and unemployment falls to its lowest level since 2009. what does that mean for millions of americans still packing those unemployment lines? we re going to talk to austan goolsbee for first reaction coming up. but first from the almanac of american politics, all of the new members of the house of representatives, who has the most children? the answer and more ahead on the daily rundown. she has her hand up. i know. you know what, it s at the end. you ve got to wait. i have the answer. i always know the answer to your almanac questions. oh! i guess they re too easy. we ll be right back. smarty pants. [ male announcer ] at&t introduces a new windows phone
all across the northeast. look at these road conditions. travel in many places is at a virtual stand still. keep it right here on msnbc. we ve got new information for you on what you need to know before heading out today. plus, the man who won t give up. nearly two months after the mid-term elections, the alaskan tea party candidate for senator is still fighting. but first, today s trivia question. from the almanac of american politics, this is one of my favorites what senator used to make extra money singing folk songs in coffeehouses? hm, brian, any guesses? the answer and more coming up on the daily rundown. if your racing thoughts keep you awake. sleep is here, on the wings of lunesta. and if you wake up often in the middle of the night.
how soon do we see the changes go into effect? sometimes it can actually be short. 2011 is going to be all about the lake lay toours. remember it was back in 2001 and 2002 when people don t agree, like we saw in texas, where the texas legislatures fled to new mexico where sometimes the process could be a little longer. ifrm that. for us political junkies, 2011 will be about the republican presidential primary and this redistricting process. mark murray, thank you. buckle your seatbelts. we ll dive into the 2012 president race. is the republican field dividing into two very different camps. why this time around the nomination fight could come down to beer drinkers versus wine drinkers. a broadway stunt goes terribly wrong. we ll show you the moment that shut down spiderman. today s trivia question from the almanac of american politics, which prominent politician was once voted mr.
her boyfriend was given 25 years. the prosecution is appealing. they want life. this could go either way at the end of the day. every hearing we re going to have twists and turns. this at least for a first hearing for the first decision that the appellate judge made, i think it s looking very positive for amanda knox. at least in this initial phase. all right. barbie, contributor to the daily beast, thank you so much. well, coming up a murder mystery in one of the world s holiest places. who killed an american tourist in jerusalem and why? the latest on the investigation is next. plus, what do these three things have in common? lady gaga s meat dress, prince william and kate middleton s engagement and it will chilean minors. harry reid knows the answer. and from the almanac of american politics, which senator once wore a bullet proof vest
today. twas the fight before christmas all through the house. democrats stirring continuing to grouse. has the tax fight been bad for party unit ji dnc chairman tim mccain joins us in a minute. u.t. plus, the white house expressing cautious optimism in afghanistan. what does that mean for the planned troop drawdown next summer? and the wife of the man who opened fire on a florida school board meeting speaks out about her husband s troubled past. that story next. first, today s trivia question. this one from the almanac of american politics. who is the highest ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in congress? the answer and more ahead on the daily rundown. don t forget mrs. collier. i won t. [ female announcer ] clear some snow. or spread a little warmth.