now magician david blaine has risen to his greatest stunt yet.t be feeling a little boxed in. on september 5th, david blaine entered this box that is now hanging by the tower bridge in london. he says he'll stay there for 44 days. sound easy? well, he's living there with no food -- just water, a blanket, and his journal. >> he's not doing anything, right? i mean, he's just sitting there. >> other than hunger, blaine is dealing with extreme heat, rain, and some people who think this stunt is foolish. >> i think this is the worst country to do it in, just 'cause of how the british people think of him. >> come down, you [bleep] the africans are starving, eh?! >> and they think he's an idiot. >> but whether or not he's just starving for attention, the crowd might be getting more supportive as the days go by. >> he's really wicked. we really appreciate... >> we've been here every day! he's the best! >> we appreciate the fact that he's come to england to do this. >> so, do you think you could go 44 days in a box without food? there seems to be no quest

he makes republican senator look like astonished victims of david blaine-like magic. to the entire nation he turns the other cheek. guns are another story. the country in poll after poll wants major gun legislation from background checks to assault weapon bans. while the majorities in those polls vary the message does not. shame too on the democratic senator, who are so afraid to vote for what is right. if you vote the way the country wants you to the country will vote the way you want them to. the assault weapon's ban passed out of committee and needs to be brought to the senate floor. this is why we fight for a majority. this is why it matters. the people need a vote so we know who voted against this legislation. so the next time blood is spattered on a playground swing set, we'll know where the ball game lays. we all deserve a vote. and with that i'm joined by michael tomasky, special correspondent for "the daily beast." welcome. >> good to be with you. >> hal: michael let's tin to this. >> we're doing nothing here. we're standing around looking at each other and i

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