. >> this is the smallest stage vernor kasich was among the stage. but they were focusing a lot of attention on thy back and forth focused on trump and cruz. from cruz's canadian birth to an american mother claiming the attacks the rise in the polls. >> the constitution fast not changed. >> but the poll numbers at both parents should be born in the u.s. because that would disqualify trump. >> because donald's mother was she now, donald, on the issue of citizenship -- >> big different we are running, we are running. i win, i choose him as presidential candidate and the democrats think, we can't take him along for the ride. i don't like that. >> i hate to interrupt court >> everyone on stage would be better than hillary, they say but little mention of bernie sanders. governor kasich asked if sanders, ecialist will the nominee. if that's the case, we'll win every state if bernie sanders is the candidate. that's not even an issue. >>> one set of on stage, they had more room to breathe. tom sutton and i will break it down for you. we'll have highlights on

[applause] -- vernor, kasich >> i can understand what you're saying, i'm impressed, you're very poised. in ohio one of the thing's -- things the governor's administration has started is a program called start talking. the research shows that young people are 50% less likely to start using drugs if an adult, a respected adult in their life starts talking with them at an early age about why not to use these drugs. so the start talking program puts together all the resources out there in the state and through various venues gets them to teachers to -- teachers, to families, to people in the community who come in contact with youth, and help them do just that, start talking about why this is not a good idea. that's one of the programs we have seen work that i've been involved with. and it always touches me because when we do go out to do a start talking presentation, we usually have a family member who has lost someone to the effects of an overdose and it always touches me that they will take their time and come out and share their experience to help save others. so i appreciate that of yo

kasich and former governor jeb bush. and invited to the undercard debate are senator rand paul, carly fiorina, former r vernor mike huckabee and former senator rick santorum. >>> crysty: for lawmakers back here at home it's a busy day across the street from us at the state house. today is the start of a new legislative session. >> rochelle: the last time lawmakers met in columbia, democrats and many republicans united to bring down the confederate flag that flew outside the statehouse for 50 years. lawmakers say they hope that unity continues. senate members worked last month pre-filing bills and resolutions. on this year's agenda many propositions which seem to spawn off of events that occurred last year in the palmetto state such as flood related concerns, rules for statehouse grounds use and cost of living increases for state employees. a lot of different things on their agenda they want to get they have it mapped out and ready to go. >> crysty: a long, busy session. >> rochelle: oh, yeah. >>> crysty: still to come, we're facing bitter cold and bundling up this morning. >> rochelle: but it's a sign of the season that's