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>> the democrats believe that the mandate that patrick received from the gop base, or the mandate he thinks he received, could end up unnerving just enough republican-friendly voters to tip the race to the democrats. you can hear patrick's past as a talk radio host in the political rhetoric he uses today. saying that the texans must stop the invasion from mexico. that undocumented immigrants are bringing third-world diseases with them. the state democratic party launched a website calling patrick unfit to lead. but patrick said their attacks on him will not stand up. >> some democrats have sai...

soldier was released after five years in captivity. we have the latest details on his release, including reaction from defense secretary chuck hagel who has arrived in afghanistan for his own surprise visit. and die sikt the political blow-back in the united states. reaction to how his freedom was obtained. when word arrived of his release, these pictures taken in idaho his hometown. >> he seemed frightened during this video first taken when he was captured. >> i miss them, i'm afraid i might never see them again. >> several dozen special operations forces and a group before 18 talib...