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Congress didnt pass a budget, right? they didnt do it. were in a continuing resolution environment so now we got an interim step to take to make sure that we reset the dial and bring spending back down to 08 levels. >> its passing $14 trillion and last week you gave an interview to "the washington post" about this important vote that will come up in the spring about raising the debt ceiling which has been done for a long time in the past. this is what you said in "the washington post." its a lev...

For what gets elected. somebody we dont know that well and has a lot to do with just our times. the unbelievable scrutiny like this that happens to anybody whos going to run for this office. >> there are two types of guys that run for president. one time, when you elect him, youre electing him, a particular personality, a particular style, a particular sense, charisma. i thought carter was one of those and so he was full of surprises as president. never quite knew. >> i still remember 76, john, ...

Leader and shes been out front on the front lines with us all and i support her and i think the presidential races is going to be shaping up, i think a lot of people are going to be jumping in. so im not ready to throw my support behind anyone yet, but i can tell you it will be a conservative. >> speaking of a conservative. conservative voices from eric cantor to mitch mcconnell were out on weekend television programs, teeing up their prebutt tall of the state of the union. this is eric cantor o...

We are where we are because the democratic majority last congress didnt pass a budget, right? they didnt do it. were in a continuing resolution environment so now we got an interim step to take to make sure that we reset the dial and bring spending back down to 08 levels. >> its passing $14 trillion and last week you gave an interview to "the washington post" about this important vote that will come up in the spring about raising the debt ceiling which has been done for a long time in the past. ...

Next month or so. >> 100 billion or not 100 billion? >> we committed to saying $100 billion in reductions which brings spending down to 08 levels. now, we also were in the position where we starting to even deliver on that five months into the fiscal year. we are intent on making sure on an annualized basis that were hitting the 08 levels or below and so every member will have the chance to come to the floor, to talk about whether they believe that 08 levels are enough to cut because some member...

Are you going to live up to the $100 billion pledge? i assume you put a lot of thought into that $100 billion figure. can you make it or not? >> absolutely. on annualized basis well cut spending $100 billion. >> will you do it this year as pledged? >> on an annualized -- >> which means what exactly? >> look where we are. we are where we are because the democratic majority last congress didnt pass a budget, right? they didnt do it. were in a continuing resolution environment. so now we got an int...

Did indiana governor mitch daniels and former arkansas governor and 08 candidate mike huckabee. former new york mayor rudy giuliani 2% and donald trump with 1%. messina is currently the dep any white house chief of staff. a familiar face at the white house briefing podium robert gibbs will be moving to the presidents campaign as an outside consultant. and senior presidential advisor david axel rod is moving to the chicago on based campaign operation. geraldo. >> geraldo: we wok frank to give us ...

Did indiana governor mitch daniels and former arkansas governor and 08 candidate mike huckabee. former new york mayor rudy giuliani 2% and donald trump with 1%. messina is currently the dep any white house chief of staff. a familiar face at the white house briefing podium robert gibbs will be moving to the presidents campaign as an outside consultant. and senior presidential advisor david axel rod is moving to the chicago on based campaign operation. geraldo. >> geraldo: we wok frank to give us ...

Over my shoulder there, already has a lot on their plate, like the debate about whether or not they should raise the debt ceiling and this morning, house majority leader eric cantor said the only way republicans will go along with that, is if democrats agree to go back to the spending levels from a few years ago. into republica >> republicans will not vote for the increase in debt limit unless there are serious spending cuts and reforms. >> like what? that and that is just the way it is. >> righ...

Surprising results of the straw poll here is our steve centanni. >> it might give some indication of the strengths and weaknesses of the possible contenders. mit romney already the frontrunner and came in second in the 08 republican primary in new hampshire. here is the way the poll stocked up. romney at 38% stops the list. number two with 11% is texas congressman ron paul who amassed a following during his run. tim pawlenty with 8%. alaskas sarah palin 7% of the vote followed by minnesota repre...