candidates in the early primary state of south carolina this weekend where there is a big straw poll where we will be watching. and big news today, cnn announced we are partnering with the western republican leadership conference this october for a big debate in las vegas, nevada, with the republican presidential candidates. why does nevada matter? it is one of the first four primary and caucus states. mitt romney won the state last time, but it is going to be more contested this time in the state, because they are dealing with a lot of the flashpoint issues that the candidates are going to be forced to talk about, immigration, the economy, real estate is a huge issue in nevada, and don't forget that the state has a vibrant tea party movement so that this debate is going to be one to watch in las vegas, october 18th, randi. >> thank you, peter, for the update and the next update from the best political team on television is one hour away. and police say that the