These stories and more. On abc9 news this morning. Jessica rae new details this morning in the race for the white house. For the first time, we a a hearing from one of Vice President joe bidens clest allies about the vps potential 2016 run. This, as two Top Republican contenders threaten to boycott the next debate. Abcs Kenneth Moton has the latest. Rallying the troops . A top aide to Vice President joe biden sent a letter to the vps former staff about his impending decision on n e race for the white house. joe biden q. Have you made your decision yet . a ill tell you what, good to see you all. The Vice President. Playing coy but that aide, former delaware senator ted kaufman wrote biden is aware of the of making a final campaign letter. The longtime biden buddy said the vp would run an optimistic campaign. A campaign from the heart. A campaign consistent with his values, our values, and the values of the American People. Kauffman ended. If biden decides to run, we will need each and e
Rally outside Donald Trumps hotel monday. Ahead of the high stakes national debate. all five candidates . That will also include jim webb. Martin omalley. Lincoln chafee. Also nearby an extra podium. This photo posted d cncn. Just in case Vice President joe biden. Nats. Who is still undecided gets into the race. But his official schedule has him at the white house all day. Sot Cokie Roberts, abc news political commentator a new abc News Washington post poll shows clintons favorability rating increasing two points to 47 percent. Bibin at 45. And sanders 35. s a much smaller debate field. Thanan their republicanan coterparts. Sot trump and will likely have a more civil atmosphere. Sot Cokie Roberts thats because attacks between the democrats. Have been minimal. More on policy less personal. President obama though did weigh in on the clinton email controversy. On cbss 60 minutes. Sot obama on 60 minutes brandi hitt tag that email scandal will likely come up again here tonight on the debat
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Just a few of the values student athletes learn. Two siouxland teams put that idea to the test earlier this week, when they gave the team manager the ball. And put him in the game. Abc9 News Reporter Rachael Krause explains. When Lawton Bronsons footballll teams hit the field. They come ready to play. Thursday night, theyre taking on Woodbury Central in a rivalry game. But tuesdays game one the team will all because they put obberreuter, the team manager in the game. To see him so excited and out on the field foror once instead of that you cant even on how much it him, said robin oberreuter, kamerons mom. Meron has special always been a big part of the team, cheering them on from the sidelines. But this time, with a minute and a half left. Turn to take the the quarterback gave me the ball, kameron said. They never could have made this happen without westwoods coaches. Both the team and told us they are ateful they got the chance to give kameron a day on the field he will never forget.
Rand paul went on to s sak at buena vista in stormrmake and finished the dadaat Drake University in des moines as the senator looks to improve his standings in the polls. The latest fox news poll shows paul in 8th place with 3 percent support. The campaining didnt stop there. Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright campaigned on clintons behalf this morning in sioux city. She spoke at a women for hillary event at the peirce mansion. Albright says clinton is committed toighting for women and families. She says clintons work to elevate gender equality is a key part in advancing womens economic empowerment. She works very very hard and is really smart, says former secretary of state Madeleine Albright. She is going to roll up here sleeves and do it. So, i think that she is the very best candidate, not only now, but anybody that ive seen in terms of running for r esident. Now, there were about 75 people showed up at this mornings women for hillary event. Its exciting to be here, says