air force academy. meanwhile, there are some concerning numbers for the president in a crucial swing state. a new florida poll shows since march, there's been a 13-point swing leaving him trailing in the state by 6%. right now, we are waiting for mitt romney to take the stage at the latino coalition's annual economic summit. john heilemann, talk about florida first. are you surprised by the flip in numbers in terms of support for the president in the state? >> no. i think if you think about the big swing states, the president's people are less confident about florida than some of the other ones, much more confident about virginia and ohio now because the economy in those states is growing and the dem graphic composition of virginia favors the president. florida is going to be a close race. the economy there just is still really not great and the housing situation, the foreclosure crisis there is still great. any state where the crisis is really bad, there's still a perception that the administration has

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air force academy.be seated. good morning, everybody. it is wonderful to be at the united states air force academy on such a spectacular day. and it is a privilege to join you in honoring the class of 2012. i want to thank secretary donnelly for his introduction but more importantly for his leadership generals gould, clark and borne, the academy, faculty and staff. the governor hickenlooper. members of congress, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. i especially want to acknowledge a graduate of this academy who has kept our air force strong through a time of great challenge, a leader i've relied on and for whom today is his final commencement as chief of staff, general norton schwartz. nordie, suze, we are grateful for 39 years of extraordinary service to our nation. [ applause ] and although he is not with us today, i'm proud to have nominated another academy graduate, general mark welsh, as the next chief of staff. now, this is my second visit to the academy. i was here in the summer of 2008, a

air force academy.n a crucial swing state. a new florida poll shows since march, there's been a 13-point swing leaving him trailing in the state by 6%. right now, we are waiting for mitt romney to take the stage at the latino coalition's annual economic summit. john heilemann, talk about florida first. are you surprised by the flip in numbers in terms of s

. >>> still to come a mile high salute for president obama at the air force academy, hear what he told the graduating class of cadets. >> but first he lied about having cancer -- she lied about having cancer so she could get a free wedding, but she's not going to prison, the sentence given to jessica vega when we come back. >>> sentencing was handed down today for a new york woman who had faked having cancer so donors would help pay for her wedding and honeymoon. after claiming that she had leukemia 25-year-old jessica vega received more than $13,000 worth of goods and services including a free wedding dress and flowers. since then she paid all that money back and is expected to be released from jail today after a judge sentenced her to time served. >>> a new poll shows the number of americans who support same sex marriage is now at an all time high. that poll out today from abc news says 53% of americans now say same sex marriage ought to be legal and that is an awfully big change from six years back when that number was just 36%. the poll was released two weeks to the day after presi

that's why i recommend to all of you, just read the text of the air force academy speech. it was reagan. morning in america. the sun is shining. we are going to be fine. but, i don't think the word -- exceptional appears in there. but not interdependent. >> i am curious given how much of the economic economic situat global economic situation is part of your paper and your thinking on this, the question bruce has posed here of which one of these candidates would be b better able to explain to the american public the situation that we're facing, what's your answer to that? >> i have found it interesting that on things like gas prices, which is a clear example of the interdependence. there's been this suggestion that it actually really does depend on the president and there was some fascinating polls showing the way in which these views about the president's ability to control gas prices flip over time depending on who is in power. so it's not actually a matter of deeply held beliefs. it's a matter about communication to the american public. it does seem to me that is enormou

he's going to deliver the commencement address at the air force academy in colorado springs.n two other states, last night, that's raising a lot of eyebrows. this morning states the president isn't bothering to woo at all, kentucky and arkansas, where anti-obama democrats reared their heads in the primaries. kentucky, 42% of registered democrats selected uncommitted. and then going to arkansas, an attorney named john wolfe drew 42% of the vote. and a federal prison inmate drew 41% of the vote in west virginia's democratic primary. do these anti-obama democrats really matter? kristen welker traveling with the president joins us now from colorado springs. let's put last night's results into context for everybody. why is there this notable anti-obama sentiment among democrats in these selected states? >> reporter: hi, there, thomas. these are the types of headlines that republicans are going to cheer, they're going to talk about. the reality is these states are just not friendly to president obama, these southern appalachian states. so the obama campaign, not necessarily expecti

now live to the air force academy. president obama is giving the commencement address this afternoon. >> please be seated. good morning, everybody. it is wonderful to be at the united states air force academy on such a spectacular day. it is a privilege to join you in honoring the class of 2012. [applause] i want to thank the secretary for his introduction, and more importantly, his leadership. the academy, faculty, and a staff. the governor, members of congress, distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman. i especially want to acknowledge a graduate of this academy who has kept our air force strong in a time of great challenge. a leader who might have relied on as chief of staff. we cannot be prouder of view and are grateful. [applause] although he is not with us today, i am proud to have now made another academy graduate as the next chief of staff. [applause] this is my second visit to the academy. i was here in the summer of 2008. we were getting ready to have -- to head out. i was proud to be here at the beginning of

this time at the air force academy. >> thanks to the air force personnel who did their part and osama bin laden is no longer a threat to our country. >> reporter: the comments income as some questions about whether there was too much devulged to hollywood lawmakers. judicial watch said it obtained documents indicating the cia and defense department gave the filmmakers special access, including the tourist cias mold of the bin laden compound and a building so secret, the name was redacted. >> they disclosed the identity of a seal 6 team operator/commander to these two individuals and my understanding, those are the most carefully held information in the government. >> reporter: a cia spokesperson responded that filming is sometimes allowed under tight parameters and a room was empty during the visit. congressman peter king wants to know more. >> the rap with the hollywood intelligence community and the defense community and it's indefensible. >> reporter: officials have dismissed the allegations from the outset. >> the claims are ridiculous. we don't discuss classified information. >>

air force academy. this is the fourth time the commander in chief and deliver the graduation speech at one of the nation's military colleges. >> it is 6:06, 63 degrees on this wednesday morning. it's getting a little better out there. >> still ahead, the ultimate wedding pressure. the couple was not about to let that tornado stop their party if. >> unbelievable video. and aircraft at rosecroft raceway. three jockeys less seriously injured. we have the video showing what happened right afterwards. >> we have one flood warning in effect. i will talk about that and look to doppler and help you plan for your day. hey, what are you drinking? i'm drinking dunkin'. i'm drinking dunkin'. medium iced, cream and sugar. dunkin' iced all day long. dunkin' keeps me going. it gives me the boost i need. dunkin' iced keeps me moving and grooving. i run on dunkin'. america runs on dunkin' coffee. >> 3 harness race drivers recovering this morning after an accident last night at rosecroft raceway in maryland. it happened

. >>> president obama delivered the commencement address to air force academy grads in colorado and he told them ending one war is setting the foundation to a new america. >> ten years of military operation have stretched our forces and strained their families and going forward, you will face fewer deployments and you'll have more time to train and to stay ready. that means you will be better prepared for the full range of missions you face. >> the classic 2012 has the largest number of female graduates in air force academy history and that also has the largest number of students going directly to graduate school. >>> during the president's trip out west, he will be adding more cash to the campaign fund and his edge over mitt romney is shrinking. the president is holding campaign events in denver and california through april. the democratic groups raised $450 million some republican groups generated 400 million. >>> and mitt romney is one win away from his party's nomination andha that is all but official now and romney swept all of the delegates in the kentucky and arkansas primaries

but here is what the president said at the air force academy today.s listen. >> when people around the world are asked which country do you most admire, one nation comes out on top, the united states of america. today we can say it with confidence and pride, the united states is stronger and safer and more respected in the world. >> does that sound like a different philosophy? >> no, i think the president reiterates a time old tradition that america is an incredible country of land and opportunity where you can use your talents to achieve your unique version of the american dream. if you want to have a debate, let's start with dignity for the commander in chief. >> kyle, you are interested in the content of politics, policy, issues. what kind of place does a reference to this nonsense about the president's place of birth have in the current discourse? >> well, i'll tell you this, no one in colorado is talking about this. folks are talking about jobs, the economy, this is not an issue that was really on the table. mike coffman had not brought it up bef

we have a statue at the air force academy. i hope every cadet will be inspired after they see the statue. now i'd like to talk about raymond murphy in korea. many were wounded in the battle. he continued rescuing marines after he was wounded. the wounded and him were taken to a medic hospital. he refused treatment until all of this man were taken care of. freedom is precious and freedom must be protected. i hope you will always live the words. "you will be the leaders protecting our nation. i know you will set a whole new standards." do not forget them. you saw them and drive through the streets. they earned the medal of honor. god bless them. they got it. john graduated from west point in 1964. he wrote his own obituary. he said he was his best authority on as long life. i think of the phrase, "cut duty, honor, country." he was killed in a helicopter crash in 1970. own obituarymy because i'm the best authority on my own life. i love the army. it gave me the most satisfying years of my life. the army the live in germany and ja

air force academy. president also has campaign events in denver and in california. >> presumptive republican nominee mitt romney will be in d.c. today where he will speak to small business owners at the latino coalition's economic summitt. romney won primaries in kentucky and arkansas leaving him only about 80 delegates short of the number needed to clip. the delegation. the numbers highlight a challenge for president obama's camp n kentucky, about 4 #% of rent strerred democrats selected uncommitted. in arkansas, about 40% of vote are backed attorney john wolf who is also running for the democratic presidential nomination. though president obama's nomination is a given, yesterday's results put a spotlight on the challenges he faces for support in the south. >>> the senate homeland security committee is holding a hearing on capitol hill today on the secret service prostitution scandal. the director of the secret service will make his first public comments today. a dozen agents and military personnel are

a former air force academy commandante, i believe nordy has been a transformative leader in his nearly four years as air force chief of staff. he came into the role at a very challenging time but because of his leadership, the signaturecy will never and capabilities needed for the future and excel for a wide i greatly appreciate his consult, his guidance and himself dedication to the ass for and to the. >> good afternoon. >>. on this day in 1775 a small force of green mountain guys led by ethan allen and ben detective arnold successfully attacked nosh. at the time siem the second continental trong -- as we sit here today the congress has its own dunting task, debate and decide on a budge with a war under way and with increasingly complex security challenges ahead. i appreciate the difficulty of the decisions they face. secretary panetta and i face them as well and so do the service chiefs and combatant commanders. we came together to prepare and submit a budget that we firmly believe is a responsible investment in america's security. now we stand together to see what we need, to preser

june 1st. >> here present of, as in colorado and he is giving the commencement speech at the air force academy. >>mark: where are watching wall street drop on the dow jones a bus tour averaged. the dow is down a thousand wind for the month of may. we do not know with the bottom will be out. facebook is finding a bottom. we have brought a black here. >>rob: the facebook is hitting a price to bit uncomfortable at at $32 a share. you're also learned analysts were cutting numbers. in a warming some the think investors about this. facebook disclosed that right before coming public. facebook said wheaton of this quarter does not look that good. this reflects a very squirrelly on mark zuckerberg. the stock of hpv. they are at 4 and 1/2 percent now. the layout are grundy and the the layoffs are going to be about 25,000 workers. you saw down report poor numbers last night. >>mark: what about the congressional budget office coming up figures of what they're expecting with the bush tax cuts expiring, and cut the there coming in. they said we were born to be back in recession next year. rubout >>rob: kron

. >>> we're looking live now at the commencement address at the air force academy in colorado springs, colorado. >> the president of the united states. >> here is the president arriving. [ cheers and applause ] >> after wrapping the g8 summit at camp david and a nato summit in chicago, he headed for colorado. after that he will make stops for a campaign fund-raiser. we'll be right back. >>> egyptians are going to the polls in their first democratic presidential election in the nation's history. they will be selecting a new president more than a year after a violent uprising took down mubarak. >> reporter: egyptians could not hold back their excitement as they surrounded their presidential hopeful. the former foreign minister is a front runner in the first free election in the country's history. he says, god willing democracy will prevail and we will start rebuilding egypt. these egyptians want to be part of it. some men and women waited for hours in separate lines to vote. since a third of egypt's 50 million voters could not read, a dozen candidates on the ballot had photos and symbol

air force academy in colorado springs. the president will also attend two campaign events today. one in colorado, the other in california. >>> today the secret service director will make his first public comments on the recent prostitution scandal in colombia. director mark sullivan is expected to tell a senate committee last month's scandal did not threaten national security. his prepared testimony states the agents implicated did not have protective information about president obama at the time of misconduct. the agents visited nightclubs and invited prostitutes to their hotel prior to president obama's arrival in colombia. four secret service agents involved in the scandal are now fighting their dismissals. a government official tells nbc news they claimed they did not know the women were prostitute, and that the behavior is not specifically prohibited. >>> 6:06 now. ahead, why a plane ticket is going to cost you more even though fares are not going up. >>> plus, the unabomber bragging from a prison cell. the message ted kaczynski sent to his former classmates. >>> another sto

air force one a short time ago. he will stop in colorado springs for a commencement address at the air force academy before flying on. mr. obama will attend a campaign fundraising dinner in atherton and speak at a rally in redwood city and asian-american round table tomorrow in palo alto the first visit since -- since he came out in favor of same-sex marriage. amy hollyfield will give us a live report in the next half hour >> new poll shows strong public support for same-sex marriage. a poll shows african-americans have moved more in favor of the issue of same-sex marriage perhaps taking their lead from president obama. overall, 53% of americans say gay marriage should be legal, up from 36% in 2006. 39% strongly support it, 32% are strongly opposed. >>> scholar from cuba's first family touring the bay area today amid a protest. mariella castro the daughter of the president in san francisco to talk about her work in sex education and push to legalize same-sex marriage in cuba. tonight she will talk at a hospital. cuban-americans who fled the castro regime and some lawmakers have criticized the obama administration fo

president touched on national security and the war on terror in his latest addressed to the air force academy. >> he addressed the graduating class this morning in colorado springs and told the cadets that they would be the first class in nine years to graduate into a world where there are no americans fighting in iraq. >> for the first time in your lives, and thanks to air force personnel that did their part, but osama bin laden is not a threat to our country. we have put al qaeda on a pass to defeat. >> he also said this graduating class will clearly see how the united states and the war in afghanistan. >> he will continue west to the golden state in just a few hours for some big-ticket fund- raisers. his trip comes at a time when technology giants are struggling in the silicon valley. cable baron is here with the economic highs and lows surrounding the president's visit. >> you cannot park here or here, or here because the president is coming to town. >> it is not everyday that the president of united states comes and discovers our city. >> redwood city has not seen a presidential visit in

he was in colorado springs giving a commencement speech at the air force academy and then it was on to denver for a fund- raiser in and he has got recent prison chisholm from mitt romney and he definitely took some digs today. >> those of us to spend time in the real world know that the problem is not that the american people are not productive enough. you have been working harder than ever. the challenge we face right now and the challenge we face for over a decade is that harder work is not lending to higher incomes. sizzle once the president arrived in silicon valley expected to attend a dinner at the heirs to the levi strauss empire. $35,800 for each ticket. tonight they expect david crosby and gramm-perform and then the president is on to a bigger fund raiser. the price is more manageable and we understand that ben harper will be there to perform as well. they just moved a small fund- raiser from palo alto to san jose in the morning and it will be a round table of asian- american business leaders who will be bending the president's here, each of them giving $45,000 for access beca

air force academy in colorado springs.rnia's silicon valley tonight as the campaign redoubles its efforts to keep pace with the republican money machine. our white house correspondent joins us live from colorado springs. kristin, you're on the ground in colorado. we saw polls today from florida and i think pennsylvania. the most recent poll in colorado has mitt romney running neck and neck with the president both at 47%. is this a state therefore that campaign is beginning to be very worried about? >>> absolutely, martin. i think they're concerned about this state, a handful of other battle ground states like virginia, north carolina, which president obamacareried in 2008. and which as you point out, polls now show have really narrowed when it comes to the race between the president and mitt romney. so their strategy is to really barn storm quite hard in this state. president obama has been visiting frequently, this is his second visit in the past several weeks. the campaign is also running some attack ads against mitt rom

five things to know president obama is set to deliver the commencement address today for the air force academy in colorado springs. this is the fourth service academy graduation speech in four years. >> a funeral is held today in nashville tennessee for disco electric end donna summer. the funeral will be for friends and family about 1,000 people are expected to attend summers passed away last week of lung canser. >>> check out virtual career fair. upload your resume for free. reps with dozens of companies will see it and contact you if you qualify for a position they are looking to fill. >>> temperatures near 80 today. cool off with a free slurpee. 7-eleven is rolling out a free localry version. stop by any participating store from 11 in the morning until 7 tm to get a free slurpee. >>> and rains are holding practice at the facility in owings mills. the ota runs for two hours. coach harbaugh and some of the players will speak to the media after practice. news time 4:45 and weather wise we didn't get nearly as much rain as we thought. so, we will get to that in one second. traffic wise, though

he will deliver a commencement address for the air force academy in colorado springs and he will attendy we will find out who's considered to host the 2020 olympics. the announcement coming up and media reports say istanbul and tokyo and madrid are considered. >>> the final game of a 3-game set at camden yards for the red sox. matinee baseball 12:35 first pitch. last night, brian tossed a gemin a 4-1 win over the sox in front of 25,000. hunts with home runs in the 4th and 7th respectively. again, first pitch format neigh baseball 12 chn 35. >>> ravens are having an ot -- 12:35. >>> the ravens are having a ota practicing from 1111:30 to 1:30. coach john har ball and a few players will stop by to talk to the media following the practice. >>> people in northern virginia are on high alert as rainfall and flooding problems persist. there's a flood warning in prince william county manassas and manasa parks. several roads have been shut down because parts have been swept away and creeks are overflowing causing people to eve vac waited. -- causing people to be evacuated. rain and thunderstorms

right now president obama is greeting this year's graduating seniors at the air force academy.. the president delivered his final commencement address of the season telling them they're entering a different world where there is no osama bin laden and americans are no longer fighting in iraq and we can see the end of the war in afghanistan in sight. the president also said he was, quote, new feeling about america. >> i firmly believe if we rise to this moment in history f we meet our responsibilities, then just like the 20th century the 21st secentury thereabout anoth great american century. that's the future i see. that's the future you can build. >> nbc news white house correspondent kristin welker traveling with the president and he remarked on the number of female cadets in the class of so many there. >> reporter: absolutely. we have heard a lot of female names being called out, a lot of females coming up to accept diplomas. what's so fascinating about an event like this is it really under scores the built-in benefits of being president during or being president during an el

a scaled-down event went ahead in the air force academy. the president and his army had declared a war on al qaeda. >> this heinous crime, which is not related to religion or morality, will not intimidate us. it will not deter us from continuing our fight against these evil criminal elements. among monday's parade rehearsals ended in the carnage when a suicide bomber wearing an army uniform blew himself up. al qaeda has claimed responsibility. hours after the attack, hundreds of people held a candlelight procession in condemnation of the bombing. at our march is in solidarity with the soldiers who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in an operation that is beyond human, but -- comprehension. >> even as the demonstrators honor the victims, new threats from al qaeda, which says it plans to carry out more attacks in yemen. >> a court in south africa convicted a farm worker of the murder of a white supremacist. he was found guilty of bludgeoning man to death at his home just over two years ago. >> the case has fanned racial tensions. support

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that came in his address in the united states air force academy.ve to dan lothian in colorado springs. dan, how did it go over there today? >> reporter: the president's address was a mix of pride and politics. he was talking about the u.s. global leadership and going through some of his campaign themes and he was seemingly countering some of the criticism from his likely opponent, mitt romney. >> a dramatic flyover capped president obama's commencement salute to more than 1,000 cadets in the u.s. air force academy where he touted their accomplishments and challenged them to become great leaders. >> you are dismissed! >> and celebrated the end. >> this is the day you finally become officers in the finest air force in the world. >> he spent most of the commencement address painting a picture of the landscape since the cadets arrived four years ago. the war in iraq over, the fight in afghanistan winding down, the killing of osama bin laden. >> osama bin laden is no longer a threat to our country. we've put al qaeda on the path to defeat. >> reporter: