the unbreakable flowers that you all are. >> jimmy: and if you see a giant unbreakable flower, take yours and applause ] >> it's freeing. it's freeing. >> jimmy: you gotta do it. it feels good. you gotta do it if you get the opportunity. >> embrace the white light. >> jimmy: honey, i shrunk christina aguilera. [ light laughter ] all right, so let's talk about "the voice." now, where are we now with "the voice"? now, this is live shows starting this week coming up. >> yeah, live shows start this week. down to five people. very, very exciting. i have a very predominantly pop-driven team this year. >> jimmy: which is good. i love pop. i love that. >> which is exciting. yeah, and it's coinciding with the album, and they're just so full of life and they're so eager and willing to learn and just soak up all the knowledge and the coaching. it's just a beautiful thing. and i believe in them so much. it's a lot of time invested. that's why it's taken me so long to -- >> jimmy: when you first started, did you go like, "what am i doing? like, can i be brutally honest? 'cause i don't want -- don't w

. >> stephen: yes, an anti-tax pledge is eternal and unbreakable. it's like a pact with the devil or a gym membership. you'll get your money, rip flambe! (laughter) (cheers and applause) and folks, peter king is not alone. all of these republicans, this box of peach crayolas down here -- (laughter) all of them have v the balls to say they don't feel bound by the no tax increase pledge. what the hell is going on? here to tell me what the hell is going on, please well from "national review" and co-author of "brand new party, how republicans can win the working class and save the american dream" reihan salam. reihan, thank you very much. (applause) the book is called "the brand new party." let's talk about this grand new party. i don't understand, is this the end of an era? why has the republican party lost their spine? >> the truth is republicans are facing an incredibly difficult political environment and a really challenging fiscal environment as well and that's put a ton of pressure on adhering to the pledge. >> stephen: isn't grover norquist going

. >> see all six unbreakable rules for the perfect thanksgiving dinner. "right this minute."you doing there? i am making crescent bacon cheddar pinwheels. wow, i'm impressed! [ ding ] dad, the cable's out! you got that right? [ kiss ] thank you ♪ [ male announcer ] pillsbury crescents. let the making begin. here's a better idea. pillsbury grands! flaky layers biscuits in just 15 minutes the light delicate layers add a layer of warmth to your next dinner. pillsbury grands biscuits let the making begin. >>> if you've ever lost your wallet, you know how frustrating that is. you would think by now with all of our modern technology there would be an easy way to get it back. there should be an app for that. >> there is. it's called the wallet tracker. it slips right inside your wallet. they demonstrate how it works. this guy loses his wallet. he just simply leaves it on the amp for his guitar. >> let's be honest, your wallet could be anywhere right now, but not to worry, the app has a map and we'll show you where it is. >> the whole video is set to the song "tarzan boy." you carry

[cheers and applause] most important of all to me, he has shown a consistent unbreakable commitment tore of the men and women in uniform when they come home. [cheers and applause] for all of these reasons, he was endorsed by a self- described modern republican and one of the most distinguished military leaders since world war ii, colin powell. [applause] he also pointed out his opponents are the same neocons that took us into war in iraq on bad intelligence. commander in chief. [applause] the fourth reason i am for him can be described in a phrase once used by the second president bush. with. believe it or not. [laughter] he often got made fun of, but it is true. he said the president is the decider in chief. let's look at how the deciders stack up. barack obama decided to sign the lily ledbetter fair pay out. -- act. [applause] that is not just a woman's issue. anybody who, like to me, was a kid in a family where both the mother and father worked knows every father wants his wife to be paid an equal amount for equal work so they can raise a kid. [applause] this law has been on the boo

sincere and utterly and -- this demonstration, but the fact is the idea of an incontrovertible, unbreakableledge seems to be remote now, don't you agree? >> no. we have been here before, during the discussion for the debt ceiling increase last year. there were republicans who said, well, if we put revenue on the table, where you? and it was very obvious, very quickly that the democrats had no interest in any spending restraint, in the entitlement reform and what the republicans thought they were doing was embarrassing the democrat. i don't think obama or the democrats are capable of embarrassment when it comes to pointing out that they just one more people's money is spent. i think that is what they do all day. i don't think this embarrasses them. some people think that is a negotiating strategy. here's the challenge. we need to focus on the fact that obama and the democrats have no plans, no intention of reform, they're just talking about tax increases. when that is obvious then the balance of power in what is going on in d.c. ships. what i have argue for a couple days is that the negotiat

here through so many difficult years is we she displayed unbreakable courage and determination.where she showed that human freedom and dignity cannot be denied. today marks a new chapter between the united states and burma. i asked secretary clinton to visit this country and explore with suu kyi whether the united states could empower reform efforts and begin a new relationship between our peoples. in the year since we've seen encouraging progress including suu kyi's release, the lifting of restrictions on the press and eliminate the use of child soldiers. at my direction the united states has responded to support these reforms including the easing of sanctions. as a former legislature myself i followed your role in the new parliament with interest and admiration. real democracy involves having different branches of government check and balance each other. i applaud your efforts in that regard particularly as the head of the econocommittee of the ru law. in my discussions here our goal is to sustain the momentum for democatization. that includes ending ethnic conflicts and ensur

applause ] >> but, far more important, most important of all to me, he has shown a consistent, unbreakablet to take care of the men and women in uniform when they come home. for all of these reasons, he was endorsed by a self-described, moderate republican. and one of the most distinguished military leaders since world war ii, general colin powell who also pointed out that his opponent's main advisors are the same neocons that took us into war in iraq on bad intelligence. barack obama is your choice for commander-in-chief. the fourth reason i'm for him can best be described in a phrase once used by the second president bush. believe it or not, he said something i really agree with. [ laughter ] >> and he often got made fun of, but it's true. he said the president is the decider-in-chief. okay? so let's look how these deciders stack up. barack obama decided to sign the lily ledveder fair pay out. and that is not just a woman's issue. anybody who like me was a kid in a family where both the mother and the father worked know that every father with any sense wants his wife to be paid an equal

ohio and the two other states that together made up the unbreakable obama midwest firewall, the second being paul ryan's home state of wisconsin, the third iowa where it all began. you'll recall for then-senator obama four years ago. romney won in north carolina and asked pundits to come together for the sake of the nation. >> america's at a critical point. we can't risk political posturing. our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people's work. and we citizens also have toe rise to the occasion. >> the question now, has obama gained any muscle headed into his second term? or will the sharply divided washington continue as status quo? >> what does this president do following lessons of the past to make sure that his second term is more effective than his first? >> the only thing worse than losing a re-election is winning it. >> now is not the time for just celebration or gloating. i think it's the time to really go where he went in the speech. take the high road. bring the country together. make some hard decisions. >> all right. so let's dig right in and bring in our elec

she says she chose that title because it's an unbreakable flower that stands the test of time.t there, and this stuff, but there is a shyness. it's funny, because i'm sitting here thinking, i sense a real -- i mean, it's beautiful to me. there is a place where you feel more comfortable. >> i'm very much two people. one is the extra averted performer and then there is definitely the little girl that just kind of needs to be held and comforted and, you know, just wants to be heard. ♪ hearts stop and beat as one ♪ forever >>> that's all for now. i'm lester holt. thanks for joini . >>> more on the man who triggered a security scare at a bay area airport. and we investigate the next generation of air traffic control that could lead to the next generation of cyber terrorism. ionist susan, who sees that she's due for a mammogram. mary has one that day. that's when she finds out she has a tumor. she has a successful surgery and because her health provider has an amazing connected system, she has her life. i don't know what you have but i have kaiser permanente.

she says she chose that title because it's an unbreakable flower that stands the test of time.t there, and this stuff, but there is a shyness. it's funny, because i'm sitting here thinking, i sense a real -- i mean, it's beautiful to me. there is a place where you feel more comfortable. >> i'm very much two people. one is the extra averted performer and then there is definitely the little girl that just kind of needs to be held and comforted and, you know, just wants to be heard. ♪ hearts stop and beat as one ♪ forever >>> that's all for now. i'm lester holt. thanks for joining us.

holocaust museum there to remind myself the nature of evil and why our bond with israel will be unbreakablestates the president is using all his star power to reach voters before tuesday. take a listen to dave matthews in virginia this weekend. ♪ >>> on monday the president can count on even more star-studded support. he is hitting wisconsin, ohio, and iowa with the boss, bruce springsteen, and then jayzee is expected to join them in ohio. >>> cnn -- oh, my goodness there. "snl" -- wow. i'm so used to saying cnn. "snl" had a good fun with the fall-out including chris christie's glowing review of the president. take a look at this. >> also, i would like to give sincere thanks to president obama for how he handled the situation. on election day i'm voting for mitt romney, but if i had to pick one guy to have my back in a crisis, it would be barack obama. he has been amazing. you know, so kind, such a leader, a true inspiration. again, being a good soldier, i'll vote for romney, but i'm going to hate it. do you hear me? >> early voting has come to a close in many states, but sandy hitting new

we welcome you with the nor'easter later this afternoon and scott martin, unbreakable scott martin, see you soon. dennis: mitt romney is sticking with his republican ideals despite the loss. >> the election is over but our principles in door. i believe the principles upon which this nation was founded are the only sure guide to a resurgent economy and new greatness. like so many of you, paul and i have left everything on the field. we have given our all to this campaign. but our next -- dennis: our next guest says republicans must change. the executive washington editor of the wall street journal, thank you for being with us. we thought the campaign was all about the economy but was the actual outcome about race? >> there will be a lot of discussion among republicans and democrats about what was about and clearly it was about the economy first and foremost but it was also about an obama/democratic coalition that probably proved more durable than people thought. almost certainly proved more durable than some republicans thought which is to save the young voters, hispanics, asians have no

. >> anti-tax pledge is eternal and unbreakable. like a pact with the devil or a gym membership. funny. >> capitol hill budget talks get bogged down as republicans complain that democrats won't give up anything. >> this morning we'll ask amy klobuchar about the fiscal cliff and about the growing number of women in congress. but right now, dr. holly phillips says the old real estate mantra location, location, location may apply to your health. >> good morning today in health watch your neighborhood and your health. how you feel about your neighborhood can play a big role iryour physical health. a new study finds people who like their community or feel that it's improving have better physical health than those who don't like where they live or feel like it's getting worse. researchers polled more than 300,000 americans over the age of 18. people who said they were satisfied with their neighborhoods scored a 78 on a physical health index compared with 69 for those who were dissatisfied. people who felt like their neighborhood was improving scored a 79 on the health index compared to

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netanyahu in march, president obama described the bond between the united states and israel as unbreakablectly is the basis for that relationship? joining me now, co-editor of the cnn blog. good morning, eric. >> good morning, carol. >> the israeli campaign against hamas is called operation pillar of cloud. what significance does that have? >> carol, that name itself is a biblical reference to the story, an exodd uchxodexxodus where th fleeing a pursuing egyptian a y army. instead of an offensive posture, a defensive posture biblically. you've been talking about the gechlt geopolitical ties between the u.s. and israel. there's about 2 million jews who live here in the united states and a large population of them in florida, new york, new jersey, maryland. and they play an important role in the religious life here in the united states as well as the political life. another group that plays a big part? evangelical christians, stronger supporters of israel and christians united for zion have as many as 750,000 members. that gets tricky with the theological beliefs that jesus may be returning

. >> our bond with israel will be unbreakable. >> reporter: the co-chairman of a group called floridanot all about israel. >> i think we need to look at this as a business, and we need to put somebody in there that can run this country and bring back the jobs. >> reporter: four years ago, obama won 78% of florida's jewish vote. political scientists say the gop attacks could cost the president as much as 5% of that support. the equivalent of about 25,000 votes. in a close election, perhaps the difference. now, jewish folks in florida make up 3.5% of the state's residents, but 8% of all the voters, which makes them a significant, significant voting block. so we can see why both sides really want those voters, and they are going after them hard. >> yeah, they certainly are. it is getting down and dirty. that's for sure. john zarrella there in plantation, thank you. >>> campaign workers in wisconsin knocking on every door and asking people to vote for their candidate. we'll tell you if their efforts are paying off. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] you've been years in the making. and there are many

[cheers and applause] most important of all to me, he has shown a consistent unbreakable commitment to come home. [cheers and applause] for all of these reasons, he was endorsed by a self-described modern republican and one of the most distinguished military leaders since world war ii, colin powell. he also pointed out his opponents are the same neocons that took us into war in iraq on bad intelligence. barack obama is your choice for commander in chief. the fourth reason i am for him can be described in a phrase once used by the second president bush. he said something i really agree with. he often got made fun of, but it is true. he said the president is the decider in chief. let's look at how the deciders stack up. barack obama decided to sign the ledbetter fair pay out. that is not just a woman's issue. anybody who, like to me, was a kid in a family where both the mother and father worked knows every father wants his wife to be paid an equal amount for equal work so they can raise a kid. [applause] this law has been on the books for a couple of years now. when the mitt romney was a

. >> our bond with israel will be unbreakable. >> the ko chairman ofco-chairma called florida democratsneed to look at this as a business and put somebody in there that can run this country and bring pack the jobs. >> four years ago, obama won 78% of the jewish vote. political scientists say the attacks could cost the president as much as 5% of that support. the quift of about 25,000 votes. in a close election, perhaps the difference, now, jewish people make up about 3.5% of the state's residents, but 8% of the voters. >> good report. thanks very much. >> join us and the entire cnn team for election night in america. our continuous live coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. eastern tuesday night. we'll be right back. [ female announcer ] nature exists on the grandest scale... ♪ ...and in the tiniest details. ♪ and sometimes both. nature valley granola thins pack the big taste of granola and dark chocolate into one perfect square, under 100 calories. nature valley granola thins. nature at its most delicious. boring. boring. [ jack ] after lauren broke up with me, i went to the citi private pass p

cheers and applause] far more important, most important of all to me, he has shown a consistent, unbreakableand women in uniform when they come home. [cheers and applause] for all these reasons, he was endorsed by a self-described moderate republican and one of the most distinguished military leaders since world war ii, general colin powell. [cheers and applause] >> who also pointed out that his opponent's main advisers are the same neocons who talk us into war in iraq. barack obama is your choice for commander in chief. the fourth reason i'm for him can best be described in a phrase once used by the second president bush, believe it or not. he said something i really agree with. [laughter] >> and he often got made fun of, but it's true. he said the president is the decider in chief, ok. let's look how these deciders stack up. barack obama decided to sign the lilly ledbetter fair pay act. [cheers and applause] >> and that is not just a woman's issue. anybody like me who was a kid in a family where both the mother and father worked knows the father with any sense wants his wife to be paid an