joining me is democratic congressman john yarmuth from kentucky. kentucky considered a poster state for how obama care can work. sir, it's good to have you here. you're from a red state where the democratic governor there made it his mission to get as many residents signed up under the health care law as possible. as a result, we've got more than 60,000 in your home state signing up for coverage as of this week. and in a state where 640,000 are lacking proper insurance. how do you think that the white house's pr push nationally to replicate what we're seeing in kentucky? >> well, i think what is ultimately going to sell the affordable care act is neighbor telling 98 ponen9nene bore, rel telling relative about the positive experiences they have had. in kentucky, that's what's sustained the incredible success we've had is people are saying, hey, this is a pretty good thing. i'm going to try it. that's what helps us sell the program ultimately. it probably won't be speeches, it will be actual positive experiences. >> let's talk about that ripple effec

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kentucky congressman john yarmuth. thanks so much.e welcome, kristen. thank you. you too. >>> it could be a very happy new year's day for some in colorado. starting tomorrow, businesses can legally begin selling marijuana. now, it's the first state in the nation to allow people to buy pot for recreational use and it will mean big business as well. >> the world will be different from january 1st on. we brought in a staff of people. we have three people that have been rolling joints for two days straight. >> joining me now live in denver right now is nbc's gabe gutierrez, who has been following this hot topic. so, gabe, break it all down for us. what is the debate? i know it's still raging on. quite a live shot you've got there. >> reporter: hi there, kristen. good morning and happy new year. yeah. the state of colorado expects the sales of recreational pot to bring in $67 million a year in extra tax revenue. much of that will be set aside to build schools. now, starting tomorrow, customers 21 and over will be able to buy, legally buy o