This. That was independent candidate ross perot during the second of three residential debates in 1992 talking about the u. S. Debt. The alexion biz the taxes businessmen won 19 of the vote. He ran a second independent president ial campaign in 1986. Tonight, he is our focus on the contenders. Thanks for being with us. We are doing this series as a way to look at American History through the lens of president ial candidates who failed in their quest for the white house but had an impact on American History. Ross perot is our final 14 people we are profiling. Tonight, joining us for our discussion is historian and biographer Doug Brinkley. As a person who has done a number of powder fees on 20thcentury political figures, what interest you about ross perot . He has a pioneer spirit in him. He harkens back to the 19th century. He is not politics as usual. He cares about the country. Patriotism has become a cheap word. Ross perot is a super patriot. He is less interested in money and polit
Yesterday. It ended with new records for the s p 500 and the nasdaq, check out this nasdaq, up 86 points, three quarters of a percent, s p 500 up 12 points at 34, 43, unchartered territory. Violence erupting in wisconsin for a third night in a row, the gun battle in the streets leaving two people dead. Weve got the latest. Hurricane laura a category 2 storm, it is gaining strength, barreling towards texas and louisiana. Well take you live to the gulf coast this morning. How far did it go . New details in mcdonalds investigation into steve easterbrook, examining if he and other employees covered up misconduct. Peloton ready for the ipo, giving investors a look at its finances. Finding your happy place, the surprising spot more americans are going to relax. Mornings with maria is live right now. European markets this morning are mixed, take a look at the fq100, down 9 points, the cac is up 8, the dax in germany up 60 right now, about one half of 1 . In asia overnight markets were split,
February, privately acknowledging he knew the coronavirus could be transmitted through the air and was five times more deadly than the flu, even as he was publicly saying it wasnt. The blockbuster recordings are just some of the revelations in the new book rage, by bob woodward, which contradict the president s statements to the American People and tonight are threatening to upend his reelection campaign. Now, woodward, the legendary journalist who broke the watergate story, says President Trump cooperated with his reporting during 18 onthe record interviews between december and july, but tonight, the president is calling the book a political hit job, and saying he only downplayed the danger from the virus because he didnt want to create a panic, while his rival joe biden is calling the decision to withhold information a lifeanddeath betrayal of the American People. Now, as we come on the air tonight, the coronavirus has killed more than 190,000 here in the u. S. , and there have been
Killed. Nearly 100 major fires are reported in almost a dozen states. North of sacramento, three people were killed in the bear fire. Authorities say that one person was found in their car apapparently trying to escape t flames. The fire is burning dangerously close to the town of paradise. You may remember paradise was decimated by wildfire two years ago. Stunning images show an orange haze of smoke hanging over the Golden Gate Bridge and throughout San Francisco yesterday morning. Its the result of thick ash from wildfires burning across northern part of the state. Danya bacchus is in fresno county, california. Will the weather conditions be at least a little better today and maybe help the firefighters out . Reporter good morning to you, annemarie. Yes, the weather conditions are expected to be better today. The santa ana winds that we have been experiencing are not expected, which could be helpful for firefighters. For thousands of them, this fight is far from over. Talent, oregon,
Every step of the way. This morning rita braver will spend some time with jill biden. We lift each other up. Reporter despite the demands of being a political spouse, jill biden has always maintained her career as a Community College teacher. And now she could make history. Do you think youll keep teaching if you become first lady . I hope so. Reporter really . If we get to the white house, im going to continue to teach, yeah. Reporter ahead on sunday morning, life with jill biden, not just a day at the beach. Pauley then it is on to a legend of popular music by the name of james taylor. Hhe has been going strong for more than 50 years. And as i found out earlier this year, he is eager to share his memories. Ive seen fire and ive seen rain reporter his voice is unmistakable. Good night, moonlight lady reporter so is the way he picks that guitar. That is a song im proud of. I think it came out really well and i worked hard on it. Reporter how old were you . I guess i was 20. Pauley a vi