mr. richard blum -- on top questions of embellishment by mr. richard blumenthal as well. >> he abolished his record on vietnam. he served only state side. but he seems to overcome that and put the focus on non- prescription pharmaceuticals and world wrestling association. and his appointed's association with that institution. -- his opponent's association with that institution. >> he should not be in any trouble at all. he was a congenital forever, hugely successful. -- he was attorney general forever, hugely successful. the fact that he is in trouble is a sign of how in trouble the democrats are. >> this is a recurring theme here in election after election. it is not a cardinal sin to have done this. it seems to me that a guy like him, really does have a long record of public service -- yes, it was stupid and at what he did. he should not have done that. but it should not have canceled out all the other things they have done in their careers. i think the politicians ought to be cut some -- >> nobody gives the politicians any slack at all. they give their kids fl

richard blumenthal. >> people create jobs. small businesses create jobs. government can provide the tools, but it also must take away the obstacles. >> i will say, mr. blumenthal, i'm very happy you have a better notion of how to create jobs this week than last week. >> reporter: jobs dominated ohio's senate debate where rob portman worked to keep his lead over democrat lee fisher. >> lieutenant governor fisher seems to want to talk about the one game, what a great job he's done to win some competitions. the fact is ohio is losing ground. >> reporter: republicans appear to be gaining ground. a cbs news poll finds the gop is favored to win at least 25 of the 35 seats in the house now held by democrats. winning the senate appears more of a long shot but analysts say it's still doable. just because president obama's comments have become more heated towards republican candidates don't expect the same thing from mrs. obama. the first lady is expected to keep her message very specific, what the outcome of this election will mean for children. kendis? >> thank you. >>> the california gubernatorial candidates also faced off last night in their final debate.

mr. hannity last night. i will get rapid fire response on that. >>> and joe miller, his wife took on unemployment. how about that? linda mcmahon body slams richard blumenthalsh cards. you are watching "the ed show." stay with us. from maxwell house international café. the 60 calorie way to stop your world. lord of the carry-on. sovereign of the security line. you never take an upgrade for granted. and you rent from national. because only national lets you choose any car in the aisle. and go. you can even take a full-size or above. and still pay the mid-size price. i deserve this. [ male announcer ] you do, business pro. you do. go national. go like a pro. >>> welcome back to "the ed show." the battle ground story tonight, newt gingrich's psychomemos. newtster thinks the midterms come down to more food stamps or more paychecks. as usual, no one asked for his advice but he is planning to send a memo to republican candidates outlining what he thinks the gop's closing argument should be. now, here is a portion of the letter. in january 2007, when nancy pelosi and harry reid took over the congress, unemployment was 4.6% and food stamp usage was around 26.5 mill

mr. hannity last night. i will get rapid fire response on that. >>> and joe miller, his wife took on unemployment. how about that? linda mcmahon body slams richard blumenthal and the beckster? i think he needs some flash cards. you are watching "the ed show." stay with us. >>> welcome back to "the ed show." the battle ground story tonight, newt gingrich's psychomemos. newtster thinks the midterms come down to more food stamps or more paychecks. as usual, no one asked for his advice but he is planning to send a memo to republican candidates outlining what he thinks the gop's closing argument should be. now, here is a portion of the letter. in january 2007, when nancy pelosi and harry reid took over the congress, unemployment was 4.6% and food stamp usage was around 26.5 million americans. today, the unemployment rate is 9.6% and over 40 million americans are on food stamps. which future i do want, more food stamps or more paychecks? this is the choice we want to drive home again and again to voters from now until election day. your friend, newt. this is absolutely shameless. gingrich is trying to drive the conservative base to come out and vote against help

mr. johnson for his campaign. our campaign coverage continues with the senate debate from connecticut between democrat richard blumenthald republican linda mcmahon. following that, in ohio governors' debate between incumbent of ent democrat and t republican challenger. later, live coverage of president obama at a campaign rally in philadelphia. the supreme court has started its new term. you can learn more about the nation's highest court with c- span's laetest book. candid conversations with active and retired justices. revealing unique insights about the court, available in hardcover wherever you buy books and also as an e-book. now a connecticut senate debate between richard blumenthal and republican linda mcmahon. they are running to replace retiring democratic senator christopher dodd. the debate, courtesy of news 12 connecticut, is one hour. votes 2010 -- the debates. >> welcome to today's's debate between the candidates for senate in connecticut'. the post are the business council of fairfield county, the greater business council, the bridgeport regional business council, and news 12. each candidate will have 26

richard mcmahon held their first televised debate on monday, sparring over jobs in campaign advertisements. they are running to replace christopher dodd. a poll commissioned by the connecticut capital report released yesterday showed mr. blumenthal leading. both cook political but politics and another institution place it at a time. senator scott brown is campaigning for linda mcmahon the saturday in connecticut. this last about an hour. >> live from the building theater, fox connecticut in hartford current prevent the bridgette present the debate for the u.s. senate seat. now here is our moderator -- threadbare -- brett baehr. we bring you this debate tonight that will cover a wide range of topics. joiningñ are laurie parikh and chris keegan. once asked a question, the candidates will have 90 seconds to ask each question. timekeeper's are watching the clock for us tonight. they will signal the candidates. the order has been determined by echoing costs. the specific subjects were tourism by fox connecticut and have not been shared with or cleared by either campaign. audience here has promised to remain quiet. no cheers, applause, or outbursts of any kind. the first question will be directed to mr. blumenthal. we solicited for qu