so carl beckers are uniting this morning. and the karl becker meme has been felying around.er the karl becker question, they started the debate with no handshake. after the karl becker question, it seems like they came together at the end and shook hands. karl becker. >> absolutely crazy night. last night's town hall was about the voters. so we asked, who do you think won round two. the majority saying trump. kenneth e-mails saying trump won hands down, but not because he presented many solutions. he won because he educated voters about the lies and corruption of hillary clinton. michael saying trump doesn't answer questions and he just does what he wants. he will not get my voigt. cheryl says trump won. hillary belongs in jail. shy doesn she doesn't know the middle class. thanks to obamacare my health care has tripled. >> a fiery faceoff in st. louis. >> a fair and balanced debate with our political panel live from st. louis at the top of the hour. >>> it is monday, october 10th. slugfest in st. louis. fireworks proceeding at the second presidential debate. >> and with tens

i respect that. >>> carl becker, not the carl becker. there's many all over the world.'m not the carl becker. but he represented them everywhere well. carl beckers uniting. the proverbial red sea became a meme last night. i think he blamed president sniffing on the microphone. he was at it again last night. for the first 30 minutes, he was holding it close to his face and sniffling again. here's a compilation last night of donald trump sniffling. watch. >> i agree with everything she said. 59%, 71%. we need justice. >> then here is tweets from kevin. so relieved that i didn't agree to play a #sniffle drinking game. i would have been drunk by 9:15. #debate. there you go. i guess it wasn't the microphone. >> maybe he has a deviated septum or something. it's about six minutes until the top of the hour. a fiery showdown in st. louis. who won last night's presidential debate? donald trump or hillary clinton? your e-mails pouring in on this one. up next. you're not a cook, if you don't cook. you're not a firefighter, if you don't fight fires. or a coach, if you don't coach. a

carl becker, you are our hero for mentioning the "r" word, respect. how on earth did you come up with that question? >> it was a pretty simplistic question, in my opinion, that needed to be answered, at least for me to work towards becoming decided. and it's a question i ran past my kids before the debate, well, on saturday, and they kind of came back and kind of gave me the thumbs up on it. >> we'll come back to whether or not you decided in a second, but did you -- i mean, sitting as close as you did to those two, could you feel the tension? >> oh, there was definitely a palpable tension between those two, beginning with no handshakes to kind of two warriors circling each other in a ring. >> two warriors circling each other. after the debate, i was glued to just watching the cutaways, you had members of both families coming up and meeting you all. can you tell us about that, microphones off. who talked to you and what did they say? >> everyone talked to me. chelsea immediately, i talked with her. we had a conversation that was just very interesting.

his name is carl becker. he asked the candidates what they respected about each over. >> reporter: imagine by surprise when my mom's brother took the mic and asked a >> will either of you tell us what you respect about each over. >> clinton said trump's children. and trump said that clinton is a fighter that doesn't given up. >> maybe it was a question that was on everybody's mind. >> speaking from his home at st. louis i asked him about his going to be a part of this debate. >> they contacted me via phone and asked me several questions. >> reporter: they identified him as an undecided voter and asked him to sit front row at the debate. >> the description i would give you is like two fighters in a ring. >> reporter: his carefully crafted question approved well beforehand. after the debate, the candidates coming up to him thanking him even former president bill clinton. but the big question, who is he voting for? >> i have decided to stay undecided. >> reporter: thanks a lot uncle carl. joe bartels. >> becker

martha: we have one more question and it comes from carl becker. question: good evening. i have one more question. regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] martha: mr. trump, would you like to go first? sec. clinton: well, i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted, and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that, and i think that is something that as a mother and her grandmother, is very important to me. so, i believe that this election has become in part so conflict oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time. this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for -- not just four or eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and s

have one more question and it comes from carl becker. to both ofy question you is, regardless of the current rhetoric, would either thing name one positive that you respect in one another? [applause] raddatz: mr. trump, would you like to go first? mr. -- sec. clinton: i certainly will. i think that is a very very and important question. i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i do not agree with nearly anything else he says or does but i do respect that and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. electionieve that this so become in part conflict-oriented, so intense because there is a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not in ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy just eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world from the supreme court to energy and so much else, and so there is a lot at stake. it is

finally here's to carl becker.'s our hero because he asked the question last night that forced the candidates to say something positive about one another. it was a shining moment in the midst of this dark campaign season. >>> with that, this is our broadcast tonight. "hardball with chris matthews" begins right now. >>> to the bitter end. let's play hardball. >>> good evening, i'm chris matthews in washington. with 29 days to go, donald trump is clearly going to tough it out, facing a lot of defections and his campaign taking a negative turn just an hour before a debate with hillary clinton's former accusers. they also started a

it comes from carl becker. >> good evening. my question to both of you is regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [ applause ] >> mr. trump, would you like go first? >> well, i certainly will. because i think that is a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does. but i do respect that. and i think that is something that as a mother and grandmother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become in part so -- so conflict-oriented, so intense, because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just for eight years but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so much else, and

. >>> we have one final question and it comes from carl becker. >> reporter: that's my uncle carl and he asks the question what they respect about each other. >> i was just trying to see what realism i could pull out >> reporter: carl became an internet and media sensation. he's done about 15 internet for media outlets throughout the world. the internet either proclaiming him the winner of the debate all for his simple question. >> it was not my intent of a got you question. my intent was to represent my kids. >> my cousins darcy and shane proud of their dad for adding a little bit of positivity to the vote for. joe bartel. >> another person caught the eye of the public with his red sweater. he now says wearing the sweater was his back up. suit that i like very much and i had planned to wear. but when i got into my car i split the seat of my pants so i went with the red sweater instead. >> he was one of the undecided voters and says he walked away feeling even more undecided than ever. >>> samsung stops production of their galaxy note seven. many are wondering what to do you can swap

and it comes from carl becker. >>> good evening. my question to both of you is, regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? >> mr. trump, would you like to go first? >> well, i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does. but i do respect that. and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become in part so -- so conflict oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at loam and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so much else, and so t

. >> we've sneaked in one more question, and it comes from carl becker. >> good evening. my question to both of you is, regardless of current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another. [ applause ] >> mr. trump, would you like to go first? >> i certainly will, because i think that's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted, and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that. and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become in part so -- so conflict-oriented, so intense, because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time. and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so much else, an

. >> we've sneaked in one more question, and it comes from carl becker. my question to both of you is, regardless of current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another. [ applause ] >> mr. trump, would you like to go first? >> i certainly will, because i think that's a very fair and important look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted, and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that. and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. conflict-oriented, so intense, because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time. and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so much stake. it's one of the most consequential elections that we've had. and that's

i think it came from carl becker. i think everybody -- how would you have answered?> i thought it was great. i enjoyed it. it made me smile. i don't smile very often. i don't. i smile in my heart. >> kind of. >> i found it a little disingenuous. donald trump had just said she was the devil with hate in her heart. >> even the devil -- >> hard working devil. >> the devil never gives up. >> and then, of course, the critics said, donald trump is a guy who said to a woman that it's disgusting pumping breast milk for children, pregnancy is an inconvenience for workplace -- >> is there a question in there? >> i thought it was a great question. it was a nice way to end a long debate. >> i thought so, too. come on, juan. come on. be positive. >> you know how many cynics there are in politics? >> i thought it was a nice moment. show some civility. i think she was telling the truth when she said her children are nice, because they are. >> they're all friends. >> and they are friends. there you go. i think what he said about her he believes. which is that she doesn't give up. sh

you were trending last night, carl becker for president.en you're not happy with both of the candidates, maybe we'll see you on the debate stage in some future form. >> perhaps you'll be my running mate. >> too many things in the past. i really appreciate it. congratulations to your kids with helping with the question. very awesome. beautiful city of st. louis. thank you for accommodating yesterday as well. >> thanks, tamron. ♪ trstrong to avoid rips a tears. bepy, it's ad. only in my 60's.i've got . big ans. when i und out medicaresn't pay all my medical expenses, i looked at my oions. then i got a medicaresulea male aounc ire elible for medicare, u maknow itcoversut 80% male aounc ire elible for medicare, of your part b mel expenses the rests up o call now andind out about an aardicare pplement iance pla insured by uniealthcare insurance compan li a sndardized medicare supplement insurance pns, it h pk s of wt dire doe'tay. and coulsave you in out-of-pock mal costs. it h pk s ofnoi know i'lbeet yea toto whiionsps matte [ male announcer ]

martha: we have one more question and it comes from carl becker. question: good evening. i have one more question. my question to both of you is -- regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] martha: mr. trump, would you like to go first? sec. clinton: well, i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that and i think that is something that is a mother and a grandmother, is very important to me. so, i believe that this election in part so conflict oriented, so intense, because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy, not just for four years or eight years, but because some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme cour

martha: we have one more question and it comes from carl becker.

martha: we have one more question and it comes from carl becker. question: good evening. i have one more question. regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] martha: mr. trump, would you like to go first? sec. clinton: well, i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted, and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that, and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother, is very important to me. so, i believe that this election has become in part so conflict oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time. this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for -- not just four or eight years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so

it comes from carl becker. >> good evening. my question both of you is, regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another. >> mr. trump would you like to go first? >> i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that he says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does. but i do respect that. and i think that is something that as a mother and grandmother is very important to me. i believe that this election has become in part so -- so conflict oriented, so intense, because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court, to energy and so much else. and so there is a lot at

we've sneaked in one more question, and it comes from carl becker. >> good evening.y question to both of you is, regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] . moderator: mr. trump, would you like to go first? clinton: well, i certainly will, because i think it's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect, that and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become in part so conflict oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home but around the world, from the supreme court, to energy and so mu

. >> we have sneaked in one more question and it comes from carl becker. >> my question to both of you is regardless of the current rhetoric would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another. >> mr. trump, would you like to go first? >> well, i certainly will because i think that's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted. i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does but i do respect that. i think that is something that as a mother and a grand mother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become, in part, so conflict oriented, so intense because there is a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world and supreme court and energy and so much else. so there is a lot at stake. it is one of the most cons

martha: we have think then one more question and it comes from carl becker. carl: good evening. my question to both of you is -- regardless of the current rhetoric -- would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] mr. trump, would you like to go first? well, i certainly will. because i think that's a very fair and important question. i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted, and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect that, and i think that is something that as a mother and her grandmother, is very important to me. electionieve that this so conflictn part oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time. this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy four or eightt years, but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home and around the world, from the supreme court to energy and so much else -- so there is a lot at stake. it's one of th

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we've sneaked in one more question, and it comes from carl becker. >> good evening. my question to both of you is, regardless of the current rhetoric, would either of you name one positive thing that you respect in one another? [applause] . moderator: mr. trump, would you like to go first? clinton: well, i certainly will, because i think it's a very fair and important question. look, i respect his children. his children are incredibly able and devoted and i think that says a lot about donald. i don't agree with nearly anything else he says or does, but i do respect, that and i think that is something that as a mother and a grandmother is very important to me. so i believe that this election has become in part so conflict oriented, so intense because there's a lot at stake. this is not an ordinary time and this is not an ordinary election. we are going to be choosing a president who will set policy for not just four or eight years but because of some of the important decisions we have to make here at home but around the world, from the supreme court, to energy and so