but there was no expectation on the part of the administration that after abass went to his people and publicly committed to take this course he would change course. our purpose has been to make clear that he understands what in our view the negative consequences of that will be. why we do not feel that it will advance his cause and what response the united states will be owe bliged to take if it comes to a vote. we've been clear that we'll veto it -- >> we were told by top officials that it can be sent to committee or slow walked, there are a lot of steps that can be taken to delay a vote to buy some time. >> well, assuming that the palestinians do as we expect them to do and submit their application for full membership of the united nations, that will come tomorrow and it will come in the form of a letter perfefr president abass, the secretary general is obliged to transmit that letter to the security council president. i suspect that early next week the security council will gather behind closed doors to begin discussion of that request. and until that discussion begins, it's imposs

thousand were injured during clashes with police and army troops israeli embassy staff including the abass are and their families have been flown out of the country and were sold last month after israeli forces responding to a cross border militant attack mistakenly killed by egyptian police officers the protests come at a time of change seven months after the popular uprising that ousted hosni mubarak thousands have gathered in the capital so here square urging an end to military rule and pressing for urgent reforms the president of the arab wars association doris says islamist groups could ultimately benefit from the arrest. of various political movements vying for power they're trying to show is bigger than the other i think this demonstration is only the liberals not taking part and then it is accusing the other one of trying to show they are going to go on the islamists are not. worried about the election because well for the election no they.

president abass indicated that he will reject the peace plan with israel and heel press ahead with aote in the u.n.. what can and should the u.s. do about that? >> guest: it is a giant step back ward for the two state solution that the palestinian people hoped for. the united states will veto the security council rez jection that gives state hood . only the security council can provide state hood and criteria for a peaceful state . the obama administration is right to veto the state hood because none of us know what kind of state we would be buying into and you avoid direct negotiations. there is a problem, they will understand and go to the assembly for provocative nation at that timus. and then they will have acess to the international criminal court and use the u.n. as a political tool against the israelis which will create a back lash here at home. this is a provocative and dangerous tep by the pakistan and will not lead to peace. it will lead us to step out. >> chris: in what way? >> guest: aid will be considered and i think that certain organizations in the u.n. are kangaroo co

president obama meets with palestinian president, mahedy abass later today -- mahmoud abbasss later thisone bases in africa and the arabian peninsula. "the washington post "reports it's part of a counterterrorism effort for al qaeda groups. one base will be in one air -- in one area and the other, in another area. >>> the battery case begins for the raiders' football player sebastian janikowski. a 36-year-old woman claims janikowski forced her into a back room and wouldn't let her leave. she says he cream -- she says -- he says he seemed at her because he -- he screamed at her because because he thought she was taking his picture. >>> coming up what, may have played a role in a grizzly attack. >>> and the unique perspective simon cowell says "the x factor" will give his show. man: the forecast -- plenty of sunshine through today with seasonable temperatures. we should reach our normal high by this afternoon. hey, ellen! what are you doing? not much -- just brewing up some dunkin' donuts coffee. want some? [ whoosh! ] i'd love some. one taste, and you'll understand. delicious dunkin' donu

president obama visited the united nations where mahmoud abass is expected to push for statehood. a veto. that hasn't stopped the criticism when it comes to relations with israel. rick perry says mr. obama has made unfortunate errors andmy shl bachmann says he isn't standing by israel and mitt romney says he threw israel under the bus. how important is that jewish vote in joining me now is democratic strategist car donna and clifford may, welcome, john, let me start with you. how critical is the jewish vote? >> it is incredibly important coalition but every constituency is important. president obama's approval rating among jewish americans is still 50% higher than any other group. we hear every election cycle there's an idea that republicans claim the jewish vote, it never happens. is it going to less support than initially? probably. will he come close to losing the jewish vote? doubt that will happen. >> he got 78% of the jewish vote in 2008. will he get the same? he'll certainly try. what he needs to do to do that is continue to underscore that there's been no administration th

right now palestinians are gathering as the palestinian president mahmoud abass is about to address theork. we're looking inside the united nations imlg building right now before -- nations building right now before he comes up. just moments ago he officially asked the united nations to recognize palestinian statehood. and that is despite opposition from the united states. >>> it is 8:56. we have just learninged that the sixth-ton satellite falling toward earth may in fact hit the united states. cnn has reported that nasa has changed its calculations. previously they said it was unlikely that any of the debris would land in the u.s. it's expected to crash late tonight or early tomorrow and apparently its orientation has changed that is slowing its fall and changing its course. most of the satellite will disintegrate about about 12,000 pounds of it is expected to rain down somewhere. >>> 8:57. baseball's defending world champions face a must win game tonight. the giants lost to the dodgers 8-2 last night pushing san francisco to the brink of elimination. the giants won a three-game serie

according to the u.n., abass will submit for the u.n.y h which is win the palestinians plan to speak. so nothing is expected unless there is dramatic development until friday. he seems intend ease told the u.n. in effect going to the security council where the united states veto does loom. the british foreign secretary today saying maybe you don't have the nine veets voets that you need pch niep yes votes and the u.s. would love to avoid putting the vietnam why hammer down and inflating palestinians. we won't see action until friday. as secretary of state, hillary clinton, said a moment ago, a lot of pressure son the way heading for the palestinians. >> are there nine members of the u.n. security council out of 15 -- nine, you said, right? >> you need nine yes votes. >> are there nine -- effectively that tells the palestinians, no formal recognition of a palestinian state. are there nine members of the security council? i know the united states will. but are there nine that will do that? >> it is very hazy. not all these countries have c

the president, mahmoud abass will present it on friday. >> the only way to a true state solution which see happen is through negotiations. and no matter what does or doesn't happen this week, it will not produce the kind of outcome that everyone is hoping for. we're going to stay very much engaged and focused. >> the obama administration has told the palestinians it will veto any statehood measure in the security council. >>> libyan fighters say they are planning a massive attack to take the city of ben whalid. one of the cities fighting for moammar gadhafi. celebrations not fighting as rebels rolled into the town today. a cnn crew with the rebels say they met little resistance. in new york president obama said the u.n. was a force for change. >> when the old regime enleashed a campaign of terror threatening to roll back the democratic tide sweeping the region, we acted as united nations and acted swiftly. broadening sanctions and imposing an arms embargo, the united states led the effort to pass a historic resolution at the security council authorizing all necessary measures to protec

. >> jay, the palestinian authority president abass, said he planned to go ahead to get recognition as a state at the u.n. this month and the american officials have said they will veto. given that the palestinians are going to press on with this, does the administration have a plan b to deal with the recognition of the palestinian authority? >> as you know, we do not believe that this will bring the palestinians, if this action were taken or this approach will follow through, that it would have -- bring the palestinians any closer to statehood. things have to be negotiated directly by both parties and we encourage both sides to come back together and direct negotiations. there is no substitute for syria and substancetive negotiation negotiations. and you aren't going to achieve statehood through this means and we think -- we have made our opinion on that very clear. >> is the president worried given all the work he has put in to responding to the arab spring, having the veto, people seeking recognition, sends a bad signal to other arabs who aspire for freedom? >> there are speculation