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Well, earlier i spoke to professor kathryn stoner, director of the center on democracy, development, and the rule of law at stanford university. so then whats the point here, why has mr putin manufactured a crisis? and i think the answer is partly his own domestic politics and the example that ukraine sets, it is a flawed, young, raucous democracy, it has an open media, a lively civil society, and thats not what he would like to see in russia. so the demonstration effect of that for his own regi...

Russia. so the demonstration effect of that for his own regimes longevity is highly problematic, and for historical reasons. you mentioned the domestic appeal or otherwise as to the route hes embarking on. i dont suppose russians want an entrenched conflict on their doorstep, which also will cost, no doubt, billions of dollars, one way or another. but how well equipped financially and in terms of resources do you think russia is now, actually, to engage, if it chooses to do so? so, youre right. ...

Scottsdale, arizona, to make it easier for her to travel around the country. its easier to get around the country from arizona than wasila. hey, ken fogle for politico and traveled with sarah palin on the campaign trail in 2008, he joins us live from washington this morning. hey, ken. >> hey, great to be with you. >> all the speculation about whether sarah palins going to run. do these moves, buying the home, getting ready to go to that rally, indicate that she may throw her hat in the ring? wha...

and welcome to "american morning." it is friday, may 27th. the beginning of a long holiday weekend for many in this country. >> thats right. hopefully the beginning of some nice, calm, summer weather which we have not seen. >> we havent seen. its not going to be a great weekend for those in joplin, missouri. the search for the missing there continues. the state officials are releasing a list of 232 people who are still unaccounted for, a list they concede may not be entirely accurate. ...