joining us exclusively is new york city council speaker, christine quinn. welcome to you. >> thank you very much. >> i can't think of a better guest, because this is the first night of our newly named show, "piers morgan live." we will be live all the time, all singing, all dancing. you're a perfect guest. let's talk soda. thought we would give you a little treat here. >> yes, thank you very much. >> this is like 32 ounce. humdinger of diet coca cola which is appropriate because coca cola have donated money to your campaign. >> well, yes. small donation in total from coca cola execs of $10,000 out of about the $6 million or $7 million we raised so far. >> is that clouding your judgment on soda-gate? >> i didn't know until this moment it had become soda-gate. >> i just called it that. everything becomes gate in the end. >> well, no. you know, look, i first want to applaud mayor bloomberg for being probably the most aggressive mayor in the country around the issue of obesity. obesity is an epidemic that has enormously significant health consequences and overa

faith, on the gay banner issue first, was christine quinn right should the gay marchers been allowed to march?

. >> you can't tell me, christine quinn, that these ridiculously large guzzling great tubs of coke are good for your health. they're not. if you drink loads of these every day, it will rot your teeth, you will get obese, you will then become a drain on society, you will have health issues you wouldn't have if you didn't guzzle this stuff. i agree with mayor bloomberg. what's the point of being mayor of a city like new york, he's been big on gun control, big on smoking bans, he wants new yorkers to be fitter and healthier. what is wrong with that? >> nothing. he's right about it. >> do you believe he's wrong about this? >> i do. my belief is with food-related issues, which are different, which are more complicated because unlike smoking which you can stop and continue existing, you have to interact with food at least three times a day. so sometimes the easy yes/no that we're all drawn to particularly as catholics doesn't always work out in the end of the day with food related issues. and sometimes i think the better answer on food issues is to expand access to quality food, to not just

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christine quinn, madame speaker. i'm driving in today, says you've got to ask her the question.ork? for you to support letting michael bloomberg have three terms when the people of new york voted twice to limit the mayor's terms to two? >> we were in a moment, chris, the worst economic crisis since the depression and i feel like it was the right decision to give voters the chance to keep some elected officials. let others go, have the opportunity of consistency in face of that economic crisis. and in the time, the mayor and i have had in these extra terms, we've passed more pro tenant laws than any other time. >> so it was good? >> i think so. >> let me ask you about the whole idea of change. when they changed the roles on the presidential terms when they set up the two-term limit under truman, the congressman was a republican congressman said it shouldn't affect truman. do you think they could change laws to affect term limits on the person in office? doesn't that change the rules after the public twice in new york city voted against it? voted for term limits. >> it was an extr

joining me now is new york city council speaker mayoral candidate christine quinn. eaker quinn, great to see you today. >> nice to see you. >> if elected you would be the first openly gay female mayor of new york city. you represent the city, where we see that demonstration taking place back in 1971. when you look at what's taken place, this watershed week for the supreme court, what does that mean to you and your family? >> it's just remarkable. it's amazing how far we have come because of the hard work and activism of the people like the ones you just had up on the screen. in a short time, if you think about the course of history, we have an incredibly huge question that will make all families like mine equal in the united states before the supreme court. we have a moment where the supreme court can make a decision and send a message that the united states of america embraces all families equally under the law. that is a huge moment for our country to move forward to really become a more perfect union. >> edith windsor, 83-year-old edith windsor is the plaintiff at

faith, on the gay banner issue first, was christine quinn right should the gay marchers been allowedmarch? >> this is private group. they have a right. they are protected by the first amendment. they ever right to first amendment. this is allowing gays to march doesn't mean they should have to. they have their own rights, as well. >> i think mayor koch was the mayor. it's a misnomer to say they are not able to match. they can't march to say what they do. you and i can't go out there and march with a big sign that says we are straight gays and we love women with big butts. it's a religious parade. it's st. patrick's. it's not dominican day parade. the religious leaders have made a decision upheld by the court. >> geraldo: you can't get more irish than christine quinn. >> they don't have to include every expression. >> geraldo: how about the ladies in savannah? >> a private organization, private dinner. they have right to say these are the people we are inviting. that is the key here. >> it's like the columbian lawyers association. italian-american lawyers organization. it's the same t

christine quinn joins me now.g. >> good morning. >> i must say, i read the article, i laughed. it was an interesting article. is that you? >> you know, as i said, in the article, at times, i get really emotional about the work i'm doing. it's really important work. and at times, you need to be forceful to get things that are stuck unstuck. now, obviously, we all want to try to modulate our tempers. i have deep emotions and care deeply for new yorkers and that means sometimes, you got to push things forward. i think new yorkers know that. this is a tough town and we're tough people and you need to deliver. some of the pieces in the article, i soundproof because i'm too loud. i'm loud when i'm not yelling but we didn't soundproof because of that. some of that is complete exaggeration. >> why did you soundproof? >> we soundproof because outside of my door with the ceiling the way it's structures and city council with this weird echo chamber so it made hard for people to stand there who had to be on post out there, ha

new york, the front runner for now is christine quinn. she's leading flow democrats.'s just shy of the 40% she needs to avoid a run-off by the way. she's cresting atop republicans by 44 points. never before had any women held a top post in a city like new york or l.a. let alone both. and let me just show you here. it is amazing at how few women hold the spot for mayor. here's the top ten american cities here. just one woman holds the mayorship. it's anise parker in houston, texas. most are men. what's interesting about mayor parker, she won, she was openly gay, first lesbian to head a major american second. there was a houston chronicle poll that found a significant majority of people said it was a non-factor. and a recent quinnipiac poll in new york, three quarters said they were comfortable with quinn's sexuality. let me show you the dearth here. the first woman ever elected mayor of a major city was in seattle, was in 1926, and it's the last time anybody, any woman has been elected mayor of seattle. as you can see here, philadelphia, no women mayors. look at the to

we reached out to christine quinn who is also running but could not join us today. gentlemen, thank you very much for being here. >> thank you. >> this trial, i think, is -- really explosive. and i thinks that really changed the contours the politics on this issue. i'm curious what your feeling is about what this means going forward about the stop and frisk policy and how do you -- my sense is that there's broad agreement that the current status quo has to change. am i right about that? >> yes. i think the trial of the indictment on the policy itself, we all -- understood that racial proceed piling was so integral, just look at the results. almost everybody being stopped is black or brown. >> 80% of stop and frisk. >> more than that. something like 87%. not only that, even in the white neighborhoods, it is all minorities that are being stopped and frisked. there's no denying that this racial profiling going on here. and add to the pact that almost everybody who is being stopped, almost 700,000 in one year alone, almost everybody being stopped, has done absolutely no

new york city councilwoman christine quinn announced her candidacy for mayor this morning. an and the first openly gay person to become mayor of the big apple - the country's largest city. quinn already has an edge over other democratic contenders in recent polls. and some political observers believe she's going to get current mayor michael bloomberg's endorsement. top stories this week. on tuesday, new york city will begin cracking down on the size of sugary drinks available at restaurants. some establishments are ordering smaller glasses. and places like dunkin donuts are telling customers they'll have to sweeten and flavor their own coffee. under a new rule, businesses from delis to move theaters are no longer allowed to sell sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16 ounces critics have asked a judge to put the rule on hold until there is a ruling on 115 cardinals from all over the world are gathering in vatican city in preparation for tuesday's conclave. saturday, workers installed the symbolic chimney on the roof of the sistine chapel. they also installed two s

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christine quinn tried to avoid a bill on this for years now. they don't want it to move forward.ection of the strength of the unions in new york. this is all politics much more than policy. >> how will this not have a ripple effect? the largest city in this country, new york city? >> they are not the first too do this. have you connecticut doing it, oregon doing, washington state doing it a lot of places. i think to a small state like ohio, where a lot of instances, paid sick leave already standard. the only way you can attract people to unattractive parts of the country. the reality, a necessary evil for many businesses to pay for. >> hard to argue not to have it. >> it is hard to argue not to have it from the simple question. the real question is that is this something businesses should be offered to attract workers? or something that the state should be mandating? will it hurt economic competitiveness and make some businesses move out? the fragile economy right now, that's a legitimate concern, especially for small and mid-sized businesses. >> this won't take affect until next

. >>> new york city council speaker christine quinn has officially tossed her hat into the race for mayorthe democrat is vowing to be an advocate for the middle class. if elected, quinn would become new york city's first female and first openly gay mayor. current mayor michael bloomberg is expected to endorse her when he leaves office next year. >>> britain's queen elizabeth will go on live television tomorrow and do something many people say is way overdue. first of all, it will be her first public appearance since spending a few days in the hospital. but here's what's making news now. she'll sign a charter that spells out the core values for all nations in the commonwealth. 54 countries formally told that all forms of discrimination are a no-no. that means discrimination, gender, race, and depending on how you read it, gays and lesbians. i want to talk now to our royal correspondent max foster. the question is, is this a stretch that the queen may be taking a stand for gay rights for the first time? >> reporter: she's not using those words, that's the problem we've got here. this is the

christine quinn is the likely front-runner in the mayor's race in the country's largest city of new yorke would be the first female mayor in new york history in los angeles it's a matchup between the controller, and if gruel wins she could be the first l.a. mayor. in houston, the country's fourth largest city, is set to elect the second female mayor. the only outlier is chicago. bet on rahm. we'll be right back. >>> those who adhere to the ideology of rejecting israel's right to exist, they might as well reject the earth beneath them or the sky above, because israel is not going anywhere. >> so long as there is a united states of america -- [ speaking foreign language ] -- you are not alone. >> we're back. that was president obama, of course, speaking earlier today in jerusalem to an audience of more than 2,000 israeli citizens, mostly young people. the speech was interrupted frequently by applause. he addressed peace talks with palestinians and the need for a palestinian state. this is very important. listen to this. >> i also believe it's important to be open and honest, especially wit

. >>> she is the head of the new york city council, now christine quinn wants to replace michael bloomberg >> it's very exciting to get to be here right across the street from the church where my parents were married and my sister was baptized and my father -- my grandfather was buried from right near where my mother grew up to announce that today, i'm announcing i am officially running to be the mayor of the great city of new york. >> if elected, she will become new york's first female and first openly gay mayor. >>> if you live in new york or just visiting, your coffee order may soon get a little complicated. it's all part of mayor michael bloomberg's ban on big, sugary drinks take effects on tuesday and complying with the new rules isn't as easy as you might think. cnn's mary snow has the story. >> reporter: frederica, it's complicated. lattes wouldn't change because they have milk. could have business it sugar, that's another story. at least one coffee chain is operation its customers we found many who were surprised to learn of the breadth of the city ban. along with that cup of coffe

new york city council speaker christine quinn announced a deal to give workers in the city paid sickeave. the bill would require businesses to give workers five paid sick days starting next year. there was a federal bill introduced again this week to make a similar rules. >> the obama administration will propose new rules for auto emissions. the price of gas will go up by less than a penny a gallon but the oil industry says it can be 6 cents to 9 cents a gallon. >> and proof anyone can be a victim of credit card fraud because it happened to chief justice john roberts. someone got ahold of his number. "the washington post" reports he even had to use cash at a starbucks this week telling the barista he had cancelled his card. and "the washington post"'s seventh annual "peep show." that's supposed to be clarence thomas, finally making a peep when he finally spoke on december 14th. and peep obama delivers the peep of the union address to, of course, his peeps. you can vote for your favorite at "washington post".com/peeps. this is not my usual must read but it reveals one of my secret lov

christine quinn running for mayor of new york city is standing against this legislation because she saysan't afford it. and she is getting some pushback from some of her democratic opponents. have you noticed a breakdown on this issue, left, right? who is a friend? who is a foe? who is with you or against you? >> the good news is that there is huge support for these issues among voters all across the political spectrum and across all demographics including the majority of republicans. and there are a lot of business owners on our side. it isn't really businessies. it is lobbyists for multi-billion dollar corporations who are most against this. we're talking about workers at walmart and olive garn. it is a little hard to argue that the people who prepare your kentucky fried chicken or your tacos at taco bell should not be allowed to stay home if they're sick and not pass on flu with your food. so instead, they wrap themselves in the flag of mom and pop shops. but we have paid sick days in a number of places and we have a growing body of evidence. it shows in fact, now those businesses sup

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. >>> new york city council speaker christine quinn announced yesterday that she is officially runninger. quinn made the announcement through twittery and a youtube video. soon after an announcement, she kicked off a walking tour in the streets of new york, making stops in each borough f elected, quinn would be the first female and the first openly gay mayor to serve in new york city. she has been on the city council since 1999 and has been its leader since 2006. not normally a place, the city council to actually jump to the post of mayoralship. >>> finally, queen elizabeth ii will back a pledge for gay rights and gender equality. she will sign a chart designed to reduce gender discrimination against gays and promote women. we are opposed to all forms of discrimination whether rooted in gender, race, color, creed, political belief or other grounds. although the charter doesn't include an explicit commitment to the gay equality, the clause rejecting discrimination on other grounds implies a rejection of discrimination against gay people so the monarch ski telling us. >>> up next, who wi

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. >>> new york city council speaker christine quinn has officially tossed her hat into the race for mayor is vowing to be an advocate for the middle class. if elected, quinn would become new york city's first female and first openly gay mayor. current mayor michael bloomberg is expected to endorse her when he leaves office next year. >>> and a member of sweden's royal family died today. they called her her royal highness princess lillian. born in the united kingdom she was best known in sweden for the storybook romance with the prince who would eventually become her husband. they weren't allowed to marry until they were in their 60s because she was a commoner. princess lilian died today. >>> britain's queen elizabeth will go on live television tomorrow and do something many people say is which overdue. she will sign a charter that demands equal rights for people in 54 countries of the commonwealth. if you read between the lines it means the british crown is going on record in support of equal rights for gays and lesbians. this is a first. our royal correspondent max foster has details fro

so maybe christine quinn has to work on that a little bit.so the serious issue about are women judged when it comes to let me just put it this way, the "b" word. >> they absolutely are, yes. >> you know, i think we also saw that when we were talking about susan rice. there was all kinds of coverage about the fact that she was, to put it mildly, assertive. and that seems to be a characteristic that is not something a woman is supposed to be and, of course, she can't really compete if she's not. >> there is a double standard. >> yes. >> yes, i absolutely agree. >> francesca, you can see that point as well. >> yes, i think that there is absolutely a double standard with women. i think that's something we can actually all agree on today. but to be fair, she is the one who has self-described herself as the "b" word. you know, it would probably help if she didn't call herself that. >> you're really pushy, francesca. >> well, i'm not -- you know, i'm not going to attack someone who i don't know for being pushy. i don't know how much of that is true.

. >>> back in this country, christine quinn announced she is running for mayor. openly gay leader. >>> the number of households with guns has fallen. the front page cite as survey showing ownership dropping 30% in the '70s to 34% last year. >>> plum island, massachusetts, demolition crews are tearing down a third home battered by friday's crashing waves. a dozen homes are considered unsafe. those are your headlines. as we await the start of tuesday's conclave people are celebrating mass all over rome. among them, archbishop sean o'malley of boston. he will gather to decide who will be the next pope. claudia is in vatican city. there are no clear front-runners, it seems. lots of speculation about who the cardinals might choose. who are some of the favorites you are hearing about? >> reporter: there's no real front-runner. what we are hear sg at least two factions are emerging among the college of cardinals. reformists, those who want to change things inside vatican city. especially under pope benedict xvi was blamed and accused of concentrating too much power. tho

christine quinn stepping out yesterday, the first person to actually declare for mayor of new york.you see her chances? how popular is she? that was certainly the milestone to be the first female mayor and the first openly gay mayor correct? >> yes. it would be -- people are calling it a historic campaign for mayor. you're right about both of those things. and i think she is a favorite to win. you know, she's well-known in the city. right now she garners about 37% of primary support. according to a survey out last month. but you know, i think her biggest impediment will be people who weren't happy with mayor bloomberg or who tired of him in some way and see her who she is. city council speaker is an extension of his administration. i think that will be her biggest challenge. >> bill: yeah. somehow the mayor of new york, certainly one of the most important position. hey, ruby, good to talk to you again. >> yeah, you, too. >> bill: i look forward to getting you in studio one of these days. >> one day. >> bill: okay, we'll do that. thanks ruby. ruby kramer from buzzfeed.com. we'll cont

however, i think you want to look for a desitting in next month or two >> right now, christine quinn,ont-runner, a lot based on name recognition, a lot of new yorkers aren't paying attention right now. you got think if anthony weiner jumped into the ray he is the only guy who has the same recognition she does. >> michael greenbaum, "new york times," thanks for helping us sift through that fascinating story. >> thanks for having me. >>> talking about the future of the republican party now, former florida governor jeb bush addressed cpac last night. take a listen. rnlgs all of our successes at the state level and the private sector continue to be undone if we lose presidentsal elections. we will forfeit our ability to chart a better future for the republic. this would be tragic in every sense of the word. >> is the sunshine state's former governor going to take on a big role in his party now? joining me now you florida freshman congressman trey raidle. congressman, good to see you. >> craig, great to be with you. so my setup is lil wayne, aka wheezer going into weiner, anthony weiner an