Youre looking at some of the images from the 1884 election and listening to songs in support of james g. Blaine of maine and his running mate, john logan. Tonight our series continues and were live in the home of james g. Blaine, and since 1920, the official residence of maines governor. Were inside the blaine house with governor page. Welcome to maine and welcome to the peoples house. Mr. Blaine is here every day and we see his spirit every evening, because we always say good night to him. What is your sense of living the house was built many years ago, many people have lived in it over the years, but he really is president in a lot of ways. What have you come to learn about the man by living in his midst . He not only was a very strong supporter and founder of the Republican Party in maine but a national leader, and started maine on its course to where we are now. And very, very influential both in the press, in state government, federal government. The man was a powerhouse, bigtime
The 68yearold democrat known for his devotion to civil rights passed away overnight. Well look back at his life and legacy. Wild and windy, more than 63 Million People from North Carolina to maine feeling the effects of a dangerous noreaster. Heavy rains and winds up to 90 miles an hour, causing damage, Power Outages and travel delays and it isnt over yet. Al has the forecast. All that plus in the hot seat, the ambassador at the center of the ukraine controversy set to face tough questions on capitol hill. On strike, a massive teacher walkout in chicago, cancelled classes and leaves tens of thousands of parents scrambling. And remarkable rescue. A hero trooper springs into action to save a driver stuck on the tracks. Weve got a train coming. Weve got a train coming. The heart stopping save with just seconds to spare. Today, thursday, october 17th, 2019. Announcer from nbc news, this is today with Savannah Guthrie and hoda kotb. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. Hey, everybody,
Now, becky quick we begin with raising a child. It can be one of the most rewarding things anyone ever does also one of the hardest if a child has a disability that could add a whole additional layer of stress. But a financial tool that very few people use that can help safe guard the up toer an able account. As our Sharon Epperson reports in this weeks cover story it could be life changing. Reporter rain or shine, brian is hard at work. Caring for his friends at barry field friend in massachusetts. The 25yearold who has autism is feeding horses and his bank account. He works three jobs and saves over 1,000 a month with one goal in mind im saving money to buy the farm im going to name the farm is going to be the little patch of heaven. Reporter as he saves money to buy his own farm, theyre hoping he will have enough money to pay for daytoday expenses down the road. They are putting money away in a special design vehicle for people with disabilities an able account. Dont save, dont have
enough. plus it is primary tonight in two big states with redistricting in new york forcing out a near 30-year incumbent. and a familiar face to florida voters looks to unseat governor ron desantis. nothing like an election night when numbers start rolling in we start with our chief political anchor bret baier at the big board to break down the races. haitian on lot of activity one of the biggest races we re following is in new york. it s not a primary race it s actually a special election filling an open seat in new york district 19. now, this is looking tonight like democrats are going to pick this up in a republican-leaning district. this is pat ryan versus mark molinaro. ap hasn t called it yet, but it looks like there are not enough votes for mull nair 0 to close this gap. that is big in this environment. pat ryan used choice, he used the overturning of roe v wade as a big part of his campaign. he said on all his signs, choice is on the ballot. a big part of his campai
On capitol hill. Well have much more on that. Also ahead, the latest out of The Middle East. President biden is pushing for a ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis in gaza. Well show you former president Donald Trumps outburst during his Civil Fraud Trial in new york. First, willie, lets go to the latest on the tragedy unfolding in maine. At least 15 people are dead this morning, up to 50 may be injured in the community of lewiston, located 30 miles north of portland, maine. Police s gunman entered two separate locations. First, a Bowling Alley, where he fatally shot seven people before moving on to a nearby bar. Some of the victims may have been injured in stampedes as crowds raced to escape as the shooting started. Officials fear many teenagers could be among those killed and injured as the Bowling Alley was hosting its youth night. Police have identified now a 40yearold male as a Person Of Interest in connection with these shootings. Hes still at large, considered Armed And D