Politics, Paul Wellstone told us, is about the improvement of peoples lives. I know that the work i have been able to do has improved peoples lives. I would do it all over again in a heart beat. For a decade, now, every time i would get tired or discouraged or frustrated, i would think about the people i was doing this for and would get me back up on my feet. I know the same will be true for everyone who decides to pursue a politics that is that he would decide to he said that this was the best experience of his career. And that he would fight on for the rights of all americans as a private citizen. I want to go to our nancy cordes. Chief Congressional Correspondent whos on capitol hill. Youve been following this since day one. Quite an emotional speech from the senator who up until a couple of weeks ago believed that he could still caponize job. Reporter right its a big keep his job. Reporter right, its a big blow to the Democratic Party at large. Democrats who though they believe thi
There is some irony in the fact that i am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of Sexual Assault sits in the oval office, and a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. Reporter franken taking a swipe at President Trump and Alabama Senate candidate roy moore, but notably not apologizing for any of his alleged behavior. Some of the allegations against me are simply not true. Others i remember very differently. Reporter one of his accusers calling that appalling. He just keeps passing the buck and making it out to be something that we took his behavior the wrong way. Reporter the pressure started mounting after a seventh woman came forward publicly alleging sexually inapprope behavior. Todays announcement coming after a 24hour domino effect of colleagues pushing him to step aside. Its a very tough situation, but he did the right thing and i think were at a very important moment in our history. Repor
As he decides to step down from his senate seat. I, of all people, am aware there is some irony in the fact that i am leaving while a man who has bragged on tape about his history of sexual assault, sits in the oval office. And a man who has repeatedly preyed on young girls campaigns for the senate with the full support of his party. That last reference going to Alabama Senate candidate roy moore who is facing allegations from at least nine women, including one who says that moore molested her when she was just 14 and he was in his 30s. The rnc announced this week it would again back moore in the special election. Doreen, erika . Leon, thank you. There are mixed feelings here in washington about senator frankens resignation. We sent our what people are thinking and how they are feeling. She continues live coverage tonight. Amee . Reporter yeah, erika, a lot of people we talked to tonight were surprised by the news. Most told us they were in favor of al franken stepping down. They told
The first licensed dispensaries that opened since friday are almost out of the raw part of the marijuana plant. Maryland wholesale medical Cannabis Trade Association says it will take 90 days before growers can fully meet that supply. While Medicinal Marijuana is now legal in maryland, Michael Quanders shows how there is stigma for some people who use it. Reporter when this opened up over the weekend this lobby was crazy. It was packed. Things are quieting down now. You can see a Security Guard in the lobby. People we talked to yesterday were shy to go on camera. They didnt want to talk about using medical marijuana because of the stigma. Inside these doors today we found a different story. I have been waiting for years. Now it is there. It is fabulous. Reporter for paul, this was a longtime coming. He says his prostate and Tongue Cancer can be hard to deal with. I have to go through an eightweek radiation five days a week. Chemo one day a week. Reporter the 65yearold says medical mari
A cold start to your morning. Warm coat, the clouds will hang around today. Not much in the way of sunshine. Theres that storm system. Its starting to come together down south. Rain and snow with it. Thats going to be closer to us. Ill show you what to expect coming up. Thank you, sheena. Well start out with break news on the wildfires burning in california. Take a look at the pictures. Six fires now burning across the state including a new one that broke out in san diego county. In all, about 500 buildings destroyed, 5700 firefighters are working the frontlines trying to get a handle on the fires. Lets go to jinah kim in ventura with more on the Biggest Challenges facing the firefighters this morning. Good morning, jinah. Good morning, chris. What a difference 24 hours makes. This time yesterday we were el fires in southern california, mostly contained to the general l. A. Area. Since then, weve added the lilac fire and the liberty fire in murieta. The lilac fire being the one theyre