>> someone like larry lessig wouldn't get into the polls right away.to show, get those kind of rallies that maybe bernie sanders does. but because of the way the race has been shaken up with bernie sanders and on the democratic side and the way the republican race is going with donald trump jumping in and totally changing the landscape there, i can guarantee that larry lessig is going to start being -- i'm going to put him in my next poll. he's going to be the only outsider. the only person who hasn't run for office. and i think there is at least some thirst for that type of resume, that type of credibility. now, how much can he get? i don't know. i mean, i think bernie sanders has pretty much eaten up the liberal vote that i think lessig would appeal to. but i think the idea of running this referendum presidency campaign. he's not going to be the next president, because we don't vote for ideas for president. we want people who are going to serve a four-year term to be president. but just putting that idea out there, i think the big question will be, w

this all comes as harvard law professor larry lessig becomes the sixth democrat to enter the race. by the way, to elevate the debate, to focus on the changes that would actually get us a government that would work again, that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of 1% who fund campaigns. autria: donald trump continues to lead in the gop race, but his competitors continue to pounce on his foreign-policy blunder he made on the radio last week. with speculation swirling about a possible run for the white house, vice president joe biden spoke in pittsburgh today. he was there to kick off the allegheny county labor day parade. vice president biden: used to be when the -- when productivity went up in america, everybody got to share. they got a piece of the action. but it went up about 73%, but wages only went up about 9% all across america. something is wrong, folks. autria: associate say biden auld make a decision about possible run by october 1. is showingnt obama solidarity with workers. he signed an executive order requiring paid sick and for employees of -- paid sick leave for em

harvard law professor larry lessig is joining the race. >> we have to get us a government that would work again. that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of the 1% who -- >> reporter: mara? kendis? >> bazi kanani, live in washington. thank you. >>> now the kentucky clerk who refused to grant marriage licenses to gay couple. s she's spending labor day in jail. her earl leer appeal has been amened. a support rally is planned in kentucky tomorrow. >>> now to the path for asylum for thousands of refugees pouring into europe in search for a better life. they're arriving in germany on one packed train and another. pope francis is urging churches across europe to take in some families. >> reporter: cheers. applause. and high fives as thousands poured off of trains in munich. germany welcoming them with open arms and essentials. food, clothing. for the children, baby shoes. even candy. for so many like this 20-year-old, this is the finish line. after a grueling and dangerous two-week journey by boat, foot, and train. the final leg, the ride from austria's capital. this train line to muni

in a few days you will be with larry lessig, she will not steal your heart with this politically.ark: it could take the edge off of some of her supporters. john: today on bloomberg tv, i -- a new colleague of ours interviewed warren buffett, who had nice things to say about what he has been hearing from donald trump on tax policy. >> he thinks the rich should pay more, just like they would be if they were investment advisors. in terms of tax policy, i have not heard him say anything yet that i disagree with. john: another poll shows that donald trump is still a giant living in the clouds, while the other candidates are trying to find magic beans to grow a beanstalk up to the clouds. jeb bush has just released his first tv ad, filled with not-so-subtle contrast with you know who. >> we have an important choice to make about the direction of our country. if you want more d.c. politicians or self promoters, you've got options. anybody can talk. i have delivered. i hope to earn your support. i'm jeb bush and i approve this message. john: that's one example of how to deal with donald.

clinton and sanders and the other democratic candidates have a new challenger, harvard professor larry lessig and focusing on campaign finance reform. >> we have to focus on the changes that would get us a government that could work again. this is not captured by the smallest fraction of the 1 percent who fund campaigns. >> he will need to register in national polls reaching at least 1 percent to be included in the first democratic primary debate next month. >> happening right now some of the top bicyclists are on the streets of san francisco right now. the 41st annual will follow a course by the plaza including along battery streets. the final race will take place at 3:00 people this afternoon and you can expect delays on the we roads today on the route. >> meteorologist mike nicco is ahead with the forecast. >> hello from the broadcast center where i can feel the heat building. i look at all of the people enjoying their heyday, shorts short sleeves sun dresses, keep them out for a while, quote have two weeks of above average temperatures. >> plus, new research on the spread of whopping caug

they have done for every other candidate which is to issue a press release that says, we welcome larry lessig to the race. they have been silent about that , so their silence induces pollsters not to include my name and if my name is not included i cannot get 1%. and if i cannot get 1% they will say you have not lived up to the rules. there is a certain catch-22 that i'm a little surprised the party has allowed this catch-22 to develop. i am happy to live by the rules but the rule should be applied fairly. to exclude me from the debate by not including the in the polls is not fair. there are a large number of people who have rallied to my campaign in a very quick time, who believe this issue needs to be presented in a powerful way. if lincoln chafee is being polled, and man who i have lincoln respect for, chafee did not raise as much money as i have race in a month. i raised more than he raised in the full-time he has been a candidate, and had more supporters behind what we are doing, at least we should be treated in a similar way and we are not. steve: can you talk to cnn officials? prof. le

harvard professor larry lessig. >> we have to find a way to elevate the debate to focus on the changest would get us a government that can work again that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of the 1% that fund campaigns. >> lessig was a stanford law professor says he will step down as far as passing reforms he's talking about and his vice president will take over. his campaign website is running a vote for who he should choose for vice president. some suggestions, cheryl sandbe sandberg. >>> joe biden worked a crowd like a candidate along a parade route in pittsburgh today, they were cheering "run, joe, run". the vice president sai he'd taken too much time and didn't want to lose your vote and cut himself off and said lose your friendship instead. >>> markets were closed today, on this labor day. >> rent prices are rising in the bay area's largest cities. the median price for a one bedroom house in san francisco is $3530 per month. the highest in the country by nearly $400 per month and up 14% from last year. san jose's rent is the fourth highest, oakland is number six. >>> amazon

harvard professor larry lessig. >> we have to find a way to elevate the debate to focus on the changeswould get us a government that can work again that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of the 1% that fund campaigns. >> lessig was a stanford law professor says he will step down as far as passing reforms he's talking about and his vice president will take over. his campaign website is running a vote for who he should choose for vice president. some suggestions, cheryl sandbe sandberg. >>> joe biden worked a crowd like a candidate along a parade route in pittsburgh today, they were cheering "run, joe, run". the vice president said he'd taken too much time and didn't want to lose your vote and cut himself off and said lose your friendship instead. >>> markets were closed today, on this labor day. >> rent prices are rising in the bay area's largest cities. the median price for a one bedroom house in san francisco is $3530 per month. the highest in the country by nearly $400 per month and up 14% from last year. san jose's rent is the fourth highest, oakland is number six. >>> amazon

sanders campaign picks up steam another candidate is hopping into the race, harvard law prefer larry lessig is running after reaching the $1 million crowd funding goal. >> lessig has to register to reach 1 percent to be included in the first d primary debate next month. >>> it is 5:07, former san francisco mayor took to challenger to challenge mike huckabee after he called newsome out. >> you have democrats who ignored the law when it was the law to have traditional marriage, knew some, in san francisco, at mayor jammed same sex weddings although it was illegal. did he get put in jail? >> he tweeted that when the court ordered he to stop, i did, and i was never had contempt of court unlike kill davis. get your facts right. >> attorneys for the rowan county clerk have appealed the judge's riling to put her in jail for disobeying his order to grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples. show said she objects to same-sex marriage for religious reasons. >> it has been a little over a year since the death of robin williams and now his daughter is sending a message of hope to those who is lost a

clinton, sanders and other democrats running for president have a new challenger, harvard professor larry lessige race running on a single platform to expand voter access and instatute campaign finance reform. he spoke to george stephanopoulos about the challenges ahead. >> you have to find a way to elevate the debate to focus on the changes that would actually get us a government that could work again that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of the 1% who fund campaigns and make it impossible for our government to do anything. >> campaign finance reform, voting rights reform. >> and dealing with the crazy way we have political gerrymandering where politics pick the voters rather than voters pick the politicians. >> lessig is now the sixth candidate to become the nominee for president. but he needs to reach 1% in polls to make it to the debate stage. >>> the lsu football season opener was canceled because of severe weather. you can see the dark skies and the lightning strike over the stadium in baton rouge. play was halted in the first quarter with neither team having scored. intense lightni

more minutes, the cofounder of run for america and also a senior advisor to the who was of larry lessigg for the democratic nomination. (202)-784-8000 for democrats. (202)-784-8001 for republicans. and all of theirs, (202)-748-8002 -- and all others, (202)-748-8002. also on twitter at c-spanwj. here is a comment who asks which candidates does run for america support? for america has not recruited the final slate of candidates for 2015. we are in the process. you are talking just about congressional candidates and not looking at the 2016 presidential race at all? that is correct. for america is focused entirely on congressional elections in 2016. host: here is rob on the democrat line. caller: good morning. thank you very much. andcorruption in politics american politics is phenomenal. . just do not believe it i love this country but our system of government in many ways is just so screwed up. cap is one thing i really to give kudos -- i really have to give kudos to donald trump. he is shedding light on some of the corruption. he has bought and sold politicians basically all his working

. >> another candidate is hopping into the race, harvard law professor larry lessig is the sixth democrat running for president. >> you have to find a way to elevate the debate to focus on the changes that would actually get us government that could work again, that is not captured by the tiniest fraction of the 1% who fund campaigns. >> and lessig needs to register in national polls to reach 1% to be included in the first democratic primary debate next month. in washington, bazi kanani channel 7 eyewitness news. >>> thank you and. stay with eyewitness news and abc news for updates on the race for president. you can get the latest information at abc7ny.com and on our free news app. good morning america picks up our coverage starting at 7:00. >>> 5:37. thousands of police officers family and friends are expected to gather outside an illinois high school for the funeral of police lieutenant joe gliniewicz. gliniewicz was a shot tuesday in the village of bronx lake. he graduated from antioch high school in 1981 and now the school and the community are joining together to honor him. everywher

larry lessig, thank you.s know tuesday morning how you did. >> tuesday morning. >> thank you very much. take a look at what's going on in wall street. a sell-off at the end of the week, there's a reason why they call september the most problematic month in the markets. the fact is september is the one to remember, and today people are remembering. more after this. can a business have a mind? a subconscious. a knack for predicting the future. reflexes faster than the speed of thought. can a business have a spirit? can a business have a soul? can a business be...alive? : . neil: all right, there have been a number of protests over this past week as well about the growing income disparity between the rich and the poor. a popular solution over the course of the summer have been to forcibly raise the minimum wage to as high as $15 and maybe more an hour. there are some other groups that argue that you can't force that. that you have to inspire that, a great economic environment triggers that, and therein we lie. a

lessig will fix our democracy. inspiring speech, larry.ng to senator sanders -- yes we can chant came to mind. am i beginning to feel the bern? this from cynical girl who t weets regarding jim webb -- actually, no. jim webb wasce missing which says a lot about jim webb, really. we saw froms tweet cameron who writes democrats deserve earlier, more frequent debates. we need to hear the candidates. that is a theme that martin o'malley had been talking about -- the need for more democratic debates. back to your calls. your thoughts on the presidential candidates today in new hampshire. rebecca in kentucky on the democrats line. caller: hello. host: hi. caller: hi. i'm voting for bernie. host: why is that? caller: well, people need to stand up in solidarity. we cannot be complacent and bernie is right. we need political revolution. i mean, he's right. we need to end citizens united about theis is crazy koch brothers taking over basically. host: thank you for your call. joe in elizabeth, new jersey. republican caller. caller: listening to the ca