and boycott chick-fil-a. i'm not saying that boycott chick-fil-a. i'm saying if you believe that gay people have rights, if you believe that gay people have the right to be married and if you believe some of the groups that chick-fil-a has given money to, if you don't think that gay people are pedophiles, if you don't want to make gay behavior illegal and if you don't think that gay people should be exported out of america which is what chick-fil-a believes, if you disagree with that, you can't give chick-fil-a your money. you cannot have it both ways. because chick-fil-a is taking the money that you are giving them and putting it right back into something that you disagree with. and that is hypocritical. 1-866-55-press. that's our phone number. now, i talked about this yesterday. and i talked about my dopey friends on facebook from high school who were all about chick-fil-a, man. they have the free speech. they have the right to do this. we support chick-fil-a. that's fine. you're a dope. that's fine. look,

these are the chick-fil-a protests today. >> this was huckabee on chick-fil-a appreciation day. plus, in-branch seminars at over 500 locations, where our dedicated support teams help you know more so your money can do more. [ rodger ] at scottrade, seven dollar trades are just the start. our teams have the information you want when you need it. it's anothereason more investors are saying... [ all ] i'm with scottrade. >>eric: this video in, two midwest walmart stores evacuated with bomb threats. there have been a dozen of the threats in the last week. >> now a look at vandals spray painting "taste like hate," on a chick-fil-a restaurant. in hours crews scrubbed off the wores and repained the remaining but the graffiti comes on a day chick-fil-a is targeted by protesters across the country. john roberts is outside chick-fil-a in georgia with the latest. john? >>reporter: this was none of that here at this chick-fil-a location, a spirited protest, a very polite protest. but smaller than what the organizers expected. they hoped 500 would come out. but they got 30 people. the reacti

>> chick-fil-a values are not chicago's valley. >> chick-fil-a founder joined me on the show. >> i think we appreciate that freedom of speech still lives. i don't know why anybody is upset chick-fil-a. it is the manner you treat the customer. >> we like to feed huppingry people regardless of circumstances. any time you come in my door, we are going to serve you. >> if everybody that appreciates a business and stands up for good things, maybe wednesday august the 1st could be let's go to chick-fil-a day in america. ♪ >> and a number one break fast meal. >> i got a order for mike. for mike. come on. we'll give it away. my pleasure. >> we treat everyone with honor, dignity and respect. >> why ducome to chick-fil-a? >> i agree with what they stand for. i am coming three types. break fast, lunch and dinner. >> it is more than just words. it is action . >> you don't look angry to me . >> i was hungry. >> fox news alert. we got video of a massive crowd in houston, texas. folks turning out to show support for chick-fil-a restaurants. you can still see people lined up outside of chick-fil-a. th

and this is the chick-fil-a revolution. >> all right. right there. more news watch ahead. first, if you see something that you feel shows evidence of media bias. e-mail us at foxnews.com. and next, wikileaks pulls a fast one. >> wikileaks runs by the favorite mouth piece and how did this happen and how can you trust what you read and how does the media react to mike bloomberg's new plan to ban baby formula and push for more breast so anyway, i've been to a lot of places. you know, i've helped a lot of people save a lot of money. but today...( sfx: loud noise of large metal object hitting the ground) things have been a little strange. (sfx: sound of piano smashing) roadrunner: meep meep. meep meep? (sfx: loud thud sound) what a strange place. geico®. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. >> well, this is bill keller, from the new york times. formerly the editor and sometimes the topic of discussion on fox news watch. this is an article titled wikileaks, a postscript which appeared earlier this week, attributed to keller and it starts off

should you go to chick-fil-a? should you boycott chick-fil-a? let's go to martha in bluffton south carolina, my home state. martha, western carolina welcome. thanks for being here. >> thank you. good morning, everybody. i love your show. >> thank you very much. south carolina not necessarily known as a hotbed of acceptance. >> i am old. i am white. i am christian but i do not believe that people should think that god put man lying with man as lying with woman in the bible. if they believe that they believe god is a lesbian and hates men. >> what's your logic on that, martha? >> all right. think about when the bible was written. who had rights? man. who did not have rights? women. so why would they even think of putting woman lying with woman as with man? right? >> that's a good point, martha. thank you for that call. let's go on to kevin in west palm beach florida. welcome to the full-court press. >> good morning, sir. thank you for taking my call. >> thank you for calling. >> my pleasure. i have long been a patron of chick-fil-a. i like their f

the president of chick-fil-a says that he is against it. now same-sex supporters are supposed to show up for national same- sex kiss day. they will be protesting live we have will tran in fairfield this is the only chick-fil-a store in the bay area and what time they open? >> will: they open one hour from now but as you can see the parking lot is dark. we know as far as the politicians did the expected to show up hundreds of not thousand all across the country and this is in response to what happened to days ago. here is video that. he saw the long lines at the chick-fil-a restaurants in the bay area as well as across the country as people turned out for national appreciation. this is after the ceo announce that he was for a traditional marriage. that caused a backlash with same- sex marriage supporters. they were angry about that because they believe that he should've kept his mouth shut and not express his opinion he is just the owner of the fast-food restaurant that is why people said wait a minute, this is a freedom of speech issue and

. >> jon: next on news watch, what is the brief with chick-fil-a? >> chick-fil-a's values are not chicago values. >> politicians and activists attack their chief and did the media i can schen out in defending the company's rights? >> if they can do it, that's great. if they can't, they can't. our job, we're not making anybody do it. we're suggesting. >> new york city's mayor back in the headlines from banning big gulp to his push for ♪ [ male announcer ] it started long ago. the joy of giving something everything you've got. it takes passion. and it's not letting up anytime soon. at unitedhealthcare insurance company, we understand that commitment. and always have. so does aarp, an organization serving the needs of americans 50 and over for generations. so it's no surprise millions have chosen an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by unitedhealthcare insurance company. like all standardized medicare supplement plans, they help cover some of the expenses medicare doesn't pay. and save you up to thousands in out-of-pocket costs. to fin

they ignited controversy, chick-fil-a when the ceo came out publicly against same sex marriage. it, spaed a -- sparked a backlash that included elee who said chick-fil-a should not come close to his city. >> i came out because it is wrong. just because somebody comes out and voices their opinion that they are scrutinized by mainstream figures like these mayors and these politicians who are coming out and demonizing this man simply for voicing his opinion. >> i see nothing but a long, long line of people who support discrimination and hate and bigotry. >> it was so busy chick-fil-a ran out of food and had to close around 5:00. there was a counter protest in san jose, much smaller. supporters of same-sex marriage picketed outside tne chick-fil-a set to open later this month. a much larger protest is planned. same-sex couples across the u.s. will converge at chick-fil-a for national same sex kiss day of the. >>> crews had to rescue two men at san francisco's ocean beach. they were among the bystanders who waded into the surf to help rescue a group of people including a 13-year-old

not that the chick-fil-a-ters themselves-- is that-- is the t silent? did not have their own issues with overreach. >> this is a big day, not for chick-fil-a but for america, and for people who believe that the first amendment applies to everybody, including christians. >> jon: you go, christians. don't you stop until there's a church in every town in america. oh, really? well, how about every block. really? (laughter) oh well. (laughter) look, i have no idea what actually drove people to the chick-fil-a's yesterday. supporting the first amendment, great. a statement about how you're tired of getting pushed around by the gay agenda, lame. you really like chicken sandwiches and had no idea yesterday was litmus test lunch day. (laughter) all i know is this, if the massive culture war armageddon we have been dreading for years takes the form of record one day chicken sandwich sales, maybe everybody walks away from this a winner. the right finally has got themselves a legitimate first amendment gripe. and as a bonus, a fried meat sandwich bass product test

and this is the chick-fil-a revolution. >> all right. right there. more news watch ahead. first, if you see something that you feel shows evidence of media bias. e-mail us at foxnews.com. and next, wikileaks pulls a fast one. >> wikileaks runs by the favorite mouth piece and how did this happen and how can you trust what you read and how does the media react to mike bloomberg's new plan to ban baby formula and push for more breast-feeding. is that really his job? details next on news watch. send money to anyone's checking account with chase quickpay. all you need is an email address or mobile number. you're welcome. take a step forward and chase what matters. >> well, this is bill keller, from the new york times. formerly the editor and sometimes the topic of discussion on fox news watch. this is an article titled wikileaks, a postscript which appeared earlier this week, attributed to keller and it starts off with, as rumors build about the potential blockade. new york times, visa, master card and american express by hosting u.s. government cables defined by wikileaks, i f

chick-fil-a you diarrhea. i don't know i don't support those homophobes. >> i wonder what they do to gay chickens. mayors of boston, washington dc and boston said they would ban chick-fil-a from opening a restaurant. >> chick-fil-a values are not chicago's valley. >> chick-fil-a founder joined me on the show. >> i think we appreciate that freedom of speech still lives. i don't know why anybody is upset chick-fil-a. it is the manner you treat the customer. >> we like to feed huppingry people regardless of circumstances. any time you come in my door, we are going to serve you. >> if everybody that appreciates a business and stands up for good things, maybe wednesday august the 1st could be let's go to chick-fil-a day in america. ♪ >> and a number one break fast meal. >> i got a order for mike. for mike. come on. we'll give it away. my pleasure. >> we treat everyone with honor, dignity and respect. >> why ducome to chick-fil-a? >> i agree with what they stand for. i am coming three types. break fast, lunch and

he dubbed it chick-fil-a appreciation day. they confirmed reports that yesterday was a record setting sales day. >> record historic sales. people stood in time for lengthy times a lot of stores ran out of chicken. >> the folks had written it off and chick-fil-a had the best day in history. >> or as chickens refer to it: the worst day in history. i think chig chick-fil-a has item stumbled on a new strategy to help struggling businesses in this down economy, associate your product with divisive political position and wit for the cash to roll n. hey, laz boy why not run ads who say who know who is lazy? mexicans. get upset about it. that's what they want. [ laughter ] here say free one for pringles. once you pop you can't stop requiring women to get transvaginal ultrasounds. get mad. get mad! [ laughter ] but, folks,. [ laughter ] we must not lose sight of what this is really about oppression. right some guy. >> let your voice be heard. stand up to the hate and intimidation and remember the best defense against antichristian abt

. >> this is a big dale not for chick-fil-a but for america. and people who believes the first amendment applies to everyone, including christian. >> dozen of others including prominent individuals joined the campaign. in washington they said the criticism of chick-fil-a and likened it to days of segregation and intolerance. >> they didn't want blacks in the restaurant or us staying in the hotels now. they say because we take a christian position they don't want us in the cities. we won't take it. >> reporter: today's show of support for chick-fil-a took on different meaning for different people. for some, it was about freedom of. see for others it was support for biblical principles. customer steven lenahan has a greater issue in america. >> there is a culture war going on. people aren't respecting each other and the difference of opinion. there is no dialogue taking place to get to the heart of what we believe as a nation and what is the truth. >> critics of chick-fil-a says the opposition of same-sex marriage goes beyond the ceo statement th

. >> jon: next on news watch, what is the brief with chick-fil-a? >> chick-fil-a's values are not chicago values. >> politicians and activists attack their chief and did the media i can schen out in defending the company's rights? >> if they can do it, that's great. if they can't, they can't. our job, we're not making anybody do it. we're suggesting. >> new york city's mayor back in the headlines from banning big gulp to his push for breast-feeding. should the media shut off him? next on news watch. hajimemashite. hajimemashite. hajimemashite. you guys like football ? thank you so much. i'm stoked. you stoked ? totally. ... and he says, "under the mattress." souse le matelas. ( laughter ) why's the new guy sending me emails from paris ? paris, france ? verizon's 4g lte devices are global-ready. plus, global data for just $25. only from verizon. ♪ [muc plays] ♪ [music plays] crispy granola, layered with creamy peanut butter or rich dark chocolate flavor. 90 calories. 100% natural. and nature...approves. granola thins. from nature valy. nature at

all right so, chick-fil-a, c.e.o.s a douche bag. a lot of c.e.o.s are bush bag. >> since then the backlash is fierce. with cities con deming the remarks and rethinking future business relationships with chick-fil-a. >> chick-fil-a values are not chicago values. >> jon: we are chicago, a city built on gambling, corruption, murder and ballot stuffing. not intolerance. by the way, for all you cities out there who believe you can pass a zoning ordinance against how many o phobic sandwiches-- homophobic sandwiches. >> supporting the restaurant chain is former presidential candidate rick santorum and fellow republican mike huckabee who is calling for a chick-fil-a appreciates day next week. >> jon: yeah. yeah. that's what they're doing. here my reenactment of mike huckabee suggesting to to rick santorum. hey, rick, gets's go and buy as many chicken sandwiches. >> to support their stand on traician dal marriage. >> yeah. that's what i was talking about. for more on whether it's a good idea for municipalities to enforce political viewpoints

should people boycott chick-fil-a? >> i think they should and not because of what dan cathy said because everybody is entitle toed their opinion but because this company spends a lot of money, $3 million over the last several years funneling that money into right wing anti-gay groups that work against marriage equality but also more broadly, engage in things like conversion therapy. this company is a company that has no employment protections for their gay and lesbian employees. they have said previously they're going to fire people based upon their private conduct. that perhaps adulters have no place working at chick-fil-a. it is a company with some strange corporate policies. it is best practices corporate best practice 101. all of the big companies now promote diversity and have protections for their employees. chick-fil-a is on the opposite end of the spectrum. >> eliot: i have said since this issue emerged consumers have every right to spend their dollars in support and with companies that reflect their values. it

and this is the chick-fil-a revolution. >> all right. right there. more news watch ahead. first, if you see something that you feel shows evidence of media bias. e-mail us at foxnews.com. and next, wikileaks pulls a fast one. >> wikileaks runs by the favorite mouth piece and how did this happen and how can you trust what you read and how does the media react to mike bloomberg's new plan to ban baby formula and push for ban baby formula and push for more breast [ male announcer ] if you had a dollar for every dollar car insurance companies say they'll save yoby switching, you'd have like, a ton of dollars. but how are they saving you those dollars? a lot of companies might answer "um" or, "no comment." then there's esurance. born online, raised by technology, and majors in efficiency. so whatever they save, you save. hassle, time, paperwork, hair-tearing-out, and yes, especially dollars. esurance. insurance for the modern world. click or call. >> well, this is bill keller, from the new york times. formerly the editor and sometimes the topic of discussion on fox news watch.

chick-fil-a supporters fought back. fans of chick-fil-a filled restaurants earlier this week and fueled sales. some restaurants even ran out of food. >> this is my second one today. ly do one tonight on the way home from wok. >> reporter: amid all the eating and kissing, this battle is now escalating. >> this is a little bit too far, this is a crime. >> reporter: this morning, someone painted taste like hate on this chick-fil-a in california. with that the question now is where does the protest go from here and will it impact chick- fil-a sales. last year the restaurant made half a billion dollars. brandy hit, abc2 news los angeles. >>> howard county, kissing protesters are expected. this is not a fist amendment issue for one, she says it's against the president's continued financial support of groups she says work to impede the rights of gay and lesbian individuals. we stand today not ready to attack him about making a backwards, backwoods bigoted statement but because when you make the statements and follow it with mo

. >> jon: next on news watch, what is the brief with chick-fil-a? >> chick-fil-a's values are not chicago values. >> politicians and activists attack their chief and did the media i can schen out in defending the company's rights? >> if they can do it, that's great. if they can't, they can't. our job, we're not making anybody do it. we're suggesting. >> new york city's mayor back in the headlines from banning big gulp to his push for [ alarm buzzes ] [ female announcer ] wake up time, but not for your eyes. they're still so tired looking. with olay challenge that, with regenerist anti-aging eye roller. its hydrating formula with caffeine conditioning complex, perks up the look of eyes. it works in the blink of an eye. and also to build my career. so i'm not about to always let my frequent bladder urges, or the worry my pipes might leak get in the way of my busy lifestyle. that's why i take care, with vesicare. once-daily vesicare can help control your bladder muscle and is proven to treat overactive bladder with sympts of frequent urges and leaks da

the latest developments at chick-fil-a. >> restaurant supporters are to make today and unofficial chick-fil-a day, but opponents of working on a movement their own. us withabanji joins spring.m silver >> good morning. supporters of chick-fil-a say an plan to make today appreciation day. open, we expect people supporting chick-fil-a and their business will be here today.ey those who say they support gay against the are of chick-fil-a's president, they say on friday will hold a same-sex kiss- day. friday night at 8:00 it will gather at chick-fil-a restaurants across the nation in support of same-sex marriage. we spoke yesterday with a same- ex couple in our region who be at chick-fil-a on friday. >> it is definitely risky. >> we are just people who love other and are united and it traditional asd wife.ion of a husband and >> since chick-fil-a's president comments against gay marriage, many elected officials country have come out to say they don't support chick- fil-a's business in their cities. d.c. mayor vincent gray also against chick-fil-a what they have said they stand for. goes in support

by the way, thanks to you, chick-fil-a day was a huge success. [applause] >> i want us to see how it all happened. chick-fil-a founder opened up his restaurant and over the next 60 years, the business expanded into a successful chain of more than 1600 restaurants without incidence. >> chick-fil-a came upped fire when the company's current president and coo said this. >> i pray god's mercy on a generation that has such a prideful arrogant attitude to think that we with-- with the audacity to try to redefine what marriage is all about. >> mike: the comments were countered by vehement protests. the twits fear blasted him for speaking his mind. >> and one said i've heard that chick-fil-a gives you diarrhea, i wouldn't know, i don't support those home mofobs and chicago said they would ban chick-fil-a from opening restaurants in their town. >> chick-fil-a's values are not chicago values. >> and they joined me on the show a couple weeks ago. i would say that most in america appreciate that freedom of speech still lives. i don't know why anyone would be

chick-fil-a if they do ban chick-fil-a in l.a., carolla, hire is my suggestion. along with the chicken nuggets they sell they should sell medical marijuana. so they could get right in. >> smart. yeah, well, first off, there is obviously a ginger issue going on here. first off, it's called boycott. why not girl cot. did you ever think about that? or ms. cot. think about that. there is a gender bias in chick-fil-a? why not dude fillet? more to think about. >> bill: i think chick might be chicken there. >> i don't think you would be right on that. ask one of your producers to look it up. there is a lot of gender issues surrounding this particular topic. obviously they have sold more product in the last 24 hours than they did in the last 24 days, right? >> bill: that's because huckabee has ordered 50,000 tubs of chicken. big vans delivering it here and the governor. i don't know how much of that is he consuming, there are a lot of tubs of chicken being ordered by huckabee and ache lights to strike back against the perceived chick-fil-a boycott which, as you said shou

and i'll bet you they're eating at chick-fil-a. >> reporter: chick-fil-a says it's always been up front about its core beliefs. the company's founder uses bib lackal principals to run the business. they're closed on sundays. >> thanks, tahman. >>> other news this friday morning, traffic is moving on interstate 55 in illinois, after a horrific bus crash was cleared away. a young woman was killed in that tragedy. the accident is once again raising alarms about the safety of the low-cost bus lines. abc's lisa stark has the story. >> reporter: it was a violent crash. the double-decker megabus traveling at highway speeds rammed into the concrete pillar of an overpass. investigators say it may have been a blown tire, causing the driver to lose control. there were more than 60 passengers onboard. at least one died. rescuers had to use ladders to reach those on the upper deck. dozens of ambulances and life-flight helicopters raced people to local hospitals, some critically hurt. the bus was traveling on interstate 55, from chicago to st. louis. then, scheduled to continue on to kansas city. meg

for example, chick-fil-a is closed on sundays. tamon bradley, abc 2 eyewitness news. >> equality maryland had this to say about today's event. "we know that many marriage equality supporters will be visiting chick-fil-a to peaceably assemble this afternoon in response to dan cathy's statements. we reflect everyone's right to express themselves and look forward to marylanders speaking up for love, commitment and marriage equality at the this november." >>> an update this morning on a walk that's happening from western maryland all the way to baltimore and it's all to protest the new healthcare mandate. the group is expected to arrive in howard county today. the pastor of the catholic parish in hancock is leading parishioners on a five-day walk. it starts in hancock and they are scheduled to arrive at the basilica in mount vernon on sunday. >>> may notice some scaffolding when they get to church. work is expected to begin today on the basilica and last seven months. this is all because of the earthquake that last year that caused cr

you have no right not to eat chick-fil-a! >> all right. >> you will forced to eat chick-fil-a until you cheer up. >> who would have thought his far-right whacks would be so sensitive. >> yes and get so upset about me talking on my own show. i think he's taking away my right to free speech. like at these captain america underpants. wow! >> you are a reporter, not an opinion person. >> it would never occur to me to think of myself as anything other than a reporter. >> announcer: it's the "stephanie miller show." ♪ conservatives call them, we had the highest tax rates, and the highest amount of growth, and the highest amount of jobs. those are facts. >>"if you ever raise taxes on the rich, you're going to destroy our economy." not true! of sununu, you're wrong. mitt romney, you're wrong. we need more teachers, not fewer teachers and more cops and more firefighters that support our hey joe? yeah? is this a bad time? no, i can talk. great -- it's the 9th inning and your hair still looks amazing. well, it starts with a healthy sc

>>guest: going to chick-fil-a. we are on our way to missouri to help out in a campaign and then nebraska and iowa but today we are in phoenix where there is good chick-fil-a and can't wait to eat the waffle fries. >>eric: new reports showing the private sector jobs, is that good news ahead ahead of friday's crucial jobs report. we are on it. and the house of representatives will vote in moments, from now, on a bill that with hike taxes at -- on the rich. at -- on the rich. that is ahead. [ doug's voice ] actually... [ dennis' voice ] an allstate agent can he do the switching and paperwork for you. well, it probably costs a lot. [ dennis' voice ] allstate can save you up to 30% more when you bundle. well, his dog's stupid. [ dennis' voice ] poodles are one of the world's smartest breeds. ♪ bundle and save with an allstate agent. are you in good hands? with an allstate agent. male spirit present.trong it's the priceline negotiator. >>what? >>sorry. he wants you to know about priceline's new express deals. it's a fa

that's what the mayor's of chicago, san francisco want to do punish chick-fil-a. talking points believes the fast vort of americans condemn that stance. again, there are good people on both sides of the gay marriage issue. and we must protect their sincerely held beliefs. it is not wrong to believe american society is stronger and the family unit is better served when mample is between a man and woman. it is not wrong for homosexual americans to want to get as much parody as they can. robust debate a good thing. threats and intimidation unamerican. that's the memo. >> reaction. joining us from washington fox news analyst kirsten powers and here in the studio jeanine pirro author of the big new book sly fox. all right janine, let's deal with the constitutional issue first, because you are a judge, all right? you understand the constitution. correct? you hesitated. >> no, i'm waiting for the question to hit me. >> in the constitution it says, all right? americans rights have to be protected. and we have, the bill of rights. nowhere in the bill of rights does marriag

we begin with chick-fil-a appreciation day. and what's become depending on who you talk to a fight for religious freedom. today, hundreds of thousands say they'll show support for chick-fil-a's coo dan cathy and his stand against same-sex marriage. that includes evangelicals, including the reverend billy graham, who's in poor health. a staffer will deliver chick-fil-a to his home. george, good morning. >> reporter: carol, good morning. according to chick-fil-a, today will be business as usual. the company does not officially support this idea that was sparked by a once republican presidential candidate mike huckabee. nor will it support the national same-sex kiss day that is expected to happen on friday. but when you look at huckaby's facebook page, the page he created to ask people to sign up and support chick-fil-a today, you find that more than half a million people will be showing up to these different stores to show their support. that's what we expect to see at many of the stores today. but, carol, it really depends upon

chick-fil- a appreciation day. >> this was in answer to chick- fil-a's financial support of group opposing gay marriage. tom fitzgerald has the story. >> reporter: steady lines stayed in place most of the day. some customers made special trips to support the company. >> i made a very deliberate trip down here. live about 15 minutes away. >> reporter: others were less interested in chick-fil-a's politics than they were in its poultry. >> i haven't let it affect me as much. >> reporter: the chick-fil-a appreciation day was sparked on facebook by fox news host mike huckabee and his reaction to recent protest against the restaurant. the turnout was much bigger in maces like georgia where cars wrapped around the building and large groups are seen walking in. >> we recognized immediately the importance of defending chick-fil-a's right to say whatever they believe. >> reporter: here in d.c., cfort group citizens united held a luncheon with former presidential candidate rick santorum where chick-fil-a was the main course. >> trying to bring economic and political consequences to people who voice t

we are here at chick-fil-a on joppa road. look behind me we haven't seen a lot of activity a few cars going through the drive- through. but, not a whole lot of activity here. but yes, today is appreciation day for customers trying to get more business more people to come here and eat chicken. the national organization for marriage is encouraging people to come out and support chick- fil-a today. this comes after recent controversy surrounding chick- fil-a and the president and ceo. dan cathy told baptist press that chick-fil-a is very much supportive of the family and the biblical definition of the family unit. now cathy perceived antigay marriage statement renewed the debate on the controversial topping. the company has received criticism from some people including politicians, other businesses, and college campuses. equality maryland which is maryland list be -- lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender civil rights organization called them antigay. since the statement as the controversy expanded, the brand has detier aid.

do that, but find out who is affiliated with chick-fil-a in any way. and put pressure on those folks to put pressure on chick-fil-a in some way. i mean, it's one thing to protest with signs. it's another thing to be more strategic about how you effect the change you want to have. >> well, meghan mccain and jonathan capehart, we'll have to leave it there. thanks for your time tonight. >> thanks. >> and tune into with the way too early" here tomorrow on 5:30 a.m. jonathan will be cohosting. >>> still ahead, the palin effect. sarah palin is developing a reputation for picking winners. is that why she hasn't endorsed mitt romney? >>> but first, summer break. where a turtle meets a dog and they're off to the races. next. humans -- sometimes life trips us up. and sometimes, we trip ourselves up, but that's okay. at liberty mutual insurance we can "untrip" you as you go through your life with personalized policies and discounts when you need them most. just call... and speak with a licensed representative about saving on your policy when you get married, move

rallying point. >> thank god for chick-fil-a >> these long lines of tributes to chick-fil-a president dan kathy who came out last week as an opponent of same-sex marriage. we're very much supportive of the family he said, the biblical definition of a family unit. his words set off a firestorm. >> i am one for freedom of expression for sure, and people can say whatever, but it seems like they've gone out of their way to challenge people that they did not necessarily need to >> back in fairfield one same- sex marriage supporter watched from a distance in discussed >> i think it is disturbing that someone can come out and say hateful things against a community >> by evening the restaurant was forced to close >> id made me want to cry >> there were attempts at counter protest. about what a dozen people showed up to support same-sex marriage at a future chick-fil- a in san jose. same-sex marriage supporters are not finished yet. they're planning a series of so-called case begins in and they will show up and encourage same-sex couples to kiss in support of gay marriage. >> a south bay churc

show chick-fil-a comes in at number ten. mcdonald's is the leader followed by subway, burger king rounds out the middle coming in at number five. out of the fast-food chain chick-fil-a has the highest per store sales. >> we want to return to the breaking news we showed you at the top of the newscast. the destructive, and fast moving fire in southern california. we are joined from riverside california with the latest on the riverside fire. rob. >> let's start with the good news. at this point it appears that a lot of the smoke that you saw here about an hour ago has cleared. perhaps that's because the afternoon winds have kicked up which can be bad news in and of itself. but we are here at one of the highest points in the area where a lot of residents have gathered to take a look at what the fire is doing. if you look behind me you don't see much smoke at this point. those are some of the homes the fire ripped past about three or four hours ago, right past those homes into the canyon on the back side where the fire has destro

today is appreciation day for chick-fil-a. it's all to show support for the company and its president's stance for same sex marriage. sherrie johnson is live this morning at a chick-fil-a in parkville and this is just one of two events that's happening this week correct. >> reporter: that is right. yes, we are here in parkville on joppa road. you can see behind me they are opening up in about 15 minutes here. we have started to see the employees go in and turn on lights here. they will be opening up. now the appreciation day kicks off today for customers but on friday, there will be a protest. this is all because you know the national organization for marriage actually today is encouraging people to come out here and it supports the chick- fil-a business. this comes after recent controversy surrounding chick- fil-a and the president's and ceo. dan cathy told baptist press chick-fil-a is supportive of the family unit. the preperceived antigay marriage renewed debate. company received criticism from some people including politic