? welcome to the overnight news. many republicans hope presidential nominee donald trump will get back on track this week, after one of the shakiest periods of his campaign. new national polls show trump losing steam while hillary clinton is getting stronger in critical battleground states. numbers on "face the nation" and speck to a leading republican not ready to endorse his party's nominee. >> donald trump's very bad week helped push hillary clinton into a sizable lead in many polls. including "washington post" abc news poll out this morning. showing her ahead of trump, 50 to 42%. and our cbs news battleground tracker has hillary clinton up, by 12 points. in the key state of virginia

49 to 37%. her runningmate, tim kaine former governor and former senator from the state. in nevada the race is much tighter. clinton up 43% to 41%. arizona has been reliably republican in recent years, but donald trump is up now only by 2 points. 44 to 42%. the state received a lot of attention this week due to trump's initial refusal to support john mccain in a tough primary. late friday. trump did enforce him though. we are undernow, john mccain's colleague. republican senator, jeff flake. senator, you are not supporting donald trump at the moment. you met with his runningmate, governor mike pence did he try to convince you to support mr. trump. >> mike and i go way back. we came into the house together. served together for 12 years. i have a lot of respect for him. he talked about the ticket. certainly respect him. i still told him i am not ready to support donald trump. >> when he talked about the

is a different guy in private than he its shown in public. and, he made a good case. mike is a good guy. i hope that he has influence on donald trump. but i have yet to see, yet to see donald trump change, change positions. he needs to change. and particularly change the tone and tenor of the debate sufficient to win the election in november. >> something we hear from a lot supporting mr. trump. di in public. what does that mean though? >> i don't know. if you could govern in private. it would be okay. but you can't. so i do have a problem still with some of the statements he is making. particularly here in arizona. the statements he made out of the gate when he got into the campaign. about, those crossing the border, being rapists, whatnot. that just doesn't sit well. and then to refer to a judge born in indiana as a mexican,

arizona when you make statements like that. and you offend a large and growing demographic needlessly. i just think that he has got to change those positions. >> you also mention that he should apologize to the kahn family, the parents of the american soldier who died. any discussion of that? >> you know, i have not, not with mike pence. he does need to apologize. s better to apologize with her statement with regard to the e-mails and move on. politicians all have a hard time doing that. >> are you in your view. when we last talked you said you might endorse. waiting to see if things have changed. you said they haven't changed. positions haven't changed. are you beyond the point of no return. or could you possibly endorse donald trump? >> i hope to support our

will make the changes he needs. these changes, not only have to be tone and tenor. some positions he has taken need to change. he has got to have a serious immigration policy other than saying we will build a wall and make mexico pay for it. his position with regard to nato. that security arrangement we have. european countries. that, that need to change. the muslim ban seems to be walked back. but we are not sure where he is landed there change as well. >> would you include trade on that. supporter of the transpacific partnership. he is very much opposed to that. is that one you would look to see him change? >> you bet. you bet. we have got to trade. if we want economic growth. tpp is important. not only because of trade and economic growth. geopolitically and for our security, it's extremely important. we want southeast asian

china's. so these, these are important things that, that, that, you know, it would be great if we could do just bilateral trade agreements. that's not the world today. these countries have choices. and, and we are going to be left behind if we don't get our multilateral trade agreements. >> one argument, donald trump supporters say if he was in office he would be there to soon what paul ryan put forward. what republicans have put forward. it. why isn't that a good argument for this candidacy. all the policies republicans want to see passed they have a willing partner in donald trump? >> that would certainly be great. i would argue that he simply can't get there. you can't go on and, get 65 million votes. he has only received 14 million votes in the primary so far. to get from 14 to 65 or so, you have got to take more responsible positions with regard to policy. you also have to change the tone and tenor. and if none of us, on the republican side are pushing

then i don't believe he will change. he has to change if he is going to win the election and get the policy we need in the white house. >> you mention tone, temper, start with the alliteration. people bring up temperament, what does that mean to you in terms of donald trump's candidacy? >> when you have somebody who said what he said to this gold star family. made statements with regard to hispanic americans, there are a number of other statements with regard to women. you can't go on, and, and, expect that you are going to be president of the united states. when you make statements like that. that's why some of us, i believe, need to push back. say that we need, more responsible campaign. we haven't seen it so far. >> what do you, you mention arizona, and, some of the, the effects what mr. trump said, would have on, on voters in that statement.

clinton could win in arizona. >> 1996. bill clinton won arizona, yes. it is possible. you know, hispanic population here is about 33%. the voting population among hispanics isn't quite as large. it is growing. and what the poll also showed, that there is an increased urgency among hispanics to vote. and if they do, then, it will be a changed ball game here. we in arizona realize that we have got to have meaningful immigration reform. you can't just throw platitudes out about a wall or mexico paying for it. and be taken seriously here. and so, i think that, yes he does have to change his positions. and beep a more serious candidate. >> senator jeff flake. thank you so much for being with us. >> to watch more go to cbsnews.com and click on "face

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of all the sports at rio summer olympics many americans will be paying attention to swimming. the biggest star, 31-year-old michael phelps who could be competing in his last olympic games. team usa has young swimmers looking to step into the spotlight. >> going into the olympic games all eyes on michael phelps who has 22 medals to his name. his last olympic go around. who will pass on the olympic torch? luckily for team usa there are so many olympic nubies and any one of them could be the next big american star in the pool. >> it is a great group of kids. eager group of kids who are ready to kind of -- take over

sport. ? sunset higher ? ? higher ? ? higher, higher ? >> reporter: of the 45 swimmers on the u.s. olympic team this year, 30 are competing in the games for the very first time. >> do you ever want to pinch yourself? >> i honestly do not feel like it set in yet that i am an olympian. this has been my dream. >> reporter: 21-year-old ryan murphy hold the current american records in the men's backstroke, events that give him a solid shot at gold in rio. his dream started at age 27 when he wrote and illustrated a short book in library class, boldly stating he was going to be an olympian. >> it didn't feel right for me to just take it all in. all these people were cheering for me. that's still something i am getting used to. the atention. you know, having that confidence to be able to stand there and be like, i am one of the best.

he grew up one town over from murphy in northern florida. >> i remember watching caeleb at a summer league meet. >> river city. >> i was 6 years old. he was 5. they're like this kid is going to break the records. >> dressel didn't just break murphy's record as one of the youngest male swimmers at 2012 trials he bested age group record previously held by none other than michael phelps. two years later he took an almost six month break from the pool. >> dealing with mental demons. i don't think i would be where i am if it were not for the time that i took off. >> reporter: on the women's side, 21-year-old, leah smith, swimming the 400 and 800 freestyle competitions race she's qualified for just behind 2012 gold medalist, katie ledecky. >> i was in a good possession to make it. doesn't beat touching the wall. seeing the number by your name. and then just, when i touch the wall, katie looked and was look, we're going to rio.

feel like it is just as exciting this time around. i think a large part of that has to do with seeing the excitement from the rookies. >> you have so many young swimmers on this team. how does that change how you coach? >> well, what it does, it allows us to really utilize veterans on the team to kind of set the tone. >> david marsh is the head coach for the u.s. women's swim team. his job to mold the new kids on the squad into olympic champions. >> 3 billion people are watching this swim meet. there is going to be a crazy crowded facility. very different than anything they experienced. and, what we want to fry to do as coaches is make it as simple and calm as possible. a swim meet. happens in the water. 19-year-old lily king who currently has the world's fastest time in the women's 100 meter breaststroke. you see the big names. now you are hanging out with them. what's that like? >> it is a little weird. to be honest. i was a little bit star struck at the beginning. starting to, like, pretend they're like normal people. because they are.

we get a lot of great advice. we get to look up to our role models. then they get inspiration from people that they wouldn't have before. at the games in kayaking. a rising star is expected to become the first american male to win a medal in the sport. meg oliver introduces us. >> reporter: when it comes to the summer olympics, kayaking doesn't usually make it into the headlines. but this year, it is expected to make a splash. the standout for the usa men's canoe and kayaking team is

oklahoma city, he navigated the rapids with smooth precision. >> for me it is very addictive, something that brings me back every day. >> what is it about it? >> i think it is the thrill. you want to get as close to the gates as possible. you want to just be, one with the water. and, that's just a feeling that, that keeps you coming back. >> reporter: it is hard to believe, but as a young kid, he was terrified of the water. >> when you first tried kayaking did it come naturally to you? >> definitely not. and -- i, always think back to that moment that i actually got in the boat the first time. because i really wanted to do it. when i was really young. and i saw my dad do it when i was -- probably around 6 or 7 years old the first time. i've really wanted to do it. but then when i got in the boat.

and, i, i, told myself that i wouldn't do it after that experience. >> what did you think when you saw your son's fear? >> if he wanted to gin he had to do everything the same way everybody else was doing. so it was for me it was like, either you doit or you get out. >> you are very close to clearing that gate. >> his dad is also the coach for team usa. born in poland, he was a member of the polish national team. the family emigrated to the u.s. when he was 10. swimming to conquer his fear of the water. at 13 he tried again. it clicked. >> what did it feel like second time around? >> i think i was really relieved. it was because i wasn't as scared. i was willing to try new things. and get on bigger rivers. >> was it always your dream to make it to the olympics?

even outside of sports. i have always just wanted to be the best at everything i did. when i was a kid. i wanted to be the best. if i did something. so i remember, starting to kayak. and told myself that i would want to go to the games one day if i did it professionally. >> his drive and dedication paid off. at 17, he made the 2012 olympic team. but, he never competed. with only a green card. he was still waiting for citizenship. it came, seven months too late. >> the whole struggle with my citizenship makes it that much more meaningful. the work i put in over the last four years has been tremendous. it's got enemy to the level where, i, i think that i could actually come back from rio with the medal. >> in the very top. >> last year he won team usa's first men's kayak world medal in

>> you got -- he credits his dad for intense training and tough love. >> what is it look to have your dad as your coach. the only coach you have ever known. >> it is different. it is intense some times. and i, i get, the better of me. and, i lose my temper. but, that's why i have him to, to calm me down. and set me in the right direction. >> how hard is it to coach your son? it's not easy for sure. it's not easy to coach any athlete on the top level, athlete, because, to get to the top level you have to be in some ways, perfectionist, intense, day. >> what do you usually say to him right before he competes? >> well, last time, i told him to -- to have fun. and it works. so i guess i am going to say the

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we have an update on a story steve hartman brought us about a little girl and a horse that became a champion against all odds.

could remember, 11-year-old brianna carsy had this crazy dream. she always wanted a brood mare, a mommy horse that would give birth to a baby horse that would grow up to become a racing champion. >> absolutely. a fairy tale for her from day one. we put it off for five years almost. because we don't have a farm. we got to go rent stalls some where. >> reporter: sound expensive. >> yeah. >> reporter: why don't you say no? >> well as she tells you, she has me wrapped around her finger. >> reporter: her foal was born in spring 2013. named it mgb got faith. for the faith she instantly had in him. >> i really loved him. he is super soft, too. >> reporter: that quick bond posed a real problem for this push-over dad. >> come here, bud.

reason, brian thought once he explained to his daughter that his horse would never race, a runt from poor breeding stock. she would just agree to sell it. >> she is like there is no price, daddy. i am talking to my wife. we really got ourselves into a mess here. i don't know how we are going to get out of this. so we stake him in the races. >> reporter: the horse that doesn't belong in the races. >> the horse i thought we should have gotten rid of already. >> reporter: brian was stuck. committed to boarding and training this long shot to end all long shots. >> yep. >> reporter: this is not a wealthy family. brian runs a small logistics and ohio racing, harness style racing is a $900 million a year industry. >> i want to see him go fast. >> reporter: mgb got faith was so slow he barely qualified to compete. somehow, someway, won his first race. his second. third. and fourth. qualifying him for the state championship, held in columbus, ohio. >> i said, baby, if you finish third, you should be so

last, i am going to be thankful. but he is going to win. jb got faith. >> and so it was. that this little horse with no pedigree, this pet with no reason for being here beyond the blind faith of a little girl. won. an ohio sire stakes championship. >> dad, told you, you got to have faith. brianna took home $100,000 that she gave half to charity. plans to put the other half toward buying a farm. >> i just want to have a farm. and be able to go walk out my back door and see him. >> reporter: since we first told the story last year. things have only gotten betten for brianna, national horse racing award and book and movie deals are in the works. interestingly her dad now has a racehorse which he gave a most unusual name. >> steve hartman. >> probably because of that poor choice, brian has yet to win a race. >> fourth, it's steve hartman.

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the new movie suicide squad broke a record at the box office this weekend though it got a lot of bad reviews. some die hard comic book fans feel the movie's criticism may be part of a conspiracy. here is jamie waxx. >> harley quinn. nice to moot you. love your perfume. >> reporter: suicide squad, latest comic book adaptation to hit the silver screen, opened this week to great anticipation. >> hey, guys. >> reporter: not so great reviews. >> we're bad guys. it's what we do. >> reporter: critics score on rotten tomatoes is a paltry 27%. not good. >> i think critics are looking for good movies in any form hey

really good super hero movie. there have been a lot more terrible ones. >> i have been a little busy. >> reporter: a recent film panned by the critics, batman vs. superman, was rated 27%. both based on characters from d.c. comic books. >> we fight. >> reporter: captain america civil war and dead pool, based on rival marvel comics were reviewed favorably. that has some fans of dc comics crying conspiracy. >> most of the world doesn't share your opinion. >> reporter: got so bad, one dc fan started petition to shut down rotten tomatoes. the petition was canceled but not before garnering 1,000 supporters. >> i do feel like there is some semblance of a bias. >> reporter: ryan anderson who hosts nerd rage, says while some fans have crossed the line with their tactics he remains suspicious. >> i really do believe there is

probably some level of -- i guess you would say -- influence. >> i don't know any critic who goes into any movie, going -- which, which company made this? oh, it is d.c. i don't want to watch, i am not going to look this. >> reporter: matt singer, a comic book fan and professional film critic. we deserve a better class of conspiracy theorists here. there is no conspiracy. it would take one bad d.c. movie or bad marvel to flip that. part of the issue from a feeling of ownership fans can have over their favorite characters and comics. for reviewers. >> i've won't settle for a mediocre comic book movie just because it -- features characters that i, you know, loved growing up. or that i have always wanted to see on screen. maybe that's what sort of -- makes critics look like we are too critical, too negative all

captioning funded by cbs it's monday, august 8th, 2016. this is the "cbs morning news." gold medals and world records. two of the olympics. the highlight, the upsets, and the close calls. the young son of a kansas state lawmaker is dead, after riding the world's largest waterslide in kansas. and new polls show donald trump's disastrous gives hillary clinton a bigger lead but opponents are looking at her e-mail scandal to the execution