Entered the debate, but the spotlight for now is still on the nfl, where the symbolic protests first began. I dont know why any president could use that kind of language on any subject, but weve just got to be positive about it. I think hes given us an opportunity. Hes given us eyeballs to talk on the issues that colin and i started protesting about. I think its helped us. Its helped people get past the fact that were protesting during the anthem, and its giving us an ear to why were doing it. Some fans say they wish football teams would simply stick to sports but the latest string of protests is being called historic for the intercession of politics and sports. Scott shafer takes it from here. Joining me now are San Francisco chronicle Sports Writer ann killian and Sports Reporter kevin lynch. Well, this is an issue that americans are paying very close attention to. There was an espn poll that showed it kind of split down the middle more or less. What is it, ann, about this issue that
Entered the debate, but the spotlight for now is still on the nfl, where the symbolic protests first began. I dont know why any president could use that kind of language on any subject, but weve just got to be positive about it. I think hes given us an opportunity. Hes given us eyeballs to talk on the issues that colin and i started protesting about. I think its helped us. Its helped people get past the fact that were protesting during the anthem, and its giving us an ear to why were doing it. Some fans say they wish football teams would simply stick to sports but the latest string of protests is being called historic for the intercession of politics and sports. Scott shafer takes it from here. Joining me now are San Francisco chronicle Sports Writer ann killian and Sports Reporter kevin lynch. Well, this is an issue that americans are paying very close attention to. There was an espn poll that showed it kind of split down the middle more or less. What is it, ann, about this issue that
Entered the debate, but the spotlight for now is still on the nfl, where the symbolic protests first began. I dont know why any president could use that kind of language on any subject, but weve just got to be positive about it. I think hes given us an opportunity. Hes given us eyeballs to talk on the issues that colin and i started protesting about. I think its helped us. Its helped people get past the fact that were protesting during the anthem, and its giving us an ear to why were doing it. Some fans say they wish football teams would simply stick to sports but the latest string of protests is being called historic for the intercession of politics and sports. Scott shafer takes it from here. Joining me now are San Francisco chronicle Sports Writer ann killian and Sports Reporter kevin lynch. Well, this is an issue that americans are paying very close attention to. There was an espn poll that showed it kind of split down the middle more or less. What is it, ann, about this issue that
and as nbc bay area s brian mooar reports, that s forcing washington to try find solutions. reporter: washington is facing mounting political pressure to do something that may include tapping america s strategic oil reserve to bring down prices. we re looking at options. the issue of the reserves is one we re considering. it is something that only is done and has been done in very rare occasions. reporter: pump prices are topping $4 in some areas. we ve all seen the cause, the unrest and upheaval rippling through libya and the middle east. and we re all feeling the effects, that sudden surge at the pumps. it is threatening to increase the cost of everything, from food to air travel. and that s bad news for the economy. the last time prices spiked like this, the answer seemed simple. drill, baby, drill. reporter: but even drilling proponents realize energy is a long-term problem. i m buying an electric car tomorrow, and that s going give me the patriotic pleasure