conversation, her clips drive web traffic. we are waiting to see what happens next week. do the viewers go somewhere else is the question. abc, whoopi goldberg suspended this week. abc news product, by the way, suspended because of her ignorant comments about the holocaust. david, a lot of reaction on social media has been pro whoopee saying, hey, she apologized. she seemed to mean it. so why is she on the bench for two weeks? well, you know, i think this is a case of misinformation rather than disinformation. yes. this is something where someone was ignorant. but there s no excuse for whoopi goldberg not to be better informed. i mean, in one way there was a washington post editorial that said this shows the need for a kind of critical race theory discussion in schools and i agree with that. but there s no reason for her not to be better informed about jewish identity in this nation and historicly. but it is misinformation. it s not like the republican party calling the horro
more cases than needed to happen. we need to really look at what is the benefit of gain of function research? historicly not much has come out of that and it s more dangerous than beneficial. john: appreciate it. sandra: the prosecution in the manslaughter slight against police officer kim potter rested it its case. will she take stand? john: and we will take you to mayfield, kentucky where a toado devastated that town just a few days before christmas. find out how can you help. not only do centrum multigummies taste great. they help support your immune defenses, too. because a healthy life. starts with a healthy immune system. with vitamins c and d, and zinc.
extensive and exclusive interview with the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu at his home, and we re going to bring that to you in full in just a few moments. but first, voters tonight went to the poll in five states. it was a very big night for mitt romney. new york, connecticut, pennsylvania, delaware and rhode island, ballots were cast and there was a victor, and the general election has begun. it was a very big night for mitt romney. just moments ago he talked to supporters and talked about his democratic rival. four years ago, barack obama dazzled us in front of greek columns with sweeping promises of hope and change. but after we came down to earth, after all the celebration and the parades, what do we have to show for 3 1/2 years of president obama? nothing! is it easier to make ends meet? no. is it easier to sell your home or buy a new one? no. have you saved what you needed for retirement? no. john avlon is in new york with the latest. john?