hurricane-force winds already recorded offshore from charleston. the national weather center warns storm surge is expected there. people are warned to take this storm seriously especially after what was seen and happened from ian in florida. more striking images are emerging as well. capturing the level of devastation especially where the storm came on shore in southwest florida. you re looking at have i had from sanibel island showing the community torn apart, completely severed from the mainland. people stranded without water and power. cleanup efforts have begun in some areas, including fort myers beach. residents still reeling from all of this destruction. i mean, there s just stuff going everywhere. i ve lived here my whole life, it s unreal. we thought possibly we were one of the lucky ones. unfortunately it s really too sad for me to talk about. thank you, guys. some areas, high floodwaters are still a major concern, not yesterday receded. governor ron desant
tonight more evidence of the big grift. the secret service charged exorbitant rates at trump properties even after he lost. they re quick to criticize spending swears the outrage over this taxpayer fleecing? plus, with just 22 days to go. which issues are driving voters to the polls? and what election denying candidates are saying now about accepting results. then, the new tool to help texas parents go to emergencies like school shootings. critics say it does nothing to solve the problem. we ll get reaction from texas as the 11th hour gets underway missile money. night e money. nigh good evening once, again i m stephanie, rule election day is now just three weeks away, with control of congress and a host of other key state and local offices on the line. also on the ballot, the future of american democracy. today, early in person voting began in georgia, where the races include a pivotal senate seat, and a rematch for governor. one of those early voters with senator raphael wa
which issues are driving voters to the polls? and what election denying candidates are saying now about accepting results. then, the new tool to help texas parents go to emergencies like school shootings. critics say it does nothing to solve the problem. we ll get reaction from texas as the 11th hour gets underway missile money. night good evening once, again i m stephanie, rule election day is now just three weeks away, with control of congress and a host of other key state and local offices on the line. also on the ballot, the future of american democracy. today, early in person voting began in georgia, where the races include a pivotal senate seat, and a rematch for governor. one of those early voters with senator raphael warnock himself, who s battling republican challenger herschel walker, and we will hear some of what walkers tine nbc news ahead. tonight, the governor of, georgia governor brian kemp, debated stacey abrams for the first time since their matchup in 2018.
reporter asked, sir, who s next to have their badge taken away. and my name came out of his mouth. i m a loser, i m nasty. but i wasn t. that was a moment that really sticks with me and it s left rescue. no person should be treated in that way by anyone. the new book is entitled black women will save the world and they will. it s officially out today. april ryan, thank you very much. congratulations, april. thank you. that does it for us this morning. jose diaz-balart picks up msnbc s live coverage right now. good morning, 10:00 a.m. eastern. i m jose diaz-balart we begin with breaking news out of the white house. president biden is expected to announce in a couple hours that if democrats keep control of congress this november he plans to make codifying abortion rights his top legislative priority in the new congress. going to chief white house correspondent, kristen welker, good morning. what are we expecting to hear from the president in a couple hours? hi, jose
we begin this hour with breaking news, the final nbc news poll of the midterms is out now, just two days before the election. it shows a highly competitive landscape and what could be one of the most consequential elections in u.s. history. among all registered voters, congressional preference is tied at among likely voters, 58% say they prefer a democratic-controlled congress compared to 47% for republican controlled. our poll also finds democrats have no pulled even with republicans in enthusiasm, and identical 73% from both parties say they are highly interested. registering either a nine or ten on a ten-point scale. and when it comes to the most important issue, 23% of registered voters say it is threats to democracy. 20% say jobs in the economy, and 17% say the cost of living. earlier today on nbc news, leading members of both parties say both issues will propel them to victory. we have great candidates, people are showing up to vote. there is no this election is a