romney saying at the time, 1 "i stand with john kasich." then just a couple of weeks e1 before the big vote on john kasich's union-stripping law, mr. romney scheduled a campaign event, an event at a phone bank in ohio to fire up republicans fighting to save john kasich's at that campaign appearance, xd mitt romney refused to say that he supported the measure.e1 even while he was there.e1 cnn's peter handly tweeting at the time, "incredible moments in politics. romney visits ohio gop phone bank to rally troops opposing ñr sb-5 repeal, but refuses to take a position on sb-5."fáe1 after getting just flogged on the right -- flogged in the press -- for refusing to say he supported this thing, even whilr supposedly rallying its e1 supporters in ohio, a day later, the romney campaign came out and said, oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, ó1 yeah, he's 110% behind it, we guess.fáe1e1 so mitt romney's last known position on the ohio e1 union-busting issue is that he'á 110% for the union-stripping now that that thing has lost byd 22 points in the polls in o

. >> that's right, governor kasich, don't ignore the public. 61% of voters rejected kasich's union-busting law. they saved collective bargaining for public workers and showed the country how to fight back. voters across america, from maine to mississippi, to arizona, sent a message to republicans -- their radical agenda will not be tolerated. don't ignore the public, because eventually they'll make themselves heard, just like they did in ohio. where they collected more than 1 million signatures to put this on the ballot. the afl-cio knocked on more than 1 million endorse to get the message out. and in the process, they let the world know the middle class won't back down. so, yes, governor kasich, you were right when you want this last night. >> the people have spoken clearly. you don't ignore the public. >>> joining me now is ohio senator sherrod brown, who's been a leading voice in this fight. senator, in your mind, what does this message from last night of this victory, what does is it send to america? >> well, the middle class and those who aspire to be in the middle class puv back. it

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does kasich take on any of the blame for how this went down or factors beyond his control? >> well, he has to take some of the blame. he did. he was very honest about it. look, he was forth right and direct but he also was a bowl in a china shop in organizing what he did right after he got in on a narrow 51% victory. governor mcdonnell, by contrast, got 59% of the vote. he has been very cautious and careful. very methodical about how he has gone about reorganizing virginia and trying to change its direction. i think it's obvious which method works better. so as you note, they are very different states. >> laura: kys. know your state. that's my view. know how far you can push it. dr. sabato. great to see you. >> thanks, laura. >> laura: plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. republic presidential candidate sick santorum in uphill battle. he will be here. how long will the occupiers hang on? we will have the latest and we hope you stay tuned to those reports. >> laura: in the personal story segment tonight, with the iowa caucuses less than two months away,

>> woodruff: the vote was a major blow to first-term governor john kasich, who championed the law. >> you know, you a campaign like this, you give it your best. if you don't win and the people speak with a loud voice, you pay attention to what they have to say and you think about it and so people ask what will you do? now i can tell you, it's a chance for me to catch my breath and try to gather my thoughts together as to what we do next. >> woodruff: a year after riding the tea party and republican wave into office, kasich has found his approval ratings upside down after he put the fight against collective bargaining rights front and center. in mississippi, meanwhile, voters blocked another ballot measure that would have recognized a fertilized egg as a person under the state's constitution. opponents said the so-called "personhood amendment"-- known as initiative 26-- would have had far-reaching consequences, such as criminalizing birth control and restricting in vitro fertilization. the reverend carol burnett of gulfport: >> 26 would force victims of rape and incest to carry pregnan

this is governor kasich who got beaten with his anti-union law. let's listen to him. >> it's clear that the people have spoken. and, you know, my view is when people speak in a campaign like this and a referendum, you have to listen when you're a public servant. there isn't any question about that. i've heard their voices. i understand their decision, and frankly, i respect what people have to say in an effort like this. >> mayor brown, this reminds me of arnold schwarzenegger coming into power in that recall situation where he looks so strong, he went after the firefighters, the teachers, and the nurses, and he got pounded. looks like the same thing happened to kasich here. >> there's no question, he took it under the chin. let me also tell you, that you know the president has been to ohio many times. now we know why. in sessions with the mayor of columbus, who won, by the way, for the fourth term 70% to 30%, it was clear that unions and organized labor made this a referendum on whether or not you could ever be middle class. it translated with la

this is governor kasich who got beaten with his anti-union law. let's listen to him. >> it's clear that the people have spoken. and, you know, my view is when people speak in a campaign like this and a referendum, you have to listen when you're a public servant. there isn't any question about that. i've heard their voices. i understand their decision, and frankly, i respect what people have to say in an effort like this. >> mayor brown, this reminds me of arnold schwarzenegger coming into power in that recall situation where he looks so strong, he went after the firefighters, the teachers, and the nurses, and he got pounded. looks like the same thing happened to kasich here. >> there's no question, he took it under the chin. let me also tell you, that you know the president has been to ohio several times. many of us didn't know why, now we know why. in sessions with the mayor of columbus, who won, by the way, for the fourth term 70% to 30%, it was clear that unions and organized labor made this a referendum on whether or not you could ever be midd

. >> dan, when we come back, ohio voters say no to governor john kasich's attempt to rein in unions. is big labor fighting back. >> another penn state scandal? this d.a. investigated sandusky and mysterious disappeared years later. was there a connection? >> insight into the ongoing investigation. a must-see justice with judge jeanine tonight. congralations. today, the city of charlotte can use verizon technology to inspire binesses to conserve energy and monitor costs. making communities greener... congratulations. ... and buildings as valuable to the bottom line... whoa ! ... as the people inside them. congratulations. because when you add verizon to your company, you don't just add, you multiply. ♪ discover something new... verizon. ♪ feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for unsurpassed fru and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion. could've had a v8. somebody didn't book with travelocity, with 24/7 customer support to help move them to theool daddy promised! look at me, i'm swimming! somebody, get her a pony! [ female announcer ] the travelocity guarantee. from t

does kasich take on any of the blame for how this went down or factors beyond his control? >> well, he has to take some of the blame. he did. he was very honest about it. look, he was forth right and direct but he also was a bowl in a china shop in organizing what he did right after he got in on a narrow 51% victory. governor mcdonnell, by contrast, got 59% of the vote. he has been very cautious and careful. very methodical about how he has gone about reorganizing virginia and trying to change its direction. i think it's obvious which method works better. so as you note, they are very different states. >> laura: kys. know your state. that's my view. know how far you can push it. dr. sabato. great to see you. >> thanks, laura. >> laura: plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. republic presidential candidate sick santorum in uphill battle. he will be here. how long will the occupiers hang on? we will have the latest and we hope you stay tuned to those reports. to be more environmentally aware, we are now printing on the back sides of used paper and we switch

does kasich take on any of the blame for how this went down or factors beyond his control? >> well, he has to take some of the blame. he did. he was very honest about it. look, he was forth right and direct but he also was a bowl in a china shop in organizing what he did right after he got in on a narrow 51% victory. governor mcdonnell, by contrast, got 59% of the vote. he has been very cautious and careful. very methodical about how he has gone about reorganizing virginia and trying to change its direction. i think it's obvious which method works better. so as you note, they are very different states. >> laura: kys. know your state. that's my view. know how far you can push it. dr. sabato. great to see you. >> thanks, laura. >> laura: plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. republic presidential candidate sick santorum in uphill battle. he will be here. how long will the occupiers hang on? we will have the latest and we hope you stay tuned to those reports. [ man ] i got this citi thank you card and started earning loads of points. you got a weather ballo

in the first place last year, john kasich would lose his seat in ohio by another huge margin, by 18 points. john kasich, lucky devil, was not on the ohio ballot for recall last week, but his twin, wisconsin republican governor scott walker, is. or at least he could be. starting momentarily. there have been some misconceptions about the scott walker recall floating around recently. we'll clear those up on debunktion junction, that is straight ahead. [ male announcer ] in 189, a small town pharmacist set out to create a different kind of cold remedy using powerful medicine and natural ingredients from around the world. he called it vicks vaporub. today, the vicks journey continues. introducing new vicks nature fusion cold & flu syrup. powerful multi-symptom medicine flavored with natural honey instead of artificial flavors and dyes. so you can feel good about what you take to feel better. >>> the occupy wall street movement will be two months old this week. and it proceeds in american politics right now on two tracks. the first one, the one easiest to see on the national level but pro

on kasich came into office, the republican governor, want today focus on the budget deficit closing the budget gape without raising taxes and spending and worry about union stuff later, but the republican legislature kind of forced his hand and wanted to do everything at once and as kim said they included police and firefighters in these union reforms, some people didn't like that, but the republican party itself was also divided so you had a divided left and right on this issue in ohio. >> let's try to put the substantial of what happened in the political context, mainly what people were upset about were was taking away the collective bargaining rights of the unionists and the other provision about contributions to health and pensions are in polls popular with ohioens, so it looks as though the republicans now intend to reintroduce those two elements in the next sessions of the legislature. meanwhile, the democrats want a two year moratorium on any union related legislation and they know that if the other two provisions get put up to a vote people will probably support it. >> but the a

in the first place last year, john kasich would lose his seat in ohio by another huge margin, by 18 points. john kasich, lucky devil, was not on the ohio ballot for recall last week, but his twin, wisconsin republican governor scott walker, is. or at least he could be. starting momentarily. there have been some misconceptions about the scott walker recall floating around recently. we'll clear those up on debunktion junction, that is straight ahead. ♪ ♪ let's go ♪ ♪ ♪ come with me, let's go ♪ ♪ come with me, let's go ♪ ♪ cruise like a norwegian ♪ tdd# 1-800-345-2550 there are atm fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 account service fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 and the most dreaded fees of all, hidden fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 at charles schwab, you won't pay fees on top of fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 no monthly account service fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 no hidden fees. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 and we rebate every atm fee. tdd# 1-800-345-2550 so talk to chuck tdd# 1-800-345-2550 because when it comes to talking, there is no fee. two of the most important are energy security and economic

will kasich try to broker a deal. what will it mean for scott walker. they are trying to fund raise off the victory in ohio saying donate to us to recall scott walker, so the movement is still trying to capitalize on this going forward. >> i know in virginia they're still counting provisional ballots, is it likely republicans will get control of the state senate? this would be a big victory for governor bob mccdonald. >> they have provisional ballots to count. looks like the virginia republicans will pick up two seats, make it a tie, give republicans the tie breaking vote there. overall, a mixed result for president obama and tim kaine looking to 2012 there because the battle ground counties in the state of virginia were very, very close. we're talking 86 votes, one percentage point. parties reading too much into this are probably mistaken. >> thanks, dave for that political briefing. a grab bag of results from last night. >>> the last time a republican carried michigan in a presidential election, the candidate was george herbert walker bush. the year,

reserved for governor john kasich. i'm giving you the -- now, you missed tonight, but we'll be here tomorrow night, not only at 8:00, but at 11:00 eastern time. so, governor, here's what i need you to do, governor kasich. be a man. stand up. win, lose, or draw. >> today is, indeed, election day in ohio. and it could be a preview of what's to come across the country in 2012, as voters in the buckeye state decide if a law passed by republican governor john kasich went too far in limiting collective g ii bargaining rights for union workers. ed schultz, who you just saw, is the host of "the ed show," and i'm delighted to say he joins us live from columbus, ohio. and ed, today, a vote is taking place on this anti-union law over collective bargaining. which way do you think this vote is going to swing? >> well, martin, it's good to be with you. there are a lot of people in this state on the edge of their seat right now, wondering how this is going to turn out. if you believe the polls, it could be a good night for workers. b

kasich made it his priority to go after union rights and the people of ohio broadly speaking did not like that at all. the state hated that idea, in fact, again. see, the last time ohio voted on union rights was in 1958. republicans back then wanted to outlaw union shops and proposed a constitutional amendment which they put before the state's voters. ohio voters rejected the republicans' big union busting idea back then hugely and in the process they replaced the republican governor with a democratic governor. they gave democrats both houses of the state legislature and gave democrats every statewide office other than the secretary of state. now, we're looking at a degree of disapproval like that again just 33% of ohioans say they are with kasich and the republicans on stripping union rights. this is 2011, not 1958. we are in the post-citizens united world. where a vulnerable, unpopular republican governor with a vulnerable, unpopular agenda doesn't resign himself to defeat, try to contain his loss, try to work with the other side. he just calls in a little help from his friends out

governor kasich no doubt disappointed. >> it's a state issue. i'm from wisconsin, obviously a much different outcome. the bigger issue nationally out of ohio is issue 3 which really puts obama on the ballot. his keystone piece of legislation, obama care, goes down in a major way, and i think that's what's really personalized nationally, and what you can glean from ohio if you want to take anything out of that state tonight. >> greta: so the republicans won issue 3, the one about the health care but lot of on the collective bargaining. i actually think it has national appeal because the thrust is smaller government and cur tailing the rights. i don't think it's something that's such a localized issue. >> i guess i beg to differ. i mean, i think when you talk about collective bargaining, when you talk about those issues that are unique to local units of government and how a state's financing work and how they're shared revenue works in a particular state, what that means to local government units and police and fire and teachers, i think it's prea

so what does governor john kasich have up his sleeve? we'll tell you next. >>> by joining together, we will get people back to work. after all, we want our kids to chase their dreams right here in ohio. >> vote yes on issue 2. >> you can smell the desperation of ohio governor john kasich and supporters of issue 2. polls show voters are prepared to repeal ohio's union busting law next tuesday. so kasich is going across the state telling people to vote yes on the issue 2 for the kids. a new ad by building a better ohio, a pro-issue 2 group, is pushing the same message. >> you give them life. you give them love. you give them hope. but as ohio fails to give our children opportunity, they're chasing their dreams far from home. by voting yes on issue 2, we'll improve our economy and our kids can find work and success here in ohio. because if we don't offer our children a future here, they'll have to make their future somewhere else. give them a better ohio. vote yes on issue 2. >> you know, the only thing missing from that ad is a mushroom cl

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there was a lot of excitement about kasich. his approval ratings are pretty dismal having to do with this measure. incidentally, i think there's a good argument that ohio really overreached, went a lot farther than the wisconsin bill. ohio covers cops and firefighters, public safety employees. the wisconsin bill did not do that. the firefighters union in ohio, the bill was we're going to shovel this bill back down -- shove this bill back down kasich's throat. that was from the firefighters union. that's a tough enemy to have when you have cops and firefighters going after you. he may have overreached. >> i saw a poll that said something like 57% were opposed to it like in the last few days, so that doesn't bode well for governor kasich on this unless things turn around, but that was not particularly encouraging for him. >> there have been a couple polls like that. it looks like it will be undon. >> in the state of wisconsin president obama in '08 won by 12 points. what was so extraordinary is two years later they elected a repu

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so what does governor john kasich have up his sleeve? we'll tell you next. ♪ ♪ let's go ♪ ♪ cruise like a norwegian ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ walk, little walk ♪ small talk, big thoughts ♪ gonna tell them all just what i want ♪ ♪ i said don't stop, don't stop ♪ ♪ don't stop talking to me [ male announcer ] the most legroom per dollar of any car in america. the all-new nissan versa sedan. from $10,990. innovation upsized. innovation for all. ♪ >>> by joining together, we will get people back to work. after all, we want our kids to chase their dreams right here in ohio. >> vote yes on issue 2. >> you can smell the desperation of ohio governor john kasich and supporters of issue 2. polls show voters are prepared to repeal ohio's union busting law next tuesday. so kasich is going across the state telling people to vote yes on the issue 2 for the kids. a new ad by building a better ohio, a pro-issue 2 group, is pushing the same message. >> you give them life. you give them love. you give them hope. but as ohio fails to give our ch

since it passed last march, that bill has become increasingly unpoplar as has governor kasich. but he remains undaunted to the face of this kind of criticism. here is kasich. >> if you lose 600,000 jobs over the last 10 years, what are you supposed to do? sit back and make everybody happy? >> well, if issue two does go down to defeat, union organizers are very confident it will provide a huge jolt to a core of president obama constituency that being public sector unions and, of course, this is an important swing state it will have ramifications far and wide, shep. >> shepard: doug mckelway in columbus, ohio. mississippi where the polls close in 45 minutes. as i mentioned voters are deciding whether a fertilized egg is a person with legal and constitutional rights like all the rest of us. today on "studio b" the mississippi governor haley barbour told me before the measure though he has concerns about it. >> did i vote for it because i do believe life begins at conception. my concern is this says a lot more than that clone something illegal it mentions cloning. it provides no ex

to kasich every day. john's got to stand firm in ohio. i think we do the same thing with rick scott in florida. i think snyder who got a little more support probably cod do that in michigan. when you start going down the list, there's a lot of us new governors who got elected to do something big. >> you're the first domino. >> yep. this is our moment. >> joining me now is washington correspondent for "the nation" magazine, john nichols. why do i feel like an old-time deejay spinning the hits on these tapes that are so priceless? john, great to have you with us tonight. >> it's good to be with you, ed. >> you know, last week's result in ohio, i mean, does that motivate the folks of wisconsin that there's light at the end of the tunnel, that this stuff can actually happen? what impact is that going to have on the wisconsin recall campaign? >> it has a huge impact, ed. in fact, i was at an interfaith dinner up in appleton, wisconsin, last night and just mentioned the word ohio and everybody started applaudin

in ohio on issue 2, a referendum on the bill signed into law in march by republican governor john kasich, that limits collective bargaining rights for public workers. that law was rejected overwhelmingly by voters with 71% of precincts reporting. the vote is currently 39% for the law and 61% against that law. also in ohio, on issue 3, to amend the state constitution to make it illegal to impose an individual mandate for health care coverage, that amendment was approved overwhelmingly by voters, with 65% of precincts reporting. the vote is currently 66% in favor and 33% against. in mississippi, on initiative 26 to amend the state constitution, to define personhood as a human being from the moment of fertilization, an effective ban on abortion in the state, that initiative was defeated with 58% of precincts reporting. the vote is currently 57% against and 43% in favor. in the two gubernatorial races today, mississippi lieutenant governor phil bryant, a republican who strongly supported the personhood amendment easily won the race to succeed governor haley barbour. in kentucky, governor ste