and donald trump s reality attempt at a debate might not be big after all. michele bachmann became the final to say no after perry turning down an invitation. just two candidates have said yes. newt gingrich and rick santorum have agreed to attend. we ll see if it still goes on and we ll see if trump really moderates it. the president and first lady hosted a hanukkah celebration at the white house last night admitting they were quote, jumping a gun by holding it 12 days early. my kids wouldn t mind 20 days of hanukkah. he preferred to think of it as extending the holiday spirit. now to the standoff on capitol hill over the payroll tax holiday. president obama warning lawmakers to get the deal done. for more on that and the field, i m joined by congressman tom cole from oklahoma. serves on appropriations and budget committees. more importantly in my world southeast a former pollster.