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in a brazen attack. militants took over a multi-story build in a heavily fortified part of the capital city and fired rocket-propelled grenades and assault rifles at the u.s. embassy. but it was just one part of a multi-pronged attack, which also targeted nato headquarters and local police stations. at least four afghan police officers, two civilians, and two insurgents have been reported killed in the battles thus far. but what does it all say to us about afghan stability and how does it affect the ongoing so-called exit plan that president obama has in place? joining us now, nbc ne...

the political spotlight shifts to washington and president obama. his joint speech to congress may be one of the administration's final chances in his term to present an economic policy that will resinate with voters and spur national job growth. republican leaders have already voiced their concerns. >> the american people shouldn't be forced to watch some politician they don't want to listen to. and frankly most of them would rather watch a football game. what is surprising is the president's apparent determination to apply the same government-driven policies that have already been ...

einstein quote? i know i do. >> reporter: and who doesn't love football, thomas? >> i know. who doesn't love football? we have a live report coming from the field this hour. but let's talk about the big night for the white house. it is going to be interesting to see exactly what the president says tonight. but what should we be looking for? >> reporter: well, first of all, we're going to see if that chamber is as full as john boehner thinks it is going to be or not going to be. just a handful say they're not going to be in attendance. they feel as though they're props in a political ...

that was tim pawlenty as we haven't seen him before. good day, i'm andrea mitchell live in washington. tonight eight republicans will test ronald reagan's 1 19 commandment, thousand shall not speak ill about a fellow republican. in the run up to the debate the candidates are emphasizing their differences over the biggest issue, the economy. former utah governor jon huntsman is taking on mitt romney over his job creation record when he was governor of massachusetts. he the joining us now by telephone. governor, thanks for joining us. i know you're not feeling well. we wish you chicken...

front runner? >> thanks andrea. my wife thought i sounded better as a baritone. here i have bronchitis to prove it. my voice will be back in fighting condition in a few short hours. andrea, this is a critically important moment in our nation's history. and i believe that the person will be the next president will combine three very important elements. one is someone who have been this the private sector and understands the fragility and magic of the free enterprise system. we need ocreate jobs. two, sun who's been a governor with a track record to prove it. someone who's taken their ...