Compromise, or should they stick to their principles and would it be ok if doing so sent us over the fiscal cliff . Give us a call this morning. You can also catch up with us on all of your favorite social media websites. A very good morning to you. I want to begin with the question of compromise or sticking to principle. This is a question a Gallup Organization asked in a recent poll. It found 62 of americans would like to see the federal government leaders compromise on an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff budget measures set to go into effect next month. More than twice the 25 who want leaders to stick to their principles. A majority of all party groups favor compromise. Here is the breakdown from the Gallup Organization. 71 of democrats say they want a compromise bursas 21 who say the party should stick to their principles. Among republicans 55 one compromise. 35 say stick to your principles. The gallup poll also found americans are more optimistic and pessimistic that an agreeme
Argo, man, come on. We love that argo. We do. This is a long opening. Its a long one. Heres to all the losing works of art from lincoln to amour to the disappointed actors wondering what they dressed up for now the real performance starts with phony smiles it was cute. It was funny. Just cut it off and rush it out. They did the entertainment well. Somebody said to me, its the first time ive laughed that hard at the oscars in a really long time. He made it a show. Very different. New producers, new host. I thought they did a good job. Thanks, guys. I certainly appreciate you joining us for our special edition of starting point. Cnn newsroom with Carol Costello begins right now. Well see everyone back here tomorrow. Happening now in the newsroom, the clock is ticking. Its a terrible way to cut spending. Food safety inspectors, air Traffic Controllers, teachers all staring down as the budget cut looms. Theyre inflicting more pain on the middle class. The president should be calling us. Pl
Soviet union would rather switch than fight. The parliament in crimea has voted to join russia and leave ukraine. They vowed to put it to a referendum in ten days time. It is very clear tonight once russia is in some of these areas they intend to take some territory back with them, to hold it and never let go perhaps. The u. S. Is holding its own military exercises. President obama announced various punishments today, some aimed at specific russians in addition to economic sanctions. Another day of possible diplomacy was lost, in effect. This crisis continues to slide in a bad direction along some old ideological lines. We begin again tonight with our chief Foreign Affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell in our d. C. Resume. Good evening. Reporter good evening, brian. The president spoke for an hour with Vladimir Putin, emphasizing that a vote by crimea to break with ukraine would violate international law. Ukraines deep divisions were on full display today. In crimea, prorussian demonst
His pick two hours fro now. A decision that could impact the balance of the americas highest court for a very long time. Manu raju has reaction from capitol. But pamela brown is in washington. Reporter the anticipation is building. And the white house is keeping this airtight. The nominee was referred to as he or she this morning even in the email so not giving anything away. Sources say the decision has come down to two prominent d. C. Circuit court judge, Merrick Garland and Sri Srinivasan. He was anonymously unanimously confirmed in 2001. And garnered praise from ted cruz what at the time called him his friend. Worked for both the bush and obama administrations. Successfully argued against the defensive marriage act and if confirmed would be the first immigrant on the High Court Since before world war ii. And then Merrick Garland. Hes widely respected across both sides of the aisle and is considered by many a moderate judge. Hes been waiting in the wings for this opportunity for yea