Our state. Todays debate broadcast live across the state of oregon between governor John Kitzhaber and representative dennis richardson. Its an example of voips involvement in the process but why bes involvement more than 250 radio and television stations across the state welcome you to todays debate. Watch, listen and you decide. Most importantly, vote. Here is your moderator, matt mcdonnell. Togood morning and welcome this, the 2014 oregon gubernatorial debate. The second time these two candidates will be meeting. Or ehalf of the organization of broadcasting, im tired be your moderator today. John kitzhaber is seeking his fourth term as governor. He was elected in 1994. He was the president of the oregon summit. His republican challenger has served in the oregon house since 2002 representing district four. Hes a retired attorney, Business Owner and a vietnam war veteran. Both of these candidates have agreed to a set form for this debate. Each candidate will have two minutes for openi
Member ofranking the House Democratic leadership. Shaping the house summit priorities and delivering this message. Thank you for coming to the National Press club. I am feels please to yield the floor to you and looking forward to yielding it back to you. At some time in the not so distant future. Thank you. I am pleased to be at the press club. Oftinguished Group Journalists and friends. I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity. I also want to say the president opportunity to discuss this coming weekend activities. I am very pleased to be here today. Pleased thisill be sunday. In five short weeks the American People will make a decision about the direction they want this country to go. They will have to choose what kind of government they want. One characterized by endless gridlock, or one that achieves progress. , orvernment on their side one that tells them you are on your own. Feel,ss, Many Americans with justification, is not on their side anymore. Across the country peo
You remember the not ready for primetime players, dont you . Coke take as direct aim at soda by buying Green Mountain. New speculation is that pepsi may buy the home soda maker soda scream. Well talk about that. And which is the best buy . No coke and no pepsi. We will explain about that. And then, take a look at twitter stock now. Down 212 3. A stinker, if you will. Is this the big crack in social media space many have been waiting for . Well talk about that as well this hour. Busy hour. Tylers off today. Bill griffeth is my partner. Im back. Three sectors beeing the weakes. Today among the strongest. Look at that. Consumer discretionaries, and industrials, materials, that kind of volatility this new year in 2014. And now, of course, weve got the jobs report coming out tomorrow. At this point the consensus says well get about 189,000 net new jobs created, nonfarm payroll jobs in january. Jeff killer ke ke what do you think . Get in that number, well see tick up. You hit the nail on th
Policy and dont trust him on a new emigration law. The white house said it plans to keep working on the issue. I have made clear for 15 months the need for the congress and administration to Work Together on Immigration Reform. It needs to get done. I will continue to talk to my members how to move forward. The president will do his part as well. We remain optimistic about the prospects for comprehensive Immigration Reform. We have seen significant movements on republicans on this issue. We should note the speakers remarks came a day after Senate Republican leader Mitch Mcconnell raise doubts about Immigration Reform legislation for this year. The two chambers of congress remain divided on the process forward with the senate looking for a comprehensive bill while House Republicans want a piecemeal approach. Lori thank you. Adam stocks in rally mode. We head to the floor of the stock xchange, Nicole Petallides there near the highs of the day. Everyone else seems to be happier. Nicole th
Jetblue David Neeleman joins us. Lots to speak with him about and his newest project which has nothing to do with airlines. Instead it centers on genetically driven health care. Always interesting with David Neeleman so stay tuned for that one. Apple stock continues to climb after splitting 7 for 1 and there are reports now that could make the 3 billion beats deal make a lot more sense. Is apple about to change the head phone port on its devices so that all older head phones are obsolete . Story is getting a lot of buzz and making a lot of people angry. Well have that story ahead on closing bell. Take a look at the markets. Dow down 13 points for the last several hours. And as we continue to follow the major averages. Theres the nasdaq up about 40 points. Joining our closing bell exchange, weve got monica meta, doug sandler from river front Investment Group and marty from premiere Wealth Management and Kenny Polcari here. Welcome to everybody. Kenny, concerned about markets here, encou