entrance to the jfx is moving well. some storm systems were causing problems in other parts of the country but its been a smog travel wednesday for us. the lines at the busy southwest terminal will long and at the toll plaza the fort medicare henry tunnel they were also long. around 160,000 will pass through by midnight. no day as packed for travel as this one. it was enough to make some scream but others took it in stride. >> definitely extra time. i always leave extra time. >> they got bumped from two flights and the third was a -- they gotter here okay. >> i'm pregnant and this will probably be my last flight and his family hasn't seen me and we haven't seen them for most of a year. >> reporter: there are a handful of delays here but most of the planes are getting in on time. some 36,000 people will arrive here today.

>> this is like the super bowl for travel. airports and airlines we work hard throughout the year to plan and prepare for the travel period. >> reporter: other areas nationwide did worse. a strong storm system brought rain in the pacific northwest where getting around was like swimming upstream and there was snow and ice to but none here where pat couldn't wait to welcome his daughter. >> i think she was up early and at the airport three hours early. she may not act like she wants to be home but i think she does. >> reporter: thankful for a smooth trip and this reunion. >> i'm ready to go back. >> reporter: the busiest day for her to return, sunday. >> reporter: and as she flies southwest she should know there is a new security checkpoint to move it along on the lower level. also if you are driving, if you dial 511 you can get up to date traffic information. back to you. >> did she say she wanted to go back?

>> reporter: she did. just coming back from college she just -- she wants her freedom. she is used to that now. >> i would give it to her. thank you. complete coverage now. christy with a closer look on the road. >> reporter: hi. things thinning out but we have a couple of really heavy spots, chopper 13 is over the scene of the 895, 95 split. plenty of brake lights in both directions, it'll take you at least 30 minutes to even get toward the howard county line. we will take another live look, i have a camera at sandy point. that's 50 eastbound, some major delays in that direction, expect at least 25 minutes to get through. also, a look at 50, also heavy traffic so doe lay about 20 minutes and a graphic that will tell you some of the slow spots you need to watch for on this holiday if are you traveling up in delaware at the newark toll

plaza, heavy traffic into the pennsylvania line. we have some major delays on the jersey turnpike around exit eight and 13 and into new york city over the jg bridge a lot of traffic to get through on the upper and lower levels. we will continue to bring you up to date. >> thank you. let's get the update onto the forecast with tim and bob. >> as you said little bit of rain on route 50 and stuff around southern maryland. take a look at radar. you people in the eastern shore a few more showers yet this evening. as you go up to new york, there are still showers, right along the 95 corridor. particularly across portions of jersey. most of new york is clear, instead of east of the area. from philadelphia down toward north of dover, some light rain on the turnpike. the garden state. there is rain there. that will be with us for the next few hours. there will be i go improvements by later tonight and tomorrow.

tim as we look at the next four days. >> definitely going to improve. what i will say is in the short run the wind wills play into travel. lot of people on the roads and a lot of people hitting the road. the wind's have been going up to 40 miles an hour and sometimes greater. if are you loading up the family and getting in to a high profile vehicle is could push you around the road a bit so consider that as you drive up and down the highway. as far as the forecast and the temperatures we are right on target or i little above. the average high, the normallal is 53 and going down. tomorrow 57 degrees. 60 on friday, just in time for black friday shopping, 66 on saturday, 64 on sunday. if you are going out to the game tomorrow 48 degrees just around kickoff time so it's going to be a good day with a lot of sun as you go over the river and through the woods to whatever house are you going to. we will have the updated forecast in just a few moments. >> if you are going over the river i hope you have a boat.

we invite you to stay with us throughout the week for the latest on traffic, airport delays and weather. go to the website. >> a police officer forced to open fire after a man came at her with a knife. we report the suspect died from his wounds. >> reporter: two blocks sealed off in west baltimore just after nine after a female police officer shot a man who was allegedly brandishing two knives. >> he refuse fused commands, didn't drop the knives. the officer fired. >> reporter: he was said to be alert and talking when taken to the hospital but police reported he died. >> homicide detectives will investigate as is routine and once the findings are determined we will present that to the state's attorney . >> reporter: neighbors have seen trouble here before. >> every time you turn around something going on. somebody getting shot. you never hear good newses. >> reporter: it's not clear if

the man threatened anyone else before the officer arrived. >> just to early, we are waiting to get more witness statements and more statements the officer. >> it's so close to the holidays and everything. it's just a shame. >> reporter: wjz eyewitness news. >> the officer was not hurt. she hasn't been identified by police. >> new developments in the investigation involving the clerk of court and an incident with a blogger. we have the latest. >> reporter: the outside prosecutor is in charge of the case. the city clerk of court is a accused of displaying a gun during an argument with a blogger. police officers happened to be near and they witnessed what happened. he has a permit to carry the gun but it has expired. he and the other man have a an going feud. no charges have been filed. >> the outside prosecutor is being brought into avoid a conflict knight of interest.

>> government debt, unemployment, major issues left unsolved by congress. growing outrage now among voters. we have the frustration and a new poll. >> reporter: republicans and democrats are gridlocked over the issues. disgust with congress reaches the highest level in two decades, a poll finds less than a quarter of americans have a good view of congress. it was done as a super committee failed to reach an agreement to cut $1.2 trillion do you like the job congress is doing? >> no. >> reporter: i just say the word congress and you react. >> not positive. >> let them fight among themselves, let them be children. >> reporter: is the government broke? >> i would say it's broken and broke. >> reporter: the approval rating has fallen more than 25 points in two years to just 12%. what could they do better? >> anything. >> calm down and stay away

from the political bickering and think about what is best for the country. not what's best for the party. >> they won't get together and think the country. >> reporter: they aren't compromising. >> yes. >> reporter: the post points out the approval ratings are lower than bp's handling of the gulf oil spill, lower than banks and the irs, they are more popular than congress. surprised? >> no. >> i'm not a crook. . >> reporter: even president nixon had more approval during watergate than this congress. of course to get people talking about this subject they have all kinds of ideas on how they would fix it. we heard people say term limits and campaign finance reform but the most popular thing was fire the entire congress and start over. we are live in north baltimore. >> you didn't have to struggle for a reaction to this. >> reporter: no. everybody had an opinion.

>> reporter: the house and senate will be up for election next november. >> reporter: 24 hours in the the ravens host the niners in a match up of top contenders and brothers. mark with final preparations for the game. >> reporter: this game does set up as a battle of two of the best teams. you add the story line that makes for an interesting treat. the ravens play on turkey game. two brothers go head to head as head coaches, that's never happened. san francisco has to travel coast to coast on four days rest. that's a first too. it doesn't seem fair. >> so many ways it's a big challenge, shortness of the week is another big challenge. >> we have issues, they have issues, we have challenges, they have challenges. >> reporter: being home should be a big advantage for

baltimore. >> we get stan saunders here just with the ravens expect on thursday night is just what they are going to get. a stiff challenge on ever single down from san francisco but the ravens should prevail 20-14. >> it's up north. niners heading to town this thanksgiving. you heard the hype about jim and john. i say ravens win it 20-17. tup trip to make on short rest >> jim harbaugh didn't win a lot of games as a player, he won't win his first as a coach either. older brother taking a defensive battle. ravens win it. >> when it's all said and done, i think the ravens have a little more offense than the niners. let's say 23-17 baltimore. >> reporter: and i said from the start i don't believe the ravens will loose a home game all year. i'm sticking to that and going

with a 22-13 win. the niners are tough, the ravens are talking tough about the fight they expect. ly have more on that in sports. back to you. >> we can't wait for it. thank you. the coverage now continues with jess with more on what fans are saying. >> reporter: mark mentioned talking tough. we are used to the fans and all of the bitter rivalries between the ravens and other teams but now it's taking a more personal turn where fans on both sides of the country are saying we have the better brother. the last time the ravens played the niners, was four years ago. now fans on both sides of the country will watch the teams face off on thanksgiving night. >> i think the ravens will win. they have had a good score so far. like in the wins and losses. >> reporter: john harbaugh will take on his younger brother jim in what is being dubbed the

harbaugh bowl. >> our brother is better than yours. >> reporter: in san francisco. >> it's pretty great family rivalry. i think that jim is obviously more charismatic. >> he has the experience and he is -- preformer like very few. >> jim has the upper land because we have all the momentum going in. >> reporter: fans will disagree saying john will lead the ravens to the win. >> i'm hoping we win. its going to be interesting with jim and john fighting against each other. >> i think it'll be a tough one but i have to go for the ravens. >> reporter: both jim and john say much of what they learned comes from their father jack who was a college coach and i would imagine it'll be difficult for him to pick sides tomorrow. >> okay. going to be interesting. thank you. the terripans wrap up their season as well.

you can see it this saturday. >> turkey and football. still to come, a topic -- helicopter whirl. what caused this violent crash and how the pilot walked away. . >> major violence in egypt and students are caught in the middle. >> at the festival of trees it's not yet open but i will give you a sneak peek at some of the most amazing designs. >> and the holiday is almost here. stick around for the updated first warning forecast coming up. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

. police in egypt continue to hold three students. right now thousands are protesting, tonight that student's mother said she has talked to her son on the phone for the first time since the arrest arrest. >> reporter: students here at georgetown leave for the weekend, many have fellow student derek sweeney on their mind. the 19-year-old was on a semester abroad program in cairo. now he is being held by police who released this video of him, on the right and two other americans accused of taking part in violent protests and

throwing molotov cocktails at police. >> i don't think he would do anything to inflict harm. he is a believer in peace. >> reporter: his mother said her son called her today to say he is okay and didn't do what he is a accused of. he still is being questioned but she is praying for his fast release. >> i just want him safe and home. >> reporter: on the campus of georgetown many concerned for his safety. >> one of our students who is over there and you know, and i don't know. hopefully he is safe and getting due process. >> definitely worried. it must be a terrifying experience. >> makes me nervous for his safety knowing that it's very unstable right now. >> reporter: no comment from georgetown university which only released a statement saying that they are in touch with embassy officials in egypt and when the state department. wjz eyewitness news. >> college students being held have been identified as gregory

porter and luke gates. >> the midatlantic's largest holiday themed festival is kicking off in just one day. we have a preview. >> reporter: we are talking about the festival of trees of course. its part of the continuing community commitment. we are a proud sponsor. it's a three day event of holiday trees, lights and activities. there are toy train gardens, craft boutiques and goodies. all the fun supports the kenny kreader institute and it's an after thanksgiving tradition. >> everybody knows they go on friday or saturday and you know some -- people for the whole day. >> reporter: some of the most talented designers donated their time to create trees of art that are for sale to the public. also part of the festival, handcrafted goinger bread houses. wjz is entering three houses l is the house of denise and vick, the house of don and

marty and we are even part of the fun. all the help to raise money. the festival of trees organizers say the public has been so generous. $12million raised in the last several years, that's just so fantastic. the trees and houses are all for sale during the entire festival. please buy our little house. please. $25 after less. i don't know. >> that's the thing. the festival you can buy something at all price ranges. >> yes. >> it's a great festival. thank you. the institute's festival of trees opening friday november 25th and runs through sunday. it's only three days, its part of the continuing community commitment we are a proud sponsor. for more information you can go to the website. >> next year we should get the students at morgan state to

design an uber house. >> just -- this is beautiful. it is. >> it is. >> kids enjoyed it. let's look the weather -- 50 degrees now. it went up a degree. north northwest winds 13, the pressure way back up. we will look at a nice holiday forecast right after this. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

. now complete forecast. >> live look outside. santa's house a little empty but he will be there tomorrow. >> tomorrow night. >> yeah. >> the polar express i believe. >> good. >> take a look at radar, look at some of the highways, still some rain in a few spots right now. south of philadelphia, little rain. route 50 little rain, i-95 new jersey and the garden state some rain. pretty clear in pennsylvania here on i-78. i-70 going west, not a lot going on. just a few sprinkles. most of the rain moving out east of the area after a wet night. some areas up two to three inches of rain. yeah, flood warning -- some of

the creeks in york, frederick and washington until later tomorrow. some of those rivers and creeks are still filled with water. take a look at temperatures right now. 50 degrees, it's actually holding steady, 51 ocean city and chilly out to the west. 51 down the beach. the winds still blow, 13, 17, 22, 26, later tonight they will start to die down. tomorrow they won't be a major factor. a nice sunny day. today it was snow across the northern new york, vermont new hampshire, much of maine picked up two to six inches, all long the east coast the front caused a lot of rain from new york down through jersey, maryland, down to northern florida. big thunderstorm activity. much warmer air. all up to the east. behind it was a bit of a lake effect and a bit of a troudh

that developed, scattered showers and that's clearing right now this is fall -- not showing any precipitation to the west. clearing skies, a much cooler night with temperatures in the 30s. tomorrow with high pressure in control. the winds die down, pleasant day, today's high was in the mid60's, much earlier in the day. the afternoon we dropped in the 50s. by friday the high moves off the coast. here comes the mild air for friday and the weekend looking unbelievablely mild. northwest, five to ten knotts, small cap advisory on the bay, the bay temperature around 52 degrees, tonight look for generally clear skies, few clouds now, 35 by morning, breezy this evening. tomorrow back up in to the midand upper other's which is abovel average tomorrow at 53 with a lot of sun and's very pleasant day and for the ravens day tomorrow night. clear skies, temperatures in the mid to upper 40s at the start of the game.

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. now it's complete cove rage. >> it's just before 6:30. partly cloudy and 50 degrees. good evening. thank you for for staying with us. the parents of a missing child are venting their anger at the media saying negative reporting got in the way of the search for their daughter. their testimony is part of a probe into press ethics. >> reporter: kate and jerry told a judge the media invaded

their privacy and maded search for their daughter unbearable. >> please stop. we are trying to find our daughter and you are stopping us. >> reporter: they say at first the press was helpful showing photographs of their 4-year- old, kidnapped at their vacation villa in 2007. scene they say they shifted blame on them and made stories up, printing headlines full of lies. >> front page with the photograph of her with the headline she is dead. >> reporter: kate said she felt mentally raped when the news of the world published part of her private dairy that described her feelings after her daughter disappeared. >> i felt violated. i wrote these words at a straight time. . >> reporter: it was the phone hacking that eventually brought down news of the world. that trippingerred the ethics hearing now underway.

families are testifying about how the media has treated them. harry potter author is scheduled to speak on thursday about her battles to protect her children. a judge will issue a report next year that could suggest major changes in the way britain's media operates. in london, wjz. >> and the hearing is being aired live. >> strange amish attacks. we have the latest. >> reporter: the leader of a break away amish group and six followers are charged with hate crimes. sam mullet would order his followers to shave the beards of other amish men a majora fence. he also made some sleep in a chicken coop and had sex with married women to cleanse them.

the attacks terrorized amish communities. >> police say many victims wouldn't press charges because they don't want to get involved in court. >> the death of a russian woman who was found after she disappeared on a trip to maryland is now ruled a homicide. the 54-year-old was last heard from in february as she drove a rental car from new york to catonsville. she was found in the chesapeake in june. police say one of her sons is a suspect in her death. a wild fight between two neighbors ends with one person dying. we report from edgewood with more on how it happened. >> jay! er withwhere are you? >> reporter: she is in disbelief after learning her friend died tuesday evening, made even more distraught by the strange circumstances. >> it's -- got really rough. he said get my husband and i

did. they were holding him down and then when the cops came he just was gone. >> reporter: they watched the scene happen at her friend's house in the 2,000 block of edgewood. breken ridge walked in to his neighbore unlocked home uninvited. the woman of the house alerted her husband who asked him to leave. when he wouldn't leave a fight broke out. >> it was a struggle, physical, there were no weapons involved. we will fled to wait for the results. >> reporter: neighbors say breken ridge will often walk up and down the street knocking on doors trying to get inside. >> he would knock on my door. i don't know him. he would want to use the phone. bang bang bang. >> reporter: green said he suffer from mental illness. >> how can i look at -- as a criminal? he has never disrespected me. the most he would come to use my phone or i would give him something to eat. republican police continue to investigate what happened. >> it's horrible. i didn't want him to die. he has a family. why would i want that?

>> reporter: at this point police don't plan to file charges in this case but say that could change depending on the autopsy. >> he was transported to the hospital where he did later die. >> a scary end to a road trip for athletes in southern maryland. the team was returning from a game in virginia when their school bus got into an accident. a truck failed to yield at the intersection. 50 students had injuries. the driver is facing drunk driving charges. >> time for a quick look at some of the stories you will find tomorrow in the newspaper. investigation into how executive john leopold's has changed since his records were subpoenaed. how to make turkey sliders. head coaching brothers, talk about the special meaning that tomorrow's fame has for them and for their families. these and more read tomorrow's sun, remember to look for the updated forecast.

>> ready so shop but avoid the crowd in your neighborhood shop owners ready to serve. small business trying to stay going. >> reporter: small shop owners elbowed out by the big stores are trying to stake a claim, working outside the box is how they stay in business. >> all silver plated. >> reporter: brian one of the store was unique ideas, urban baby is more specialized. like other shop owners, this is their golden time. >> everybody is heading to the big box stores but we need to keep it local so all these great little districts in baltimore stay around. >> reporter: baltimore magazine is giving them a boost with its gift guide. >> always looking for information around the holidays and so many great shops in the baltimore area. >> we are trying to focus on local and also all price

points. >> reporter: one of the stores they recommend for finding just the right thing. karen and her friend are sold on the experience. >> we love the small shop, we love all the different things you can buy, and the personal service. >> reporter: rather than blow it on black friday, maybe you throw a little to your neighborhood shop. >> and baltimore magazine publishes a gift guide every year. >> good idea. shopping local. >> very good. >> still to come, robbed at a funeral. you won't believe this outrageous story. > mudslides, destruction in one european nation. >> about -- the weather center. a dry sunny, holiday and a warm up to. the forecast. >> the top stories on the website. for updates on the news and the updated forecast log onto wjz.com. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

. at least three are dead after mudslides in italy. this is the aftermath, a 10- year-old was killed as his family tried to escape from their home.

the mudslides have swept away cars and washed out bridges. some of the flooding is blamed on the government's failure to regularly clean storm drains. efforts to put up a christmas tree in new zealand, the chopper clipped part of the structure and came crashing down. the pilot jumped out. he wasn't seriously hurt. an investigation is underway. >> a family in minnesota is robbed while mourning the loss of a loved one. it's a disturbing trend where burglars strike a home while the family is at a funeral. the couple said they came home to find money gone, including all their savings for christmas. authorities hope to prevent future break-ins by getting the word out. ? is there life after death? that has can psalmed mankind for centuries and tonight we talk to a man who claims he saw the after life and it started with a crab cake. >> reporter: the greeks first

studied near death experience experiences. >> sea of blackness and lights coming through. >> reporter: today millions tell similar stories about tunnels of light. >> just kept going like that faster and faster. >> reporter: mike said he has seen the other side when he was at a cafe. the best crab cakes. >> absolutely. worth dying for? >> reporter: it was here in september michael took part in a crab cake eating contest. a reporter with the patch.com was videotaping the event when mike choked. >> lights out. >> reporter: so do you think you were dead for a few minutes? >> yes. it was about four minutes without oxygen. i had a mini stroke. >> reporter: he doesn't remember the panic as people tried to save him. instead he recalls an emotional trip. >> started feeling and seeing

talon like chains with claws on the end of them coming down and starting to rip out my skin. a pain like i have never felt ever and i started begging and saying please, mercy, please and at that point boom it just stopped. >> reporter: then what? >> the pain is gone. most of my body is gone. it's very white. >> reporter: that's when he said he heard familiar voices deciding if he should live or die. >> angels, figures, nothing with wings but just a human form started replacing my body parts. >> reporter: suddenly the life fades . there was a man in a white coat. i asked him, am i dead? he said no, you are in a hospital. >> reporter: some people would say that these are just hallucinations. >> i went through the 70's so

i know the difference. whether you want to believe or not, something does happen. >> reporter: wjz, eyewitness news. >> a british researcher is doing one of the largest near death studies. it could be done later this year. >> a preview of what's coming up tonight. >> the controversial issue of immigration took seven interest stage. gingrich's comments and what it means for his campaign. that's tonight on the evening news. >> and a look at tonight's closing numbers wall street. we will be right back. ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,

. a breezy overcast day before thank differenting. a live look outside. we are live with the forecast. tim williams has a closer look at tomorrow's forecast. >> i see bright decides, blue skies in the future and the winds will calm down. with a breezy start to the day things calm down nicely. you will see a lot of blue sky.

going up to a daytime high of 58 degrees which is above the normal. we will start off chilly but the skies will clear nicely through the day. for the next five we send it into bob. >> really sad -- this forecast. look at this. tomorrow 58 degrees. lot of sun. huge, 34 tomorrow night. 60 on friday. yes, great shopping weather. little cool in the morning. 64 sunday, a few showers possible on monday. still mild at 66. >> a horse rescue has extra horse power after winning a nationwide contest. to you the community helped them. it's an early christmas for the horse haven rescue. they ran this brand new truck in the 100 cars for good contest.

>> like we didn't believe it. we were like no, we won a truck? >> reporter: toyota gave away a car a day for 100 days to the charity that received the most votes on facebook. with 42% of the vote, angels got their keys on tuesday. they are based in glennville, rescuing abused horses. they are caring for 19. . >> just run basically the -- the truck and the two we have are more than 20 and they are -- they are in terrible shape. >> reporter: they will use the truck every day to move hay, straw and other supplies. a truck like this costs upwards of $40,000. money not quite in their budget. by replacing the old vehicle angels can now kick their rescue into a higher gear. >> we thank everybody that voted for us. we wouldn't have done it without them. >> this was the first year for the toyota contest and they plan to do it again next year. >> still to come, forget all

the talk act brotherly love between the harbaughs. players expect a brawl. >> mark with the latest. ,,,,,

. the fan sports report. >> this is quite the happening. its right here in baltimore. that will give way to two hard hitting teams. the ravens and 49ers going after it. jim harbaugh known for his fire played 16 years in the league with the ravens quarterback. he has brought it down and dirty hard charging personality to the niners. they don't have the most talent but like the ravens they do hit hard, play hard and have the overall nasty demeanor. the ravens know it's coming. they can't wait for the fight. >> they will come out and punch us in the mouth. i don't care if they flew from san francisco to baltimore. they will do whatever they can to punch us, to get us to go

home with the win. >> some games you will be more fired up than others. that is wither one of them. our family against there family. it'll be a dog fight. >> we are going against a team that is in our opinion the best team that we have played this season, maybe the best we have played all season. >> speaking of the hard hits, tom was on the receiving end of the brutal shot. he survive and expects to be back returning kicks tomorrow night. the ravens appear to have a speed advantage over the defense. torry smith could be in for another big outing and today he was named the afc offensive player of the week after he torched the bengals for 165 yards. that's a rookie record. the ravens first ever thanksgiving game means a

baltimore high school tradition has moved, remember the yearly turkey bowl will be played at townsend tomorrow morning. the two schools have a rivalry going for for 92 years movement former coach urban meier continues to shoot down the reports is he taking over at ohio states. reports are he has agreed to a seven year contract worth nearly $6 million a sea sob. he said he hasn't been offered the job. he won two titles. remember the nba? no game this is year because of the lock out and that's the reason for a fan protest. knicks and nets fans asked for a full refund on season tickets there. are reports the owners and players could resume talks tonight with hopes of having basketball by christmas. as for now, football will have to do. >> yeah. >> it'll do for me. thank you. we will be right back. ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

. prime timeline u. tonight at ten csi, the news at 11. >> finally it may not be the best holiday for most turkeys but two birds have nothing to worry about on this thanksgiving because of the president. after a ceremony and a wave of his hand the president pardoned liberty the official national thanksgiving turkey and peace who is the official alternate. after tomorrow both will retire to a quiet life in virginia. >> he looks more like a priest there. >> i bless you. peace and liberty. >> that's it for tonight. we will be back tonight. >> for all of us action thank you for watching. don't go away. more ahead on the evening news including could yin drive's stand on immigration >> pelley: tonight, newt gingrich breaks ranks on immigration.

>> i'm prepared to take the heat for saying let's be humane in enforcing the law. >> pelley: jan crawford has the reaction. lee cow an reports no holiday traveler is going father than this one this weekend, 354 million miles on a mission to mars. remarkable results in a new approach to cancer-- tailoring the treatment to the patient. dr. jon lapook on how it works. and years before he danced with the stars, j.r. martinez talked to david martin about his amazing struggle back from the battle field. >> i have to get strong and i have to learn how to deal with it. captioning sponsored by cbs this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. >> pelley: good evening. it wasn't long ago that newt gingrich was nearly through. even his campaign staff was quitting. now he's running at the head of the pack for the republican presidential nominn,