Second time. It was all too laid out, of course, in a fiery state of the union last night that the white house and analysts are calling a much needed win for the president. A cnn poll shows six out of ten americans who watched had a positive reaction to his speech, and even oddsmakers have now upped the odds for bidens reelection after the nationally televised speech. Joining us live now to talk about last night its impact and roadmap for the campaign. Doctor nolan higdon, professor of history and communication at cal state east bay. Doctor higdon, thanks for joining us. Hey, thanks for having me. Hey, so how would you describe the biden who showed up last night, i think, you know, the biden who showed up yesterday really, surpassed a lot of the expectations. One of the things that the Biden Campaign has been doing in recent months is theyve been reducing the amount of public appearances by biden, which i think a lot of people interpreted as biden being unable to speak publicly due to
Listen, i think medical marijuana plays a significant positive role for a lot of patients when you look at cancer survivors, people with epilepsy, people with fibromyalgia. Theres proven scientific knowledge that it works. Ernie it is effective . It is effective and it is going to help a lot of people. Im a little disenchanted with the program in new york because its ernie what concerns you . What concerns me, we dont know how many physicians and how well register. We made phone calls to see how do you register. Ernie why is there so much confusion . I think listen. This is a bureaucracy. I think albany is making sure that all the ts are crossed and everything because you dont want abuse. This is a system thats going to work where the patient goes to a physician. The physician examines the patient and calculates that he or she needs the medication, gets a prescription and they go to a dispensary, which is run by pharmacists, so you have total control. Connecticut and other states as th
Midnight. A large winter storm is still looking to slam iowa on sunday with lots of snow and blowing snow both likely. While its still early for an exact total it is looking very likely well see a 6 to 12 inch band of snow somewhere in iowa with heavy winds making visibility extremely low. Wednesday morning that system will leave us with light blowing morning. Elias without donald trump at last nights deabate, republican president ial candidates used the opportunity to get their messages across without the attention grabbing frontrunner. Though many did focus their frontrunner. Though many did focus their attacks on ted cruz, the second place candidate, trying to cut down his lead just days before the iowa caucuses. Elias in the number two spot this morning. Elias metro traffic shared the streets with fast food, health, and home care workers who walked off the job thursday to protest. The groups called for higher wages, at fight for fifteen they say fifteen dollars is the minimum they
On tuesday with lots of snow and blowing snow both likely. While its still early for an exact total it is well see a 6 to 12 inch band of snow somewhere in iowa with heavy winds extremely low. Wednesday morning that system will leave us with light blowing snow and deeper arctic cold lasting through thursday and friday morning. Elias lets get into the top five this morning. Elias without donald trump at last nights deabate, republican president ial the opportunity messages across attention grabbing frontrunner. Though many did attacks on ted cruz, the second place candidate, trying to cut just days before in the number morning. Elias shared the fast food, health, and home who walked off the job thursday to protest. Called for higher wages, at fight for fifteen rallies. They say fifteen dollars is the minimum they comfortable lifestyle. The third thing know before you door. Elias contaminated have now hit the state of ohio. The states eps warned parents and students not to drink the wate
Des Moines Police are asking anyone with information to call crimestoppers at 5152834811. Amanda a new bill will be announced today, aimed at closing the gender pay gap. Amanda iowa will be one of 20 states moving legislation this week as part of the equal pay cant wait effort. This morning, representative Marti Anderson discussed the details of an equal pay bill she is sponsoring during a press conference. Joining her were iowa women impacted by pay discrimination and fellow members of the state legislature. Women in iowa only make 77 cents for every makes. Amanda and home care workers took to the streets fight for fifteen, as in 15 dollars an hour for minimum wage. Hundreds of people walked off the job throughout the day and participated in three rallies. It happened just down the road from the Republican Debates, to gain included pretty everyone from day, and included people as well. They say fifteen need to live a lifestyle. Simone davis, des moines mcdonalds worker and we deserve