Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20111007:21:14:00
Wow. we've got new poll numbers from pew on the possible general election matchups. let's check the "hardball" scoreboard. these are hot. right now it's mitt romney and president obama both at 48%. dead even. but among independents, romney has a commanding lead over the president. that is scary for the democrats and the white house. 54 to 41 among independents. against rick perry, president obama leads, but just by four, against perry, 50/46. but again, the president trails even perry among independents. they break, perry, 48/45. we'll be right back. [ female announcer ] so you think your kids...