but, on everybody's short list is bob mcdonald.uppose he is put on the ticket. >> laura: huge. >> very, very difficult for obama -- >> laura: bus tour went through virginia. bus tour didn't add up to a lot. move on to ohio where democrats scored a big win and republicans scored a win. talk about union measure. $30 million of outside money poured into the state. outside groups, union groups, not so much money for the opposing side which was john kasich's move to limit collective bargaining rights. what does this say about union power in 2012. >> ohio has been a big union state. look, this was a big psychological boost not just for unions and democrats and president obama. that's a state that he may have to carry given what's happening in the south. if he doesn't get the three southern states he won in 2008, he has got to carry ohio. he got a big boost yesterday, no question about it. governor kasich is wounded and will be in no position to lead the republic charge in 2012. >> laura: larry, the difference between the leadership style

. >> among those blasting the email, gerry connolly and even governor bob mcdonald weighing in calling the image shameful and offensive and we are told image will not be circulated anymore. >> republican presidential account her main cain is speaking out against -- her man skein speaking out against sexual harassment allegations against him. he reportedly settled with the women. >> while at the restaurant association, i was accused of sexual harassment. falsely accused, i might add. it was concluded after an investigation that it had no basis. >> cain called the allegation a witch-hunt. the national restaurant association said it won't comment on issues related to current or former employees. another company getting aid from the energy department is now trouble. >> with more on that and what investors are watching today, let's get to linda bell live. good morning. >> good morning. watching a few things this tuesday morning. we have a report on manufacturing coming out about 10:00 a.m. this morning. the federal reserve kicking out a two-day meeting on interest rates. elsewhere, another

fema denied governor bob mcdonald's request friday to individual assistance to those affected by the storm. lee caused flooding in fairfax and prince william county. but it wasn't all bad news from neiknee -- fema. fema decided to approve disaster relief for people whose properties sustained damage many the 5.8 magnitude quake. the request was initially turned down. govern bob mcdonald saying the earthquake damage has doubled since his initial request for assistance. some good news there. >>> as for us when we're talking about the worth, bundle up, chuck bell, it is cold out there this morning. >>> no doubt about it. plenty of chill many the air. first thing to get your weekend started. it's going to stick around for much of early morning hours of your saturday. it won't last all weekend. it won't last all weekend. i'll have ♪ one taste, and you'll understand. delicious dunkin' donuts coffee. mm! pick some up where you buy groceries. america runs on dunkin'. another reason to smile -- dunkin' donuts' new holiday flavors. get 'em while they last. [ girl's voice ]s voice ] hi todd, hi,

governor bob mcdonald joined republicans for a rally in woodbridge today. democrats have an edge in the state senate but a few key senate victories tuesday would allow the gop to regain control of state government. turnout could be the deciding factor. >> so i'd say there's five or six races in the senate that are right at the margin of error. they're very close, very competitive. and it all depends on who shows up on election day. that's why we're flying around the state is to mobilize our friends and say, please vote republican, vote for this pro-growth, pro-free enterprise team and you'll have a better virginia. >> leading virginia democrats are rallying across the state. they'll hold campaign events tomorrow. >>> his name is sin anonymous with d.c. corruption. coming up, the warning jack abramoff received before his downfall. >>> he might have been the country's most beloved curmudgeon. a look at andy rooney. ♪ >>> america's got talent, so does d.c. >>> we had a lot of sunshine today but it was chilly sunshine. a little bit of a warming trend coming our

governor bob mcdonald joined fellow republicans for a rally in woodbridge. democrats have the edge in the state senate but a few key senate victories on tuesday would allow the gop to regain control of state government. mctonld says turnout could be the deciding factor. >> so, i would say there's five or six races in the senate that are right, right at the margin of error. very close. very competitive. it all depends on who shows up on election day and that's where we're flying around state these next three days is to mobilize our friends and say please come out and vote for republican, vote for this pro growth and free enterprise team. >> senator mark warner and tim kaine are rallying across the state. they will hold events in wood bridge, manassas and alexandria tomorrow. >>> america is remembering a television icon. andy rooney died last night after complications from surgery. he had been writing professionally for more than 70 years. he started in tv in 1963 behind the cram when he eventually switched sides it was his essays on things that bothered him t

virginia governor bob mcdonald, a republican called it shameful and offensive. the chairman said to the associated press it was "a lighthearted attempt to inject sat ire humor into the halloween holiday." >> let's go to scott in the comcast newsroom. what's coming up in sports? >> a lot of stuff including monday night football. the dodgers in off field controversy, but a groundbreaking step forward. he is looking to make it a clea. highlights at the garden, coming up. these sweet honey clustery things have fiber? fiber one. almost tastes like one of jack's cereals. uh, forgot jack's cereal. [ jack ] what's for breakfast? uh, try the number one! i've never heard of that. [ wife ] it's great. it's a sweet honey cereal, you'll love it. yeah, this is pretty good. are you guys alright? yeah. [ male announcer ] half a days worth of fiber. not that anyone has to know. fiber beyond recognition. fiber one. [ joycelin ] it was a typical morning. i was getting ready for work, and then i got this horrible headache, and then i blacked out. [ female announcer ] ...who thought

bob mcdonald's final two years in office and his political legacy rests on the outcome of this election. mcdonnell has been mentioned as a possible gop vice presidential candidate. his stock certainly rises if his party controls the entire state government. consider this, if republicans win complete control of the general assembly, it will be only the second time since the civil war that their party has simultaneously held the governor's mansion, house, and senate in virginia. pretty incredible stuff. >> we'll be looking at those races, lots to talk about and have the latest tonight at 11:00. >> thank you. okay, one of the key races in maryland is the city council contest in bowie. there's a council race in college park and in greenbelt. voters are deciding whether it's time for a new mayor. they are also voting in a city council race. lots to talk about. we'll have it through the evening. >>> and watching two big votes in other parts of the country this election day. in ohio, voters are deciding the fate of a law that limits the ability of 350,000 unionized workers to engage in collect

governor bob mcdonald has called on the loudoun pog to apologize for their actions. chairman said in an e-mail response to the associated press that it was a light hearted attempt to put satire human into the halloween holiday. gary nurenberg is joined by a long time member of washington's best known political satire group. gary. >> reporter: this is a founder of the capitol steps 30 years ago. miss newport, this image over the line or funny? >> that is not something capitol steps would do. comedians always grapple with what is too far, what can you do, what is satire and what is offensive? and the line is always moving. but the capitol steps are always looking at a serious issue and saying what is funny about it. you know, you might take a hurricane katrina as a good example. nothing funny about a hurricane. people are really hurt. there is a lot of tragedy. but you've got fema. you've got -- you can make fun of fema. >> reporter: two sides here. one we're only ten months out from a congresswoman being shot and we shouldn't be showing a picture of a politician with

governor bob mcdonald has declared victory over reeves. and while state senator ed houk waits for a number of unprovisional ballots to be counted. >>> a new poll suggests that sexual harassment allegations against republican presidential candidate herman cain may be starting to have an impact. a poll taken last week, cain is in a tie with mitt romney. an online poll taken monday and tuesday by "reuters" found after showing respondents a video of one of cain's accuser's remarks 40% made the footage gave them a less favorable opinion of cain. saying his style is to take his message quote directly to the people, mr. cain addressed the charges at a news conference yesterday. >> with respect to the most recent accusation, i have never acted inappropriately with anyone. period. >> i saw ms. yaallred and her client yesterday in the news conference for the very first time. as i sat in my hotel room with a couple of my staff members, as they got to the microphone, my first response in my mind and reaction was -- i don't even know who this woman is.

. >> bob mcdonald said the ad was offensive. within hours, the chair of the republican committee apologized and we're told the ads will not be used anymore. her man cain is calling the -- herman cain is calling the accusations of sexual harassment a witch-hunt. he addressed the issue during an appearance here in d.c. yesterday. >> while at the restaurant association, i was accused of sexual harassment. falsely accused, i might add. it was after a thorough investigation that it had no basis. >> the national restaurant association says it will not comment. >> secretary of state hillary clinton has canceled an overseas trip because of her mother's illness. clinton is seen with her mother if this video yorksdorthi -- video. dort any rodham. the nature of her mother's illness was not disclosed. >> council is going to consider an emergency resolution. a council member plans to introduce the measure today. it is intended as a response to a bill introduced yesterday in the house. it would require a background check for mayor appointees

joining me now to talk about tonight's results, virginia governor bob mcdonald, thank you for being here>> thank you, bret. >> bret: have you a couple tight races for state senate that could swing the control of the state senate. what is the latest there. >> it's been a big night for republicans in virginia. we picked up one seat so far making it 21-19. there are two other races we're too close to call at this point. we picked up six or seven seats so we're now at the highest republican water mark in virginia history. 65 or 66 seats so it's been a great night for republicans in virginia. mississippi had a great night as well, one of the governorship taking up seats, looks like, in wisconsin. we feel good about our ability to govern and things we ran out here in virginia. >> bret: your arufal rating is at 69% depending on the poll. yet virginia is called a swing state and will continue to be call that had in the presidential election. what is your take on the state? where it's headed? >> i think it's been swinging well towards the conservative cause last three cycles. i won by 18 points,

joining me now to talk about tonight's results, virginia governor bob mcdonald, thank you for being here>> thank you, bret. >> bret: have you a couple tight races for state senate that could swing the control of the state senate. what is the latest there. >> it's been a big night for republicans in virginia. we picked up one seat so far making it 21-19. there are two other races we're too close to call at this point. we picked up six or seven seats so we're now at the highest republican water mark in virginia history. 65 or 66 seats so it's been a great night for republicans in virginia. mississippi had a great night as well, one of the governorship taking up seats, looks like, in wisconsin. we feel good about our ability to govern and things we ran out here in virginia. >> bret: your arufal rating is at 69% depending on the poll. yet virginia is called a swing state and will continue to be call that had in the presidential election. what is your take on the state? where it's headed? >> i think it's been swinging well towards the conservative cause last three cycles. i won by 18 points,

joining me now to talk about tonight's results, virginia governor bob mcdonald, thank you for being here thank you, bret. >> bret: have you a couple tight races for state senate that could swing the control of the state senate. what is the latest there. >> it's been a big night for republicans in virginia. we picked up one seat so far making it 21-19. there are two other races we're too close to call at this point. we picked up six or seven seats so we're now at the highest republican water mark in virginia history. 65 or 66 seats so it's been a great night for republicans in virginia. mississippi had a great night as well, one of the governorship taking up seats, looks like, in wisconsin. we feel good about our ability to govern and things we ran out here in virginia. >> bret: your arufal rating is at 69% depending on the poll. yet virginia is called a swing state and will continue to be call that had in the presidential election. what is your take on the state? where it's headed? >> i think it's been swinging well towards the conservative cause last three cycles. i won by 18 points, we

. >> despite improved employment numbers, virginia governor bob mcdonald tells the "washington examinerl continue to cut spending. he'll unveil his two-year budget plan next month and said it include include cuts as high as 6% for some agencies. that could boost revenue by as much as 3% but a billion dollar shortfall is still expected. the cut will likely mean fewer services for seniors and less money for local jails and libraries. >> jackson johnson now has damaging video to deal with him in the corruption case against him. the u.s. attorney says it shows a bribe taken shortly after his wife leslie had been elected to the county council and the same day the two were arrested. >> well, what we're doing is that we're attaching it to one of the water sewer bills. it comes before the full council immediately. and i'll get in with the group that leslie has and you get it right. >> prosecutors say he routinely took bribes from developers and business owners, between $400,000 and $1 million. federal prosecutors say he deserve as lengthy prison sentence for orchestrating one of the most notori

bob mcdonald calls the image shameful and offensive the louden county republican committee says quotels have interpreted the image as intending to portray the president as victim of violent crime nothing could be further from the truth we sincerely apologize to the president and anyone who viewed the image if that was the impression. >>> mandatory screening for hiv in teens as young as 16. we will tell you who is behind what could be a controversial decision. >>> and drama at the united nations more on the move that has some celebrating this morning and the united states pulling money from the organization. back after the break guys... [ female announcer ] pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cinnabon cinnamon are an irresistible sunday morning idea. nothing calls them to the table faster. sunday morning ideas made easy. grands! and gravy. man, it's butter all the way.g? uncle ray, gravy or butter? definitely butter. boom! or gravy. ham. turkey. or nothing. as long as it's grands!, i'm good. [ female announcer ] grands! holiday ideas made easy. ♪ [ multiple sounds making melodic tune ] ♪ [ m

. >>> the government approved governor bob mcdonald's request for federal aid to help prepare the damage. louis a county high and thomas jefferson elementary school are closed indefinitely. they're using temporary facilities until repairs are completed. the august 23rd earthquake was centered in mineral nlouisa county. >>> it's playoff time and we have a winning matchup with gaithersburg at churchhill. and that is the game-of-the- week tomorrow. the game grabbed a whopping 46% of the nearly 25,000 votes. join us back here tomorrow night at 5 for a will pregame action and interviews with both teams. we'll have special highlights on www.myfoxdc.comcom. >>> kidnaps and abused for months. survivor elizabeth smart is in town and on a mission. the brand-new campaign. we'll hear from her coming up next. >>> and gary giordano's lawyer drops a bomb shell to the client behind bars in a rob a. fox 5 news at 5 is far from over. >>> if you see a story you think we should cover, sunday your tips to news5 tips@wttg.com or calls at (202)895-3140.  to make a commitment is to see things t

i happen to serve as attorney general with governor bob mcdonald. >> in virginia? levels in his state. pretty fascinating story in virginia. >> we have a great governor in mexico, as well. we have some terrific choices out there. this election is so important for our country. that's one of the reasons i decided to weigh in right now. we can't take for more years of this president. we need real leadership in washington and i believe mit romney will provide that leadership. >> what does her endorsement mean to you in this very important state? a lot of people said you were being criticized this past weekend for maybe not spending as much time in iowa, but new hampshire, you have a home here, neighboring state, how important is the new hampshire primary for you? >> new hampshire shouts when it comes to deciding who the nominee will be. iowa is critical, south carolina, new hampshire, and i am going to campaign aggressively here, south carolina, florida, iowa, i want to get the nomination. i am going to do what it takes to get the nomination. i will let the tacktitions

virginia governor bob mcdonald will join us during our election wrap-up. that's at 11:00 p.m. eastern time tonight. as will maryland's democratic governor martin o'malley. special analysis from joe trippi and karl rove. our panel will be monitoring all of the returns throughout the night and we'll have election updates on all the big races. that's all coming up but right now "the o'reilly factor." >> bill: o'reilly factor is on. tonight: >> i have never acted inappropriately with, period. >> bill: can her map cain's campaign survive the constant accusations against him? we'll have analysis from carl cammeron, james rosen, monica crowley, and alan colmes. >> you have apologized to the family of brian terry? >> bill: attorney general holder getting hammered in front of the senate judiciary committee today. can he survive as the nation's top law enforcement agent? megyn kelly on that. >> you guys have a lot of questions. i i was hoping i would be able to answer them today. >> bill: perhaps the most successful college football coach in the nation joe paterno may have to resign ove

republican governor bob mcdonald called the image, quote, shameful and offensive. ♪ ♪ i am america one >> jon huntsman's daughters are showing their support for dad by releasing their own video poking fun at front-runner herman cain. they talked about their parody of cain's smoking ad with chris jansing. >> how can you not have some fun with that ad? it was a last minute thing. we saw it and thought, let's have fun with this. >> their father will give his t his all to win the new hampshire primary in january. >>> will the accused testify on his behalf? that's the big question today as the trial of michael jackson's former doctor wraps up in l.a. conrad murray is expected to advise the court moments from now whether or not he will take the stand. the jury will also hear more from dr. paul white. more testimony. the self-proclaimed father of propofol. yesterday, white was cited for contempt shortly after he told prosecutor he's expected payment for his testimony. >> you have an agreement to receive payment following your testimony in this case? >> no ido not. >> is it your testimony unde

you see somebody like bob mcdonald who wasn't supposed to win.. >> he talked about jobs, jobs, jobs, optimistic. you saw scott walker get pounded when he was hiding in his office. scott comes out and says, you know what, i overreached. i should have listened more and talked less. mcdonald works with democrats. chris christie works with democrats. successful governors on both sides work with the other side. it's not a difficult formula. >> you said it right, joe. i don't think the people are ideological as much as they want jobs. they will look to whoever is focus on their needs. seems to be doing the job and creating jobs isn't waving a magic wand. it's a series of small steps the governors can take to just improve the economy bit by bit. those doing it will get re-elected and those that aren't won't. >> what's great to see is mcdonald was very much about accountability. it's about taking ownership and people want practicality and practical initiatives that are going to lead to job creation. >> whether you look at bob mcdonald from virginia on th

bob mcdonald is the most popular republican governor in the country today. the second time since reconstruction that republicans have controlled the house, the senate and the executive branch in virginia. >> let's back up to what we were talking about a moment ago, ed, that's what's happened out in the state of ohio regarding the unions, collective bargaining thing. that's a defeat for the republicans. they did get a win regarding the health care initiative. >> right, so they had one in the plus column and one in the negative column. what does this mean for ohio? >> that it's split. ohio is a battleground state. you had it yesterday. you had a conservative side win on the repudiation of the health care, the obamacare bill and it will be again, i think, in 2012 the consummate battleground state. >> you like to learn lessons from victories and defeats and one of the lessons could be keep cops and firefighters out of it. is that the lesson? 340,000 people affected by it. >> significant difference between wisconsin and ohio in that regard. >> wisconsin did not -

. >> will we see bob mcdonald on a ticket? >> odds are against that.nor in virginia only gets to serve four years in office and also if nominee is romney or cain two people ahead or perry who is third i guess if we rank them, all of these people don't have that much washington experience the ticket in the same way john mccain reaches out to sarah palin, they will need a washingen insider. >> all right we a-- washington insider. >> all we appreciate you here. >>> 7:39 a.m. monday morning, 41 degrees special tremendous butte on capitol hill for four -- tribute on capitol hill for four legged heros. >> do you have plans out of town this thanksgiving? a heads up. >>> just a reminder if you have something you want fox 5 to investigate send your news tips to fox 5 tips wttg.com, 7:40 a.m., we will be right back kent is the featured $5 footlong™ of november. juicy chicken, marinara sauce, and melty cheese served toasted on freshly baked italian bread. get it pronto, cuz this november only, it joins our everyday $5 footlongs! subway. eat fresh. ♪ [ multiple so

bob: okay. sorry, sorry big greg. okay, can you imagine what mcdonald's would have been like with 5-year-olds denied toys? would have been? i can speak on this. when you went through your government rip, your eyes were clued directly at me. make the point >> eric: the only one at the table in favor of bigger government. >> bob: you're right. there is something to be careful about here. there is some advantage to the nutritional facts. do you have a problem with having the calorie content? >> eric: filled with nutritional value of a happy meal? point is the happy meal. >> eric: i am asking you a question. >> bob: they have the number of calories in supermarkets on everything now. do you have a problem with that? >> eric: no. >> bob: fine. rest my case. >> greg: "new york times" had a study overweight emcomply years -- i'm not looking to you, are 30% more likely to be absent due to work-related injuries. don't get up. >> kimberly: where are you going? should it be illegal for businesses to discriminate against applicants who are obese? >> dana: no, i don't think it should be illegal. there is a little perso

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