new details on the final moments of the russian airliner as the maintenance record of the airline comes under heavy scrutiny. the future of the debates. as the gop prepares for tonight's debate powwow a new format that could take them off tv altogether. >> it's about public service, fixing broken things that i know how to do. >> is he mr. fix-it? jeb bush setting out with a new tour with a new slogan. will it make any difference. from halloween to ho, ho, ho, major retailers swing into the next season and it may pay for you to join them. good sunday to you. welcome to "weekends with alex witt." i'm richard lui in for alex. here's what's happening this hour. to politics and what could be an eventful day in the race for the white house. top campaign advisers for