the 1 was senator jim demint. why is senator jim demint against this? is it some cockamamie jim demint tea party fetishistic states' rights idea about gold bullion or something? no, not in this case. it wasn't anything like this. jim demint's reasoning for voting against this was that veterans don't deserve it. >> i cannot support this tax credit because i do not believe the government should privilege one american over another when it comes to work. >> yeah, those greedy veterans, wanting all this special treatment. greedy veterans expecting everything to be handed to them. yeah, happy veterans day, senator demint. i would salute you, but the way i want you is not something that's allowed on television. it almost makes me want to sit on my hands. the veterans bill, aside from the blistering astonishment that is jim demint, is an example of things sort of secretly actually getting done in d.c. right now. here's another example. yesterday the fcc announced that the nation's biggest cable companies will start offering high-speed internet service to low-in

scheckner weigh in on that. >>> senator jim demint proves he doesn't give a damn about veterans. int's coldhearted vote lands him in the "zone." that no one notices you?" and i'm like, "doesn't it bother you you're not reliable?" and they say, "shut up!" and i'm like, "you shut up." in business, it's all about reliability. 'cause these guys aren't just hitting "print." they're hitting "dream." so that's what i do. i print dreams, baby. [whispering] big dreams. what is this shorty? uh, tissues sir, i'm sick. you don't cough, you don't show defeat. give me your war face! raaah! [ male announcer ] halls. a pep talk in every drop. have given way to sleeping. where sleepless nights yield to restful sleep. and lunesta can help you get there, like it has for so many people before. when taking lunesta, don't drive or operate machinery until you feel fully awake. walking, eating, driving, or engaging in other activities while asleep, without remembering it the next day, have been reported. abnormal behaviors may include aggressiveness, agitation, hallucinations or confusion. in depressed p

jim demint is one of the senate's slowest students.lating a letter in the senate you must count the number of signatures you get before you release it. or maybe demint just missed the class on how to count. his letter is missing a few senate republican signatures. it doesn't have mitch mcconnell, doesn't have jon kyl, but the top members of the leadership never signed those kinds of letters, so that's okay. we're not going to count them. the trouble is demint's letter is missing 11 more signatures. demint did not get scott brown, susan collins, and olympia snowe, which isn't the end of the world because it isn't always easy to get the maine people but not getting a mississippi republican like thad cochran or either of the tennessee republicans, alexander and corker, both of whom have signed the grover norquist pledge, that is a very bad day for grover norquist and jim demint who, with only 33 republican senators on their letter to the supercommittee, have now publicly demonstrated that grover norquist and jim demint do not now have the

nor jim demint is the -- senator jim demint is mentioned in the emails.ere referred to as dement. they go on. they have a laughing joking time about this situation that has caused a lot of jobs in south carolina, but they seem to be finding its humerus to the point where mitt romney has come out and said president obama needs to fire the lead counsel. >> i do agree. i'm not worried about their disrespect for me. i'm worried about their disrespect for the people of south carolina and the boeing organization. they are gleeful about costing jobs in south carolina and they are talking about costing jobs in other countries with some of the things they are doing. i can't bleach a bureaucratic -- i can't believe a bureaucratic organization like this is able to exist in the obama administration. he stocked the board with his people. they weren't approved by the senate but he stuck them in there anyway. i think it's apailing. megyn: this a question about whether the nlrb is independent and fair arbiter of labor disputes. while this doesn't involve the principals o

. >> south carolina at conservative and jim demint cast the only objection. >> it might sound like good politics, but it is not good policy. >> this is the first piece of president obama's jobs bill to provide -- to be passed by the senate. in a statement after the vote, the president said, "no veteran who fought for our nation should have to fight for a job when they come home." the house is expected to pass the bill next week. >> one man is recovering this afternoon following a collision between a freight train and a tractor-trailer. the accident happened just after 9:30 this morning on joppa road. the driver of the truck did not stop with the flashing railroad signals. he was taken to johns hopkins bayview with a non-life- threatening injuries. we are told that no one on the train was injured. we want to wish everyone out there at the veterans day. thank you to all of you who served our country. coming up next, delta airlines passengers get the right of their lives -- ride of their lives. >> people look at it as life flashing before their eyes. >> what forced the crew to make an emer

it's a smart way to go. ♪ >> an alarming tweet from senator jim demint saying the super committee won'tisis. senator demint is here. but first, senator, you met with mr. herman cain today. everybody's talking about him. what do you think? >> i'm impressedpressed with he, he's a genuine guy, fun to talk to, very focused with a clear vision of where he wants to take the country. i have met with nthe last few weeks, perry and of course, i know a lot of the other candidates, i feel good about our field right now. i am ready to play favorites, but i think our candidates are doing a good job. >> the issue come up? >> yeah. >> it did come up? >> yea, yeah. >> how did he handle it with you? >> told me very simply, it was something that came up a long time ago and that they were untrue allegations and apparently, they were never really any charges filed and so, i don't know the facts and don't feel comfortable talking about it. so if nothing else comes up that's credible and i haven't seen anything credible, i imagine it will pass and something else will come up. so i really don't know. so i can

. >> your colleague jim demint had this to say about taxes. >> we're supposedly in a recession.ightening their belts. many are out of work and what we're talking about here is let's continue to spend and take more from hard working tax paying americans so we can keep our spending addiction going here in washington. it is utterly irresponsible what we're doing. >> now, senator, what do you say back to senator demint who has held a very hard line, a tea party line, on spending at all. what do you say to him because that does not sound the like the beginnings of a bipartisan deal? >> chris, republicans on a broad basis feel that we do need to engage in tax reform in closing loopholes and that truly revenue comes from economic growth. that is something that we all believe in. but for us to get to a big package where we're not only going to have to have tax reform and get growth in the economy, but we're going to have to have entitlement reform and find savings as well. the important point though sufficient's got people out there saying that the joint select committee may not get to

republican senator jim demint wants to overhall welfare.on said getting rid of all welfare would help the poor. >> specifics are apparent. we spent more. food stamp usage is all-time high and poverty itself is all-time high. it is impractical and immoral. we take it as a given that the massive welfare state is part of the american culture. it is not. it started in the 1930s. government is not a charity. you violate everyone's rights when you make it one it is not government's role. >> christian, changing welfare going to help the poor in the end of the day. >> it is not. there is no surprise we have had more welfare spending when we had a recession. what about corporate welfare. this is an attack in society who are most vulnerable. indigent and elderly and homeless. people on the bottom rung . economic ladder. you want to kick them off entirely. >> wayne. >> to get rid of it is crazy. but they are raising a point about the ideology. that we are in an entitled society has to be reversed or we'll be like greece. >> it is not just welfare. ext

the one holdout, jim demint of south carolina who said the government should not privilege one american over another whether it comes to work. the bill heads back to the house, is expected to approve it and send it to president obama for signature next week. >>> the scrutiny is growing at dover air force base in light of the most recent scandal involving lost remains of fallen soldiers. secretary of defense, leon panetta, has reopened the investigation and is pushing for stronger punishments for those responsible. so far, one commander and two civilians have been reassigned to lower positions. no one yet has been fired. in the news conference yesterday, secretary panetta said he will not be satisfied until the military has proven all it can to families. >> we have to send a clear signal to the american people that these kinds of actions that took place there cannot happen again. it involves some moral standards that means we have to pay the greatest respect and reference to the remains of our fallen heroes. >> according to an initial investigation, small body parts of u.s. troops killed

senator jim demint out of south carolina says it's one of the dumbest things he's ever heard of. us what he wants for christmas. >> ♪ >> ♪ all i want for christmas is you! >> ♪ >> ♪ >> ♪ blank bill: a deadly collision shutting down a major interstate for hours, a truck driver colliding with a tanker truck near phoenix and look at the flames in chandler, arizona, flames shooting in the air and police closing the highway in both directions, evacuating nearby hotels and businesses, possible hazardous fumes and lack of water preventing fire crews from putting out the flames. instead they allowed the fire to burn itself south. -- out. there was no word on what caused that crash but it was something else. arizona. martha: well, with just two weeks left to agree on a decifit reduction plan, new reports that the so-called supercommittee is actually pretty far from a deal as we meet this morning, republican senator jim demint says he is afraid the talks have broken down and he is the chairman of the senate conservatives fund. he's also going to talk to us about this christmas tree tax thi

. >> south carolina conservative jim demint cast the only objection. >> it might sound like good politics, but it's not good policy. >> so far, this is the first piece of president obama's $447 billion jobs bill to survive the senate. in a statement after the vote, the president said, "no veteran who fought for our nation should have to fight for a job when they come home." the house is expected to pass this bill next week. in washington, i am kate amara, wbal-tv 11 news. >> tell us more about the larger bill this measure was attached to. >> the senate moved to eliminate a law that would require 3% withholding on all payments to government contractors. the idea was to nudge companies to fully pay their taxes. right now lawmakers say that is money that those lawmakers can use to hire people. >> flags are half staff in honor of the fallout maryland soldier. army lt. col. david cabrera died on october 29 when his vehicle was attacked in cobkabul. >> 6:08. 39 degrees on tv hill. more violence in oakland. city officials are doing about it. >> it better save up more for this year's thanksgiving

guest: jim demint is my constituents.the court thinks it is far right to spend less money than you bring in, we're going to have to agree to disagree. balanced inbudget 27 years. that was called draconian. that is the political and .armint we ira this caller likes jon huntsman. i respect that. he is likely not going to be the gop nominee. host: we assign grover norquist's pledge on taxes/ guest: i try not to sign pledges barring the candidacy -- during the candidacy. i have supported paul ryan's tax plan. that's a tax increase. i don't think i've met grover norquist. i have not met rush limbaugh. i want to do what i think is right consistent with the constitution. if the means i come back, great. host: how you see the next week playing at with the super committee and the deadline and as the debate matters of thec cr letter on this year? -- later on this year? guest: there is been discussion about the republicans'

so, what has virginia senator jim demint decided, who will he endorse?at happens. whoa! >> clayton: the woman who shot the video will join us live, coming up. [ male annouer ] juice drink too watery? ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for unsurpassed fru and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion. could've had a v8. v8 v-fusion. diabetes testing? what else is new? you get the blood, hope it's enough, it's-- what's this? freestyle lite® blood glucose test strip. sure, i'll try it, but-- [beep] wow. yep, that's the patented freestyle zipwik™ design. it's like it-- [both] targets the blood. yeah, draws it right in. the test starts fast. you need just a third the blood of one touch.® okay. freestyle test strips. i'll take 'em. sure. call or click-- we'll send you strips and a meter, free. can't i just have these? freestyle lite test strips. call or click today. >> dave: big news, folks, in the g.o.p. presidential race this morning. virginia senator jim demint is known as the king-maker and his endorsement would be a huge deal for any candidat

. >>> joining us now to talk more about the gop presidential race is jim demint of south carolina. have you with us this morning. >> thank you, chris. >> you heard and i'm sure you last night a cringe worthy moment by the texas governor who admitted afterwards that he quote, unquote, stepped in it. the worst debate effort in the history of debates. did you cringe when you saw this? >> yes, i did. chris, normally would not be a problem. obviously, had some problems in previous debates. but collectively the candidates were putting the right issues on the table for the economy and jobs and i think they were focused on the problems that obama had with really understanding and promoting a free-market economy. so, i thought that the debate was good and the candidates really didn't go after each other. so, it made a good impression on me over all. >> the talk today will be on the gaffe by governor perry, not necessarily the good parts that you mentioned. >> yes, we need to stay on message. i thought we heard a good message out of our candidates last night. so, i think when we get to satur

jim demint having a critical question.e a socialist european country, or are we going to be america sth that's how he phrases it. that debate is next. plus, a closed case suddenly reopened. you heard it here yourself. a legendary actress is at the center of it. what investigators just said about the death of natalie wood. was it accidental, or something more sinister, and that geraldo case is coming up as well. >> we are doing what we do in investigations. we are going to follow-up on the leads we have. we are going to reinterview some people, interview some new people. talk to people and reevaluate some of the evidence. let's go to vegas. alright, let's do it. let's do it, let's go to vegas. asy! megyn: fox news alert the u.s. house of representatives just voted down a balanced budget amendment to the constitution. the tally 261-165. it required a two-thirds majority for passage. the amendment would dictate that the government cannot spend more than it collects in revenue. the vote comes as the so-called super committee s

senator jim demint of south carolina, a favorite among conservatives and an endorsement from him canonservative credentials. and he says he does know the think that people care much about his pick for the white house and the senator, leaving himself some wiggle room, saying as we get into the next year, if we have two at the top and one is clearly the conservative, and one is not, i might look at it again. and demint also saying he believes his role next year will be to unite conservatives kind the right candidate in critical senate races. two men vying for the same job facing off. herman cain and newt gingrich last night. this was about to happen. and now it has. the atmosphere there, a friendly one. they didn't touch on the sexual harassment allegations against herman cain, we knew they wouldn't, but when the 90 minute debate ended no questions were off the table and that is when some fireworks began. peter doocy has more from washington. >> reporter: when a reporter asked herman cain if he was all done addressing the sexual harassment allegations against him. herman cain said you

not to mention that yesterday a letter was circulated by jim demint trying to get 31 signature, securingt a random person. luke russert, thanks very much indeed. that is a live picture. we are waiting on a statement any minute from the attorney of one of herman cain's accusers. stay with us. we will bring it to you live. [ male announcer ] there are only so many foods that make kids happy. and even fewer that make moms happy too. with wholesome noodles and bite sized chicken, nothing brings you together like chicken noodle soup from campbell's. it's amazing what soup can do. ♪ ♪ ♪ walk, little walk ♪ small talk, big thoughts ♪ gonna tell them all just what i want ♪ ♪ i said don't stop, don't stop ♪ ♪ don't stop talking to me [ male announcer ] the most legroom per dollar of any car in america. the all-new nissan versa sedan. from $10,990. innovation upsized. innovation for all. ♪ to the flu. an accident... to asthma. a new heartbeat... to a heart condition. when you see your doctor, you don't face any medical issue alone. you do it together. at the american medical association, we're com

jim demint has not endorsed anyone. >> if newt gingrich comes in first, obviously that's true.cond, don't know. but one or two to get his ticket punched one would think. >> laura: we're going to watch friday 10:00 p.m. bret, always great to see you. >> thanks, laura. >> laura: as the winningness coach in college history joe paterno is fired over the telephone after a 46 year career. stay with us. >> laura: thanks for staying with us. i'm laura ing gram in for bill o'reilly. fallout from the sex abuse scandal that has devastated penn state and cost legendary penn state football coach joe paterno his job. even though the attorney general says it will not file criminal charges against paterno he may still face civil lawsuits. joining us now from davey, florida. former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney mark and here in d.c. former prosecutor and telephone based attorney fred tecee. >> thanks for having me. >> laura: campus police did an investigation in 1998. >> shah schultz knew about. >> laura: we had a mom interviewed and it looks like sandusky kind of shrugged soldiers -

south carolina republic jim demint essentially said if the democrats are not willing to play ball, wellans need to take it to their district. take it to the home folks to say the democrats didn't do the right thing and make this an election issue, so definitely a lot of emotion boiling over, shep. >> shepard: americans holding their breath will probably find themselves in a lot of pain, mike emanuel live up there where he is there live all the time. thank you. the occupy protests still spreading nationwide despite more and more cities cracking down in a big way. the movement now stretches coast to coast with rallies in most major united states cities. even as rain and a new ban on tents have thinned crowds here in new york city here where it began. in atlanta dzens of activists marched to city hall while occupy chicago staged a sit-in right outside the mayor rahm emanuel's office to health care cuts in his proposed budgets. in tennessee a new idea of where it may cost to clean up after these rallies in nashville. companies offering to scrub and refinish that plaza reportedly quoting the

tea party senator jim demint, he laid out the playbook about 2 1/2 years ago. >> if we are able to stop obama on this, it will be his waterloo. it will break him. >> mitch mcconnell made this incredible statement one year ago tomorrow. >> our top political priority over the next two years should be to deny president obama a second term. >> so the president, as we all know, has never really played the victim. he's been on the offensive fighting for middle-class americans. he knows republicans are only hurting the american people. >> and when 72% of the american people support the ideas in this bill, 72% of americans agree with this, republicans, democrats, and independents, there's no excuse for 100% of washington republicans to say no. >> it's pretty basic stuff, isn't it? and it is crystal clear republicans hate president obama more than they care about the 99.8% of american people. in chart is so telling. this is how many people would be affected by this increase. of course, the first million dollars is untouched. and then it's .7% after that. you know, 99.8% of the american people ar

one person many conservatives take a cue from is the conservative south carolina senator jim demint. listen to him on the morning after how he rated the debate. >> if you had to pick one that you would put up against president obama in a debate setting now, who would you choose? >> well, chris, there are several of them. i think i'd have to say last night newt gingrich, mitt romney, excelled in a lot of way. they had clarity of vision and policies. >> not -- onimplied in that jeff, is that rick perry did not have the clear vision and a strong debate performance. your assessment the day after? >> well, i don't think voters are directly looking for someone who can compete with barack obama on the debating stage. that's an underlying thing. one thing that governor perry has had going for him is that a lot of iowa republicans, i have talked to in recent weeks, want to like him. they want him to become a better candidate. they like many aspects of him but he's making it really hard to follow through on that. but several iowa republicanize talked to this morning and this afternoon who watc

jim demint has not endorsed anyone. >> if newt gingrich comes in first, obviously that's true. know. but one or two to get his ticket punched one would think. >> laura: we're going to watch friday 10:00 p.m. bret, always great to see you. >> thanks, laura. >> laura: as the winningness coach in college history joe paterno is fired over the telephone after a 46 year career. stay with us. ♪ our machines help identify early stages of cancer, and it's something that we're extremely proud of. you see someone who is saved because of this technology, you know that the things that you do in your life matter. if i did have an opportunity to meet a cancer survivor, i'm sure i could take something positive away from that. [ jocelyn ] my name is jocelyn. and i'm a cancer survivor. [ woman ] i had cancer. i have no evidence of disease now. [ woman #2 ] i would love to meet the people that made the machines. i had such an amazing group of doctors and nurses, it would just make such a complete picture of why i'm sitting here today. ♪ [ man ] from the moment we walk in the front door, just to s

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questions from south carolina's two senators, united states senator lindsey graham and senator jim demint. with thanks to the candidates, thanks to wofford college, thanks to the g.o.p. in south carolina, i'm scott pelley. ,,,,,