Outcome was never in doubt. Vladimir putin is expected to win the vote that will keep his grip on power through 2030 he has already russias longestserving ruler since soviet dictator joseph stalin. Weve got full coverage for you. Cnns may chances in moscow. Fred pleitgen is in berlin and also with this cnn contributor and former Moscow Bureau chief, jill dougherty, matthew, lets begin with you. Despite the lack of opposition, there were acts of defiance, werent there today there have been quite a few actually, but louk, the preliminary results are just coming in and that theyre very high, which is expected. Were looking at something in the region of 88 votes for Vladimir Putin. Thats with about 25 of the votes counted. And a turnout of well over 70 . So these are extraordinary high results, even by the standards of an election of Vladimir Putin. But youre right, its not been a totally unified and stable election period that has been a lot of defiance, acts of defiance at Polling Statio
Republicans roll into Iowa State Fair for Deep Fried Tingys and a chance to deepen a connection with voters. It maybe the only chance to see the front runner, whose Debate Stage Decision is still tbd. Plus lifestyles of the rich and connected. Yachts, vip pass, ranches, hospitalers, private jets, Clarns Thomas got it all on someone elses dime. Who paid for what and how many times the justice may have broken the law. And a Cnn Exclusive, joe bidens Campaign Manager joins us for her first interview here in minutes. Im dana bash. Lets go behind the headlines and Inside Politics. Up first, new reporting. A source tells me that nikki haley just signed the Loyalty Pledge required to punch her ticket to the first debate stage. Haley is the third republican candidate to do so. More on that in a few minutes. Were going to start in iowa where candidates hope to turn a state fair into their own field of dreams. The fair is a tradition drenched in butter and opportunity and risk. It give candidate
Patrick j murphy. Honor to have you, were thrilled. We begin with americas crime crisis and deterioration of Law And Order in our biggest cities. In washington, d. C. , the crisis is worsening, murders is up 30 and some residents are afraid to walk down the street in neighborhoods and capitol hill. Seeing the crime Crisis Closeup for themselves. Warning, the video you are about to witness is disturbing. [beep] what the yeah. Ex Security Footage shows moment one of senator rand pauls staffers was stabbed in march. Philip todd was attacked while walking back from a restaurant with a friend. They were a mile and a half from the capitol. The suspect was released from prison just one day earlier. Dc leaders struggle to get the crisis under control, one democratic councilman is calling f for. I have never seen this onslot of violence portrayed on our women and kids, enough is enough. We are clearly in a war zone. I have spoken with the dc national guard. And while i have to have more convers
Partner eric visited the Obama White House far more than previously thought. The new review bumps the number up from 27 to 36 visits. All of this could mean republican lawmakers want to hear, of course from him asap. Devon archer interview quite the trove of information of joe bidens ties to Hunters Business Dealings and now fox obtained a 2011 a letter showing how close then vp biden was to archer and one line reading this, i hope i get to see you again soon with hunter. Hunter dont make the biden family has some explaining to do. This is about paying for the biden family. Do you believe we are looking at a Bribery Scandal with Joe Biden Wwho is now president . I dont know any other family that puts together the government 20 Show Incumbents the Vice President of america. My family has no Show Incumbents. There is enough proof the biden family needs to come forward and show there wasnt a pay to play. America deserves more. Julie we start with Julian Turner who joins us live from the w
Thanks britley ritz for that. Sorry, our lights are a little bright right there. Its almost like being outside, very bright. Im fredricka whitfield, good to see you. We begin this hour with the overseas kidnapping of an american nurse and her child. Alex was reportedly abducted thursday morning while serving in their Community Ministry in haiti. The two were taken from the organizations campus near portauprince. She is married to the director of the christian humanitarian aid group. Pa Paula Hancock is following the story for us. Reporter the charity did confirm the abduction and the details are quite disturbing. Remember, this was a nurse from New Hampshire, working for the charity. She was abducted along with her child and this was actually on what they call is the campus of this charity close to p portauprince. They said shes a deeply passionate person who considers haiti as her home and her passion. She works tirelessly to bring relief as she loves to serve the people of haiti in t