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Something even more, you know, outrageous, that would weigh over the party every day. i dont think they want that. >> and, ed, lets not forget, you know, emilys list has new polling data of their own that shows the female candidate theyre supporting, among them, claire mccaskill, are doing very well in the races because of the perception of the gops stance on womens issues. thats what the polling is indicating. shelley berkleys race, elizabeth warrens state. claire mccaskills race. its helping d...

Experience on the job and about getting what you pay for. but you know, last night was a travesty. they blew that last call twice. there was an offensive interference that they didnt make. but its going to get worse than this. with these inexperienced refs on the field who cannot control the game, the violence is just going to increase. i saw head to head hits that didnt get called and thats just going to increase. its going to get out of hand and people are going to get hurt. >> bill, let me as...

Eugene, you first. the nfl has an image problem on its hands and even politicians are weighing in on this. i remember al davis before he passed away. he always believed the nfl is part of our culture in america. i guess were finding that out. what do you make of the reaction? >> the reaction is incredible. maybe this is a teachable moment about unions and about experience on the job and about getting what you pay for. but you know, last night was a travesty. they blew that last call twice. there...

Calculated decision early on in the process that were going to take some heat, but were going to make a lot of money. lets stick together and live through it. thats why youre not seeing a lot of people who do nfl games speak up and give their opinion. the nfl has got a pretty good hold on them. thats if they want to be around the league anymore. they are that strong. lets turn to william roden and eugene robinson, msnbc political analyst. gentlemen, great to have you with us tonight. eugene, you...

Is this an image problem for the league in the way they are handling it right now? >> in a way, but you hit the nail head so many times about unions. they know that we are as a country addicted to professional football. they were emboldened last night. they are saying, we have these people right where they want. are we going to watch the wnba playoffs? were going to be watching sunday. were going to come back. this is going to blow over because we have no choice. but i think you hit something. i...

There? or how about the firefighters you trust in emergencies? first responders, do you want a replacement team showing up that doesnt know what the hell is going on? i think the nfl owners love this. this is their power trip and they wont be backing down any time soon. they it probably made a calculated decision early on in the process that were going to take some heat, but were going to make a lot of money. lets stick together and live through it. thats why youre not seeing a lot of people who...

I remember al davis before he passed away. he always believed the nfl is part of our culture in america. i guess were finding that out. what do you make of the reaction? >> the reaction is incredible. maybe this is a teachable moment about unions and about experience on the job and about getting what you pay for. but you know, last night was a travesty. they blew that last call twice. there was an offensive interference that they didnt make. but its going to get worse than this. with these inexp...

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