would. we are seeing momentum on 9 ground. you are going to see good good progress, the proof will be in the pudding. you will see our campaign moving to the front of the pack. eric: the ames straw poll saturday. before that, something big here. fox news republican presidential debate that will be thursday august 11th, this coming thursday night, tune in at 9 p.m. eastern time to see the candidates as they showcase themselves. they will be live from ames, iowa. one public official who faced an unprecedented giant budget gap and severe government financial problems that nearly sank a city has died. former new york governor hugh car, y was 93-years-old. he led the fight that brought new york city back from the brink of bankruptcy during the landmark financial crisis in 1975. when he took office banks refused to lend new york city