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>> and the "news nation" political panel joins me now. migraine smerconish, talk show host and msnbc contributor. also steve deace. we're waiting for the reverend william barber, the president of the naacp in north carolina. and gentlemen, you may have seen this video of him. he went to a news conference and really took a strong stance against the state considering this amendment. but michael, i want to start with what the governor said about people scratching their heads over where the president stands and even where she stands as her key state, a swing state, michael, decides on this amendme...

>> we love you. >> i said a while back, the thing about north carolina, even the folks who don't vote for me are nice to me. you know, i can't say that about every place. now, i want to issue a quick spoiler alert. later today i am getting together with jimmy fallon and the dave matthews band right here on campus, we're going to tape jimmy's show for tonight. so i want everybody to tune in, make sure it has high ratings. so dave matthews fan right here. we've got some wonderful people who are here who are doing a great job for you guys. first of all, your governor, bev purdue is in the house. ...