron desantis and how we as a and how— about ron desantis and how we as a and how he, _ about ron desantis and how we as a and how he, in _ about ron desantis and how we as a and how he, in fact, - about ron desantis and how we as a and how he, in fact, is- as a and how he, in fact, is going— as a and how he, in fact, is going to— as a and how he, in fact, is going to be— as a and how he, in fact, is going to be a— as a and how he, in fact, is going to be a leader- as a and how he, in fact, is going to be a leader for, i going to be a leader for, really. _ going to be a leader for, really. new— going to be a leader for, really, new republican i going to be a leader for, i really, new republican party that — really, new republican party that is — really, new republican party that is still— really, new republican party that is still a _ really, new republican party that is still a trump- really, new republican party that is still a trump party. really, new republican party| that is still a trump party but is going — that is still a trump party but is going to _ that is still a trump party but is going to be _ that is still a trump party but is going to be a _ that is still a trump party but is going to be a party- that is still a trump party but is going to be a party that- that is still a trump party but is going to be a party that is| is going to be a party that is going — is going to be a party that is going to _ is going to be a party that is going to not _ is going to be a party that is going to not have _ is going to be a party that is going to not have as - is going to be a party that is going to not have as much i going to not have as much baggage _ going to not have as much baggage and _ going to not have as much baggage and in— going to not have as much baggage and in fact, i going to not have as much baggage and in fact, it- going to not have as much| baggage and in fact, it was always— baggage and in fact, it was always the _ baggage and in fact, it was always the joke _ baggage and in fact, it was always the joke about i baggage and in fact, it was always the joke about ron| always the joke about ron desantis _ always the joke about ron desantis is _ always the joke about ron desantis is trump - always the joke about ron desantis is trump withoutj always the joke about ron i desantis is trump without the baggage — desantis is trump without the baggage ron _ desantis is trump without the baggage ron desantis - desantis is trump without the baggage ron desantis is i desantis is trump without the i baggage ron desantis is trump without— baggage ron desantis is trump without the _ baggage ron desantis is trump without the crazy _ baggage ron desantis is trump without the crazy or— baggage ron desantis is trump without the crazy or ron - without the crazy or ron desantis _ without the crazy or ron desantis is _ without the crazy or ron desantis is trump - without the crazy or ron desantis is trump that i without the crazy or ron i desantis is trump that the impending _ desantis is trump that the impending indictments- desantis is trump that thej impending indictments are desantis is trump that the i impending indictments are all that is— impending indictments are all that is going _ impending indictments are all that is going to— impending indictments are all that is going to feed - impending indictments are all that is going to feed into i impending indictments are all that is going to feed into why| that is going to feed into why someone _ that is going to feed into why someone like _ that is going to feed into why someone like ron— that is going to feed into why someone like ron desantis. that is going to feed into why- someone like ron desantis could potentially — someone like ron desantis could potentially be _ someone like ron desantis could potentially be a _ someone like ron desantis could potentially be a very— someone like ron desantis could potentially be a very viable - potentially be a very viable candidate _ potentially be a very viable candidate to _ potentially be a very viable candidate to take - potentially be a very viable candidate to take on - potentially be a very viable| candidate to take on trump potentially be a very viable i candidate to take on trump for the 2020 — candidate to take on trump for the 2020 for— candidate to take on trump for the 2020 for nomination. i the 2020 for nomination. something _ the 2020 for nomination. something you've - the 2020 for nomination. i something you've certainly written a lot about. thank you so much. welcome of course, we'll have to wait until donald trump. he is going to make an
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announcement on november 15 to see finances at that time and if he officially kicks of the debate here in who is best for the future of the party. we love florida because it counts the votes early. notjust because it is lovely and warm. we've got a bunch of results, actually, that are coming in. we have got, from cbs news partners, the senate race in pennsylvania, it is looking... sorry, sorry. this is the senate race in pennsylvania which is... likely democratic and then we've got the governor's race, it is all the governor's race, it is all the governor and it is really democratic is what i've been told in my ears are all of these are telling me the same thing. the governor's race in pennsylvania is leaning democratic and that is shapiro, who has run against the trump endorsed candidate and josh superhero has won and we have a result from bridging a's seventh district which is where
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question and i spent last weekend and abigail, who we spoke to on friday, has held her seat with 90% of the votes in, 52% democrats. her seat with 9096 of the votes in, 52% democrats.— in, 52% democrats. that was likely the _ in, 52% democrats. that was likely the last _ in, 52% democrats. that was likely the last time _ in, 52% democrats. that was likely the last time we - in, 52% democrats. that was| likely the last time we looked at it. 99% of the votes in and that means what we're seeing in virginia amounts to ripple tonight. this one still looks as if it is going to go to republicans. that really important for democrats. two seats there in virginia seven and virginia ten which were in the balance and now look as if they're going back to the democrats and that one there for abigail now declared. since we were talking about florida let's quickly look at florida. because there is thing i really want to point out to you. three seats have left for the republicans. remember republicans. remember republicans need a gain of five tonight. we don't know what is going on with other house seats around the country so any conclusions for this but they
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can see in these striped areas, these are three seats that have gone for republicans in florida. a lot of them are read tonight and that will alarm democrats. particularly this. where is it? it is for the small little district. there are tears. that is miami day. florida's 27 the district. let me tell you about her. she is of cuban descent, a journalist. in 2018 she lost the seat but won it in 2020 by three points. look at that. she is nearly 15 points up tonight with 81% of the vote counted. why is that significant? well, because, the venezuelan population in america has grown by 126% away to have those venezuelans live? in miami dade county and their voting republican and that really a big problem. maybe a
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quarter of a million venezuelans voting for republicans in an area, in a district, that would normally have gone democrat. this one is for you, have gone democrat. this one is foryou, marianne. have gone democrat. this one is for you, marianne. this is a governor's race. massachusetts. bring it up. it hasjust been called for the governor. the new governor in massachusetts. there we go. george tells all about it? it there we go. george tells all about it? ., ., ~' there we go. george tells all about it?— about it? it took them 246 ears about it? it took them 246 years to — about it? it took them 246 years to elect _ about it? it took them 246 years to elect a _ about it? it took them 246 years to elect a woman. i about it? it took them 246 | years to elect a woman. just 246. _ years to elect a woman. just 246. she — years to elect a woman. just 246. she is _ years to elect a woman. just 246. she is the _ years to elect a woman. just 246. she is the first - years to elect a woman. just 246. she is the first openly. 246. she is the first openly gay— 246. she is the first openly gay woman— 246. she is the first openly gay woman to _ 246. she is the first openly gay woman to be _ 246. she is the first openly gay woman to be governor| 246. she is the first openly . gay woman to be governor as well — gay woman to be governor as well. massachusetts - gay woman to be governor as well. massachusetts will- gay woman to be governor as| well. massachusetts will have gay woman to be governor as i well. massachusetts will have a woman — well. massachusetts will have a woman governor— well. massachusetts will have a woman governor and _ well. massachusetts will have a woman governor and the - well. massachusetts will have a | woman governor and the tenant governor~ — woman governor and the tenant governor. depending _ woman governor and the tenant governor. depending on - woman governor and the tenant governor. depending on what i governor. depending on what happensw _ governor. depending on what happensm l— governor. depending on what happens- - -— governor. depending on what happens... i always thought of massachusetts _ happens... i always thought of massachusetts as _ happens... i always thought of massachusetts as a _ happens... i always thought of massachusetts as a democrat | massachusetts as a democrat state. ,, ., ., , , , state. shall only be the second rovernor state. shall only be the second governor in _ state. shall only be the second governor in 32 _ state. shall only be the second governor in 32 years _ state. shall only be the second governor in 32 years that i state. shall only be the second governor in 32 years that is i state. shall only be the second governor in 32 years that is a l governor in 32 years that is a democrat _ governor in 32 years that is a democrat. the _ governor in 32 years that is a democrat. the rest - governor in 32 years that is a democrat. the rest of - governor in 32 years that is a democrat. the rest of been i democrat. the rest of been republican _ democrat. the rest of been republican so _ democrat. the rest of been republican so it _ democrat. the rest of been republican so it makes - democrat. the rest of been republican so it makes a i democrat. the rest of beenl republican so it makes a big difference _ republican so it makes a big difference and, _ republican so it makes a big difference and, you - republican so it makes a big difference and, you know, . republican so it makes a big i difference and, you know, out of the — difference and, you know, out of the six _ difference and, you know, out of the six top _ difference and, you know, out of the six top state—wide - of the six top state—wide offices _ of the six top state—wide offices will— of the six top state—wide offices will be _ of the six top state—wide offices will be held - of the six top state—wide offices will be held by. of the six top state—wide - offices will be held by women. we have — offices will be held by women. we have got— offices will be held by women. we have got marianna - offices will be held by women. we have got marianna back. offices will be held by women. i we have got marianna back with us. we were just talking about how we are not going to hear from nevada tonight because two of the biggest candidates in nevada are not actually going
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to count until tomorrow. what does that do in terms of the prospect for disinformation spreading in the system? it prospect for disinformation spreading in the system? it has certainly been _ spreading in the system? it has certainly been a _ spreading in the system? it has certainly been a topic— spreading in the system? it has certainly been a topic that - certainly been a topic that spawns, _ certainly been a topic that spawns, that encourages a lot of disinformation. the issue of voting. — of disinformation. the issue of voting, people have been able to vote — voting, people have been able to vote if— voting, people have been able to vote if machines are not working _ to vote if machines are not working and people are waiting to hear— working and people are waiting to hear what the results are and — to hear what the results are and that _ to hear what the results are and that is reflected in the undercurrent of social media feeds — undercurrent of social media feeds. open looking at what these — feeds. open looking at what these characters i have created are recommended on social media and around — are recommended on social media and around arizona uncertainty has got — and around arizona uncertainty has got some undercover voters feeds— has got some undercover voters feeds very— has got some undercover voters feeds very dominated by these narratives about fraudulent elections which we saw back in 2020 — elections which we saw back in 2020 and _ elections which we saw back in 2020 and this fits into a bigger— 2020 and this fits into a bigger picture and it is that time — bigger picture and it is that time of— bigger picture and it is that time of the night when there are three big takeaways i'm seeing _ are three big takeaways i'm seeing from these undercover feats~ — seeing from these undercover feats. the verses about disinformation. the same narratives we have seen since in the — narratives we have seen since in the build—up to the mid—term so now. — in the build—up to the mid—term so now, tonight, i continuing to dominate the feeds. the
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suggestion of fraudulent voting without— suggestion of fraudulent voting without the evidence to support it. without the evidence to support it and — without the evidence to support it. and that is part of a wider trend — it. and that is part of a wider trend we _ it. and that is part of a wider trend we have seen and an increase _ trend we have seen and an increase in disinformation and hate — increase in disinformation and hate. there are research groups who have — hate. there are research groups who have noticed that it is realty _ who have noticed that it is really intensified in the past week— really intensified in the past week or— really intensified in the past week or so and that is certainly reflected by someone like britney. got telephone on top so — like britney. got telephone on top so i — like britney. got telephone on top so i can show you. and it is also — top so i can show you. and it is also interesting to think about— is also interesting to think about the personalities and the way that, — about the personalities and the way that, in the build—up to the — way that, in the build—up to the selection and now tonight... the selection and now tonight. . ._ the selection and now toniaht... , . tonight... loaded up the camera for four hours. _ tonight... loaded up the camera for four hours. this _ tonight... loaded up the camera for four hours. this is _ for four hours. this is britney's _ for four hours. this is britney's phone. - for four hours. this is l britney's phone. there for four hours. this is - britney's phone. there are certain— britney's phone. there are certain topics and themes. her feet at— certain topics and themes. her feet at the moment if you open up feet at the moment if you open up her— feet at the moment if you open up her instagram is all ron desantis. almost the whole way down _ desantis. almost the whole way down. and i think it is really interesting.— down. and i think it is really interestinu. . , interesting. images getting pro ron desantis _ interesting. images getting pro ron desantis post? _ interesting. images getting pro ron desantis post? i'm - interesting. images getting pro| ron desantis post? i'm worried now that she — ron desantis post? i'm worried now that she did _ ron desantis post? i'm worried now that she did admit - ron desantis post? i'm worried now that she did admit they've | now that she did admit they've all disappear but she was before _
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all disappear but she was before. trump is a connector that— before. trump is a connector that has— before. trump is a connector that has dominated her feed for the past — that has dominated her feed for the past few weeks and ron desantis has started to creep in but — desantis has started to creep in but now, he has taken over. instagranr _ in but now, he has taken over. instagram is totally about him and you — instagram is totally about him and you just don't quite see that— and you just don't quite see that with _ and you just don't quite see that with a left leaning characters when you're with biden— characters when you're with biden or— characters when you're with biden or kamala harris or other democratic candidates. they 'ust democratic candidates. they just don't dominate the feeds in quite — just don't dominate the feeds in quite the same way that tells — in quite the same way that tells us _ in quite the same way that tells us about how social media works _ tells us about how social media works because it is often personalities are people that cut through in their own supposed to some of the more traditional campaign is coming from _ traditional campaign is coming from the — traditional campaign is coming from the party or paid adverts and that— from the party or paid adverts and that is what we're seeing play— and that is what we're seeing play out _ and that is what we're seeing play out tonight. i�*m and that is what we're seeing play out tonight.— play out tonight. i'm 'ust heafina play out tonight. i'm 'ust hearing in i play out tonight. i'm 'ust hearing in that i play out tonight. i'm 'ust hearing in that our h play out tonight. i'm just i hearing in that our partners cbs, new hampshire, the senate seatin cbs, new hampshire, the senate seat in new hampshire for maggie hassan. is that a projection? i'mjust maggie hassan. is that a projection? i'm just hearing. just what we find out about that, it is a projection, i am being told. she was in real trouble. the democrats moved heaven and earth in the last 24, 48 heaven and earth in the last 2a, 48 hours heaven and earth in the last 24, 48 hours to make sure she crossed the line and she was up against another trump
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endorsement. and in the polls it was neck and neck so that is leaning towards them. moore says this is only available for republicans. you make there democrats will be relieved. that is not when the reflective last. though still coming in and to be counted yet. ultimately, wednesday is going to be another day of sunny spells and scattered showers but with lighter winds than tuesday. hopefully the showers not as widespread and not as heavy. so we will start off with a band of more persistent
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showery rain across south—east england. when directions change somewhat to more of a westerly somewhat to more of a westerly so most of the showers along west facing coast. that rain will ease away from the south—east. sunshine comes through and as we go through the afternoon will see more widespread showers developing to the north—west of the great glen. he had was to be quite breezy but on the whole, lighter winds in comparison to last few days. fewer showers particularly in the afternoon and temperatures not bad. there is going to be an area of high pressure that will drift across europe as we move into thursday so this high here, it will keep the way the story across england and wales quite dry and settled. it would affect the weather up into the far north—western here stays wet and windy but will tap into that very warm air coming all the way up from africa so, for this time of year, temperatures are going to be very, very mild indeed. it has come at a ice, though, november. that south—westerly winds bringing low cloud, murky, drizzly on
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exposed coasts. it will be very windy as well. the heaviest of the rain in the far north. gusts in excess of 50—60 mph at times but mild with it. looking at around 30 degrees in the northern isles. i7 looking at around 30 degrees in the northern isles. 17 degrees down on the south and it is not only mild by david also potentially through the night. these are the current record november minimum as they stand. you can see mid—teens quite widely but as you move into the early hours, our friday morning, potentially in northern ireland and in scotland we might break those records. it is going to be an incredibly mad started the day. it will still be wet and windy
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at times in the far north—west. still a lot of low cloud. drizzly, murky conditions on exposed west coast. the best of the sun rain to england and wales and again, i still possible of 17 degrees, 63 fahrenheit. as you move into the weekend, hopefully the showers will stay away. high pressure continues to dominate. better weekend than the one just passed and it stays pretty mild.
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it's 4am in london, 11pm here on the us east coast. 8pm in california. there are six hours between the first polls closing and the last polls closing, it's such a big country. you are watching the american election 2022 on the american election 2022 on the bbc. ~ ., ., ., the bbc. we heard from donald trum in the bbc. we heard from donald trump in the — the bbc. we heard from donald trump in the last _ the bbc. we heard from donald trump in the last hour, - the bbc. we heard from donald trump in the last hour, he - the bbc. we heard from donald| trump in the last hour, he made no mention of ron desantis, but the governor won the election in florida and he could be
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trump's rival for the 2024 republican presidential nomination. the crowd who congratulated ron desantis were shouting two more years, which suggested they would like him to run against donald trump in florida. as katty was saying, it is really ground zero already in florida for who will become the nominee, the republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election. speaking of governors, greg abbott has won his bid in texas, defeating beto o'rourke. beto o'rourke losing again. beto o'rourke. beto o'rourke losing again-— beto o'rourke. beto o'rourke losing again. yeah, i mean, he not a lot losing again. yeah, i mean, he got a lot of— losing again. yeah, i mean, he got a lot of people _ losing again. yeah, i mean, he got a lot of people very - got a lot of people very excited but the there. texas is a tough place stitt~ — there. texas is a tough place still. , , ., still. three industry, not . reat still. three industry, not great record. _ still. three industry, not great record. it's - still. three industry, not great record. it's not, i still. three industry, not. great record. it's not, and it underscores _ great record. it's not, and it underscores the _ great record. it's not, and it underscores the fact - great record. it's not, and it underscores the fact that i great record. it's not, and it underscores the fact that it| great record. it's not, and it. underscores the fact that it is a reliably— underscores the fact that it is a reliably red _ underscores the fact that it is a reliably red state. -- -
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underscores the fact that it is a reliably red state.— a reliably red state. -- three in three- _ a reliably red state. -- three in three. the _ a reliably red state. -- three in three. the results - a reliably red state. -- three in three. the results are - in three. the results are coming _ in three. the results are coming in _ in three. the results are coming in slowly, - in three. the results are coming in slowly, and i in three. the results are l coming in slowly, and that in three. the results are - coming in slowly, and that is partly because it is very close, partly because the way some of the states count their votes or don't count their votes, if they are nevada, until tomorrow. votes, if they are nevada, untiltomorrow. but votes, if they are nevada, until tomorrow. but what is your feeling at this stage in the evening as a democratic strategist, and ron i will ask you the same question. i'm coming back to when we started the show and i was excited about the early vote and people were engaged, and now we are seeing the numbers come in. time and again, we have been through— time and again, we have been through this before, it depends how they— through this before, it depends how they count, but the early votes — how they count, but the early votes really made a difference. the numbers of women and young people _ the numbers of women and young people coming in early, also now— people coming in early, also now we _ people coming in early, also now we are beginning to see those — now we are beginning to see those numbers. when i look across— those numbers. when i look across the country, florida didn't— across the country, florida didn't look so great for democrats, but everywhere else has held — democrats, but everywhere else has held pretty strong, people are running ahead of biden, nicking _ are running ahead of biden, nicking sure folks hold onto those — nicking sure folks hold onto those seats and it's looking pretty— those seats and it's looking pretty good for democrats in a
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mid term _ pretty good for democrats in a mid term that is supposed to be devastating. | mid term that is supposed to be devastating-— devastating. i have to say, havin: devastating. i have to say, having been _ devastating. i have to say, having been involved - devastating. i have to say, having been involved in . having been involved in politics— having been involved in politics for _ having been involved in politics for 30 - having been involved in politics for 30 years, i having been involved in politics for 30 years, it| politics for 30 years, it amazes _ politics for 30 years, it amazes me _ politics for 30 years, it amazes me that - politics for 30 years, it amazes me that we i politics for 30 years, it i amazes me that we don't politics for 30 years, it - amazes me that we don't have election— amazes me that we don't have election results... _ amazes me that we don't have election results... right? - amazes me that we don't have election results... right? in. election results... right? in the — election results... right? in the tarder. _ election results... right? in the larder, what _ election results... right? in the larder, what are - election results... right? in the larder, what are they i the larder, what are they doing? _ the larder, what are they doing? are _ the larder, what are they doing? are they- the larder, what are they doing? are they running i the larder, what are they i doing? are they running the machine _ doing? are they running the machine to— doing? are they running the machine to las _ doing? are they running the machine to las vegas, - doing? are they running the machine to las vegas, whatj doing? are they running the . machine to las vegas, what is going — machine to las vegas, what is going on? _ machine to las vegas, what is going on? -- _ machine to las vegas, what is going on? —— in nevada. - machine to las vegas, what is going on? —— in nevada. the i going on? —— in nevada. the secretary— going on? —— in nevada. the secretary of _ going on? —— in nevada. the secretary of state _ going on? —— in nevada. the secretary of state is - secretary of state is essentially - secretary of state is essentially the - secretary of state is essentially the cool secretary of state is - essentially the c00 running secretary of state is _ essentially the c00 running the election— essentially the c00 running the election in— essentially the c00 running the election in these _ essentially the c00 running the election in these states, - essentially the c00 running the election in these states, and i election in these states, and the notion— election in these states, and the notion that _ election in these states, and the notion that you - election in these states, and the notion that you can't - election in these states, andl the notion that you can't have an accurate _ the notion that you can't have an accurate count _ the notion that you can't have an accurate count by - the notion that you can't have an accurate count by the - the notion that you can't have an accurate count by the endi the notion that you can't have i an accurate count by the end of the evening _ an accurate count by the end of the evening when— an accurate count by the end of the evening when the - an accurate count by the end of the evening when the polls - the evening when the polls ctose. _ the evening when the polls close. i_ the evening when the polls close, ithink— the evening when the polls close, i think it's— the evening when the polls close, i think it's a - the evening when the polls. close, i think it's a disgrace. let's — close, i think it's a disgrace. let's talk— close, i think it's a disgrace. let's talk about _ close, i think it's a disgrace. let's talk about new - close, i think it's a disgrace. - let's talk about new hampshire, our partners cbs are predicting new hampshire will be a hold for the democrats in the senate, and this is really interesting. maggie hassan, according to the polls, was in according to the polls, was in a tight race with don bolduc, an election denier, trump endorsed, not the candidate the
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republican establishment wanted. maggie hassan winning quite comfortably, that would be a relief for the democrats, why? be a relief for the democrats, wh ? �* , ., be a relief for the democrats, wh ? �* , . , , why? it's a relief because her first race _ why? it's a relief because her first race was _ why? it's a relief because her first race was a _ why? it's a relief because her first race was a very - why? it's a relief because her first race was a very tight - first race was a very tight race _ first race was a very tight race and _ first race was a very tight race and everybody expected it to be _ race and everybody expected it to be tight again. it's one of those — to be tight again. it's one of those states, on election day, you never— those states, on election day, you never know... those states, on election day, you never know. . ._ you never know... there is no early vote- — you never know... there is no early vote. there _ you never know... there is no early vote. there is _ you never know... there is no early vote. there is no - you never know... there is no early vote. there is no early l early vote. there is no early vote, early vote. there is no early vote. so _ early vote. there is no early vote. so our— early vote. there is no early vote, so our strategy - early vote. there is no early vote, so our strategy is - vote, so our strategy is democrats is to get the early vote, — democrats is to get the early vote, and _ democrats is to get the early vote, and we don't have the same — vote, and we don't have the same kind _ vote, and we don't have the same kind of thing in new hampshire, this was a big one to win — hampshire, this was a big one to win we _ hampshire, this was a big one to win. we also saw a lot of volunteers coming down from massachusetts to help in new hampshire because people were worried — hampshire because people were worried. it does tell you, get out the — worried. it does tell you, get out the vote on election day, it's a — out the vote on election day, it's a strategy that could work _ it's a strategy that could work it— it's a strategy that could work. ., , ., it's a strategy that could work. . , . , ., ~ it's a strategy that could work. . , . , . ~' , work. it was a squeaker, they thought. _ work. it was a squeaker, they thought. it — work. it was a squeaker, they thought, it could _ work. it was a squeaker, they thought, it could also - work. it was a squeaker, they thought, it could also have i thought, it could also have been massive egg on theirface for the democrats, because they used democrats money to elevate don bolduc in the primaries
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against the establishment pick. a lot of people, democrats included, say that was sheer hypocrisy. you can't point the finger at election denies and then elevate one to win a primary from an opposing party. i can't say i like that strategy. it's very risky. realty— strategy. it's very risky. really risky.— strategy. it's very risky. really risky. they did it as well in pennsylvania, - really risky. they did it as well in pennsylvania, it. really risky. they did it as i well in pennsylvania, it looks like it is leaning towardsjosh shapiro against doug mastriano, the trump picked, and it seems to have paid off for them. i wonder whether the message is going to be, yes, it hypocritical but perhaps it pays off because they got nominated in pennsylvania a candidate that was too extreme for pennsylvanians. it is for pennsylvanians. it is shady. _ for pennsylvanians. it is shady. i _ for pennsylvanians. it is shady, i have _ for pennsylvanians. it is shady, i have been - for pennsylvanians. it is shady, i have been in i for pennsylvanians. it is - shady, i have been in politics for a — shady, i have been in politics for a tong _ shady, i have been in politics for a long time, _ shady, i have been in politics for a long time, you - shady, i have been in politics for a long time, you pick- shady, i have been in politics| for a long time, you pick your trest— for a long time, you pick your best candidate _ for a long time, you pick your best candidate and _ for a long time, you pick your best candidate and you - for a long time, you pick your best candidate and you let i for a long time, you pick your. best candidate and you let them run. best candidate and you let them run the — best candidate and you let them run the other— best candidate and you let them run. the other thing _ best candidate and you let them run. the other thing that- run. the other thing that doesn't _ run. the other thing that doesn't surprise - run. the other thing that doesn't surprise me, - run. the other thing that| doesn't surprise me, you run. the other thing that- doesn't surprise me, you have had _ doesn't surprise me, you have had so — doesn't surprise me, you have had so many— doesn't surprise me, you have had so many folks _
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doesn't surprise me, you have had so many folks who - doesn't surprise me, you have had so many folks who have i had so many folks who have moved _ had so many folks who have moved from _ had so many folks who have| moved from massachusetts, had so many folks who have i moved from massachusetts, a retiabtv — moved from massachusetts, a retiabtv htue _ moved from massachusetts, a reliably blue state _ moved from massachusetts, a reliably blue state into - reliably blue state into southern _ reliably blue state into southern new - reliably blue state into - southern new hampshire, which has dituted — southern new hampshire, which has dituted a _ southern new hampshire, which has diluted a reliably— southern new hampshire, which has diluted a reliably red - has diluted a reliably red state. _ has diluted a reliably red state, which _ has diluted a reliably red state, which is _ has diluted a reliably red state, which is now- has diluted a reliably red. state, which is now purple has diluted a reliably red i state, which is now purple if not leaning _ state, which is now purple if not leaning toward - state, which is now purple if not leaning toward the - not leaning toward the democrats, _ not leaning toward the democrats, and - not leaning toward the democrats, and we i not leaning toward the l democrats, and we have not leaning toward the - democrats, and we have seen that — democrats, and we have seen that. ~ , ., . . that. we should watch in new hampshire — that. we should watch in new hampshire because _ that. we should watch in new hampshire because of - that. we should watch in new hampshire because of this i hampshire because of this result, one congressional race there where you have an incumbent, chris pappas, up against a 25—year—old, i was going to say veteran, but i don't think you can be a veteran at 25, a 25—year—old woman who worked in the trump administration... you woman who worked in the trump administration. . ._ administration... you talk about how _ administration... you talk about how this _ administration... you talk about how this has - administration... you talk about how this has an - administration... you talk i about how this has an impact administration... you talk - about how this has an impact on the 2024 election, had maggie hassan lost tonight, the democrats might have thought, you know what, we don't want to run in new hampshire early on with presidential candidates, does that mean it is iowa, new hampshire, the same? i does that mean it is iowa, new hampshire, the same?- hampshire, the same? i think it's tough _ hampshire, the same? i think it's tough to — hampshire, the same? i think it's tough to change _ hampshire, the same? i think it's tough to change the - hampshire, the same? i think it's tough to change the order| it's tough to change the order right— it's tough to change the order
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right now. we will see, but certainty— right now. we will see, but certainly having senator maggie hassan — certainly having senator maggie hassan win does mean you leave it in place — hassan win does mean you leave it in place for now. go hassan win does mean you leave it in place for now.— it in place for now. go to california, _ it in place for now. go to california, out _ it in place for now. go to california, out west. - it in place for now. go to california, out west. byl it in place for now. go to i california, out west. by my calculations, the polls have just closed six minutes ago in california. peter bowes is there. we have had a couple of results from california, one not unexpected at all, gavin newsome has held his seat as governor of california, somebody the democrats are watching perhaps. and also an eye on the california senate seat, they have held onto that. talk to us about gavin newsome�*s future, he hasn't even been campaigning he was so confident, he has been going around the country trying to shore up other democrats. is he another candidate tonight, as we look at 2024 and we see the 2022 midterm elections as a springboard if you like for 2024, should we do be looking
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at gavin newsome in that category?— at gavin newsome in that cateuo ? . ., ., , category? well, a lot of people have been _ category? well, a lot of people have been looking _ category? well, a lot of people have been looking at _ category? well, a lot of people have been looking at gavin - have been looking at gavin newsome _ have been looking at gavin newsome over— have been looking at gavin newsome over the - have been looking at gavin newsome over the last - have been looking at gavin i newsome over the last couple have been looking at gavin - newsome over the last couple of years _ newsome over the last couple of years as — newsome over the last couple of years as a — newsome over the last couple of years as a national _ newsome over the last couple of years as a national figure, - years as a national figure, looking _ years as a national figure, looking at— years as a national figure, looking at 2024. - years as a national figure, looking at 2024. just - years as a national figure, looking at 2024. just the i years as a national figure, - looking at 2024. just the other day, _ looking at 2024. just the other day, he — looking at 2024. just the other day, he said _ looking at 2024. just the other day, he said he _ looking at 2024. just the other day, he said he was— looking at 2024. just the other day, he said he was not- day, he said he was not interested _ day, he said he was not interested in— day, he said he was not interested in pursuing i day, he said he was not. interested in pursuing the presidencv _ interested in pursuing the presidency. he _ interested in pursuing the presidency. he said - interested in pursuing the presidency. he said it - interested in pursuing the i presidency. he said it wasn't the moment— presidency. he said it wasn't the moment for— presidency. he said it wasn't the moment for him, - presidency. he said it wasn't the moment for him, he i presidency. he said it wasn't i the moment for him, he seemed to rule _ the moment for him, he seemed to rule it — the moment for him, he seemed to rule it out, _ the moment for him, he seemed to rule it out, but _ the moment for him, he seemed to rule it out, but he _ the moment for him, he seemed to rule it out, but he left - the moment for him, he seemed to rule it out, but he left a i to rule it out, but he left a bit of _ to rule it out, but he left a bit of leeway _ to rule it out, but he left a bit of leeway for _ to rule it out, but he left a bit of leeway for a - to rule it out, but he left a bit of leeway for a run i to rule it out, but he left a bit of leeway for a run in i to rule it out, but he left a i bit of leeway for a run in the future — bit of leeway for a run in the future potentially. _ bit of leeway for a run in the future potentially. he i bit of leeway for a run in the future potentially. he is i bit of leeway for a run in the future potentially. he is still very— future potentially. he is still very popular— future potentially. he is still very popular here, - future potentially. he is still very popular here, his- future potentially. he is still. very popular here, his second term — very popular here, his second term in— very popular here, his second term in office. _ very popular here, his second term in office. he _ very popular here, his second term in office. he did - term in office. he did encounter— term in office. he did encounter some i term in office. he did - encounter some problems, the recurring — encounter some problems, the recurring problem _ encounter some problems, the recurring problem not- encounter some problems, the recurring problem not only - encounter some problems, the recurring problem not only fori recurring problem not only for this governor— recurring problem not only for this governor but _ recurring problem not only for this governor but other - this governor but other governors— this governor but other governors in— this governor but other governors in this - this governor but other| governors in this state, this governor but other - governors in this state, the homeless _ governors in this state, the homeless issue _ governors in this state, the homeless issue certainly. governors in this state, the homeless issue certainly in| governors in this state, the . homeless issue certainly in the bil homeless issue certainly in the big cities— homeless issue certainly in the big cities like _ homeless issue certainly in the big cities like los _ homeless issue certainly in the big cities like los angeles - homeless issue certainly in the big cities like los angeles and i big cities like los angeles and san francisco. _ big cities like los angeles and san francisco. but— big cities like los angeles and san francisco. but no- big cities like los angeles and san francisco. but no surprise he has — san francisco. but no surprise he has been _ san francisco. but no surprise he has been re—elected, - san francisco. but no surprise he has been re—elected, and i san francisco. but no surprise i he has been re—elected, and the results _ he has been re—elected, and the results have _ he has been re—elected, and the results have come _ he has been re—elected, and the results have come very - he has been re—elected, and the results have come very quickly, i results have come very quickly, 'ust results have come very quickly, just a _ results have come very quickly, just a few— results have come very quickly, just a few minutes _ results have come very quickly, just a few minutes after- results have come very quickly, just a few minutes after the - just a few minutes after the closing _ just a few minutes after the closing of— just a few minutes after the closing of the _ just a few minutes after the closing of the polls - just a few minutes after the
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closing of the polls here. i just a few minutes after the i closing of the polls here. the other— closing of the polls here. the other races _ closing of the polls here. the other races being _ closing of the polls here. the other races being watched i other races being watched closely _ other races being watched closely are _ other races being watched closely are the _ other races being watched i closely are the congressional races — closely are the congressional races that— closely are the congressional races that could _ closely are the congressional races that could make - closely are the congressional races that could make a - races that could make a difference _ races that could make a difference in _ races that could make a difference in the - races that could make a difference in the house| races that could make a . difference in the house of representatives. - difference in the house of representatives. 52- representatives. 52 congressional- representatives. 52 . congressional districts representatives. 52 - congressional districts in california, _ congressional districts in california, most- congressional districts in california, most very, i congressional districts in i california, most very, very safe — california, most very, very safe for— california, most very, very safe for the _ california, most very, very safe for the democrats. i california, most very, very- safe for the democrats. about five or— safe for the democrats. about five or six _ safe for the democrats. about five or six that _ safe for the democrats. about five or six that we _ safe for the democrats. about five or six that we went - safe for the democrats. about five or six that we went in - safe for the democrats. about five or six that we went in to l five or six that we went in to this— five or six that we went in to this day— five or six that we went in to this day is— five or six that we went in to this day is a _ five or six that we went in to this day is a toss—up, - five or six that we went in to this day is a toss—up, it - five or six that we went in to this day is a toss—up, it is i this day is a toss—up, it is still— this day is a toss—up, it is still too _ this day is a toss—up, it is still too early— this day is a toss—up, it is still too early to - this day is a toss—up, it is still too early to say, - this day is a toss—up, it is still too early to say, in l this day is a toss—up, it is l still too early to say, in fact some — still too early to say, in fact some predictions— still too early to say, in fact some predictions say- still too early to say, in fact some predictions say it - still too early to say, in fact. some predictions say it could be a — some predictions say it could be a week— some predictions say it could be a week before _ some predictions say it could be a week before we - some predictions say it could be a week before we get - some predictions say it could i be a week before we get some some predictions say it could - be a week before we get some of those _ be a week before we get some of those crucial— be a week before we get some of those crucial results. _ be a week before we get some of those crucial results. the - those crucial results. the other— those crucial results. the other interesting - those crucial results. the other interesting race - those crucial results. the . other interesting race here, and — other interesting race here, ahd i— other interesting race here, ahd i think— other interesting race here, and i think this _ other interesting race here, and i think this defines- other interesting race here, | and i think this defines what the midterms _ and i think this defines what the midterms are _ and i think this defines what the midterms are all- and i think this defines what the midterms are all about, | the midterms are all about, it's hot— the midterms are all about, it's hotiust _ the midterms are all about, it's notjust national- the midterms are all about, it's notjust national issues, its local— it's notjust national issues, its local positions _ it's notjust national issues, its local positions as - it's notjust national issues, its local positions as well, l it's notjust national issues, its local positions as well, a race — its local positions as well, a race for— its local positions as well, a race for the _ its local positions as well, a race for the mayor- its local positions as well, a race for the mayor of- its local positions as well, a race for the mayor of los i race for the mayor of los angeles, _ race for the mayor of los angeles, two _ race for the mayor of los angeles, two democrats| race for the mayor of los - angeles, two democrats vying for that — angeles, two democrats vying for that position. _ angeles, two democrats vying for that position. the - angeles, two democrats vying for that position. the big - for that position. the big issues _ for that position. the big issues that— for that position. the big issues that have - for that position. the bigi issues that have emerged for that position. the big - issues that have emerged are homelessness _ issues that have emerged are homelessness and _ issues that have emerged are homelessness and crime - issues that have emerged are homelessness and crime in l issues that have emerged are i homelessness and crime in the city of— homelessness and crime in the city of la _ homelessness and crime in the city of la i_ homelessness and crime in the city of la. i have _ homelessness and crime in the city of la. i have two _ homelessness and crime in the city of la. i have two studentsi city of la. i have two students from _ city of la. i have two students from the — city of la. i have two students from the university _ city of la. i have two students from the university of - city of la. i have two studentsi from the university of southern california _ from the university of southern california. adam, _ from the university of southern california. adam, a _ from the university of southern| california. adam, a republican, studying — california. adam, a republican, studying political— california. adam, a republican, studying political science. - california. adam, a republican, studying political science. and i studying political science. and
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a public— studying political science. and a public policy— studying political science. and a public policy student, - studying political science. and a public policy student, lydia, | a public policy student, lydia, you are — a public policy student, lydia, you are a _ a public policy student, lydia, you are a democrat. - a public policy student, lydia, you are a democrat. first - a public policy student, lydia, you are a democrat. first of l you are a democrat. first of all, — you are a democrat. first of all. why— you are a democrat. first of all. why has— you are a democrat. first of all, why has crime - you are a democrat. first of all, why has crime emergedj you are a democrat. first of . all, why has crime emerged in this city— all, why has crime emerged in this city as _ all, why has crime emerged in this city as the _ all, why has crime emerged in this city as the key _ all, why has crime emerged in this city as the key issue? - all, why has crime emerged in this city as the key issue? i. this city as the key issue? think it speaks a lot to this city as the key issue?” think it speaks a lot to the national— think it speaks a lot to the national strategy that a lot of republicans have taken, where they default to crime, because ithink— they default to crime, because i think historically speaking there — i think historically speaking there has been a strategy to use crime as a winning issue for republican candidates. specifically in la, i think a lot of— specifically in la, i think a lot of different factors have contributed to crime that we have — contributed to crime that we have seen. our representative had her— have seen. our representative had her house broken into, a lot of— had her house broken into, a lot of the _ had her house broken into, a lot of the of crime, but i think— lot of the of crime, but i think the key characteristic in la is — think the key characteristic in la is it— think the key characteristic in la is it is— think the key characteristic in la is it is a _ think the key characteristic in la is it is a product of so many— la is it is a product of so many other issues in la. a lack of infrastructure and support surrounding housing. unawareness of the red flag laws — unawareness of the red flag laws and lawful gun possession,
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and surrounding mental health, all of— and surrounding mental health, all of that— and surrounding mental health, all of that has combined to make — all of that has combined to make crime a bigger issue. you are referring — make crime a bigger issue. you are referring to _ make crime a bigger issue. you are referring to the _ make crime a bigger issue. tj’f7l. are referring to the current member of congress, a career politician. she is up against rick caruso, a newcomer to politics, a billionaire, a property developer. only recently became a democrat, previously a republican, as you are, a republican. he has a very different approach, especially in terms of crime and policing. especially in terms of crime and policing-— especially in terms of crime and policing. yeah, i think mr caruso has— and policing. yeah, i think mr caruso has an _ and policing. yeah, i think mr caruso has an entirely - caruso has an entirely different— caruso has an entirely different approach, i caruso has an entirelyl different approach, it's caruso has an entirely- different approach, it's about cleaning _ different approach, it's about cleaning house _ different approach, it's about cleaning house in— different approach, it's about cleaning house in la- different approach, it's about cleaning house in la and - cleaning house in la and keeping _ cleaning house in la and keeping our— cleaning house in la and keeping our streets - cleaning house in la and keeping our streets safe| cleaning house in la and - keeping our streets safe and keeping _ keeping our streets safe and keeping our— keeping our streets safe and keeping our neighbourhoodsj keeping our neighbourhoods safer~ — keeping our neighbourhoods safer. referring _ keeping our neighbourhoods safer. referring to - keeping our neighbourhoods safer. referring to crime - keeping our neighbourhoods safer. referring to crime in| safer. referring to crime in la, — safer. referring to crime in la, in _ safer. referring to crime in la, in our— safer. referring to crime in la, in our school— safer. referring to crime in la, in our school paper, i safer. referring to crime in| la, in our school paper, we safer. referring to crime in - la, in our school paper, we saw that— la, in our school paper, we saw that cell— la, in our school paper, we saw that cell phone _ la, in our school paper, we saw that cell phone theft _ la, in our school paper, we saw that cell phone theft is - la, in our school paper, we saw that cell phone theft is up, - that cell phone theft is up, property— that cell phone theft is up, property theft _ that cell phone theft is up, property theft is _ that cell phone theft is up, property theft is up, - that cell phone theft is up, i property theft is up, battery and assault— property theft is up, battery and assault up. _ property theft is up, battery and assault up. the - property theft is up, batteryi and assault up. the statistics speak— and assault up. the statistics speak for—
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and assault up. the statistics speak for themselves, - and assault up. the statistics speak for themselves, and l speak for themselves, and personal— speak for themselves, and personal experience, - speak for themselves, and i personal experience, hitting everyone _ personal experience, hitting everyone at _ personal experience, hitting everyone at home. - personal experience, hitting everyone at home. i- personal experience, hitting everyone at home. i think. personal experience, hittingl everyone at home. i think mr caruso— everyone at home. i think mr caruso is— everyone at home. i think mr caruso is tapping _ everyone at home. i think mr caruso is tapping into - everyone at home. i think mr caruso is tapping into that, l caruso is tapping into that, identifying _ caruso is tapping into that, identifying personal- caruso is tapping into that, identifying personal stories about— identifying personal stories about how _ identifying personal stories about how crime _ identifying personal stories about how crime affects . about how crime affects everyday _ about how crime affects everyday businesses, i about how crime affects - everyday businesses, whether it is a smash— everyday businesses, whether it is a smash and _ everyday businesses, whether it is a smash and grab _ everyday businesses, whether it is a smash and grab or- everyday businesses, whether it is a smash and grab or more - is a smash and grab or more serious _ is a smash and grab or more serious crimes— is a smash and grab or more serious crimes like - is a smash and grab or more serious crimes like assault. i serious crimes like assault. how— serious crimes like assault. how real— serious crimes like assault. how real is— serious crimes like assault. how real is this? _ serious crimes like assault. how real is this? is - serious crimes like assault. how real is this? is there . serious crimes like assault. i how real is this? is there an element of scaremongering for political gain in some of this? i was talking to a young woman in the district of santa clarita, one of those congressional districts that could go either way, 30 miles north of here, telling me how she carried a concealed knife and pepper spray now because she is afraid of being attacked in areas of greater los angeles where she would otherwise have felt safe. ~' felt safe. so, i think the debate _ felt safe. so, i think the debate isn't _ felt safe. so, i think the debate isn't necessarily| felt safe. so, i think the - debate isn't necessarily about whether— debate isn't necessarily about whether or not crime is an issue. _ whether or not crime is an issue, everyone recognises crime — issue, everyone recognises crime is _ issue, everyone recognises crime is an issue. the real difference is the difference in approach to resolving the issue _ approach to resolving the issue. the representative really _ issue. the representative really looks at it from a comprehensive angle, and yes, while _ comprehensive angle, and yes,
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while the — comprehensive angle, and yes, while the statistics may be true, — while the statistics may be true, crime when you are looking _ true, crime when you are looking at policy solutions, you — looking at policy solutions, you have _ looking at policy solutions, you have to look at the drivers of crime, _ you have to look at the drivers of crime, what is causing crime to increase? i think there's a lot of— to increase? i think there's a lot of conflation between blaming the increase in crime on officials in office that might— on officials in office that might be affiliated with the democratic party... even if that — democratic party... even if that is— democratic party... even if that is true, it doesn't deal with— that is true, it doesn't deal with the _ that is true, it doesn't deal with the fact that the representative takes an approach to try and bring crime down, — approach to try and bring crime down, she _ approach to try and bring crime down, she is working on investing in support services, redirection for use so they don't _ redirection for use so they don't get caught up in gangs and they— don't get caught up in gangs and they have more resources for professional development. investing in social services. —— redirection for young people _ —— redirection for young people. she has spent her career— people. she has spent her career trying to build coalitions, and that speaks to the more _ coalitions, and that speaks to the more impactful approach she is seeking — the more impactful approach she is seeking to take, notjust looking _ is seeking to take, notjust looking at the statistics in a vacuum _ looking at the statistics in a vacuum but figuring out a way to comprehensively address the causes — to comprehensively address the causes of— to comprehensively address the causes of those statistics. very— causes of those statistics. very interesting, thank you both forjoining us. i was
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hearing earlier today for one of the expected that this race in los angeles for the mayor is so close it could take 5—7 days before we have a result. so close it could take 5-7 days before we have a result. that's extraordinary. _ you know when you turn up for a party and there's no one there and you think to yourself, oh, i should have been here tomorrow... we will be back, don't worry, when the results come in. don't worry, when the results come im— come in. let me bring you an important — come in. let me bring you an important result, _ come in. let me bring you an important result, the - important result, the governor's race in georgia, brian kemp returned as governor tonight. stacey abrams, who ran against him tonight, has called to concede the race, and that's quite a healthy lead at the moment for brian kemp. the big question on everybody�*s lips is dog that pull herschel walker over the line in the senate race? let's have a look. too close to call at the minute,
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84% of the votes in. —— does that pull herschel walker. a finger in the wind, but this might go to a run—off in december. don't forget, a lot of votes still to count. echoes of votes still to count. echoes of 2020 coming _ of votes still to count. echoes of 2020 coming into - of votes still to count. echoes of 2020 coming into this - of 2020 coming into this election already. let's go down to georgia and speak to the senior pastor at the new birth cathedral, a mega church, jamaal bryant, who i spoke to when i was filming a documentary there, just outside of atlanta. the pastor does a lot of work getting out the vote. are you happy that enough democrats, it's largely democrats, it's largely democrats in your congregation, that enough of them have turned out to vote to make an impact in this race?— out to vote to make an impact in this race? well, not enough. it's in this race? well, not enough. it's close _ in this race? well, not enough. it's close but _ in this race? well, not enough. it's close but no _ in this race? well, not enough. it's close but no cigar. - in this race? well, not enough. it's close but no cigar. all- in this race? well, not enough. it's close but no cigar. all of. it's close but no cigar. all of us are — it's close but no cigar. all of us are praying and hoping and believing. it looks like it's
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going _ believing. it looks like it's going to _ believing. it looks like it's going to be a long night and potentially headed towards a run-off — potentially headed towards a run—off in december. one potentially headed towards a run-off in december.- potentially headed towards a run-off in december. one of the thins run-off in december. one of the things you _ run-off in december. one of the things you and _ run-off in december. one of the things you and i _ run-off in december. one of the things you and i spoke _ run-off in december. one of the things you and i spoke about - things you and i spoke about when i came to visit you were new laws in the state of georgia that you were worried were going to suppress people's ability, particularly people of colour, to vote in the state. and yet in the early voting, we have seen record early voting turnout in georgia. did that suppression not materialise? are you happy now to say, look, the laws were changed but actually there was access to the polls for everybody who wanted to vote?— the polls for everybody who wanted to vote? well, no, i think nothing _ wanted to vote? well, no, i think nothing is _ wanted to vote? well, no, i think nothing is conceded i think nothing is conceded without— think nothing is conceded without a demand. the black and brown _ without a demand. the black and brown community saw the opposition and knew it was not insurmountable, a record 2 million _ insurmountable, a record 2 million people showed up for early— million people showed up for early voting in georgia and it eclipsed _ early voting in georgia and it eclipsed even the last presidential election, so i am
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hopeful— presidential election, so i am hopeful and resolute that people have not given up on the democratic process, even with all of— democratic process, even with all of the — democratic process, even with all of the flares that have been _ all of the flares that have been thrown.— all of the flares that have been thrown. it's the first time two _ been thrown. it's the first time two black _ been thrown. it's the first j time two black candidates been thrown. it's the first - time two black candidates have run for the same senate seat in georgia. are you satisfied with the quality of the candidates? i am most satisfied with reverend raphael warnock who has proven himself as a community leader and an astute academic— community leader and an astute academic in, and an activist, a community— academic in, and an activist, a community person. somebody with a heart _ community person. somebody with a heart for— community person. somebody with a heart for the poor. his opponent, however, had only one achievement, and that is as a football— achievement, and that is as a football player, which i don't believe — football player, which i don't believe qualifies him to represent the state in some critical— represent the state in some critical decisions that will really— critical decisions that will really impact the future of america. really impact the future of america-— really impact the future of america. . . america. tell me about that. what do your _ america. tell me about that. what do your congregants i america. tell me about that. what do your congregants to | america. tell me about that. - what do your congregants to say about the allegations that have swirled around herschel walker? two women have come forward and
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said he paid for abortions. he is running on a ticket that would ban abortion, how do they feel about that? taste would ban abortion, how do they feel about that?— feel about that? we can go be ond feel about that? we can go beyond the _ feel about that? we can go beyond the allegations - feel about that? we can go beyond the allegations and j feel about that? we can go i beyond the allegations and go to the — beyond the allegations and go to the facts. the facts are that — to the facts. the facts are that he _ to the facts. the facts are that he claimed to graduate from — that he claimed to graduate from school, he did not. he claimed _ from school, he did not. he claimed to have had a business that gave — claimed to have had a business that gave back to nonprofits, he did — that gave back to nonprofits, he did not. he claimed that he worked — he did not. he claimed that he worked with law enforcement and the fbi. _ worked with law enforcement and the fbi, he did not. those are not allegations, those are facts _ not allegations, those are facts. so for the republican party, — facts. so for the republican party, which has built its base on morality and ethics and christian— on morality and ethics and christian nationalism, it goes in the — christian nationalism, it goes in the face of the very core of what — in the face of the very core of what they— in the face of the very core of what they claim to believe in, and yet — what they claim to believe in, and yet they have rallied around _ and yet they have rallied around this puppet even while everyone _ around this puppet even while everyone else can see the strings _ everyone else can see the strinus. , . everyone else can see the strinus., , ., ., strings. just to tell our viewers. _ strings. just to tell our viewers, on _ strings. just to tell our viewers, on the - strings. just to tell our viewers, on the other. strings. just to tell our . viewers, on the other side strings. just to tell our - viewers, on the other side of the screen they are seeing the headquarters of stacey abrams, who our partners at cbs news
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understands, the democratic governor stacey abrams has called brian kemp to concede, we think she will speak at some point. if all of that is true of herschel walker, how do you explain the fact he is neck and neck with raphael warnock? there is something about herschel walker that a lot of georgians, including a lot of african—american georgians, i am assuming, like about that candidate? i am assuming, like about that candidate?— am assuming, like about that candidate? i don't, i think the republicans— candidate? i don't, ithink the republicans have _ candidate? i don't, ithink the republicans have learned - candidate? i don't, ithink thej republicans have learned how candidate? i don't, i think the i republicans have learned how to play chess while the democrats are playing checkers. we are running _ are playing checkers. we are running behind because we have not done — running behind because we have not done well in the scrimmage. the republicans can really give us a _ the republicans can really give us a blueprint on how to run around _ us a blueprint on how to run around a _ us a blueprint on how to run around a principle and not a personality. so the very core of his — personality. so the very core of his election candidacy has been — of his election candidacy has been about eliminating women having — been about eliminating women having the right to have a choice _ having the right to have a choice about their body. as a consequence, to getting all of the allegations, forgetting
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everything he has said that has been _ everything he has said that has been proven to be untrue, and stick— been proven to be untrue, and stick with— been proven to be untrue, and stick with the fact that we want _ stick with the fact that we want to— stick with the fact that we want to flip the senate and they — want to flip the senate and they have done a wonderfuljob, regrettably. the democratic party — regrettably. the democratic party which i am a part of did not take _ party which i am a part of did not take their gloves off, because this has been a bloodbath tonight all over the nation, — bloodbath tonight all over the nation, and democracy quite frankly— nation, and democracy quite frankly is— nation, and democracy quite frankly is at stake.— nation, and democracy quite frankly is at stake. thank you very much — frankly is at stake. thank you very much for— frankly is at stake. thank you very much forjoining - frankly is at stake. thank you very much forjoining us. - frankly is at stake. thank you very much forjoining us. we| very much forjoining us. we can now confirm from cbs in pennsylvania, josh shapiro, the democratic candidate, has won his race for governor. he will hold onto, sorry, he will take the governor's mansion. it's an important race, amanda, this one. i interviewed josh shapiro when i was making my
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documentary, spent some time with him. the thing he was really focused on, two things, he is a democratic candidate who has managed to talk about the economy, first and foremost, but also about abortion and access to abortion. if he had lost tonight, pennsylvania might have banned abortions. it became ground zero in the battle for abortion rights in this country and josh shapiro has managed to do what other candidates on the democratic side have found difficult. he has been — side have found difficult. he has been a _ side have found difficult. he has been a fantastic candidate for the — has been a fantastic candidate for the democratic party, not only— for the democratic party, not only in— for the democratic party, not only in messaging but the way he ran— only in messaging but the way he ran in— only in messaging but the way he ran in pennsylvania, with the — he ran in pennsylvania, with the other— he ran in pennsylvania, with the other candidates, campaigning for them the other candidates, campaigning forthem in the other candidates, campaigning for them in the final— campaigning for them in the final weeks as well. this is a real— final weeks as well. this is a real model for other democrats, to see _ real model for other democrats, to see what he did in a state that— to see what he did in a state that goes— to see what he did in a state that goes back and forth. he was — that goes back and forth. he was able _ that goes back and forth. he was able to walk the line. a lot of— was able to walk the line. a lot of folks will be looking at it. lot of folks will be looking at it it — lot of folks will be looking at it it also _ lot of folks will be looking at it. it also came much earlier than — it. it also came much earlier than the _ it. it also came much earlier than the democratic party anticipated.—
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inaudible. miles taylor, served in the trump administration and the department of homeland security, welcome. another republican hold in ohio. jd vance, author of the hillbilly elegy, he grew up in middletown, ohio, he has defeated the democratic candidate tim ryan, who has spent most of his campaign trying to keep the democrats and joe biden at arms length but it has not helped him. a fairly convincing victory with 96% of the vote in. we have talked about florida tonight, miles, no longer a battleground state, it is very much ruby word. is that the way ohio is going? —— ruby red. it word. is that the way ohio is going? -- ruby red.- going? -- ruby red. it looks that way- —
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going? -- ruby red. it looks that way. the _ going? -- ruby red. it looks that way. the bellwether i that way. the bellwether straits— that way. the bellwether straits from the george w bush administration, ohio and florida _ administration, ohio and florida tip the presidential and — florida tip the presidential and signalled the mood of the country — and signalled the mood of the country. —— bellwether states. that _ country. —— bellwether states. that no — country. —— bellwether states. that no longer looks the case, 0hio _ that no longer looks the case, ohio has — that no longer looks the case, ohio has increasingly gone red and tonight we saw resounding victories — and tonight we saw resounding victories for the republicans in florida, showing the state is really _ in florida, showing the state is really firmly in the gop's territory _ is really firmly in the gop's territory. a lot of that in florida _ territory. a lot of that in florida was driven by maga aligned _ florida was driven by maga aligned candidates. the theme tonight— aligned candidates. the theme tonight was meant to be maga strikes — tonight was meant to be maga strikes back but it has been more — strikes back but it has been more of— strikes back but it has been more of a _ strikes back but it has been more of a mixed bag. what we have _ more of a mixed bag. what we have seen— more of a mixed bag. what we have seen in ohio shows that. for instance, yes, tim ryan lost — for instance, yes, tim ryan lost to— for instance, yes, tim ryan lost tojd _ for instance, yes, tim ryan lost tojd vance, for instance, yes, tim ryan lost to jd vance, a for instance, yes, tim ryan lost tojd vance, a trump endorsed candidate, but the two house _ endorsed candidate, but the two house races in ohio show it's a mixed — house races in ohio show it's a mixed bag _ house races in ohio show it's a mixed bag. a trump endorsed candidate, max miller, the
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exemplar of a maga candidate, he won — exemplar of a maga candidate, he won. but another candidate, a qanoner, lost his race. they were _ a qanoner, lost his race. they were hoping to win both of those _ were hoping to win both of those. some are winning, some are losing _ those. some are winning, some are losing. it's not quite the red — are losing. it's not quite the red wave _ are losing. it's not quite the red wave folks thought. if you look at what's _ red wave folks thought. if you look at what's happening i red wave folks thought. if you look at what's happening at i red wave folks thought. if you | look at what's happening at the moment, what is your feeling about this in the context of the 2024 election? what is it telling us about where the country is going over the next two years?— two years? just before 2024, i'm two years? just before 2024, m going _ two years? just before 2024, m going to _ two years? just before 2024, m going to say. _ two years? just before 2024, i'm going to say, kevin i i'm going to say, kevin mccarthy— i'm going to say, kevin mccarthy is— i'm going to say, kevin mccarthy is going - i'm going to say, kevin mccarthy is going to i i'm going to say, kevin. mccarthy is going to have i'm going to say, kevin- mccarthy is going to have a difficult _ mccarthy is going to have a difficult few— mccarthy is going to have a difficult few weeks... - mccarthy is going to have a difficult few weeks... he i mccarthy is going to have a difficult few weeks... he would be the republican _ difficult few weeks. .. he would be the republican speaker- difficult few weeks... he would be the republican speaker of. be the republican speaker of the house if the republicans took over? i the house if the republicans took over?— took over? i would put an asterisk _ took over? i would put an asterisk on _ took over? i would put an asterisk on back. - took over? i would put an asterisk on back. if- took over? i would put an asterisk on back. if kevin| asterisk on back. if kevin mccarthy— asterisk on back. if kevin mccarthy does— asterisk on back. if kevin mccarthy does not - asterisk on back. if kevin mccarthy does not get i asterisk on back. if kevin mccarthy does not get ai mccarthy does not get a decisive _ mccarthy does not get a decisive and _ mccarthy does not get a decisive and large - mccarthy does not get a i decisive and large republican majority— decisive and large republican majority tonight, _ decisive and large republican majority tonight, or- decisive and large republican majority tonight, or over- decisive and large republican majority tonight, or over the i majority tonight, or over the next — majority tonight, or over the next few— majority tonight, or over the next few days _ majority tonight, or over the next few days as _ majority tonight, or over the next few days as the - majority tonight, or over the next few days as the results| next few days as the results come — next few days as the results come in. _ next few days as the results come in. if— next few days as the results come in, if it— next few days as the results come in, if it is— next few days as the results come in, if it is a _ next few days as the results come in, if it is a slim - come in, if it is a slim majority, _ come in, if it is a slim majority, he - come in, if it is a slim majority, he is - come in, if it is a slim majority, he is goingl
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come in, if it is a slim i majority, he is going to come in, if it is a slim - majority, he is going to have to contend _ majority, he is going to have to contend with _ majority, he is going to have to contend with many- majority, he is going to have to contend with many far i majority, he is going to have. to contend with many far right members _ to contend with many far right members of— to contend with many far right members of congress - to contend with many far right members of congress who i to contend with many far right| members of congress who will to contend with many far right i members of congress who will be the deciding — members of congress who will be the deciding factor— members of congress who will be the deciding factor over _ the deciding factor over whether— the deciding factor over whether he _ the deciding factor over whether he gets - the deciding factor over whether he gets to i the deciding factor over whether he gets to be i the deciding factor over - whether he gets to be speaker. the slimmer— whether he gets to be speaker. the slimmer the _ whether he gets to be speaker. the slimmer the republican i the slimmer the republican majority— the slimmer the republican majority is, _ the slimmer the republican majority is, the _ the slimmer the republican majority is, the less- the slimmer the republican majority is, the less likely l majority is, the less likely kevin _ majority is, the less likely kevin mccarthy— majority is, the less likely kevin mccarthy is - majority is, the less likely kevin mccarthy is the i majority is, the less likely i kevin mccarthy is the speaker of the — kevin mccarthy is the speaker of the house _ kevin mccarthy is the speaker of the house. 50 _ kevin mccarthy is the speaker of the house.— kevin mccarthy is the speaker of the house. ., ., of the house. so then who would be the speaker _ of the house. so then who would be the speaker of _ of the house. so then who would be the speaker of the _ of the house. so then who would be the speaker of the house, i be the speaker of the house, the republican replacement of nancy pelosi if they win the house? �* , a, nancy pelosi if they win the house? �* , r, r, nancy pelosi if they win the house? �*, r, r, , a, house? it's going to be a toss-up. _ house? it's going to be a toss-up. you _ house? it's going to be a toss-up, you will- house? it's going to be a toss-up, you will see - house? it's going to be a toss-up, you will see a i house? it's going to be a - toss-up, you will see a battle, toss—up, you will see a battle, you will— toss—up, you will see a battle, you will probably _ toss—up, you will see a battle, you will probably see - toss—up, you will see a battle, you will probably see it - toss—up, you will see a battle, you will probably see it go - toss—up, you will see a battle, you will probably see it go to l you will probably see it go to several— you will probably see it go to several ballots _ you will probably see it go to several ballots in _ you will probably see it go to several ballots in the - you will probably see it go to several ballots in the house| you will probably see it go to i several ballots in the house of representatives, _ several ballots in the house of representatives, as _ several ballots in the house of representatives, as different. representatives, as different contenders_ representatives, as different contenders try— representatives, as different contenders try to _ representatives, as different contenders try to emerge. i representatives, as differentl contenders try to emerge. it’s contenders try to emerge. it's auoin to contenders try to emerge. it's going to be — contenders try to emerge. it's going to be a _ contenders try to emerge, my; 9°iflg to be a tumultuous contenders try to emerge- going to be a tumultuous couple of years within the republican party. of years within the republican -a . ., of years within the republican party. donald trump is going to -la a party. donald trump is going to play a role _ party. donald trump is going to play a role in — party. donald trump is going to play a role in that. _ party. donald trump is going to play a role in that. he - party. donald trump is going to play a role in that. he will, - play a role in that. he will, and a crazy _ play a role in that. he will, and a crazy thing, - play a role in that. he will, and a crazy thing, the - and a crazy thing, the republicans - and a crazy thing, the republicans could - and a crazy thing, the - republicans could nominate donald _ republicans could nominate donald trump _ republicans could nominate donald trump to _ republicans could nominate donald trump to be - republicans could nominate donald trump to be the - republicans could nominate - donald trump to be the speaker of the _ donald trump to be the speaker of the house, _ donald trump to be the speaker of the house, some _ donald trump to be the speaker of the house, some of- donald trump to be the speaker of the house, some of them - donald trump to be the speaker. of the house, some of them have already— of the house, some of them have already pmposed _ of the house, some of them have already proposed he _ of the house, some of them have already proposed he comes- of the house, some of them have already proposed he comes in- already proposed he comes in because — already proposed he comes in because they _ already proposed he comes in because they think— already proposed he comes in because they think it's - already proposed he comes in because they think it's the - because they think it's the best— because they think it's the best way— because they think it's the best way to _ because they think it's the best way to own _ because they think it's the best way to own the - because they think it's the best way to own the other| because they think it's the - best way to own the other side. this could — best way to own the other side. this could get _ best way to own the other side. this could get a _ best way to own the other side. this could get a lot _ best way to own the other side. this could get a lot crazier- this could get a lot crazier before _ this could get a lot crazier before the _ this could get a lot crazier before the dust _ this could get a lot crazier
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before the dust settles. . this could get a lot crazier before the dust settles. there is a whole _ before the dust settles. there is a whole programme - before the dust settles. there is a whole programme in - before the dust settles. there i is a whole programme in that! yeah, he will but you now! fin yeah, he will but you now! on the context! _ yeah, he will but you now! on the context! we _ yeah, he will but you now! on the context! we will - yeah, he will but you now! on the context! we will say - the context! we will say goodbye _ the context! we will say goodbye to _ the context! we will say goodbye to our - the context! we will say goodbye to our viewers | the context! we will say l goodbye to our viewers on the context! we will say - goodbye to our viewers on pbs for the moment on election night. time for a quick check on where we are. states are closing, the news coming up. we will take a little break from washington and go to london... n0, washington and go to london... no, we have four minutes... ads, no, we have four minutes... lot of people around the world won't know, miles is putting something that would be very different in american politics, and that is a third party. we have talked about it before. when you look at the results tonight, what is the case for a third party in american politics? will it ever be able to find any traction? they are all shaking their heads. that is what is —
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all shaking their heads. that is what is going _ all shaking their heads. that is what is going to _ all shaking their heads. that is what is going to make - all shaking their heads. that is what is going to make it a fun debate! _ is what is going to make it a fun debate! we _ is what is going to make it a fun debate! we are - is what is going to make it a fun debate! we are going i is what is going to make it a fun debate! we are going toi fun debate! we are going to talk— fun debate! we are going to talk about— fun debate! we are going to talk about marijuana - talk about marijuana legalisation! - talk about marijuana legalisation! here i talk about marijuana legalisation! here is| talk about marijuana - legalisation! here is what has changed — legalisation! here is what has changed in— legalisation! here is what has changed in the _ legalisation! here is what has changed in the american - changed in the american electorate, _ changed in the american electorate, the - changed in the american electorate, the voters i electorate, the voters themselves. - electorate, the voters themselves. for- electorate, the voters themselves. for the l electorate, the voters i themselves. for the vast majority_ themselves. for the vast majority of— themselves. for the vast majority of the _ themselves. for the vast majority of the time - themselves. for the vast majority of the time we i themselves. for the vast - majority of the time we have all been _ majority of the time we have all been looking _ majority of the time we have all been looking at _ majority of the time we have all been looking at politics, i all been looking at politics, american _ all been looking at politics, american voters _ all been looking at politics, american voters have - all been looking at politics, american voters have had i all been looking at politics, i american voters have had no interest— american voters have had no interest whatsoever - american voters have had no interest whatsoever in - american voters have had no interest whatsoever in other| interest whatsoever in other parties. _ interest whatsoever in other parties. the _ interest whatsoever in other parties, the majority- interest whatsoever in other parties, the majority have . parties, the majority have reported _ parties, the majority have reported being _ parties, the majority have reported being either- parties, the majority have - reported being either democrats or republicans. _ reported being either democrats or republicans. for— reported being either democrats or republicans. for the - reported being either democrats or republicans. for the first - or republicans. for the first time — or republicans. for the first time in _ or republicans. for the first time in american _ or republicans. for the first time in american history, i or republicans. for the first . time in american history, 50% of americans— time in american history, 50% of americans say— time in american history, 50% of americans say they - time in american history, 50% of americans say they are - of americans say they are political— of americans say they are political independents, i of americans say they are . political independents, only 25% — political independents, only 25% say _ political independents, only 25% say they _ political independents, only 25% say they are _ political independents, onlyj 25% say they are democrats political independents, only i 25% say they are democrats or republicans. — 25% say they are democrats or republicans. and _ 25% say they are democrats or republicans. and of— 25% say they are democrats or republicans. and of those, - 25% say they are democrats ori republicans. and of those, two thirds _ republicans. and of those, two thirds say— republicans. and of those, two thirds say if _ republicans. and of those, two thirds say if there _ republicans. and of those, two thirds say if there was - republicans. and of those, two thirds say if there was a - republicans. and of those, two thirds say if there was a third . thirds say if there was a third party, — thirds say if there was a third party. they— thirds say if there was a third party, they would _ thirds say if there was a third party, they would vote - thirds say if there was a third party, they would vote for. thirds say if there was a third party, they would vote for it. j party, they would vote for it. that's — party, they would vote for it. that's a _ party, they would vote for it. that's a very _ party, they would vote for it. that's a very big _ party, they would vote for it. that's a very big deal. - that's a very big deal. democracy— that's a very big deal. democracy scholars . that's a very big deal. i democracy scholars have that's a very big deal. - democracy scholars have said for a — democracy scholars have said for a long _ democracy scholars have said for a long time _ democracy scholars have said for a long time that _ democracy scholars have said for a long time that third - for a long time that third parties _ for a long time that third parties are _ for a long time that third parties are impossible i for a long time that third parties are impossible inj parties are impossible in america. _ parties are impossible in america, now— parties are impossible in america, now they- parties are impossible in america, now they are l parties are impossible in- america, now they are saying it's not— america, now they are saying it's not true _ america, now they are saying it's not true and _ america, now they are saying it's not true and the - america, now they are saying it's not true and the goalpost| it's not true and the goalpost has shifted _ it's not true and the goalpost has shifted and _ it's not true and the goalpost has shifted and there - it's not true and the goalpost has shifted and there is- it's not true and the goalpost has shifted and there is an i has shifted and there is an opening _ has shifted and there is an opening we _ has shifted and there is an opening. we are _ has shifted and there is an opening. we are seeing i has shifted and there is an opening. we are seeing in| has shifted and there is an - opening. we are seeing in some of the _ opening. we are seeing in some of the races _ opening. we are seeing in some of the races tonight, _ opening. we are seeing in some of the races tonight, some - opening. we are seeing in some of the races tonight, some of i of the races tonight, some of the libertarian _ of the races tonight, some of the libertarian candidates - of the races tonight, some of the libertarian candidates in| the libertarian candidates in these — the libertarian candidates in these races _ the libertarian candidates in these races are _ the libertarian candidates in these races are getting - the libertarian candidates in i these races are getting higher percentages— these races are getting higher percentages than— these races are getting higher percentages than they - these races are getting higher. percentages than they normally would — percentages than they normally would not— percentages than they normally would. not that _ percentages than they normally would. not that the _ percentages than they normally would. not that the libertarianl would. not that the libertarian party _ would. not that the libertarian party is — would. not that the libertarian party is more _ would. not that the libertarian party is more competitive -
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would. not that the libertarian party is more competitive but. party is more competitive but people — party is more competitive but people are _ party is more competitive but people are frustrated - party is more competitive but people are frustrated with - party is more competitive but| people are frustrated with the 2-party— people are frustrated with the 2-party system, _ people are frustrated with the 2—party system, so _ people are frustrated with the 2—party system, so there - people are frustrated with the 2—party system, so there is l people are frustrated with the | 2—party system, so there is an opening — 2—party system, so there is an opening and _ 2—party system, so there is an opening and it's _ 2—party system, so there is an opening and it's going - 2—party system, so there is an opening and it's going to - 2—party system, so there is an opening and it's going to be i opening and it's going to be interesting _ opening and it's going to be interesting in _ opening and it's going to be interesting in the _ opening and it's going to be interesting in the coming i interesting in the coming yearsm _ interesting in the coming yearsm l— interesting in the coming years- - -_ interesting in the coming ears... , ., years... i don't see how you aet years... i don't see how you get around _ years... i don't see how you get around the _ years... i don't see how you get around the money - years... i don't see how you - get around the money question. we mention $6.5 billion spent on tv advertising alone during the course of this midterm election, it's going to grow every time, more and more billions being spent. a large percentage of the money spent in the elections comes from the two parties, the democratic party and the republican party. if you are running as an independent candidate, something a millionaire like the michael bloomberg decided not to do because it would be a bad return on investment, where do you replace that party money to run the tv ads? it is do you replace that party money to run the tv ads?— to run the tv ads? it is about the candidates. _ to run the tv ads? it is about the candidates. a _ to run the tv ads? it is about the candidates. a perfect - the candidates. a perfect e>
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independent, it disproves the l independent, it disproves the notion— independent, it disproves the notion that _ independent, it disproves the notion that you _ independent, it disproves the notion that you have - independent, it disproves the notion that you have to - independent, it disproves the notion that you have to be . independent, it disproves the notion that you have to be onj notion that you have to be on one _ notion that you have to be on one of— notion that you have to be on one of the _ notion that you have to be on one of the two _ notion that you have to be on one of the two parties. - notion that you have to be on one of the two parties. pi.- one of the two parties. really important result, one of the two parties.- really important result, more of a republican ripple than a wave, the governor position in new york, kathy hochul has held on, defeating lee zeldin, the republican who fought a really good campaign on crime. really interesting. how on earth was kathy hochul even in a race in a state thatjoe biden won by 27 points. the reason, it became a debate about crime. lee zeldin had two young people killed outside his home and he was attacked on stage, he said it was evidence of the problem in the state, but you say, 66% of the vote in an cbs calling it for kathy hochul, a relief for democrats. it it for kathy hochul, a relief for democrats.— for democrats. it would be surprising _ for democrats. it would be surprising if _ for democrats. it would be surprising if it _ for democrats. it would be surprising if it had - for democrats. it would be surprising if it had turned. | surprising if it had turned. yes. — surprising if it had turned. yes. you _ surprising if it had turned. yes, you would expect that, but you raise — yes, you would expect that, but you raise an— yes, you would expect that, but you raise an important- yes, you would expect that, but you raise an important point. i you raise an important point. lee _ you raise an important point. lee zeldin— you raise an important point. lee zeldin was _ you raise an important point. lee zeldin was given - you raise an important point. lee zeldin was given no -
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you raise an important point. l lee zeldin was given no chance to win, — lee zeldin was given no chance to win, right? _ lee zeldin was given no chance to win, right? two— lee zeldin was given no chance to win, right? two people - to win, right? two people killed _ to win, right? two people killed outside _ to win, right? two people killed outside his - to win, right? two people killed outside his house l to win, right? two people . killed outside his house and bullets _ killed outside his house and bullets landed _ killed outside his house and bullets landed near- killed outside his house and bullets landed near his - bullets landed near his daughters _ bullets landed near his daughters when - bullets landed near his daughters when they. bullets landed near his - daughters when they were doing their homework— daughters when they were doing their homework in _ daughters when they were doing their homework in the _ daughters when they were doing their homework in the kitchen i their homework in the kitchen table. — their homework in the kitchen table. there _ their homework in the kitchen table, there is— their homework in the kitchen table, there is a _ their homework in the kitchen table, there is a palpable - their homework in the kitchen table, there is a palpable fearj table, there is a palpable fear in the — table, there is a palpable fear in the us— table, there is a palpable fear in the us about _ table, there is a palpable fear in the us about crime - table, there is a palpable fear in the us about crime and - table, there is a palpable fear in the us about crime and he i in the us about crime and he did a— in the us about crime and he did a remarkable _ in the us about crime and he did a remarkable job- in the us about crime and he did a remarkable job to - in the us about crime and he did a remarkable job to even| did a remarkable job to even make — did a remarkable job to even make it _ did a remarkable job to even make it close. _ did a remarkable 'ob to even make it close.— make it close. the point is, es, make it close. the point is, yes. you — make it close. the point is, yes, you would _ make it close. the point is, yes, you would expect - make it close. the point is, yes, you would expect it, i make it close. the point is, i yes, you would expect it, but joe biden was there at the weekend campaigning for kathy hochul. he could have been in any other place in america to campaign for any other place in america to campaignfora any other place in america to campaign for a democrat in trouble, he was in new york. heavy hitters, the former presidents _ heavy hitters, the former presidents.— heavy hitters, the former presidents. there is a real perception _ presidents. there is a real perception around - presidents. there is a real perception around the - presidents. there is a real- perception around the country, some places where it looks like crime is rising across the board, pennsylvania, philadelphia, other places more of a mixed package, but the perception is that crime is rising, and you mix that with inflation and it ought to be a very good night for republicans and a big red wave but we are not seeing it quite yet. now it is time for the news, let's go to london.
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thank you. let me bring you a few updates. polls have closed in the us mid—term elections — except in the states of hawaii and alaska, where voting ends in the next few hours. the house of representatives is likely to go to the republicans, but the senate race is very close. here's our washington correspondent nomia iqbal. it has been a big night for the republicans's new staff. so big that florida's governor ron desantis is projected to have a lead of more than 15% over his democratic party rival. lead of more than 1596 over his democratic party rival.- democratic party rival. florida what a refuge _ democratic party rival. florida what a refuge of— democratic party rival. florida what a refuge of sanity - democratic party rival. florida what a refuge of sanity when i what a refuge of sanity when the world went mad. we stood as a senator for freedom across this country and indeed across the world. his this country and indeed across the world-— the world. his style, politics, it is something _ the world. his style, politics, it is something which - the world. his style, politics, it is something which has - the world. his style, politics, it is something which has led | it is something which has led many conservatives to view him as the successor to donald trump as the next republican president. not that donald trump wants him as a
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challenger. he held his own events in florida earlier, praising the number of republicans he has backed who have won races so far. the numbers — have won races so far. the numbers have _ have won races so far. the numbers have these - have won races so far. the numbers have these in - have won races so far. the numbers have these in amazing so far. — numbers have these in amazing so far. this _ numbers have these in amazing so far. this is _ numbers have these in amazing so far, this is just _ numbers have these in amazing so far, this isjust up— numbers have these in amazing so far, this isjust up until- so far, this isjust up until this— so far, this isjust up until this point. _ so far, this isjust up until this point, but— so far, this isjust up until this point, but as - so far, this isjust up until this point, but as of- so far, this isjust up until this point, but as of this l this point, but as of this moment— this point, but as of this moment on— this point, but as of this . moment on endorsements, this point, but as of this - moment on endorsements, with the nominations _ moment on endorsements, with the nominations we _ moment on endorsements, with the nominations we had - moment on endorsements, with the nominations we had a - moment on endorsements, with the nominations we had a total. the nominations we had a total of 330 — the nominations we had a total of 330 endorsements - the nominations we had a total of 330 endorsements or - of 330 endorsements or nominations, _ of 330 endorsements or nominations, this- of 330 endorsements or nominations, this is- of 330 endorsements or| nominations, this is only of 330 endorsements or. nominations, this is only in nominations, _ nominations, this is only in nominations, this- nominations, this is only in nominations, this isn't- nominations, this is only in nominations, this isn't for. nominations, this isn't for tonight, _ nominations, this isn't for tonight, and _ nominations, this isn't for tonight, and of— nominations, this isn't for tonight, and of the - nominations, this isn't for tonight, and of the 330 i nominations, this isn't fori tonight, and of the 330 we nominations, this isn't for- tonight, and of the 330 we won 200~ _ tonight, and of the 330 we won 200 we — tonight, and of the 330 we won 200 we won _ tonight, and of the 330 we won 200. we won 324. _ tonight, and of the 330 we won 200. we won 324.— 200. we won 324. elsewhere president _ 200. we won 324. elsewhere president biden _ 200. we won 324. elsewhere president biden has - 200. we won 324. elsewhere president biden has been - president biden has been calling those party members who won their races. however, the projection isn't looking good for him so far. the republicans are tipped to win the house, putting his legislative agenda at risk. but the battle for the senate is too close to call. this might be election night, but it won't be final results
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night. nomia iqbal, bbc news, washington. now to other news away from the elections. a cabinet minister appointed by the new british prime minister, rishi sunak, just two weeks ago, has resigned after being accused of bullying. sir gavin williamson has apologised for sending angry text messages to a colleague, about not being invited to queen elizabeth's funeral. he's denied other allegations that he'd bullied civil servants. with less than two weeks to go to the football world cup in qatar, there's been widespread criticism of remarks by one of the tournament's ambassadors, who's described homosexuality as "damage in the mind". khalid salman — a former qatari professional football player — warned gay people that they would have to accept the country's rules — when they visited. australia's largest health insurer, medibank, has confirmed that cyber criminals who stole customer data have released some of that information on a dark web forum. it was posted on a blog with reported links to the russian ra nsomwa re group, revil. medibank had refused
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to pay a ransom. it described the leak as a criminal act designed to cause distress. almost ten million current and former medibank customers have had their personal details compromised. the american space agency nasa has again postponed the launch of its artemis one moon rocket because of a tropical storm approaching florida. the launch had been scheduled for november the 14th but should now take place two days later. this is the third delay to the planned launch of artemis one in as many months. the world record in lottery jackpots won on a single ticket has been broken — by one lucky powerball player in california who has won a staggering amount — over $2 billion. the winner bought their ticket at a service station in los angeles. the owner of the service station which sold the ticket was also awarded a prize of $1 million dollars. and for more on us elections 2022, go to
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the bbc news website. you'll find a dedicated live page where you can see the latest results. there's also full background and analysis. got to bbc.com/news and follow the links. that's it. now back to us elections 2022. welcome back to washington, where we are starting to get more polls closing, more results coming in. we have the north carolina senate race that we can say is a republican hold. 97% of the votes are in. not a massive hole. cheri beasley, the democratic candidate, thought to have run a very good campaign, previous supreme courtjustice in the state, and visited more of the
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republican areas in the state but didn't manage to take it. i always think of north carolina, amanda, as the tees estate for democrats. because barack obama won it once and no other democrat has won it as far as i can remember. barack obama won it once in 2008 in that whole enthusiasm wave and since then democrats have not maybe we have got north carolina. we have got north carolina. we have been talking about this during the evening, it has that area in the north of the state, the research triangle, where you have three big universities, very democratic area, but so much of the rest of the state is rural and conservative.— of the state is rural and conservative. �* ., ,., conservative. and the reason eo - le conservative. and the reason people are — conservative. and the reason people are excited _ conservative. and the reason people are excited about - conservative. and the reason | people are excited about cheri beasley— people are excited about cheri beasley is because she went to the rural— beasley is because she went to the rural areas, beasley is because she went to the ruralareas, she beasley is because she went to the rural areas, she really connected on the ground and so people — connected on the ground and so people thought we had a chance. i've people thought we had a chance. we got— people thought we had a chance. we got to — people thought we had a chance. i've got to say, this is winnable. laughter this is winnable. , , this is winnable. of this is
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what democrats _ this is winnable. of this is what democrats say - this is winnable. of this is what democrats say every j this is winnable. of this is - what democrats say every cycle about north carolina. in a about north carolina. in a swim about north carolina. in a swing state _ about north carolina. in a swing state there - about north carolina. in a swing state there were i about north carolina. in — swing state there were 80,000 votes in it between biden and trump. 75,000 in north carolina so why wouldn't we call it a swing state? so why wouldn't we call it a swing state ?_ so why wouldn't we call it a swing state? we are seeing a very good _ swing state? we are seeing a very good candidate - swing state? we are seeing a very good candidate and - swing state? we are seeing a very good candidate and if. swing state? we are seeing a j very good candidate and if we can build _ very good candidate and if we can build on that in a real way from — can build on that in a real way from the _ can build on that in a real way from the beginning, if we made a pie, _ from the beginning, if we made a pie, we — from the beginning, if we made a pie, we might have a shot with— a pie, we might have a shot with a — a pie, we might have a shot with a great candidate like that — with a great candidate like that l _ with a great candidate like that. ., ., ~ ., ~ ., ., that. i want to know if amanda a . rees that. i want to know if amanda agrees with — that. i want to know if amanda agrees with this _ that. i want to know if amanda agrees with this because - that. i want to know if amanda agrees with this because there j agrees with this because there hasn't — agrees with this because there hasn't been _ agrees with this because there hasn't been enough _ agrees with this because there hasn't been enough clear- agrees with this because there i hasn't been enough clear trends tonight~ — hasn't been enough clear trends tonight~ 0ne— hasn't been enough clear trends tonight~ one of— hasn't been enough clear trends tonight. one of them _ hasn't been enough clear trends tonight. one of them that - hasn't been enough clear trends tonight. one of them that i - tonight. one of them that i think— tonight. one of them that i think we _ tonight. one of them that i think we can _ tonight. one of them that i think we can say _ tonight. one of them that i think we can say is - tonight. one of them that i i think we can say is democrat daydreams— think we can say is democrat daydreams have _ think we can say is democrat daydreams have been - think we can say is democrat. daydreams have been dashed, that was— daydreams have been dashed, that was a _ daydreams have been dashed, that was a lot _ daydreams have been dashed, that was a lot of _ daydreams have been dashed, that was a lot of unintentional| that was a lot of unintentional alliteration. _ that was a lot of unintentional alliteration. north— that was a lot of unintentional alliteration. north carolina, . alliteration. north carolina, georgia, _ alliteration. north carolina, georgia, texas. _ alliteration. north carolina, georgia, texas. these - alliteration. north carolina, georgia, texas. these are i alliteration. north carolina, - georgia, texas. these are three places— georgia, texas. these are three places democrats— georgia, texas. these are three places democrats keep - places democrats keep fantasising _ places democrats keep fantasising about- places democrats keep fantasising about that i places democrats keep - fantasising about that they might— fantasising about that they might go— fantasising about that they might go in— fantasising about that they might go in and _ fantasising about that they might go in and get- fantasising about that they might go in and get seats. | might go in and get seats. north— might go in and get seats. north carolina _ might go in and get seats. north carolina didn't- might go in and get seats. i north carolina didn't happen. georgia — north carolina didn't happen. georgia looks _ north carolina didn't happen. georgia looks like _ north carolina didn't happen. georgia looks like it- north carolina didn't happen. georgia looks like it won't - georgia looks like it won't happen, _ georgia looks like it won't happen. at— georgia looks like it won't happen, at least- georgia looks like it won't happen, at least at - georgia looks like it won't happen, at least at the i georgia looks like it won't i happen, at least at the state light— happen, at least at the state light in— happen, at least at the state light in the _ happen, at least at the state light in the level. _ happen, at least at the state light in the level. we - happen, at least at the state light in the level. we will. happen, at least at the state| light in the level. we will see what — light in the level. we will see what happens _ light in the level. we will see what happens in _ light in the level. we will see what happens in the - light in the level. we will see what happens in the senate. i what happens in the senate. texas — what happens in the senate. texas the _ what happens in the senate. texas. the democrats- what happens in the senate. texas. the democrats keepl texas. the democrats keep trying — texas. the democrats keep trying to— texas. the democrats keep trying to make _ texas. the democrats keep trying to make texas - 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trying to make texas purple. what — trying to make texas purple. what do _ trying to make texas purple. what do you _ trying to make texas purple. what do you draw— trying to make texas purple. what do you draw from - trying to make texas purple. | what do you draw from that? trying to make texas purple. . what do you draw from that? it is not about demographic but education? it is not about demographic but education?— is not about demographic but education? it will take a while for some of— education? it will take a while for some of these _ education? it will take a while for some of these states - education? it will take a while for some of these states to i for some of these states to flit — for some of these states to flit i— for some of these states to flit i thihk_ for some of these states to flit. i think the _ for some of these states to flit. i think the trend - for some of these states to flit. i think the trend linesi flit. i think the trend lines are — flit. i think the trend lines are favourable _ flit. i think the trend lines are favourable for- flit. i think the trend lines. are favourable for democrats flit. i think the trend lines- are favourable for democrats to start _ are favourable for democrats to start taking _ are favourable for democrats to start taking some _ are favourable for democrats to start taking some of— are favourable for democrats to start taking some of these - start taking some of these places _ start taking some of these places in_ start taking some of these places. in this _ start taking some of these places. in this decade - start taking some of these places. in this decade will| start taking some of these - places. in this decade will see the democrats _ places. in this decade will see the democrats may— places. in this decade will see the democrats may be - places. in this decade will see the democrats may be even. places. in this decade will see i the democrats may be even have a senate — the democrats may be even have a senate seat _ the democrats may be even have a senate seat. but— the democrats may be even have a senate seat.— a senate seat. but it probably won't be because _ a senate seat. but it probably won't be because of— a senate seat. but it probably won't be because of hispanicl won't be because of hispanic voters, which is why they thought it was going to flit. all they had to do, the democrats, they thought, was look at demographics in 2044, america becomes a minority white country and that is our ticket because all of these people, whether they are african—american or hispanic, they will vote democrat and it is not happening.— is not happening. california exnorting _ is not happening. california exporting democrats - is not happening. california exporting democrats from | is not happening. california | exporting democrats from a state — exporting democrats from a state they— exporting democrats from a state they have _ exporting democrats from a state they have been - exporting democrats from a . state they have been frustrated with _ state they have been frustrated with. ., ., , , with. for our view is 'ust 'oinin: with. for our view is 'ust joining fl with. for our view is 'ust joining us, let i with. for our view is 'ust joining us, let me i with. for our view is just joining us, let me join i with. for our view is just l joining us, let me join the joining us, let mejoin the necrotising of the other results we have been bringing you. this one is an important one in ohio. jd vance, a
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republican endorsed candidates, a republican endorsed —— i trump endorsed candidate. miles, you were talking about jd vance... i would call him a to convert. at the beginning when donald trump came onto the scene in 2015, 2016, he said he was "cultural heroin" and showed the fealty, many gave him the money, show the fealty and that has bubble to help him in ohio among those who are a to convince themselves. this to convince themselves. as recently — to convince themselves. as recently as _ to convince themselves. as recently as last night at a rally— recently as last night at a rally with _ recently as last night at a rally with donald - recently as last night at a rally with donald trump, | rally with donald trump, everything _ rally with donald trump, everything has _ rally with donald trump, everything has about - rally with donald trump, - everything has about sucking up to donald — everything has about sucking up to donald trump _ everything has about sucking up to donald trump and _ everything has about sucking up to donald trump and donald - to donald trump and donald trump — to donald trump and donald trump himself— to donald trump and donald trump himself made - to donald trump and donald trump himself made a - to donald trump and donald trump himself made a joke i to donald trump and donald i trump himself made a joke of to donald trump and donald - trump himself made a joke of it at a rally— trump himself made a joke of it at a rally very _ trump himself made a joke of it at a rally very recently. - trump himself made a 'oke of it at a rally very recently._ at a rally very recently. don't sa it! at a rally very recently. don't say it! we — at a rally very recently. don't say it! we will _ at a rally very recently. don't say it! we will keep - at a rally very recently. don't say it! we will keep it - at a rally very recently. don't say it! we will keep it all - at a rally very recently. don't say it! we will keep it all pg | say it! we will keep it all pg here. what _ say it! we will keep it all pg here. what is _ say it! we will keep it all pg here. what is interesting i say it! we will keep it all pg here. what is interesting is| say it! we will keep it all pg i here. what is interesting is in 2016. — here. what is interesting is in 2016. who _ here. what is interesting is in 2016, who did _ here. what is interesting is in 2016, who didjd_ here. what is interesting is in 2016, who did jd vance - here. what is interesting is in 2016, who did jd vance vote i here. what is interesting is in l 2016, who did jd vance vote for
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as president? _ 2016, who did jd vance vote for as president? evan _ 2016, who did jd vance vote for as president? evan mcmullin, l 2016, who did jd vance vote fori as president? evan mcmullin, an independent _ as president? evan mcmullin, an independent who— as president? evan mcmullin, an independent who is _ as president? evan mcmullin, an independent who is running i as president? evan mcmullin, an independent who is running in. independent who is running in utah, — independent who is running in utah, so— independent who is running in utah, so here's _ independent who is running in utah, so here's a _ independent who is running in utah, so here's a guy- independent who is running in utah, so here's a guy who i independent who is running ini utah, so here's a guy who has definitety— utah, so here's a guy who has definitely changed _ utah, so here's a guy who has definitely changed his - utah, so here's a guy who has definitely changed his stripesi definitely changed his stripes stuck— definitely changed his stripes stuc< �* , ., ,., stuck let's whizz through some results. florida, _ stuck let's whizz through some results. florida, the _ results. florida, the republicans have held. that is marco rubio. keeps his senate seatin marco rubio. keeps his senate seat in florida. we also have a new hampshire, where the democrats have held on to their senate seat. that is maggie hassan, we were talking about her earlier, so one more before we move on. pennsylvania, we have a senate race, as well. too close to call. john fetterman, who is the candidate they would like to take it, against mehmet oz, the celebrity doctor who has been endorsed by donald trump. let’s endorsed by donald trump. let's talk about this _ endorsed by donald trump. let's talk about this because _ endorsed by donald trump. let's talk about this because this is one that is so important. other senate races we are talking about our holds and we talked about our holds and we talked about pennsylvania at the start of the night and i said if they turn that blue, if they flip
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pennsylvania, the pollsters were saying the democrat chances of holding the senate were at 70%. if they lose that seat suddenly it syncs to around 17%. north carolina, ohio, wisconsin, pennsylvania, probably the other one. this is one that is probably in their sites. let's go tojohnson with in pennsylvania. —— let's go to john sudworth. the democrats will be looking at pennsylvania and thinking, if we can take this, we can hold the senate. absolutely, and they have just been given a note of encouragement. we are still standing here in mcgill inns. there was a cheer that went up here a few moments ago when the us networks that are playing in this part declared josh shapiro, the democrat candidate for governor who to have won convincingly against his republican opponent. i am
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pleased to say i am still here with dick pulman, political journalist, well known here in philadelphia. do you think this win forjosh shapiro is comfort for those deeply concerned about the election denial nihilism being promoted by his opponent? i nihilism being promoted by his o- onent? ~ nihilism being promoted by his opponent?— opponent? i think when the cheer went _ opponent? i think when the cheer went up _ opponent? i think when the cheer went up in _ opponent? i think when the cheer went up in the - opponent? i think when the cheer went up in the bar- opponent? i think when the cheer went up in the bar it | opponent? i think when the i cheer went up in the bar it was kind— cheer went up in the bar it was kind of— cheer went up in the bar it was kind of reflective of really kind — kind of reflective of really kind of— kind of reflective of really kind of a broad—based sigh of retief— kind of a broad—based sigh of relief in — kind of a broad—based sigh of relief in pennsylvania that the denial— relief in pennsylvania that the denial of— relief in pennsylvania that the denial of some —— the denialism and fears— denial of some —— the denialism and fears of— denial of some —— the denialism and fears of democracy being cosmically under threat have been — cosmically under threat have been let'sjust say cosmically under threat have been let's just say alleviated tty been let's just say alleviated by the — been let's just say alleviated by the clear victory. what i think— by the clear victory. what i think the _ by the clear victory. what i think the election shows is that— think the election shows is that pennsylvanians basically reject — that pennsylvanians basically reject extremism and they felt that doug mastriano was really
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going _ that doug mastriano was really going to — that doug mastriano was really going to double down on that very— going to double down on that very idea _ going to double down on that very idea because he was at the january— very idea because he was at the january 6th insurrection in 2021— january 6th insurrection in 2021 and _ january 6th insurrection in 2021 and made no bones about his belief— 2021 and made no bones about his belief that the election was — his belief that the election was a _ his belief that the election was a fraud and despite the fact— was a fraud and despite the fact that _ was a fraud and despite the fact that six to court cases said — fact that six to court cases said otherwise. and the other ironic— said otherwise. and the other ironic thing is perhaps doug mastriano had a lot of ties to supporters who were anti—semitic, openly anti—semitic, openly anti—semitic online, and he was beaten. — anti—semitic online, and he was beaten, doug mastriano, by a jewish— beaten, doug mastriano, by a jewish candidate. it has a lot of symbolism that people welcome. of symbolism that people welcome-— of symbolism that people welcome. ,, . .. . welcome. the senate race, which is the key one _ welcome. the senate race, which is the key one people _ welcome. the senate race, which is the key one people are - is the key one people are watching because of its impact on the make up of the us congress, much closer. it on the make up of the us congress, much closer. it is closer. congress, much closer. it is closer- it — congress, much closer. it is closer. it is _ congress, much closer. it is closer. it is much _ congress, much closer. it is
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closer. it is much closer. i closer. it is much closer. however. _ closer. it is much closer. however, john fetterman, the democrat, who has been leading most _ democrat, who has been leading most of— democrat, who has been leading most of the night, and only by a coupte — most of the night, and only by a couple of percentage points as we — a couple of percentage points as we speak. however, most of the votes — as we speak. however, most of the votes in the most populous part of— the votes in the most populous part of pennsylvania, which is where — part of pennsylvania, which is where we _ part of pennsylvania, which is where we are, in the suburbs surrounding philadelphia, most of those — surrounding philadelphia, most of those votes are heavily btue. _ of those votes are heavily blue, which is heavily democratic, and at least half of those _ democratic, and at least half of those folks have not yet been — of those folks have not yet been counted. plus we have mail-in _ been counted. plus we have mail—in ballots still being counted and overwhelming like those _ counted and overwhelming like those i— counted and overwhelming like those i democratic because democrats are more likely to vote — democrats are more likely to vote by— democrats are more likely to vote by mail. i thinkjohn fetterman's election is going to happen. it may take a few days — to happen. it may take a few days before it is official and you — days before it is official and you are _ days before it is official and you are right, it is very important to the composition of the senate because right now it is 50-50 — the senate because right now it is 50—50 and vice president harris' _ is 50—50 and vice president harris' vote in a tie tilts it to the _ harris' vote in a tie tilts it to the democrats. john fetterman flipping this seat, because _ fetterman flipping this seat, because this was a republican
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seat. — because this was a republican seat, makes it more highly likely— seat, makes it more highly likely that the democrats will be able — likely that the democrats will be able to hold onto the senate. 35s be able to hold onto the senate-— be able to hold onto the senate. �* ., ., .., be able to hold onto the senate. �* ., ., _, ., senate. a lot of counting of votes yet — senate. a lot of counting of votes yet to _ senate. a lot of counting of votes yet to come - senate. a lot of counting of votes yet to come before i senate. a lot of counting of| votes yet to come before we senate. a lot of counting of i votes yet to come before we get anywhere close to a result on that one. just on a final question. you follow politics here in pennsylvania for most of your working life. you have seen general elections, presidential elections come and go. are you shocked as a politicaljournalist go. are you shocked as a political journalist veteran at the acrimony and division on display are now in this state? it is highly disturbing. pennsylvania is a good example of what — pennsylvania is a good example of what is — pennsylvania is a good example of what is happening nationally in microcosm and i was saying earlier— in microcosm and i was saying earlier in— in microcosm and i was saying earlier in conversation that i was — earlier in conversation that i was giving a talk last week at a senior— was giving a talk last week at a senior centre and i was told by nty— a senior centre and i was told by my host that most of the people _ by my host that most of the people who live there don't want — people who live there don't want to— people who live there don't want to even talk politics with each — want to even talk politics with each other any more because it
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isjust— each other any more because it isjust so— each other any more because it isjust so tense each other any more because it is just so tense that friendships are being disrupted or ended — friendships are being disrupted or ended and i had never seen anything — or ended and i had never seen anything like that before. it has been a long time coming in a way— has been a long time coming in a way because it has been ratcheted up really. it started before — ratcheted up really. it started before trump. he basically marketed it. what is really disturbing about it is that to me it — disturbing about it is that to me it shouldn't be... it is about— me it shouldn't be... it is about democrat versus republican, yes, but more than that it _ republican, yes, but more than that it is — republican, yes, but more than that it is about facts versus ties — that it is about facts versus ties as _ that it is about facts versus ties as a _ that it is about facts versus lies. as a journalist, we want to be — lies. as a journalist, we want to be objective and we want to be fair— to be objective and we want to be fair but if we are going to have — be fair but if we are going to have any— be fair but if we are going to have any bias at all it has to be biased _ have any bias at all it has to be biased towards truth and facts — be biased towards truth and facts and not recycling or repeating lies or abetting them in any— repeating lies or abetting them in any particular way.— in any particular way. thank ou in any particular way. thank you very — in any particular way. thank you very much. _ in any particular way. thank you very much. they - in any particular way. thank you very much. they are i in any particular way. thank i you very much. they are issues that the whole country is grappling with. this pub has seen a lot of political ups and
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downs. it served its first beer backin downs. it served its first beer back in 1860. to give you some political perspective there is a sign downstairs dating from 1910 that says "gentle men should not talk about politics" because apparently even back thenit because apparently even back then it could even result in physical violence. then it could even result in physicalviolence. if then it could even result in physical violence.- then it could even result in physical violence. if you don't mind me _ physical violence. if you don't mind me saying, _ physical violence. if you don't mind me saying, you - physical violence. if you don't mind me saying, you seem i physical violence. if you don'ti mind me saying, you seem to more know more about the beer than the what is going on? that is unfair! you _ than the what is going on? that is unfair! you know _ than the what is going on? that is unfair! you know as - than the what is going on? that is unfair! you know as much about— is unfair! you know as much about the _ is unfair! you know as much about the beer is the candidates.— about the beer is the candidates. . �* , . candidates. that's what i meant. _ candidates. that's what i meant, that's _ candidates. that's what i meant, that's what i i candidates. that's what i i meant, that's what i meant. i would say it is on a par. don't drink the _ would say it is on a par. don't drink the abe _ would say it is on a par. don't drink the abe lincoln - would say it is on a par. don't drink the abe lincoln one, i would say it is on a par. don'ti drink the abe lincoln one, we need you tomorrow!— drink the abe lincoln one, we need you tomorrow! thank you very much _ need you tomorrow! thank you very much for— need you tomorrow! thank you very much for that. _ need you tomorrow! thank you very much for that. i _ need you tomorrow! thank you very much for that. i think i very much for that. i think pennsylvania may be in the race we don't get during the course of this evening. but the consensus seems to be building. 11:1i5pm in washington, for a0 5am in the uk. —— li:45am. republicans hoped they would be
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a big red wave either in the senate or the house. that doesn't yet seem to be materialising, there will still be votes to come in, could still be that the republicans take the house but not as convincing, at least from some of those early senate races. let's put up the tally as we have it. this is how the house and senate look so far. we are looking across the map at the moment and we are only seeing three games for republicans in florida, won again in virginia that i can think of in the house. a lot still to play for, of course. it is still early, a lot of votes to be counted. let's get opinion. democrats haven't flipped _ let's get opinion. democrats haven't flipped any _ let's get opinion. democrats haven't flipped any seat i let's get opinion. democrats haven't flipped any seat so i haven't flipped any seat so that put the republicans on track. �* , ., ., track. let's go to the newsroom. - track. let's go to the newsroom. how- track. let's go to the i newsroom. how would you interpret this, antony? it is definitely — interpret this, antony? it is definitely a _ interpret this, antony? it is definitely a mixed - interpret this, antony? it is definitely a mixed bag and there _ definitely a mixed bag and there are some house seats in ohio _ there are some house seats in ohio that— there are some house seats in ohio that democrats have an opportunity to flip so i think
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a few— opportunity to flip so i think a few weeks ago we talked about how in— a few weeks ago we talked about how in midterm elections usually— how in midterm elections usually what happens as the winds— usually what happens as the winds blow one way or the other and all— winds blow one way or the other and all of— winds blow one way or the other and all of the toss—up races break— and all of the toss—up races break one _ and all of the toss—up races break one way or the other, oftentimes towards the out of power — oftentimes towards the out of power party. that at least so far is — power party. that at least so far is not _ power party. that at least so far is not what we are seeing so far~ — far is not what we are seeing so far~ it _ far is not what we are seeing so far~ it is _ far is not what we are seeing so far. it is like matchsticks falling — so far. it is like matchsticks falling down and all pointing in different directions for they— in different directions for they are pointing in directions that fall— they are pointing in directions that fall along the traditional partisan divide of this country. we are seeing that partisan _ country. we are seeing that partisan divide is not some wave — partisan divide is not some wave that sweeps over those and gives _ wave that sweeps over those and gives a _ wave that sweeps over those and gives a party a sizeable majority in the chamber of congress. | majority in the chamber of congress-— majority in the chamber of concress. . ., . . congress. i want to read you a tweet out — congress. i want to read you a tweet out from _ congress. i want to read you a tweet out from heath - congress. i want to read you a tweet out from heath mayo, l congress. i want to read you a tweet out from heath mayo, a centre—right republican who has tweet this. kudos to those candidates, from tim ryan to stacey abrams to hung cao to dan baldrick, who lead by example and conceded their
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races and accepted the outcome, evenin races and accepted the outcome, even in defeat. it cannot be overstated how much that is needed by every candidate. conceding an election, recognising that you had lost, was something that used to happen on an almost completely regular basis in the us. it was donald trump back in 2020 did not concede, who never acknowledged he had lost, that change things. but actually we are seeing a fairly normal pattern tonight, aren't we, in respect of candidates, even those endorsed by donald trump, don bolduc, for example, on the right of the republican party, maga candidates, they are conceding as democracy would expect them to do.— expect them to do. normal so far and if— expect them to do. normal so far and if there _ expect them to do. normal so far and if there is _ expect them to do. normal so far and if there is someone i expect them to do. normal so | far and if there is someone who refuses — far and if there is someone who refuses to— far and if there is someone who refuses to concede our challenges the election, that will be — challenges the election, that will be the exception and not the rule _ will be the exception and not the rule which, as you say, is very— the rule which, as you say, is very encouraging tonight. the night — very encouraging tonight. the night is — very encouraging tonight. the night is still young but there are still— night is still young but there are still some candidates out
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there — are still some candidates out there who left it up in the air about— there who left it up in the air about whether they will admit defeat — about whether they will admit defeat if they are to be defeated, so we will have to see how _ defeated, so we will have to see how some of those races shake — see how some of those races shake out. but a lot of people have — shake out. but a lot of people have been looking at this election and looking at how it plays — election and looking at how it plays out _ election and looking at how it plays out because of what happened onjanuary plays out because of what happened on january 6th and because _ happened on january 6th and because of the way the november 2020 _ because of the way the november 2020 presidential election ended _ 2020 presidential election ended and what donald trump did in the _ ended and what donald trump did in the months afterwards to see if this— in the months afterwards to see if this would be different and if this would be different and if democracy in the united states— if democracy in the united states had been mortally wounded and, as you point out, at least — wounded and, as you point out, at least so _ wounded and, as you point out, at least so far there may not be a — at least so far there may not be a reason to conclude that. we have _ be a reason to conclude that. we have to put this into historical respected. go back to 1986, presidents who were in office lose on average in mid—term elections around 30 seats. we are in the eye of an inflation storm in the country. if republicans tonight don't take something near to that, will it be seen as a failure on the part of the republicans? you are definitely going to see
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democrats, from joe biden down, attempting to present it as such — attempting to present it as such. you have to remember that republicans in the house of representatives started with more — representatives started with more seats than a lot of out of power — more seats than a lot of out of power parties have because there — power parties have because there wasn't a big coat tail forjoe _ there wasn't a big coat tail forjoe biden when he won in 2020 — forjoe biden when he won in 2020. republicans actually picked _ 2020. republicans actually picked up house seats and they were _ picked up house seats and they were very— picked up house seats and they were very close to a majority coming — were very close to a majority coming into 2022 as it began. if coming into 2022 as it began. if they— coming into 2022 as it began. if they were to pick up 30 seats, _ if they were to pick up 30 seats, 40 seats, like the republicans did in 2010 or democrats did in 2018, that would — democrats did in 2018, that would have been truly remarkable but i think it still is going _ remarkable but i think it still is going to be presented as not the kind — is going to be presented as not the kind of widespread condemnation ofjoe biden that some _ condemnation ofjoe biden that some people were expecting, some — some people were expecting, some people were expecting, some people were expecting, some people were hoping for, and democrats have to be at least — and democrats have to be at least somewhat heightened by the. ., ., . ~ i. the. for the moment, thank you very much- _ the. for the moment, thank you very much- its — the. for the moment, thank you very much. as you _ the. for the moment, thank you very much. as you gather i the. for the moment, thank you very much. as you gather that l very much. as you gather that news and what is coming in, keep us informed and we'll come back to you. sarah smith is
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with us. i remember when i was down in arizona earlier this summer interviewing a couple, karen and steve, who told me that if republicans didn't win in the mid—term elections, there was going to be a civil war in america and they personally would take up arms. i am always nervous of that kind of rhetoric and think it is hyperbolic, but they were very serious, they had planned it out. it would start community to community, then town to town, then state to state. they both had weapons and they were both going to use them. if republicans don't have a big night tonight, should we be looking around the country and to be worried about first of all whether they will accept the results and whether they might be some prospect for political violence? i might be some prospect for political violence?— political violence? i ask the same question _ political violence? i ask the same question of— political violence? i ask the same question of a - political violence? i ask the same question of a lot i political violence? i ask the same question of a lot of l same question of a lot of voters _ same question of a lot of voters i _ same question of a lot of voters i have spoken to around the country, from michigan to georgia, _ the country, from michigan to georgia, and what i was really interested in is a lot of people _ interested in is a lot of people said they were worried about— people said they were worried about the potential of political violence and it didn't— political violence and it didn't actually seem to them to
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be hyperbolic to talk about a second — be hyperbolic to talk about a second civil war. nobody i spoke _ second civil war. nobody i spoke to— second civil war. nobody i spoke to was ready to pick up arms— spoke to was ready to pick up arms themselves. everybody regardless of which side they were — regardless of which side they were on— regardless of which side they were on think it will be started _ were on think it will be started by the other side. republicans think somehow the democrats are about to start this war— democrats are about to start this war and vice versa. i have never— this war and vice versa. i have never spoken to someone who wanted — never spoken to someone who wanted to— never spoken to someone who wanted to fire the first shot, so to— wanted to fire the first shot, so to speak, just people who work— so to speak, just people who work concerned. recent polls, nine _ work concerned. recent polls, nine out — work concerned. recent polls, nine out of _ work concerned. recent polls, nine out of ten voters say they are worried about increasing political _ are worried about increasing political violence but they all blame — political violence but they all blame the opposition for it. it is difficult to see at this point _ is difficult to see at this point what would actually spark something like that but i don't think— something like that but i don't think we — something like that but i don't think we can completely rule it out _ think we can completely rule it out we — think we can completely rule it out. we were talking on the podcast _ out. we were talking on the podcast you have been a guest on, americast, with a historical expert recently and he was — historical expert recently and he was saying of course there have — he was saying of course there have been very inflation points in the — have been very inflation points in the us— have been very inflation points in the us where people have worried _ in the us where people have worried about it. look at the i960s — worried about it. look at the 1960s and the civil rights movement. but he said what is different— movement. but he said what is different about now and what makes — different about now and what makes it _ different about now and what makes it similar to where we were — makes it similar to where we were in— makes it similar to where we were in the 1860s is it is not just— were in the 1860s is it is not just coming from the streets. you _ just coming from the streets. you have _ just coming from the streets. you have senior political
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leaders _ you have senior political leaders who are being seen and heard _ leaders who are being seen and heard to — leaders who are being seen and heard to condone political violence and that completely changes rings. we violence and that completely changes rings.— violence and that completely changes rings. we have seen that over _ changes rings. we have seen that over the _ changes rings. we have seen that over the last _ changes rings. we have seen that over the last few - changes rings. we have seen that over the last few days. i that over the last few days. you can catch americast on bbc sounds and on our website. we will be back with more on the election after this short break. hello, ultimately wednesday is another day of sunny spells and scattered showers, but with lighter winds than tuesday, hopefully the showers not as widespread and not as heavy. we will start with a band of more persistent showery rain across south—east england, the wind direction changes to more of a westerly, so most showers to begin with along the west facing coast. the rain will ease away from the south—east, sunshine coming through. through the afternoon, more widespread showers to the north—west of the great glen. still quite breezy here, but on the whole lighter winds
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in comparison to the last few days, fewer showers particularly in the afternoon. temperatures not bad for this time of year — highs 11—15 celsius. an area of high pressure drifting across europe into thursday, the high will keep the weather story across england and wales quite dry and settled, it will deflect the weather fronts into the far north—west, here it will stay wet and windy, but tapping into the very warm air coming all the way up from africa. for this time of year, temperatures very mild indeed. it comes at a price in november, the south—westerly winds bringing a lot of low cloud, it will be murky and drizzly on exposed coasts, very windy as well. the heaviest rain in the far north, gusts in excess of 50—60 mph at times but mild. 13 degrees in the northern isles, 17 in the south. not only mild by day, also potentially through the night.
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the current record november minimums, the mid—teens, but as we move into the early hours of friday morning, potentially in northern ireland and scotland, we might break those records, an incredibly mild start to the day. wet and windy at times in the far north—west, still a lot of low cloud, drizzly and murky conditions on the exposed west coasts, the best sunshine in england and wales, and again highs still possible of 17 celsius, 63 fahrenheit. the weekend, hopefully the showers will stay away, high pressure dominating, a better weekend than the one just past, and it stays pretty mild.
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it's 5am in london, midnight here on the us east coast. one day has ended, another begins. no laughing! the midterm results roll—on on our special bbc coverage, our partner cbs says the current result show the house of representatives is leaning towards republicans but we don't have a phone result. things are picking steam across the country, with each country winning some races. the the country, with each country winning some races.— the country, with each country winning some races. the fate of the house _ winning some races. the fate of the house is — winning some races. the fate of the house is unknown, - winning some races. the fate of the house is unknown, leadingl the house is unknown, leading to republicans as well. ——
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leaning to republicans. the polls closing in hawaii. i volunteered for that count. i thought it was florida you wanted. let's take a look at the results so far. the north carolina senate race, a republican hold, the teaser state for democrats, but the republicans have held on. that stays with them. ohio, the republicans also holding that seat, jd vance, the author, silicon valley, trump endorsed candidate, has taken back with 53%. florida, also a republican hold, 58%. for anyone watching, you're going to start thinking, what are they saying, these are all republican holds, but they were the ones they already had, they need to flip a seat to get to 51. new hampshire, the democrats have failed, 54%
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maggie hassan. it had been looking tight, democrats will be happy about that. pennsylvania, the senate race, too close to call, we may not get a result. we have been talking about candidates... one more quickly in wisconsin, in the senate, the republicans leading, 51%. we have been talking about candidates in the senate, governors, in the house, it's notjust candidates on the ballot. in american midterm elections, there are issues on the ballot.- issues on the ballot. sarah, let's talk — issues on the ballot. sarah, let's talk about _ issues on the ballot. sarah, let's talk about that, i issues on the ballot. sarah, let's talk about that, issuesi let's talk about that, issues on the ballot logger than candidates. in five states tonight. abortion is a big focus for people around the world, looking at how people feel about the rollback of abortion rights in the states, what are we learning about the way people feel? this
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what are we learning about the way people feel?— way people feel? this is really interesting. — way people feel? this is really interesting, five _ way people feel? this is really interesting, five states - way people feel? this is really interesting, five states with i way people feel? this is really interesting, five states with a | interesting, five states with a special — interesting, five states with a special proposition on the ballot, _ special proposition on the ballot, effectively a referendum on abortion. there are others, _ referendum on abortion. there are others, including minor things. _ are others, including minor things, but these are the ones we want — things, but these are the ones we want to look at. it's a little _ we want to look at. it's a little complicated, some states have _ little complicated, some states have a — little complicated, some states have a proposition saying, do you want— have a proposition saying, do you want to enshrined abortion rights — you want to enshrined abortion rights in — you want to enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution and protect them? others — constitution and protect them? others have one that said, do you want— others have one that said, do you want to ban abortion or make — you want to ban abortion or make sure it can't happen in your— make sure it can't happen in your state? looking at vermont, they— your state? looking at vermont, they want — your state? looking at vermont, they want to ask about abortion rights _ they want to ask about abortion rights being permanent, 77% of people — rights being permanent, 77% of people voting pro—choice, perhaps— people voting pro—choice, perhaps not a surprise. which are good _ perhaps not a surprise. which are good with a similar proposition, a more conservative vote, 54% have voted — conservative vote, 54% have voted to _ conservative vote, 54% have voted to enshrined abortion rights, _ voted to enshrined abortion rights, with almost half the vote — rights, with almost half the vote in _ rights, with almost half the vote in. kentucky is a conservative state where you might — conservative state where you might have expected people to say they—
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might have expected people to say they wanted severe abortion restrictions, but no, it looks like — restrictions, but no, it looks like that— restrictions, but no, it looks like that is— restrictions, but no, it looks like that is going to be defeated 53—47. similar in montana, with the proposition to criminalisse abortion. in california, no surprise, 75% voting — california, no surprise, 75% voting to _ california, no surprise, 75% voting to keep abortion rights. in voting to keep abortion rights. in each— voting to keep abortion rights. in each state, even with different things, abortion rights _ different things, abortion rights coming out, may be slightly— rights coming out, may be slightly at odds with some of the races. slightly at odds with some of the races-— the races. we talked to congresswoman - the races. we talked to i congresswoman madelyn the races. we talked to - congresswoman madelyn dean, the races. we talked to _ congresswoman madelyn dean, she said she was looking at the exit polls and seeing more young people voting, more women voting. you look at the votes in pennsylvania tonight, the governor race, whichjosh governor race, which josh shapiro governor race, whichjosh shapiro has won pretty easily. the way the senate race is going, is it abortion bringing people to the polls, contrary to what we might have expected earlier in the night? the
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associated _ earlier in the night? the associated press - earlier in the night? the associated press had i earlier in the night? the associated press had a l earlier in the night? the associated press had a really interesting breakdown in pennsylvania, they say that men: — pennsylvania, they say that men. by— pennsylvania, they say that men, by double digits, going to the republican candidates and women — the republican candidates and women by double digits going for the — women by double digits going for the democratic candidates. across — for the democratic candidates. across the country, more women than — across the country, more women than men _ across the country, more women than men registered to vote for the first— than men registered to vote for the first time this year, so it has — the first time this year, so it has almost certainly had an effect, _ has almost certainly had an effect, maybejust has almost certainly had an effect, maybe just not the decisive _ effect, maybe just not the decisive one that democrats were — decisive one that democrats were hoping for a couple of months _ were hoping for a couple of months ago. were hoping for a couple of months ago-— were hoping for a couple of months auo. ., ,, ., . months ago. the congresswoman said she had _ months ago. the congresswoman said she had spoken _ months ago. the congresswoman said she had spoken to _ months ago. the congresswoman said she had spoken to a - said she had spoken to a republican voter who was switching this time to vote democrat in pennsylvania because of the abortion issues. brian, extrapolating from what sarah is saying to some of the races we are seeing, it doesn't look at this stage in the evening that it is a huge red wave, do you think that actually abortion was on the ballot effectively across the country more than we might have thought? we have all heard the talk about inflation and the economy, we have seen the most recent polls, that you lump the
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economic issues together and something like 50% of voters polled said that was their number one issue. abortion was something like 15% only, a long way down, but actually maybe that has been a little misleading if what we are seeing on these propositions holds out. seeing on these propositions holds out-— seeing on these propositions holds out. ~ . . . ., holds out. michigan and some of the swin: holds out. michigan and some of the swing states _ holds out. michigan and some of the swing states are _ holds out. michigan and some of the swing states are evenly i the swing states are evenly divided. _ the swing states are evenly divided, 53—47, _ the swing states are evenly divided, 53—47, california i the swing states are evenly i divided, 53—47, california and the liberal— divided, 53—47, california and the liberal state, _ divided, 53—47, california and the liberal state, 70%, - divided, 53—47, california and the liberal state, 70%, so- divided, 53—47, california and the liberal state, 70%, so it i the liberal state, 70%, so it says— the liberal state, 70%, so it says the _ the liberal state, 70%, so it says the country— the liberal state, 70%, so it says the country is - the liberal state, 70%, so it says the country is still- says the country is still evenly— says the country is still evenly divided - says the country is still evenly divided on i says the country is still- evenly divided on abortion. you have _ evenly divided on abortion. you have the — evenly divided on abortion. you have the extreme _ evenly divided on abortion. you have the extreme red _ evenly divided on abortion. you have the extreme red states. evenly divided on abortion. you l have the extreme red states and the extreme _ have the extreme red states and the extreme blues— have the extreme red states and the extreme blues states, - have the extreme red states and the extreme blues states, but i the extreme blues states, but in the — the extreme blues states, but in the centre, _ the extreme blues states, but in the centre, the _ the extreme blues states, but in the centre, the sweet- the extreme blues states, but in the centre, the sweet spot, 51, 52, — in the centre, the sweet spot, 51, 52, 53, _ in the centre, the sweet spot, 51.52.5154— in the centre, the sweet spot, 51, 52, 53. 54.— 51, 52, 53, 54. but kentucky and kansas— 51, 52, 53, 54. but kentucky and kansas voting _ and kansas voting overwhelmingly... i and kansas voting overwhelmingly... and kansas voting overwhelminul . �* , overwhelmingly... i mean it's even divided _ overwhelmingly... i mean it's even divided in _ overwhelmingly... i mean it's even divided in republican i even divided in republican states _ even divided in republican states it— even divided in republican states. , ., even divided in republican states. . , , states. if you have republican states. if you have republican states where _ states. if you have republican states where it _ states. if you have republican states where it is _ states. if you have republican states where it is divided, i states where it is divided, that might have been enough for democratic candidates, because in michigan the democratic party has used the abortion
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referendum to get people to the polls to vote for democrats, they led with the referendums. the referendum is being used to turn out — the referendum is being used to turn out the _ the referendum is being used to turn out the base, _ the referendum is being used to turn out the base, it _ the referendum is being used to turn out the base, it is - the referendum is being used to turn out the base, it is smart- turn out the base, it is smart politics _ turn out the base, it is smart politics in— turn out the base, it is smart politics. in 2004 _ turn out the base, it is smart politics. in 2004 they - turn out the base, it is smart politics. in 2004 they turned i politics. in 2004 they turned out the — politics. in 2004 they turned out the republican _ politics. in 2004 they turned out the republican base i politics. in 2004 they turned out the republican base in i out the republican base in respect _ out the republican base in respect to— out the republican base in respect to gay— out the republican base in respect to gay marriage. i out the republican base in i respect to gay marriage. the abortion— respect to gay marriage. the abortion thing _ respect to gay marriage. the abortion thing is _ respect to gay marriage. the abortion thing is good - respect to gay marriage. the abortion thing is good to i abortion thing is good to turnout _ abortion thing is good to turnout the _ abortion thing is good to turnout the democratic i abortion thing is good to i turnout the democratic base. women — turnout the democratic base. women are _ turnout the democratic base. women are 51% _ turnout the democratic base. women are 51% of _ turnout the democratic base. women are 51% of the - women are 51% of the population, they have been 55% of voters — population, they have been 55% of voters in the last couple of election— of voters in the last couple of election cycles, 58% of the early— election cycles, 58% of the early vote here, yet the highest _ early vote here, yet the highest sample size and any poll i — highest sample size and any poll i saw was 49%. so this election— poll i saw was 49%. so this election was misconstrued by pollsters, republicans get their — pollsters, republicans get their ticket items out there, their ticket items out there, the questions from the pollsters get written with public _ pollsters get written with public opinion and it becomes a self—fulfilling prophecy. but the reality is women overwhelmingly turned out and voted _ overwhelmingly turned out and voted in — overwhelmingly turned out and voted in droves and that has changed _ voted in droves and that has changed this election. one state we — changed this election. one state we have _ changed this election. one state we have not - changed this election. que: state we have not focused on
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tonight a lot, a really important one, james clayton is in milwaukee in wisconsin for the governor and senate races in milwaukee. tony evers the governor describes himself as the goalkeeper, with the vaccine mandate legislate year put forward by the republicans... it put forward by the republicans... put forward by the reublicans... , , , republicans... it is super close, republicans... it is super close. tony _ republicans... it is super close, tony evers - republicans... it is super close, tony evers is i republicans... it is super. close, tony evers is actually winning _ close, tony evers is actually winning against the republicans, but ronjohnson in the senate is losing, both on a knife _ the senate is losing, both on a knife edge. i am joined now by anna. — knife edge. i am joined now by anna. how— knife edge. i am joined now by anna, how big a factor has abortion— anna, how big a factor has abortion been in this state? the — abortion been in this state? the most _ abortion been in this state? the most recent polling is that for democrats, _ the most recent polling is that for democrats, abortion - the most recent polling is that for democrats, abortion is- the most recent polling is that for democrats, abortion is the| for democrats, abortion is the top issue~ _ for democrats, abortion is the top issue but _ for democrats, abortion is the top issue. but if— for democrats, abortion is the top issue. but if you _ for democrats, abortion is the top issue. but if you look- for democrats, abortion is the top issue. but if you look at. top issue. but if you look at independent _ top issue. but if you look at independent voters, - top issue. but if you look at independent voters, the i top issue. but if you look at. independent voters, the issue has fallen— independent voters, the issue has fallen in—
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independent voters, the issue has fallen in importance - independent voters, the issue has fallen in importance sincei has fallen in importance since the summer— has fallen in importance since the summer right _ has fallen in importance since the summer right after- has fallen in importance since the summer right after the i has fallen in importance since i the summer right after the dobs decision— the summer right after the dobs decision overturning _ the summer right after the dobs decision overturning roe - the summer right after the dobs decision overturning roe vs i decision overturning roe vs wade _ decision overturning roe vs wade so _ decision overturning roe vs wade. so abortion - decision overturning roe vs wade. so abortion is - decision overturning roe vs wade. so abortion is an i decision overturning roe vs i wade. so abortion is an issue, but other— wade. so abortion is an issue, but other issues _ wade. so abortion is an issue, but other issues according i wade. so abortion is an issue, but other issues according to i but other issues according to the polls— but other issues according to the polls seem _ but other issues according to the polls seem to _ but other issues according to the polls seem to be - but other issues according to the polls seem to be more i but other issues according to i the polls seem to be more top of mind — the polls seem to be more top of mind in— the polls seem to be more top of mind in wisconsin, - the polls seem to be more top of mind in wisconsin, most. of mind in wisconsin, most notably— of mind in wisconsin, most notably inflation. _ of mind in wisconsin, most notably inflation. in - of mind in wisconsin, most notably inflation. in termsi of mind in wisconsin, most. notably inflation. in terms of the vote _ notably inflation. in terms of the vote margins, _ notably inflation. in terms of the vote margins, it - notably inflation. in terms of| the vote margins, it suggests abortion— the vote margins, it suggests abortion might _ the vote margins, it suggests abortion might be _ the vote margins, it suggests abortion might be an- the vote margins, it suggests abortion might be an issue i the vote margins, it suggests. abortion might be an issue that works— abortion might be an issue that works to — abortion might be an issue that works to the _ abortion might be an issue that works to the advantage - abortion might be an issue that works to the advantage of- works to the advantage of democrats _ works to the advantage of democrats in _ works to the advantage of democrats in some - works to the advantage of. democrats in some places, works to the advantage of- democrats in some places, may among — democrats in some places, may among suburban— democrats in some places, may among suburban women - democrats in some places, may among suburban women for- among suburban women for example. _ among suburban women for example. it _ among suburban women for e>
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what we are _ polarisation is the answer. what we are seeing - polarisation is the answer. what we are seeing in- polarisation is the answer. what we are seeing in the| polarisation is the answer. - what we are seeing in the map, blew_ what we are seeing in the map, blew parts— what we are seeing in the map, blew parts of— what we are seeing in the map, blew parts of the _ what we are seeing in the map, blew parts of the state - what we are seeing in the map, blew parts of the state have - blew parts of the state have trended _ blew parts of the state have trended even _ blew parts of the state have trended even bluer. - blew parts of the state have trended even bluer. the - blew parts of the state have . trended even bluer. the same with_ trended even bluer. the same with the — trended even bluer. the same with the red _ trended even bluer. the same with the red areas. _ trended even bluer. the same with the red areas. the - with the red areas. the govemer— with the red areas. the governor tim _ with the red areas. the governor tim michaels| with the red areas. the i governor tim michaels is with the red areas. the - governor tim michaels is not doing — governor tim michaels is not doing as _ governor tim michaels is not doing as well _ governor tim michaels is not doing as well as _ governor tim michaels is not doing as well as scott - governor tim michaels is not} doing as well as scott walker did in— doing as well as scott walker did in 2018 _ doing as well as scott walker did in 2018 against _ doing as well as scott walker did in 2018 against tony- doing as well as scott walker. did in 2018 against tony evers, who is— did in 2018 against tony evers, who is putting _ did in 2018 against tony evers, who is pulling out _ did in 2018 against tony evers, who is pulling out a _ did in 2018 against tony evers, who is pulling out a few- did in 2018 against tony evers, who is pulling out a few more i who is pulling out a few more votes — who is pulling out a few more votes in — who is pulling out a few more votes in places— who is pulling out a few more votes in places that _ who is pulling out a few more votes in places that broke - votes in places that broke republican— votes in places that broke republican but— votes in places that broke republican butjust - votes in places that broke republican but just left i votes in places that broke . republican but just left than they— republican but just left than they historically— republican but just left than they historically did, - republican but just left than they historically did, and - republican but just left than. they historically did, and then you have _ they historically did, and then you have the _ they historically did, and then you have the big _ they historically did, and then you have the big cities- they historically did, and then you have the big cities and . they historically did, and then you have the big cities and hej you have the big cities and he is doing — you have the big cities and he is doing realty— you have the big cities and he is doing really well— you have the big cities and he is doing really well in - you have the big cities and he is doing really well in dane i is doing really well in dane county. _ is doing really well in dane county, madison, - is doing really well in dane county, madison, the - is doing really well in dane | county, madison, the state capitat _ county, madison, the state capitat a _ county, madison, the state capital. a reliably- county, madison, the state l capital. a reliably democratic area~ — capital. a reliably democratic area the _ capital. a reliably democratic area. the place _ capital. a reliably democratic area. the place where - capital. a reliably democratic area. the place where voter. area. the place where voter turnout _ area. the place where voter turnout in _ area. the place where voter turnout in a _ area. the place where voter turnout in a high _ area. the place where voter turnout in a high numbers. area. the place where voter. turnout in a high numbers and itappears_ turnout in a high numbers and it appears tony _ turnout in a high numbers and it appears tony evers - turnout in a high numbers and it appears tony evers is - it appears tony evers is getting _ it appears tony evers is getting a _ it appears tony evers is getting a lot _ it appears tony evers is getting a lot of - it appears tony evers is getting a lot of votes. l it appears tony evers is getting a lot of votes. mandela barnes, getting a lot of votes. mandela barnes. for _ getting a lot of votes. mandela barnes, for the _ getting a lot of votes. mandela barnes, for the senate, - getting a lot of votes. mandela barnes, for the senate, is - barnes, for the senate, is there _ barnes, for the senate, is there a _ barnes, for the senate, is there a chance democrat could win? _ there a chance democrat could win? ,, �* , there a chance democrat could win? ,, �*, ., . there a chance democrat could win? ,,
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win? sure, it's a close race. my money _ win? sure, it's a close race. my money is _ win? sure, it's a close race. my money is still _ win? sure, it's a close race. my money is still on - win? sure, it's a close race. i my money is still on johnson, my money is still on johnson, and some _ my money is still on johnson, and some of— my money is still on johnson, and some of this _ my money is still on johnson, and some of this could - my money is still on johnson, and some of this could just i my money is still onjohnson,| and some of this could just be the incumbency_ and some of this could just be the incumbency advantage, i and some of this could just be i the incumbency advantage, pam the incumbency advantage, pam the incumbent— the incumbency advantage, pam the incumbent governor, - the incumbency advantage, pam the incumbent governor, and . the incumbency advantage, pam i the incumbent governor, and ron johhson _ the incumbent governor, and ron johrrsoh the — the incumbent governor, and ron johnson the incumbent _ the incumbent governor, and ron johnson the incumbent senator. i johnson the incumbent senator. -- torry— johnson the incumbent senator. -- torry evers— johnson the incumbent senator. —— tony evers the _ johnson the incumbent senator. —— tony evers the incumbent. —— tony evers the incumbent governor _ -- tony evers the incumbent governor-— -- tony evers the incumbent governor. , ., .. , governor. everyone can remember the unrest — governor. everyone can remember the unrest in — governor. everyone can remember the unrest in 2020 _ governor. everyone can remember the unrest in 2020 in _ governor. everyone can remember the unrest in 2020 in kenosha, - the unrest in 2020 in kenosha, what _ the unrest in 2020 in kenosha, what has — the unrest in 2020 in kenosha, what has happened there? it has trended more _ what has happened there? it has trended more republican - what has happened there? it has trended more republican in - trended more republican in recent— trended more republican in recent years _ trended more republican in recent years. maybe - trended more republican in recent years. maybe lost i trended more republican in| recent years. maybe lost the democratic _ recent years. maybe lost the democratic advantage - recent years. maybe lost the i democratic advantage among recent years. maybe lost the - democratic advantage among blue collar— democratic advantage among blue collar voters~ _ democratic advantage among blue collar voters. but _ democratic advantage among blue collar voters. but we _ democratic advantage among blue collar voters. but we are - collar voters. but we are seeing _ collar voters. but we are seeing evidence - collar voters. but we are seeing evidence tonightl collar voters. but we are - seeing evidence tonight about the kenosha _ seeing evidence tonight about the kenosha protests - seeing evidence tonight about the kenosha protests in - seeing evidence tonight about. the kenosha protests in august 2020 _ the kenosha protests in august 2020 following _ the kenosha protests in august 2020 following the _ the kenosha protests in august 2020 following the police - 2020 following the police shooting~ _ 2020 following the police shooting. had _ 2020 following the police shooting. had massive i 2020 following the police - shooting. had massive protests, you had —
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shooting. had massive protests, you had tint _ shooting. had massive protests, you had tim michaels— shooting. had massive protests, you had tim michaels attacking i you had tim michaels attacking tony— you had tim michaels attacking tony evers _ you had tim michaels attacking tony evers on _ you had tim michaels attacking tony evers on being _ you had tim michaels attacking tony evers on being soft - you had tim michaels attacking tony evers on being soft on- tony evers on being soft on crime — tony evers on being soft on crime and _ tony evers on being soft on crime and not _ tony evers on being soft on crime and not being - tony evers on being soft on. crime and not being supportive of police — crime and not being supportive of police and _ crime and not being supportive of police and law— crime and not being supportive of police and law enforcement. kenosha — of police and law enforcement. kenosha is— of police and law enforcement. kenosha is an _ of police and law enforcement. kenosha is an area _ of police and law enforcement. kenosha is an area where - of police and law enforcement. kenosha is an area where tonyj kenosha is an area where tony evers — kenosha is an area where tony evers is — kenosha is an area where tony evers is not _ kenosha is an area where tony evers is not doing _ kenosha is an area where tony evers is not doing as _ kenosha is an area where tony evers is not doing as well- kenosha is an area where tony evers is not doing as well as. evers is not doing as well as he did — evers is not doing as well as he did in— evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, _ evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, a _ evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, a bit - evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, a bit of- evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, a bit of a - evers is not doing as well as he did in 2018, a bit ofa hit| he did in 2018, a bit ofa hit after— he did in 2018, a bit ofa hit after the _ he did in 2018, a bit ofa hit after the protests. - he did in 2018, a bit ofa hit after the protests. [it- he did in 2018, a bit of a hit after the protests.- after the protests. it is a mixed bag. _ after the protests. it is a mixed bag, different - after the protests. it is a l mixed bag, different areas doing _ mixed bag, different areas doing differently. we mixed bag, different areas doing differently.— mixed bag, different areas doing differently. we have a result coming _ doing differently. we have a result coming in, _ doing differently. we have a result coming in, cbs - doing differently. we have a result coming in, cbs news| doing differently. we have a. result coming in, cbs news is projecting that the senate race in pennsylvania is leaning democrat, which would putjohn fetterman, the democratic candidate, ahead of mehmet the celebrity doctor. it is not called yet, but that is the way cbs is saying it is leaning, that would be very good news for the democrats. —— ahead of mehmet oz oz. it would increase
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their number totals. christian, what do you think? that their number totals. christian, what do you think?— what do you think? that is a big insurance _ what do you think? that is a big insurance policy - what do you think? that is a big insurance policy for - what do you think? that is a big insurance policy for the l big insurance policy for the democrats, if they turned it htue — democrats, if they turned it blue tonight, it is the seat of the retiring republican pat toomey. 49—48 at the moment, they— toomey. 49—48 at the moment, they still— toomey. 49—48 at the moment, they still have to count the early — they still have to count the early ballot, and from what we were _ early ballot, and from what we were reading earlier in the night, _ were reading earlier in the night, six to 9% of the early hattot — night, six to 9% of the early ballot was democratic, that is a very— ballot was democratic, that is a very high hurdle for dr mehmet oz to get over. you can 'ust mehmet oz to get over. you can just start _ mehmet oz to get over. you can just start to see some signs of this on— just start to see some signs of this on the _ just start to see some signs of this on the map. berks county is the — this on the map. berks county is the biggest of the swing counties in pennsylvania, always— counties in pennsylvania, always one the sides look at. john— always one the sides look at. john fetterman eking out a lead over dr— john fetterman eking out a lead over dr oz, around four points. the _ over dr oz, around four points. the areas — over dr oz, around four points. the areas around philadelphia, pittsburgh, they have got out the vote _ pittsburgh, they have got out the vote and that is perhaps why— the vote and that is perhaps why we _ the vote and that is perhaps why we are seeing john fetterman starting to edge
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ahead _ fetterman starting to edge ahead of dr oz in pennsylvania. we told — ahead of dr oz in pennsylvania. we told you earlier in the night _ we told you earlier in the night that this is a democrat hotd. — night that this is a democrat hold, josh shapiro elected as the governor of pennsylvania. so is — the governor of pennsylvania. so is there, do you think, a coat-taits _ so is there, do you think, a coat—tails effect? isjosh coat—tails effect? is josh shapiro— coat—tails effect? isjosh shapiro pulling john fetterman over the — shapiro pulling john fetterman over the line? don't forget, for three _ over the line? don't forget, for three months of this campaign, john fetterman wasn't on the _ campaign, john fetterman wasn't on the campaign because he had a stroke — on the campaign because he had a stroke. ~ , ., ., ., on the campaign because he had a stroke. ~ i. ., ., " a stroke. when you have an 11 oint a stroke. when you have an 11 point lead _ a stroke. when you have an 11 point lead like _ a stroke. when you have an 11 point lead like josh _ a stroke. when you have an 11 point lead like josh shapiro, | point lead like josh shapiro, it is— point lead like josh shapiro, it is absolutely— point lead like josh shapiro, it is absolutely coat—tails, . point lead like josh shapiro, i it is absolutely coat—tails, no question. _ it is absolutely coat—tails, no question. and _ it is absolutely coat—tails, no question, and the _ it is absolutely coat—tails, no question, and the early- it is absolutely coat—tails, no l question, and the early voting. those — question, and the early voting. those factors— question, and the early voting. those factors will— question, and the early voting. those factors will put - question, and the early voting. those factors will put em - those factors will put em across _ those factors will put em across the _ those factors will put em across the top, _ those factors will put em across the top, period. those factors will put em . across the top, period. josh shapiro— across the top, period. josh shapiro was— across the top, period. josh shapiro was running - across the top, period. josh shapiro was running a - across the top, period. josh shapiro was running a greatj shapiro was running a great campaign, _ shapiro was running a great campaign, and _ shapiro was running a great campaign, and the - shapiro was running a great campaign, and the last- shapiro was running a great campaign, and the last few| shapiro was running a great- campaign, and the last few days he campaigned _ campaign, and the last few days he campaigned with— campaign, and the last few days he campaigned with pam. - campaign, and the last few days he campaigned with pam. —— . he campaigned with pam. —— those — he campaigned with pam. —— those factors— he campaigned with pam. —— those factors will— he campaigned with pam. —— those factors will put - those factors will put fetterman _ those factors will put fetterman across - those factors will put| fetterman across the those factors will put - fetterman across the top. everyone _ fetterman across the top. everyone has _ fetterman across the top. everyone has talked - fetterman across the top. | everyone has talked about fetterman across the top. - everyone has talked about the context of fetterman's stroke and his weak performance in the
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debate. i've met his wife and spent the day with her, when he was not campaigning. i spent time in braddock, where he is from, and people are die—hard john fetterman fans, they really like him, he has groupies. before he had his stroke, he was the candidate the democrats were talking about as the candidate who could reach the white working—class voters who drifted to donald trump. he has the tattoos of every time someone has been killed by a gunshot wound in his district, he has the zip code of his district in a tattoo on the other arm. district in a tattoo on the otherarm. something district in a tattoo on the other arm. something aboutjohn fetterman, the stroke story has overshadowed the degree to which he is kind of a rock star, particularly in pittsburgh, where i was talking to his fans, but also throughout the state. and also as a new model of a democratic candidate, he ran ads on fox news, he campaigned in working class areas that the democrats had given up on and john fetterman has not given up on
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them. , , �* ., them. on the flip side, brian, them. on the flip side, brian, the republicans _ them. on the flip side, brian, the republicans who - them. on the flip side, brian, the republicans who ran - them. on the flip side, brian, the republicans who ran for l the republicans who ran for governor, doug mastriano, againstjosh shapiro, state senator, election denier, involved in putting forward a different slate of electors in pennsylvania, he bused people to the capital onjanuary sixth, he wasn't a great candidate. i heard candidates in may saying, is this the guy who is going to raise money for us and do enough at the top of the ticket to help house republicans and senate republicans?— republicans and senate reublicans? ., ., , republicans? that was always the problem. _ republicans? that was always the problem, i _ republicans? that was always the problem, i talked - republicans? that was always the problem, i talked to - republicans? that was always the problem, i talked to the i the problem, i talked to the consultants _ the problem, i talked to the consultants for— the problem, i talked to the consultants for the - the problem, i talked to the . consultants for the republican candidate _ consultants for the republican candidate and _ consultants for the republican candidate and they _ consultants for the republican candidate and they said - consultants for the republican| candidate and they said money is going — candidate and they said money is going to _ candidate and they said money is going to he _ candidate and they said money is going to be an— candidate and they said money is going to be an issue. - candidate and they said money is going to be an issue. they. is going to be an issue. they don't — is going to be an issue. they don't have _ is going to be an issue. they don't have the _ is going to be an issue. they| don't have the establishment support— don't have the establishment support or— don't have the establishment support or that— don't have the establishment support or that type - don't have the establishment support or that type of - don't have the establishment. support or that type of energy, and money— support or that type of energy, and money plays— support or that type of energy, and money plays a _ support or that type of energy, and money plays a big - support or that type of energy, and money plays a big role - support or that type of energy, and money plays a big role in i and money plays a big role in politics. _ and money plays a big role in politics. we _ and money plays a big role in politics, we all— and money plays a big role in politics, we all know - and money plays a big role in politics, we all know that. . and money plays a big role in politics, we all know that. an 11 politics, we all know that. an it point — politics, we all know that. an 11 point margin, _ politics, we all know that. an 11 point margin, a— politics, we all know that. an 11 point margin, a lot - politics, we all know that. an 11 point margin, a lot of- 11 point margin, a lot of coat—tails _ 11 point margin, a lot of coat—tails happened - 11 point margin, a lot of. coat—tails happened with 11 point margin, a lot of- coat—tails happened with that. you surrender— coat—tails happened with that. you surrender some _ coat—tails happened with that. you surrender some space - coat—tails happened with that. l you surrender some space when you are — you surrender some space when you are talking _ you surrender some space when you are talking about _ you surrender some space when you are talking about 11 - you are talking about 11 points _ you are talking about 11 oints. �* , ., you are talking about 11 oints. v ., ., you are talking about 11 oints. �*, ., ., ., points. let's go down to charlottesville, - points. let's go down to| charlottesville, virginia. points. let's go down to - charlottesville, virginia. we
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began the programme by speaking to larry, the director of the centre for politics there. we are speaking to you a few hours after we first spoke to you, how does it look now compared to when we began the programme? the republicans are turning in a weaker— the republicans are turning in a weaker performance - the republicans are turning in| a weaker performance certainly than _ a weaker performance certainly than they— a weaker performance certainly than they predicted, _ a weaker performance certainly than they predicted, some - a weaker performance certainly than they predicted, some of. than they predicted, some of them — than they predicted, some of them were _ than they predicted, some of them were privately - than they predicted, some of them were privately saying . them were privately saying yesterday _ them were privately saying yesterday they _ them were privately saying yesterday they were - them were privately saying yesterday they were going | them were privately saying . yesterday they were going to pick up — yesterday they were going to pick up 35-40 _ yesterday they were going to pick up 35—40 seats - yesterday they were going to pick up 35—40 seats in - yesterday they were going to pick up 35—40 seats in the i pick up 35—40 seats in the house _ pick up 35—40 seats in the house. that _ pick up 35—40 seats in the house. that certainly - pick up 35—40 seats in the house. that certainly is i pick up 35—40 seats in the. house. that certainly is not happening _ house. that certainly is not happening. they— house. that certainly is not happening. they almost - happening. they almost certainty. _ happening. they almost certainly, almost - happening. they almost . certainly, almost certainly will — certainly, almost certainly will get _ certainly, almost certainly will get more _ certainly, almost certainly will get more than - certainly, almost certainlyj will get more than enough certainly, almost certainly i will get more than enough to take — will get more than enough to take control— will get more than enough to take control of— will get more than enough to take control of the _ will get more than enough to take control of the house. i will get more than enough to. take control of the house. but it's not— take control of the house. but it's not an _ take control of the house. but it's not an impressive - it's not an impressive performance. - it's not an impressive i performance. impaired it's not an impressive - performance. impaired to what they— performance. impaired to what they themselves _ performance. impaired to what they themselves thought - performance. impaired to what they themselves thought they| they themselves thought they were — they themselves thought they were going _ they themselves thought they were going to— they themselves thought they were going to get, _ they themselves thought they were going to get, and - they themselves thought they were going to get, and it - were going to get, and it wasn't _ were going to get, and it wasn't simply— were going to get, and it wasn't simply blowing i were going to get, and it - wasn't simply blowing smoke, they— wasn't simply blowing smoke, they realty— wasn't simply blowing smoke, they really believed _ wasn't simply blowing smoke, they really believed a - wasn't simply blowing smoke, they really believed a lot - wasn't simply blowing smoke, they really believed a lot of. they really believed a lot of democratic _ they really believed a lot of democratic incumbents - they really believed a lot of. democratic incumbents were going — democratic incumbents were going to _ democratic incumbents were going to fait~ _ democratic incumbents were going to fait~ "— democratic incumbents were going to fail. —— compared . democratic incumbents were | going to fail. —— compared to what — going to fail. —— compared to what the _ going to fail. —— compared to what. the senate, _ going to fail. —— compared to what. the senate, still- going to fail. —— compared to what. the senate, still somej what. the senate, still some very— what. the senate, still some very close _ what. the senate, still some very close races _ what. the senate, still some very close races and - what. the senate, still some very close races and it - what. the senate, still some very close races and it will. very close races and it will take — very close races and it will take a _ very close races and it will take a while _ very close races and it will take a while to _ very close races and it will take a while to sort - very close races and it will take a while to sort that l very close races and it will. take a while to sort that out.
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some — take a while to sort that out. some networks _ take a while to sort that out. some networks are - take a while to sort that out. some networks are leaning i take a while to sort that out. i some networks are leaning this race to — some networks are leaning this race to a — some networks are leaning this race to a democrat, _ some networks are leaning this race to a democrat, that - some networks are leaning this race to a democrat, that racedi race to a democrat, that raced to a _ race to a democrat, that raced to a republican, _ race to a democrat, that raced to a republican, but _ race to a democrat, that raced to a republican, but we - race to a democrat, that raced to a republican, but we oftenl to a republican, but we often find that _ to a republican, but we often find that once _ to a republican, but we often find that once all _ to a republican, but we often find that once all the - to a republican, but we often find that once all the votes i find that once all the votes are counted, _ find that once all the votes are counted, that- find that once all the votes| are counted, that changes, find that once all the votes i are counted, that changes, so we have — are counted, that changes, so we have to _ are counted, that changes, so we have to leave _ are counted, that changes, so we have to leave the - are counted, that changes, so we have to leave the senate l are counted, that changes, so l we have to leave the senate out of it _ we have to leave the senate out of it but — we have to leave the senate out of it but the _ we have to leave the senate out of it. but the house, _ we have to leave the senate out of it. but the house, it's- of it. but the house, it's going _ of it. but the house, it's going to _ of it. but the house, it's going to he _ of it. but the house, it's going to be interesting. i of it. but the house, it's. going to be interesting. on of it. but the house, it's- going to be interesting. on one hand, _ going to be interesting. on one hand. the — going to be interesting. on one hand, the republicans- going to be interesting. on one hand, the republicans had - going to be interesting. on one hand, the republicans had a i hand, the republicans had a weak— hand, the republicans had a weak showing _ hand, the republicans had a weak showing compared - hand, the republicans had a weak showing compared to. hand, the republicans had a - weak showing compared to what they thought _ weak showing compared to what they thought they _ weak showing compared to what they thought they were - weak showing compared to what they thought they were going. weak showing compared to what they thought they were going to | they thought they were going to -et. they thought they were going to get 0n— they thought they were going to get 0n the _ they thought they were going to get. on the other— they thought they were going to get. on the other hand, - they thought they were going to get. on the other hand, they. get. on the other hand, they are probably— get. on the other hand, they are probably going _ get. on the other hand, they are probably going to - get. on the other hand, they are probably going to be - get. on the other hand, they are probably going to be in l are probably going to be in charge _ are probably going to be in charge of— are probably going to be in charge of the _ are probably going to be in charge of the house, - are probably going to be in| charge of the house, which means— charge of the house, which means they— charge of the house, which means they will— charge of the house, which means they will pass - charge of the house, whichl means they will pass almost nothing _ means they will pass almost nothing that _ means they will pass almost nothing that president - means they will pass almost| nothing that president biden want~ — nothing that president biden want so— nothing that president biden want so it _ nothing that president biden want. so it doesn't - nothing that president biden want. so it doesn't matter. nothing that president biden . want. so it doesn't matter how large _ want. so it doesn't matter how large the — want. so it doesn't matter how large the majority _ want. so it doesn't matter how large the majority is, - want. so it doesn't matter how large the majority is, the - large the majority is, the republicans _ large the majority is, the republicans will- large the majority is, the republicans will run - large the majority is, the republicans will run the i large the majority is, the - republicans will run the house with a — republicans will run the house with a three _ republicans will run the house with a three seat _ republicans will run the house with a three seat majority, - republicans will run the house with a three seat majority, thej with a three seat majority, the democrats _ with a three seat majority, the democrats have _ with a three seat majority, the democrats have done - with a three seat majority, the democrats have done it - with a three seat majority, the democrats have done it on - with a three seat majority, the democrats have done it on a l democrats have done it on a five — democrats have done it on a five seat _ democrats have done it on a five seat majority, _ democrats have done it on a five seat majority, in - democrats have done it on a five seat majority, in the - five seat majority, in the hours _ five seat majority, in the hours you _ five seat majority, in the hours you can _ five seat majority, in the hours you can do - five seat majority, in the hours you can do that. l five seat majority, in the hours you can do that. still a lona hours you can do that. still a long way _ hours you can do that. still a long way to _ hours you can do that. still a long way to go _ hours you can do that. still a long way to go on _ hours you can do that. still a long way to go on the - hours you can do that. still a | long way to go on the senate race in pennsylvania, we know what happened back in 2020. cbs in fact revising it back to too close to call, but that's because there are a great many votes still to count. we think
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it might lean towards the democrats because that early ballot was democrats, 69%... do you think this is now quite a hurdle for mehmet oz to climb? well, it's a hurdle, precisely forthe — well, it's a hurdle, precisely for the reason _ well, it's a hurdle, precisely for the reason you _ well, it's a hurdle, precisely for the reason you just - well, it's a hurdle, preciselyl for the reason you just cited. i'm for the reason you just cited. i'm not— for the reason you just cited. i'm not going _ for the reason you just cited. i'm not going to— for the reason you just cited. i'm not going to express - for the reason you just cited. i'm not going to express an. i'm not going to express an opinion— i'm not going to express an opinion on— i'm not going to express an opinion on which _ i'm not going to express an opinion on which way- i'm not going to express an opinion on which way it's i i'm not going to express an. opinion on which way it's going to go — opinion on which way it's going to go because _ opinion on which way it's going to go. because there - opinion on which way it's going to go. because there are - opinion on which way it's going to go. because there are so. to go. because there are so many— to go. because there are so many votes _ to go. because there are so many votes left _ to go. because there are so many votes left to - to go. because there are so many votes left to count. i to go. because there are so. many votes left to count. it's amazing _ many votes left to count. it's amazing where _ many votes left to count. it's amazing where they - many votes left to count. it's amazing where they turn - many votes left to count. it's amazing where they turn upl many votes left to count. it's. amazing where they turn up in pennsylvania. _ amazing where they turn up in pennsylvania, and _ amazing where they turn up in pennsylvania, and it— amazing where they turn up in pennsylvania, and it takes - amazing where they turn up in i pennsylvania, and it takes them days— pennsylvania, and it takes them days to — pennsylvania, and it takes them days to organise _ pennsylvania, and it takes them days to organise this. _ pennsylvania, and it takes them days to organise this. they- days to organise this. they also — days to organise this. they also had _ days to organise this. they also had glitches— days to organise this. they also had glitches in- days to organise this. they also had glitches in some i days to organise this. theyl also had glitches in some of their— also had glitches in some of their machines _ also had glitches in some of their machines and - also had glitches in some of their machines and ballots. | also had glitches in some of. their machines and ballots. all ttets_ their machines and ballots. all bets are — their machines and ballots. all bets are off— their machines and ballots. all bets are off there _ their machines and ballots. all bets are off there until- their machines and ballots. all bets are off there until the - bets are off there until the votes _ bets are off there until the votes are _ bets are off there until the votes are actually- bets are off there until the votes are actually in. - bets are off there until the votes are actually in. but i bets are off there until the | votes are actually in. but in some — votes are actually in. but in some of— votes are actually in. but in some of the _ votes are actually in. but in some of the other- votes are actually in. but in some of the other races, i votes are actually in. but in. some of the other races, you have — some of the other races, you have to — some of the other races, you have to say, _ some of the other races, you have to say, democrats - have to say, democrats performed _ have to say, democrats performed more - have to say, democratsi performed more strongly have to say, democrats - performed more strongly than the polls— performed more strongly than the polls said _ performed more strongly than the polls said they— performed more strongly than the polls said they were - performed more strongly than the polls said they were goingj the polls said they were going to. the polls said they were going to~ they— the polls said they were going to they had _ the polls said they were going to. they had no— the polls said they were going to. they had no trouble - the polls said they were going i to. they had no trouble winning new— to. they had no trouble winning new hampshire. _ to. they had no trouble winning new hampshire. the _ to. they had no trouble winningj new hampshire. the incumbent there. _ new hampshire. the incumbent there. maggie _ new hampshire. the incumbent there, maggie hassan, - new hampshire. the incumbent there, maggie hassan, was- there, maggie hassan, was supposed _ there, maggie hassan, was supposed to— there, maggie hassan, was supposed to be _ there, maggie hassan, was supposed to be in- there, maggie hassan, was supposed to be in trouble, i supposed to be in trouble, there _ supposed to be in trouble, there was— supposed to be in trouble, there was no _ supposed to be in trouble, there was no trouble. - supposed to be in trouble, there was no trouble. the| there was no trouble. the governor— there was no trouble. the governor of— there was no trouble. the governor of new- there was no trouble. the governor of new york, i there was no trouble. the i
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governor of new york, kathy hochul. _ governor of new york, kathy hochul. was— governor of new york, kathy hochul, was supposed - governor of new york, kathy hochul, was supposed to - governor of new york, kathy hochul, was supposed to be i governor of new york, kathy i hochul, was supposed to be in trouble — hochul, was supposed to be in trouble according _ hochul, was supposed to be in trouble according to _ hochul, was supposed to be in trouble according to the - hochul, was supposed to be in trouble according to the polls. | trouble according to the polls. she won — trouble according to the polls. she won going _ trouble according to the polls. she won going away. - trouble according to the polls. she won going away. once - trouble according to the polls. . she won going away. once again ithink— she won going away. once again i think the — she won going away. once again i think the polls _ she won going away. once again i think the polls have _ she won going away. once again i think the polls have done - she won going away. once again i think the polls have done a - i think the polls have done a pretty— i think the polls have done a pretty poor— i think the polls have done a pretty poorioh _ i think the polls have done a pretty poorjob in _ i think the polls have done a pretty poorjob in most- i think the polls have done a i pretty poorjob in most places. we were — pretty poorjob in most places. we were looking _ pretty poorjob in most places. we were looking at _ pretty poorjob in most places. we were looking at the - pretty poorjob in most places. we were looking at the mehmet oz party there, pretty subdued affair at the moment, waiting to find out the result there. we also have, just before we let you go, larry, why is it that it let you go, larry, why is it thatitis let you go, larry, why is it that it is taking so long to get these results? because there is a — get these results? because there is a patchwork - get these results? because there is a patchwork of - get these results? because there is a patchwork of law| get these results? because - there is a patchwork of law and practice — there is a patchwork of law and practice att— there is a patchwork of law and practice all across _ there is a patchwork of law and practice all across the - practice all across the country. _ practice all across the country, and - practice all across the country, and within i practice all across the - country, and within individual states, — country, and within individual states, localities _ country, and within individual states, localities often - country, and within individual states, localities often get i country, and within individual states, localities often get toj states, localities often get to pick their— states, localities often get to pick their election _ states, localities often get to| pick their election machinery. they— pick their election machinery. they get— pick their election machinery. they get to _ pick their election machinery. they get to determine - pick their election machinery. they get to determine a - pick their election machinery. they get to determine a lot . pick their election machinery. | they get to determine a lot of the rules— they get to determine a lot of the rules ity— they get to determine a lot of the rules by which _ they get to determine a lot of the rules by which the - they get to determine a lot of the rules by which the votes i the rules by which the votes are counted. _ the rules by which the votes are counted. and _ the rules by which the votes are counted. and so - the rules by which the votes are counted. and so it's- the rules by which the votes are counted. and so it's a l the rules by which the votes - are counted. and so it's a mess in one _ are counted. and so it's a mess in one way _ are counted. and so it's a mess in one way it's _ are counted. and so it's a mess in one way. it's a _ are counted. and so it's a mess in one way. it's a strength - are counted. and so it's a mess in one way. it's a strength in. in one way. it's a strength in another, _ in one way. it's a strength in another, though, _ in one way. it's a strength in another, though, because i in one way. it's a strength in| another, though, because it's almost — another, though, because it's almost impossible _ another, though, because it's almost impossible to - another, though, because it's almost impossible to crack. another, though, because it'sl almost impossible to crack the american _ almost impossible to crack the american system, _ almost impossible to crack the american system, and - almost impossible to crack the american system, and the - almost impossible to crack the| american system, and the vast majority— american system, and the vast majority of— american system, and the vast majority of machines _ american system, and the vast majority of machines are - american system, and the vast majority of machines are not. majority of machines are not connected _ majority of machines are not connected to— majority of machines are not connected to the _ majority of machines are not connected to the internet, . majority of machines are not| connected to the internet, so how — connected to the internet, so how would _ connected to the internet, so how would you _ connected to the internet, so how would you push - connected to the internet, so how would you push them . connected to the internet, so how would you push them in| connected to the internet, so . how would you push them in one direction — how would you push them in one direction or— how would you push them in one direction or another? 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how would you push them in one direction or another?— direction or another? larry, really good _ direction or another? larry, really good to _ direction or another? larry, really good to talk - direction or another? larry, really good to talk to - direction or another? larry, really good to talk to you, i really good to talk to you, thank you for your perspective. over to georgia, to atlanta. let me show you the situation with the senate seat in georgia just before we speak to gary. too close to call at the moment. still counting votes. we want to know whether one of these candidates can reach 50%. if they don't, it goes to a run—off in december. let's speak to gary o'donoghue in atlanta. what is the feeling on the ground, do they think they might get a result tonight or are we heading towards a run—off? are we heading towards a run-off?— are we heading towards a run-off? v . , ' . run-off? it's really difficult to tell. run-off? it's really difficult to tell- if _ run-off? it's really difficult to tell. if you _ run-off? it's really difficult to tell. if you look - run-off? it's really difficult to tell. if you look at - run-off? it's really difficult to tell. if you look at the i to tell. if you look at the numbers, there is about 0.2% between — numbers, there is about 0.2% between raphael warnock, the incumbent democrat, and herschel walker. incumbent democrat, and herschelwalker. both incumbent democrat, and herschel walker. both hovering around — herschel walker. both hovering around 49%, with around 90% of the vote — around 49%, with around 90% of the vote counted. we are looking _ the vote counted. we are looking at very, very small
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margins~ _ looking at very, very small margins. i think it's worth saying. _ margins. i think it's worth saying, when we get down to those — saying, when we get down to those sorts of numbers, there are some _ those sorts of numbers, there are some issues in georgia, there — are some issues in georgia, there was— are some issues in georgia, there was one earlier today in cobtr— there was one earlier today in cobb county, just north of atlanta _ cobb county, just north of atlanta. a bunch of absentee ballots — atlanta. a bunch of absentee ballots were not mailed out, around — ballots were not mailed out, around 1000 actually. the court intervened, the deadline for returning those for the people who wanted to, it was extended untit— who wanted to, it was extended until next— who wanted to, it was extended until next monday. so you can imagine. _ until next monday. so you can imagine, some of those people will have, — imagine, some of those people will have, and voted on the day. — will have, and voted on the day. by— will have, and voted on the day, by way. if there are several _ day, by way. if there are several hundred who still have a chance — several hundred who still have a chance to return ballots untit— a chance to return ballots until next monday, we might not even _ until next monday, we might not even know— until next monday, we might not even know whether we need to have _ even know whether we need to have a — even know whether we need to have a run—off until next monday, _ have a run—off until next monday, let alone whether we are going to have a run—off at all. are going to have a run—off at att~ so— are going to have a run—off at att~ so you _ are going to have a run—off at all. so you can see things are incredibly— all. so you can see things are incredibly tight here. brian kemp. _ incredibly tight here. brian kemp, the governor, has been speaking — kemp, the governor, has been speaking in the last few minutes. he has had a really
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good — minutes. he has had a really good night, to be honest. his margin— good night, to be honest. his margin over stacey abrams, wett, — margin over stacey abrams, well, anything possibly up to 8%~ — well, anything possibly up to 8%. when you think back four years. — 8%. when you think back four years. it — 8%. when you think back four years, it was 1.4%, the difference between them. so a good _ difference between them. so a good night for that part of the ticket, — good night for that part of the ticket, stilla good night for that part of the ticket, still a lot of uncertainty about the key race. but i _ uncertainty about the key race. but i think— uncertainty about the key race. but i think democrats will also, _ but i think democrats will also, nationwide, look to what you have — also, nationwide, look to what you have been talking about with — you have been talking about with a — you have been talking about with a potential win forjohn fetterman in pennsylvania. if that — fetterman in pennsylvania. if that happens, if it comes off, in some — that happens, if it comes off, in some way, they could potentially afford to lose georgia. potentially afford to lose geora ia. ., potentially afford to lose georgia-— potentially afford to lose georaia. ., , georgia. you were 'ust saying, and i georgia. you were 'ust saying, and i want to _ georgia. you were 'ust saying, and i want to get _ georgia. you were just saying, and i want to get clear - georgia. you were just saying, and i want to get clear on - and i want to get clear on this, gary, that we won't know until next week whether there is going to be a run—off at all? is going to be a run-off at all? ., �* all? no, i'm saying that's possible- _ all? no, i'm saying that's possible. because - all? no, i'm saying that's possible. because of- all? no, i'm saying that's.
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possible. because of these extended time limits for around 1000 _ extended time limits for around 1000 voters in cobb county, north— 1000 voters in cobb county, north of— 1000 voters in cobb county, north of atalanta. if the margins between these candidates are that close, that sort of — candidates are that close, that sort of number could make a difference. we will see how it goes. — difference. we will see how it goes. we _ difference. we will see how it goes, we are still looking at 10% — goes, we are still looking at 10% of— goes, we are still looking at 10% of the vote to be counted. they— 10% of the vote to be counted. they are — 10% of the vote to be counted. they are both really a fingernail apart at the moment. herschet— fingernail apart at the moment. herschel walker's already spoken at his party, effectively sending his supporters home overnight. they ctearty _ supporters home overnight. they clearly don't think they are going _ clearly don't think they are going to _ clearly don't think they are going to have a result any time soon _ going to have a result any time soon and _ going to have a result any time soon. and then there will be this— soon. and then there will be this question, if it was even within— this question, if it was even within1000-2000 this question, if it was even within1000—2000 votes, and those — within1000—2000 votes, and those that were coming next week, — those that were coming next week, and of course things like the military votes that don't have — the military votes that don't have to _ the military votes that don't have to come in until next week _ have to come in until next week so _ have to come in until next week. so this is speculative, of course _ week. so this is speculative, of course. but a number of permutations still possible here _ permutations still possible
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here. , ., permutations still possible here. ., ~ ., ., here. gary, down in atlanta, georgia. _ here. gary, down in atlanta, georgia, thank— here. gary, down in atlanta, georgia, thank you - here. gary, down in atlanta, georgia, thank you very - here. gary, down in atlanta, i georgia, thank you very much. it's such an interesting... it is interesting to me that herschel walker is doing as well as he is doing, given he is a pretty flawed candidate, several of trump's candidates have not done particularly well. and georgia has not been a very good state for trump endorsed candidates. he didn't get his pick for the governor or the secretary of state, and yet herschel walker at the moment seems neck and neck with the sitting senator who you would think would have the advantage of incumbency, raphael warnock. character cominu raphael warnock. character coming second _ raphael warnock. character coming second to _ raphael warnock. character coming second to partisan i raphael warnock. character - coming second to partisan ship, it is a hyper partisan environment out there, and the map shows you how hyper partisan it is, because in rural areas, a lot of red, where people are voting republican, and around the suburbs, atalanta, savannah, where democrats are coming out.
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we have seen big turnouts for democrats in competitive seats. 94% of the vote in. talking about pennsylvania and the coat tails are set, how a governor can ride a senator across the line. look at that senate seat, which is really, really close, that's not close at all, so does it speak about the quality of the candidate when you see a ten point difference like that? i think you have to say yes. herschet— i think you have to say yes. herschel walker _ i think you have to say yes. herschel walker is - i think you have to say yes. herschel walker is a - i think you have to say yes. j herschel walker is a flawed republican— herschel walker is a flawed republican candidate, - herschel walker is a flawed republican candidate, it - herschel walker is a flawed republican candidate, it is| herschel walker is a flawed | republican candidate, it is a nine — republican candidate, it is a nine point _ republican candidate, it is a nine point spread. _ republican candidate, it is a nine point spread. only- republican candidate, it is a i nine point spread. only 13,000 vote _ nine point spread. only 13,000 vote difference _ nine point spread. only 13,000 vote difference right _ nine point spread. only 13,000 vote difference right now. - vote difference right now. herschet _ vote difference right now. herschel walker - vote difference right now. herschel walker is - vote difference right now. herschel walker is a - vote difference right now. i herschel walker is a flawed candidate, _ herschel walker is a flawed candidate, it _ herschel walker is a flawed candidate, it got _ herschel walker is a flawed i candidate, it got highlighted through— candidate, it got highlighted through the _ candidate, it got highlighted through the summer- candidate, it got highlighted through the summer and - candidate, it got highlighted| through the summer and the fall, — through the summer and the fall, and _ through the summer and the fall, and we _ through the summer and the fall, and we are _ through the summer and the fall, and we are where - through the summer and the fall, and we are where we i through the summer and the i fall, and we are where we are today — fall, and we are where we are today if— fall, and we are where we are toda . ., , ., ., .,' today. if it goes to a run-off, which it looks _ today. if it goes to a run-off, which it looks like _ today. if it goes to a run-off, which it looks like it - today. if it goes to a run-off, which it looks like it will- today. if it goes to a run-off, which it looks like it will do, | which it looks like it will do, which it looks like it will do, which candidate between herschel walker and raphael warnock have the advantage, and therefore, which party has the advantage? i therefore, which party has the advantage?— therefore, which party has the advantage? i think it is a 'ump ball, it advantage? i think it is a 'ump ball. it is i
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advantage? i think it is a 'ump ball, it is too i advantage? i think it is a 'ump ball, it is too soon i advantage? i think it is a 'ump ball, it is too soon to h advantage? i think it is a jump ball, it is too soon to tell. - ball, it is too soon to tell. everybody _ ball, it is too soon to tell. everybody expected - ball, it is too soon to tell. i everybody expected herschel walker's _ everybody expected herschel walker's baggage _ everybody expected herschel walker's baggage to - everybody expected herschel walker's baggage to be - everybody expected herschel. walker's baggage to be enough to derail— walker's baggage to be enough to derail him _ walker's baggage to be enough to derail him early. _ walker's baggage to be enough to derail him early. it— walker's baggage to be enough to derail him early. it is- walker's baggage to be enough to derail him early. it is a - to derail him early. it is a 13.000 _ to derail him early. it is a 13,000 vote _ to derail him early. it is a 13,000 vote difference i to derail him early. it is a i 13,000 vote difference right now, — 13,000 vote difference right now. that _ 13,000 vote difference right now, that baggage - 13,000 vote difference right now, that baggage has- 13,000 vote difference right. now, that baggage has already been _ now, that baggage has already been aired. _ now, that baggage has already been aired, so _ now, that baggage has already been aired, so you _ now, that baggage has already been aired, so you have - now, that baggage has already been aired, so you have a - been aired, so you have a special— been aired, so you have a special election— been aired, so you have a special election a - been aired, so you have a special election a couple i been aired, so you have a. special election a couple of weeks _ special election a couple of weeks before _ special election a couple of weeks before christmas... | special election a couple of- weeks before christmas... how much money — weeks before christmas... how much money are _ weeks before christmas... how much money are they - weeks before christmas... much money are they going to spend on that race? they have spent $6 billion on tv ads in all the races shot i mean, name your price with georgia.- your price with georgia. they already did — your price with georgia. they already did 250 _ your price with georgia. they already did 250 million - your price with georgia. they already did 250 million on . your price with georgia. they already did 250 million on this race. — already did 250 million on this race. it — already did 250 million on this race. it will_ already did 250 million on this race, it will be _ already did 250 million on this race, it will be another - already did 250 million on this race, it will be another 200 i race, it will be another 200 million _ race, it will be another 200 million on _ race, it will be another 200 million on the _ race, it will be another 200 million on the run—off. - race, it will be another 200 i million on the run—off. neither of them — million on the run—off. neither of them have _ million on the run—off. neither of them have got _ million on the run—off. neither of them have got to _ million on the run—off. neither of them have got to 50%, - million on the run—off. neither of them have got to 50%, buti of them have got to 50%, but the problem _ of them have got to 50%, but the problem raised _ of them have got to 50%, but the problem raised earlier, i the problem raised earlier, cobb— the problem raised earlier, cobb county— the problem raised earlier, cobb county is _ the problem raised earlier, cobb county is key- the problem raised earlier, cobb county is key to - the problem raised earlier, - cobb county is key to warnock, outside — cobb county is key to warnock, outside atlanta. _ cobb county is key to warnock, outside atlanta. he _ cobb county is key to warnock, outside atlanta. he needed - outside atlanta. he needed 14-16% _ outside atlanta. he needed 14—16% there _ outside atlanta. he needed 14—16% there to _ outside atlanta. he needed 14—16% there to avoid - outside atlanta. he needed 14—16% there to avoid a - 14—16% there to avoid a run-off. _ 14—16% there to avoid a run—off, those - 14—16% there to avoid a . run—off, those outstanding ballots _ run—off, those outstanding ballots could _ run—off, those outstanding ballots could be _ run—off, those outstanding ballots could be the - ballots could be the difference. - ballots could be the difference. the - ballots could be the - difference. the military ballots _ difference. the military ballots probably - difference. the military ballots probably go - difference. the military ballots probably go to i difference. the military- ballots probably go to warnock but the —
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ballots probably go to warnock but the others _ ballots probably go to warnock but the others go _ ballots probably go to warnock but the others go to _ ballots probably go to warnock but the others go to —— - ballots probably go to warnock but the others go to —— the - but the others go to —— the military— but the others go to —— the military ballots _ but the others go to —— the military ballots probably. but the others go to —— the| military ballots probably go but the others go to —— the i military ballots probably go to walker. — military ballots probably go to walker. but _ military ballots probably go to walker, but the _ military ballots probably go to walker, but the others - military ballots probably go to walker, but the others go - military ballots probably go to walker, but the others go to i walker, but the others go to warnock _ walker, but the others go to warnock-— walker, but the others go to warnock. ,. . ., ,, ., , warnock. herschel walker has s - oken warnock. herschel walker has spoken for _ warnock. herschel walker has spoken for the _ warnock. herschel walker has spoken for the night _ warnock. herschel walker has spoken for the night and - spoken for the night and retired for the night, as we heard from gary o'donoghue. it wouldn't be impossible for him to say something tonight in a holding pattern. see to say something tonight in a holding pattern.— holding pattern. see you in december! _ holding pattern. see you in december! so _ holding pattern. see you in december! so interesting l holding pattern. see you in i december! so interesting that we will get — december! so interesting that we will get down _ december! so interesting that we will get down to georgia i we will get down to georgia again. to remind our viewers again, in 2020, donald trump called up the georgia secretary of state brad roethlisberger and said, find me 11,780 notes, and said, find me 11,780 notes, and it was in atlanta that he said, no, i'm not going to do that. —— brad raffensberger. that is the battle between the
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republican part of the party and the trump park that wants to go a different way. that and the trump park that wants to go a different way.— to go a different way. at the end of the — to go a different way. at the end of the day, _ to go a different way. at the end of the day, trump - to go a different way. at the end of the day, trump is - to go a different way. at the end of the day, trump is a l end of the day, trump is a juggernaut— end of the day, trump is a juggernaut that _ end of the day, trump is a juggernaut that we - end of the day, trump is a juggernaut that we have . juggernaut that we have not yet figured out how to beat. -- - figured out how to beat. -- trump part- _ it is early in the process because this is going to be a long process. because this is going to be a long process-_ because this is going to be a long broom— because this is going to be a lona rocess. ., , ., , long process. donald trump was votin: long process. donald trump was voting earlier _ long process. donald trump was voting earlier in _ long process. donald trump was voting earlier in the _ long process. donald trump was voting earlier in the day. - long process. donald trump was voting earlier in the day. he - voting earlier in the day. he spoke tonight at mar—a—lago, holding a party watching some of the votes. he didn't speak a very long and interestingly, may be unsurprisingly, he didn't mention ron desantis by name at all. plenty more to come, more results coming in. we will keep you up—to—date with everything happening across the country. starting to count the votes on the west coast now, so we should see some interesting things there. before that, let's get some news from sally.
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thank you. the results of the us midterm elections are coming in, and in a major blow to president biden, the republicans look on track to take control of the house of representatives. in florida, the republican state governor, ron desantis, has increased his margin of victory substantially from 2018. here's our washington correspondent nomia iqbal. it has been a big night for the republicans' new star. so big that florida's governor ron desantis is projected to have a lead of more than 15% over his democratic party rival. florida was a refuge of sanity when the world went mad. we stood as a citadel of freedom for people across this country and indeed across the world. his style, his politics — it's something which has led many conservatives to view him as the successor to donald trump as the next republican president. not that mr trump wants him as a challenger. he held his own event
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in florida earlier, praising the number of republicans he's backed who have won races so far. the numbers have been amazing so far — now, l this isjust up until this point — but as of this . moment on endorsements... with the nominations - we had, uh, a total of 330 endorsements or nominations — this is only in nominations, - this isn't for tonight — - and of the 330 we won 200. we won 324. elsewhere, president biden's been calling those party members who won their races. however, the projection isn't looking good for him — so far. the republicans are tipped to win the house, putting his legislative agenda at risk. but the battle for the senate is too close to call. this might be election night, but it won't be final results night. nomia iqbal, bbc
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news, washington. these midterm elections have seen a significant number of firsts. in massachusetts, maura healey has been elected america's first openly lesbian state governor. the democrat wes moore has won in maryland and will become the first black governor of the state. sarah huckabee sanders — who was white house press sectary under donald trump — becomes the first woman governor of arkansas. british prime minister rishi sunak�*sjudgement and leadership will come under scrutiny in the house of commons later after gavin williamson quit his government over bullying claims just two weeks after being appointed. mr sunak is likely to be challenged at prime minister's questions about why he made him a minister, when a complaint had already been made about his behaviour. the family of the jailed british—egyptian pro—democracy
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activist alaa abd el—fattah have called on the authorities in cairo to provide urgent proof that he's still alive. they've not heard from him since sunday, when he escalated his hunger strike by refusing water. american actor sean penn has given one of his oscars to ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky. the award was handed over whilst penn was on his third visit to ukraine since the start of the conflict. he said it was as a "symbol of faith" in the country's victory in the ongoing conflict with russia. this is for you. oh, sean! yes. no! please. that is yours. no, ifeel terrible... it's just a symbolic, silly thing. yes, but it's... butl... if i know... but if i know this is here, with you, then i'll... then i'll feel better and stronger for the fight.
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that's so great. the world record in lottery jackpots won on a single ticket has been broken — by one lucky powerball player in california who has won a staggering amount — over $2 billion. the winner bought their ticket at a service station in los angeles. the owner of the service station which sold the ticket was also awarded a prize of $1 million. and for more on us elections 2022, go to the bbc news website. you'll find a dedicated live page where you can see the latest results. there's also full background and analysis. go to bbc.com/news and follow the links. we are across every twist and turn on your television screen. now back to us elections 2022. welcome to our viewers around
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the world and in the uk watching our rolling coverage of the mid—term elections. i have come out of the studio for a short while to give you a feel for what is going on in the washington newsroom. a busy night. you can seal those people here who will be here right until tomorrow morning, checking all of the results, and it is a night like this where you really do appreciate your team because there is so much information coming into the newsroom. there are over 6300 legislative races, a78 congressional races. there are 36 governors races and these guys are putting it all on the chessboard, trying to make sense of it for you. but how do we check and double—check these results, how and when will we know when to call them? let's speak to anthony, who has been going through the results. some is a bit slow tonight, why is it is a bit slow tonight, why is that? it is slow and it depends which state — that? it is slow and it depends which state is _ that? it is slow and it depends which state is doing _ which state is doing tabulations. they have
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different rules each for how they count votes and in places such as pennsylvania they don't start counting the mail—in voting, absentee voting, until election day, whereas other states get a jump counting earlier and can release their results earlier. that is why we have heard results from florida pretty quickly stop what we are watching the pennsylvania senate race which is shaping into a real tussle. cbs, our partners, i saying into a real tussle. cbs, our partners, isaying it into a real tussle. cbs, our partners, i saying it is leaning democrat, too close to call. how reliable are these forecasts? forecasts ? they forecasts? they are based on a number of factors such as exit polling, people talking to people after they come out of voting about who they voted for. that information is taken and combined with data from the actual results. looking at key precincts, how people are making predictions about how much of the remaining vote left and from where it is. is it from a democratic or republican area? they keep doing these calculations until they get to
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the point where it appears clear that the candidate who is trailing has no way based on the remaining votes to make up the remaining votes to make up the margin. usually those kind of predictions i made until it is about 99.5% certain. there is about 99.596 certain. there is no one _ is about 99.596 certain. there is no one declaring _ is about 99.596 certain. there is no one declaring the - is no one declaring the results, it is the media that come to conclusions, how'd do that? ., , come to conclusions, how'd do that? . , ., , that? eventually a winner is declared — that? eventually a winner is declared by _ that? eventually a winner is declared by state _ that? eventually a winner is| declared by state authorities but it takes time and doesn't happen on election night. the media does make predictions based on predictions based on all of this information that i discussed. they look at all these different factors and they will say this person is projected to win and while there have been some incidences are back in the 2000 presidential election where they have had to walk back some of those projections, they have got very good about knowing to almost near certainty who will win and that is when they make the call. ~ . . .. the call. we will check in with ou a the call. we will check in with you a little — the call. we will check in with you a little later, _ the call. we will check in with you a little later, thank - the call. we will check in with you a little later, thank you . you a little later, thank you for that. you a little later, thank you forthat. it you a little later, thank you for that. it will be several hours before we start to see the shape of this race. we will bring you the results in a timely fashion, of course, but
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that takes some coordination in a newsroom like this because it's notjust tv, it is radio, it's notjust tv, it is radio, it is online, tis world service, it is the language services at the who all want to know when these results are coming in and they also want a piece of the correspondents in the seven states around the country. what you need to coordinate all that is a ringmaster and here he is. how are you doing?— are you doing? good, long niuht. are you doing? good, long night. different _ are you doing? good, long night. different teams - are you doing? good, long night. different teams in l night. different teams in pennsylvania, georgia, arizona, la, florida, they have been busy contributing to the coordination from here. this bbc debate is special and our life rolling coverage on the website and the bbc news app. drinking lots of coffee? tbs, website and the bbc news app. drinking lots of coffee? a, 11th drinking lots of coffee? a lot of coffee- — drinking lots of coffee? a lot of coffee. and _ drinking lots of coffee? a lot of coffee. and pizza. - drinking lots of coffee? a lot of coffee. and pizza. you - drinking lots of coffee? a lot. of coffee. and pizza. you have peter! what — of coffee. and pizza. you have peter! what about _ of coffee. and pizza. you have peter! what about online? - of coffee. and pizza. you have peter! what about online? a l of coffee. and pizza. you have i peter! what about online? a lot of our viewers around the world will want to dig into the results. what is the online team doing?— results. what is the online team doinu ? .,, team doing? people were high followin: team doing? people were high following in —
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team doing? people were high following in our— team doing? people were high following in our digital- following in our digital platforms can find the streaming of this tv special on the live page with contributors from across the country who are sending their views, reactions from where they are, campaign headquarters, with voters talking about the issues people care most about and what is on their minds. there is full electoral result maps that is updated constantly and we work quite closely with cbs. we have a couple of bbcjournalists in their election centre in new york so that helps to project simultaneously for all the bbc platform so everyone gets the same information at the same time. ., , ., ., ., ., time. lots of information online- — time. lots of information online. keep _ time. lots of information online. keep at - time. lots of information online. keep at it, - time. lots of information online. keep at it, you i time. lots of information | online. keep at it, you are doing a very good job. he is very good, julian. lots of information online and on social media and at the moment we have some slow accounts in some of those battleground states. georgia, pennsylvania, nevada and arizona. and from that, of course, flows a lot of rumour and misinformation. let's speak to marianna. she
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has created these profiles of fictitious voters and is monitoring what sort of information and misinformation is being bombarded at these people. tell us about them. for an one people. tell us about them. for anyone tuning _ people. tell us about them. ft?" anyone tuning in right now, meet the bbc under covet voters, five characters i have created based on data from the research centre. they sit across the us political section. we have larry, our conservative, pro—gun, committed republican. britney is based in texas, a big fan of donald trump, doesn't like vaccines very much. we have gabriella, our stress side liner or a political voter. she is part of the hispanic community in miami, she has two kids, not really into politics. michael, our democratic mainstay, teacher passionate about the unions, loves the democrats, and finally progressive left emma who is very into racial equality, worried about climate change and abortion rights. in nevada
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there are _ and abortion rights. in nevada there are two _ and abortion rights. in nevada there are two counties. - and abortion rights. in nevada there are two counties. clark. there are two counties. clark county is one, las vegas, where they will not count until tomorrow. there is already a lot of suspicion in nevada, arizona, pennsylvania, georgia. what sort of things are they seeing on their social media platforms? i seeing on their social media platforms?— platforms? i have all their social media _ platforms? i have all their social media feeds - platforms? i have all their social media feeds here i platforms? i have all their| social media feeds here on platforms? i have all their - social media feeds here on the phone is where i am investigating what each of them are recommended and targeted with, and certainly populous right britney in particular is seeing an increase in disinformation linked to that delay, or claims that are going pretty viral suggesting that, hang on a second, there is something wrong with the voting, that must mean there is a problem, it is rigged, fraudulent, very much expanding and involving of those same narratives we have seen continuing to spread online since the 2020 election, that have evolved and changed in nature and are very easy to set alight as we have seen overnight. claims about specific videos, incidents, some of which there is no evidence to back up and no suggestion so far that a fraudulent voting has happened. the voting machines didn't work and everyone held their hands and everyone held their hands and said there was a problem.
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supervises and arizona say they are happy with how things are going and the court has already looked at one of the appeals for it votes to be hand counted and cast it out.— and cast it out. that adds to the disinformation - and cast it out. that adds to the disinformation becausel and cast it out. that adds to - the disinformation because they are reacting and saying someone is trying to suppress something even though the evidence is contrary to that. once these kinds of narratives are sewn online it is very difficult to unpick them, it is very easy to snowball again and again and to promote claims that there is just no evidence to support. you are monitoring five phones, facebook, twitter, instagram for five people.— for five people. and youtube and tiktok. _ for five people. and youtube and tiktok. it _ for five people. and youtube and tiktok. it has _ for five people. and youtube and tiktok. it has been - for five people. and youtube and tiktok. it has been veryl and tiktok. it has been very busy night. it and tiktok. it has been very busy night-— busy night. it really is, a fascinating _ busy night. it really is, a fascinating exercise. - busy night. it really is, ai fascinating exercise. can people look at it online? they can. people look at it online? they can- there — people look at it online? they can. there is _ people look at it online? they can. there is an _ people look at it online? they can. there is an article - people look at it online? they can. there is an article on - people look at it online? they can. there is an article on the i can. there is an article on the bbc website all about the hate and disinformation that the undercover voters have been exposed to. it is interesting because this cannot offer an exhaustive insight into what us voters are seeing online but it gives a snapshot and it is the
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only way of us knowing how and what algorithms are promoted to people, those are the automated systems that send us things based on what we are interested in, so we have to investigate these worlds which means i have to have all these phones. 5tick to have all these phones. stick at it, we will— to have all these phones. stick at it, we will talk— to have all these phones. stick at it, we will talk to _ to have all these phones. stick at it, we will talk to you - at it, we will talk to you later in the studio. hopefully that gives you an impression of how hard we are waiting to bring you —— how hard we are working to bring you timely and accurate news. if that is the sort of news you want, keep it with the bbc.— sort of news you want, keep it with the bbc. hurry back to the studio. with the bbc. hurry back to the studio- we _ with the bbc. hurry back to the studio. we are _ with the bbc. hurry back to the studio. we are missing - with the bbc. hurry back to the studio. we are missing you. - studio. we are missing you. great to get that perspective an interesting to see what sort of disinformation people are being fed on social media during the evening and a lot of focus on arizona and nevada, where those folks are taking a long time. the important thing about that is when there is a vacuum of information, with a vacuum of information, with a vacuum of information, with a vacuum of a result, that is exactly when the disinformation fills that vacuum and that is why it is always worrying when you have a delay like this because you never know what is going to be put out into the system that is not true but based on conspiracies. a couple of results to bring you. let's
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look at the house and where we stand at the moment. republicans, 186 so far. democrats 166. it is close! 352 out of a35 seats have been counted so far. remember, the republicans need a net gain of five to take over at the house of representatives. let's look at the senate. where are we in the senate? a6—a6. it has been tied all night i feel like in the senate. we started at 50—50 and are back at the beginning and are back at the beginning and now we are at a6—a6. republicans need a net gain of one to take the senate. it is increasingly looking like we won't get a result in the senate at least during the course of the night. it may even take a few days, it may even take a few days, it may even take a few days, it may even take weeks. there is the possibility it even takes us into next year because of a run—off in georgia. brian, we were chatting in the break while christian was walking around the newsroom. these
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results as they are coming in, you are in the phone, i know you are in the phone, i know you are in the phone, i know you are texting backwards and forwards with your friends and colleagues, dan in mar—a—lago, in the trunk or a bit. what are you hearing and what are they saying? you hearing and what are they sa in: ? ., , , , saying? the former president is an: . saying? the former president is angry- kevin — saying? the former president is angry. kevin mccarthy - saying? the former president is angry. kevin mccarthy is - angry. kevin mccarthy is probably angry. they expected different results and he expects success and he didn't -et expects success and he didn't get it— expects success and he didn't get it tonight. clearly it is not — get it tonight. clearly it is not the _ get it tonight. clearly it is not the red wave that we have prepared _ not the red wave that we have prepared for. it is probably a small— prepared for. it is probably a small tide pool at this point. that— small tide pool at this point. that will— small tide pool at this point. that will frustrate donald trump _ that will frustrate donald trump. if he lashes out at kevin _ trump. if he lashes out at kevin mccarthy, the question becomes, does kevin mccarthy become — becomes, does kevin mccarthy become speaker at this point? a lot of— become speaker at this point? a lot of ripples as a result. there _ lot of ripples as a result. there will be a lot of ripples. we are watching counting in wisconsin. let's go to arizona. sophie long is in phoenix. you are at the democratic
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headquarters down there in phoenix. what is the mood down there, what are they making of what is happening? we are hearing all sorts of things about what is happening in arizona. what are you hearing? well, in the last half an hour orso well, in the last half an hour or so our partners in the united states in both the senate race are leaning towards a democratic win. only about 50% of the votes have been counted here in phoenix in maricopa county where i am. about 60% of the votes were cast. but did the mood in the room change? yes, it did. we had a conga line behind us. about 25% of the people who were in this room now i'm making quite the amount of noise. katie hobbs, the democratic candidate for governor, if she does achieve that when, it will be a huge
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thing for her. she was behind in the polls against the trump endorsed republican candidate kari lake. what will be interesting to see is how this goes down at the republican party because kari lake has been pushed on the issue throughout the course of this campaign, will she accept the result if she loses? all she has said is that she is going to win the election and she will accept that result. the senate is also hugely important. mike kelly, fighting for re—election against 36—year—old political novice, also trump endorsed, so a very popular person throughout the state of arizona. ash norton, married to the former congresswoman, i think the mood here is very good. they haven't won the election but they certainly feel they are winning at the moment.— certainly feel they are winning at the moment. everything we have heard — at the moment. everything we have heard from _ at the moment. everything we
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have heard from people - at the moment. everything we have heard from people like i have heard from people like mike fincham, the republican who is running to beat secretary of state in arizona, from election desires like kari lake, is that they are laser focused on the fact that some of those voting machines were not working earlier in the day. they asked to have the polls open an extra three hours, a judge said that was not going to happen. if it was to happen now that republicans didn't do well or as well as they had been hoping to in arizona, will we see arizona become the centre of an almighty battle and litigation effort from the part of republicans who are not happy with the result and not happy with the result and not happy with the result and not happy with their weight those election machines performed earlier in the day? it’s earlier in the day? it's difficult _ earlier in the day? it's difficult to _ earlier in the day? it's difficult to hear - earlier in the day? it's difficult to hear you, | earlier in the day? it's difficult to hear you, but yeah, there were significant problems at polling stations earlier today. very shortly after polls opened, we heard there were problems in
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tabulation machines. the chairman of the board of supervisors overseeing this election said that, yes, there were problems with 20% of the machines in around 60 locations. they worked very quickly to resolve those issues. there was an issue with the printer rather than the machines themselves. this obviously gave ammunition to republican candidates. the top three on the ballot are all election deniers, they do not accept the result of the 2020 election. as for what happens now, they lost their bid to have the polls opened later, the polls closed at seven as they were supposed to. they are claiming that not everyone will have been able to cast their vote. we have had reassurances from people winning the election, also republicans, that that is not the case. in terms of what happens next, that will be very interesting. maricopa county election and tabulation office just a couple of blocks away from here, two years ago, would have seen a great protest. hundreds of
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donald trump supporters gathered outside that office to protest and claimed that the election has been stolen. we have already seen some right—wing groups asking people to come out and protest and at the moment there is only about a handful of protesters outside that building. the sheriff has said they will protect everyone and every vote in it. i think watch this space, we wait to see what happens when those results. edit see what happens when those results. ., see what happens when those results. . , .. , results. of all the places i travel to. _ results. of all the places i travel to, the _ results. of all the places i | travel to, the temperature results. of all the places i i travel to, the temperature of the rhetoric was the hottest down in arizona, notjust the weather that was hot in arizona. the atmosphere down there is tends and i think republicans, if they don't get the results they are hoping for, watch arizona if you are looking for possible upsets around the elections and in the aftermath stuff i'd want to bring you a couple of important results around the country. it is notjust candidates on the ballot, it is issues, and specifically the issue of
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abortion. here is a result from california. a proposal to put abortion, the right to abortion in the constitution, and we are hearing from our partners at cbs that people in california have voted yes. also in vermont, they have also voted to put abortion rights, make them into the constitution. similarly a result that looks to be going the same way in michigan. can we show you that? yeah, michigan also leaning yes. a statement from planned parenthood in california, tonight california has made history becoming the first state to exquisitely enshrine abortion and contraception in our constitution. here in california you do and are covered as heavy as their voice to say it loud and clear they support access to abortion and contraception. irate support access to abortion and contraception.— support access to abortion and contraception. we have heard a lot about the _ contraception. we have heard a lot about the issue _ contraception. we have heard a lot about the issue of _ contraception. we have heard a lot about the issue of economy | lot about the issue of economy and inflation in the last few weeks. we may have to revisit theissue weeks. we may have to revisit the issue of abortion in this country, and the degree to which american voters have
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turned out because of that issue. it is interesting that in those races, as we heard from sarah smith earlier, it looks like a pro—choice... yellow marker what is more interesting is sarah's right. we don't have an result on that but there is a plan to ban abortion in kentucky and republican voters have voted against that, which followed what happened in kansas in august, an overwhelming vote not to ban abortion in the state. �* not to ban abortion in the state. . ~ . ., state. and michigan interesting, - state. and michigan interesting, as - state. and michigan | interesting, as well. jasmine crockett is a democrat who is standing for the house of representatives in texas 30th district. she has protested about new republican rules in her state designed to make elections more secure. she joins us from dallas. how did the vote go, do we have a result down there from you? yes, this is actually my first national— yes, this is actually my first national interview since winning my election, so i am now the _
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winning my election, so i am now the congresswoman so i am very— now the congresswoman so i am very excited to complete my race — very excited to complete my race. thank you so very much. 0bviousty— race. thank you so very much. 0bviousty i _ race. thank you so very much. obviously i am very nervous to see what — obviously i am very nervous to see what is— obviously i am very nervous to see what is going to happen for the rest — see what is going to happen for the rest of the us house, as well— the rest of the us house, as well as— the rest of the us house, as well as the us senate. we want to walk— well as the us senate. we want to walk in — well as the us senate. we want to walk in with the majority and — to walk in with the majority and be _ to walk in with the majority and be able to govern in a way that actually aligns with the way that the majority of americans want this country to lo. americans want this country to go. congresswoman elect, i'm sure that — go. congresswoman elect, i'm sure that sounds _ go. congresswoman elect, i'm sure that sounds good, - go. congresswoman elect, i'm sure that sounds good, when l go. congresswoman elect, i'm i sure that sounds good, when you spoke to you white voters in your district, which is a reliably democratic district, tell us what were the main issues because we have been talking about the economy during the programme, we are also talking about abortion and perhaps that was a bigger issue that drove voters to the polls than we have perhaps, the polls had suggested it was going to be. what with the issues that drove your voters to the polls to vote for you? mr; drove your voters to the polls to vote for you?— drove your voters to the polls to vote for you? my voters were definitely concerned _ to vote for you? my voters were definitely concerned about - to vote for you? my voters were definitely concerned about the l definitely concerned about the
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economy. a reliable blue district, it didn't really matter. they knew the democrat was going to support better access to reproductive health. so that wasn't really a big concern for them. what the big concern for them. what the big concern for them had to do with was close to 20% of my district three covid is living below the poverty line and so they are concerned about the number of persons, mental health issues, jobs, health care access and what that looks like. and so those are the things that were driving my specific voters. i was a very big supporter of betty laraque and i travel to other parts of the state and when i travel to other parts of the state i think the motivators, obviously was really, really big but i had
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more concerns about abortion access and —— i was a big supporter of beto o'rourke. as many of you know we had a stand—off here in the state of texas and saw a record number of vote by mail applications and ballots being rejected during our primaries. those were big drivers for a lot of people and maybe some other parts of the state as well as border security. obviously we have a governor that did some interesting things! irate have a governor that did some interesting things!— interesting things! we 'ust have i interesting things! we 'ust have one minute i interesting things! we 'ust have one minute left, h have one minute left, congresswoman. this is the best bit of democracy, a new candidate who comes to the fore, comes to washington as a new congresswoman. what do you expect? and do you have any nervousness about it, given the atmosphere here in america? filth. atmosphere here in america? 0h, absolutely- _ atmosphere here in america? oi absolutely. completely nervous. people keep asking, are you excited? i said people keep asking, are you excited? isaid i people keep asking, are you excited? i said i don't know how you get excited under the
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circumstances. i am how you get excited under the circumstances. lam hoping how you get excited under the circumstances. i am hoping that we can turn a new page and basically get to the point where we start governing again. we govern when nobody is happy, when the right isn't happy, the left isn't happy and we need somewhere in the middle and honestly ijust want somewhere in the middle and honestly i just want to work for the people of this country. if we are going to hold on to who we have been in this world it takes of all working together so i hope everyone coming into this new congress have that attitude, one in which we will work for the people and nobody else. jasmine crockett, congresswoman - people and nobody else. jasmine crockett, congresswoman elect l crockett, congresswoman elect from texas's 30th district. we would like you to join us again once you have got to washington to make sure you tell us how you are finding it appear in the capital. thank you very much forjoining us.- the capital. thank you very much forjoining us. much for 'oining us. thank you so much forjoining us. thank you so much- _ much forjoining us. thank you so much. there _ much forjoining us. thank you so much. there are _ much forjoining us. thank you so much. there are pockets i much forjoining us. thank you so much. there are pockets of| so much. there are pockets of texas that _ so much. there are pockets of texas that i — so much. there are pockets of texas that i democrat? - so much. there are pockets of texas that i democrat? that l so much. there are pockets of| texas that i democrat? that is the best bit — texas that i democrat? that is the best bit of— texas that i democrat? that is the best bit of democracy. - texas that i democrat? that isi the best bit of democracy. you get a young woman coming to america to do politics at a
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time when a lot of people are jaded, feeling the country is so polarised that they cannot get anything done, and you have somebody saying, look, i want to come and do the job for the members of my district, so that is the exciting bit of elections, right? new faces coming in. elections, right? new faces coming in— elections, right? new faces coming in-— elections, right? new faces comini in. ~ ., coming in. we are counting the vote east _ coming in. we are counting the vote east to — coming in. we are counting the vote east to west. _ coming in. we are counting the vote east to west. plenty - coming in. we are counting the vote east to west. plenty more| vote east to west. plenty more to come tonight. midterms 2022. we have no real verdict on which way this election is going, but stay with us for what is to come. i think we can guarantee you a rather interesting night. it's time for us to say goodbye to viewers in the uk watching on bbc one. hello. ultimately wednesday is another day of sunny spells and scattered showers, but with lighter winds than tuesday, hopefully the showers not as widespread and not as heavy. we will start with a band
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of more persistent showery rain across south—east england, the wind direction changes to more of a westerly, so most showers to begin we so most showers to begin will see sumption trying come we will see sumption trying come through. into the afternoon, some of the showers across england and wales fading away but at the same time persistent showers arrive to the far north of scotland. here is where we will have the strongest winds, although lighter than the last couple of days, and a similar temperature to the last few days will stop ties between 11 and 15 degrees. the winds return to south—westerly mild sauce on thursday, certainly more in the way of low cloud, mist and drizzle along south and west facing cuts. anyway more persistent to the far north, and here we will see gale force gusts of wind returning with highs of 13 to 17.
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it is 6am in london and 1am in washington and you are watching the american elections 2022 on the bbc. one of the races we have been waiting is finally becoming clearer. i can show you what partners cbs news are reporting and that is that john fetterman is likely the winner in pennsylvania's senate race. flipping the senate seat from red to blue. this was the seat of the retiring pat toomey. the pollsters suggested if the democrats could hold this, their chances of
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retaining control of the senate

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