John Freyler of the Christian relief organization Samaritan’s Purse says the group already has relief workers on the way to Haiti. What are the immediate needs? How does his group coordinate with other agencies to maximize the effort? How do relief workers reach out to people who have lost everything? And how can you donate to the relief effort?
Forcing Sunshine in Health Debate
Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan is leading an effort to force Congressional Democrats to open all remaining health care deliberations to the public. How are they planning to do that? Are many Democrats supportive of this effort? Why are Democratic leaders opposed to this transparency? And what do the many seniors in his Tampa-area district think about the health plan? We ask Rep. Buchanan.
The Science of the Haiti Quake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake ravaged Haiti Tuesday night. Millions of people are impacted and thousands may be dead. It’s the most severe quake in that area since the 18th century. So how devastating was this quake? Was it expected after all these years or is it a major shock? How deep was it? What kind of aftershocks are we seeing? How much seismic activity really goes on in North America?
Planned Parenthood Abortion Mill
Planned Parenthood is about the break ground in Houston on the world’s largest abortion clinic – 78,000 square feet and an entire floor devoted to late-term abortions. So what message is being sent with the size of this clinic? Why dirty secret of Planned Parenthood is exposed by this clinic being built in a poor section of the city? What type of protests are emerging to bring attention to what critics are calling ‘a modern-day death chamber’. We talk with Ann Hettinger, Texas state director for Concerned Women for America.
The News
Some senators from both sides break from the party line on Harry Reid’s race comments, John McCain refuses to focus on 2008 gossip, Senate races heat up in Massachusetts and North Dakota, Joe Biden eulogizes his mother.
Independents Abandoning Obama
Just one year after independent voters played a huge role in sweeping Barack Obama into office, many of them seem to be experiencing buyer’s remorse. According to a new poll from Investor’s Business Daily, Obama’s approval rating is hovering just above 50 percent. Far worse for the president is how voters – and especially independents – disapprove of Obama’s health care agenda and feel less secure than they did when George W. Bush left office. We get the numbers from IBD associate editor Terry Jones.
Can GOP Win in Massachusetts?
No one thought Republicans had a chance of winning Ted Kennedy’s old seat in the U.S. Senate. How did the most liberal state in the nation suddenly get competitive? What issues are driving voter unrest with the Democratic majority? What impact are the actual candidates having on the election? Would Republicans be encouraged even if they lose a close race? We ask Brian Walsh, communications director at the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Marriage Fight in Federal Court
Liberty Counsel Chairman Mathew Staver discusses the push by gay marriages forces and their high-profile lawyers to have the federal courts declare bans on gay marriage unconstitutional. What is likely to happen in this case? Is it a lock to end up at the Supreme Court? What argument is being made to force the legalization of gay marriage? Why does Staver believe the law and court precedent suggest traditional marriage forces will win this fight too?
The News
Obama accepts Reid’s apology on race comments, GOP senators call for Reid to step down as leader, Schwarzenegger slams sweetheart deals to pass health plan, Mark McGwire finally admits steroid use.
Midterms, Expectations and More
Dr. Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia discusses whether voters are mad at incumbent Democrats or whether the party will suffer across the board this year. He also addresses how Democrats are lowering their expectations this year and how the most important races this year may not be for the House and Senate.