Door. I cannot do this. Oh, slow down. Happy birth birthday. Hi, fanatic. It is his birthday. Happy birth the day. My goodness. You look good, sort of. You know something, i have never net ised how big your butt is. Baby got back. Greenback. Happy birth day. So we will have some fun, he has a birthday party. Did you bring your friends. They are here. You have to have your friend for a birth the day party. Yes good by the way, we will do something toward the end of the show that has never been on television before. Okay. It involves you. Me. And the fanatic. And one of his friends. Okay. All right. You are going to eat that up, ill tell you. Happy birthday. Okay. Bye. Hes a character of few words. He doesnt talk. He has a trend. He can say a lot with those gestures. By the way, he wouldnt say hello to you. A big shout out. We had so many viewers in Port Richmond. I was in Port Richmond yesterday to the friend with the shirts. So many other wonderful people. So thank you for coming out.
In about 1 4 of the states. You can see that on the map, all the states in pink, red orange and purple have closed and results are beginning to come in. In fact, the Associated Press has called races in kentucky where Mitch Mcconnell is declared the victor and the two South Carolina senate races, and in West Virginia all going to the g. O. P. We have cameras at the headquarters for Mitch Mcconnell and Allison Grimes and you see rand paul talking to supporters at the mcconnell headquarters and what it looks like over at the Allison Grimes headquarters in kentucky. Later on tonight as their speeches get underway, well certainly be there so you can hear what they have to say. Our colleague, steve scully, will be out all night at the desk looking at the details of the votes as they come in. Lets see what he has for us. Susan, you mentioned West Virginia. Thats a pickup for the democrats where senator Jay Rockefeller is retiring, First Time Since 1942 a republican has won in the senate race
Lundergren grimes of the Republican Party. You have labeled senator mcconnell as senator gridlock. And stated in one press release that his message is clear, six more years of partisan and gridlock in washington, d. C. Enator mcconnell you, in turn, you said that secretary grimes is an obama liberal. What would convince voters that you would be an independent voice in washington and would not support the president s agenda for 22 years. Kentuckians know my report and i want to thank you, bill, and k. E. T. They know the record i have. My record is one of putting the people of kentucky first. I have my disagreements with the president. His Energy Philosophy wrongly ruling by executive order. The president is not on the ballot this year. Its myself and senator mcconnell. And he doesnt want to take responsibility for all thats wrong in washington, d. C. Washington isnt working for kentucky. And its due the gridlock, the that ction and partisan he champions from infrastructure to education
And unmanned surveillance flights over syria. Something Officials Say was authorized by the president. Select potential targets for air strikes against isis. Potential targets could include weapons, equipment, and the isis supply line from iraq to syria. And could get a decision by the end of the week. What i can tell you is the president has not made a decision to pursue any sort of military action in syria. I can also tell you, as i mentioned earlier, that the department of defense has personnel who are responsible as they can tell you for ensuring that the commander in chief has access to the kinds of plans in contingencies that he may need if necessary. Meantime syrias foreign minister said his country is red did toy cooperate in the fight against isis. But said any u. S. Air strikes in syria without the consent would be considered an aggression. The news comes after isis execute the american journalist james foley and holding other americans captive. Were hearing from the mother o
Accent. We are going to play a very short clip from the video so you can hear his voice. Im back, obama. Im back because of in the latest video, the militant also threatens the life of a former british soldier who worked for aid groups and was captured in syria last year. White house Officials Say they havent confirmed the authenticity of the video, but a state Department Spokeswoman says finding out what happened to steven sotlov is a priority. We have seen reports of a video that purports to be a murder by isil. The Intelligence Community will work as quickly as possible to determine its authenticity. If the video is genuine, we are sickened by this brutal act taking the life of another innocent american citizen. Our hearts go out to the family. We will provide more information as it becomes available. We are all sickened by this video. A Spokesman Says though they are waiting for the video to be authenticated they are already grieving. Last week, the world with met sotloffs mother w