The blizzard: taking a toll on residents and elected officials

Snow is not only taking a toll on the residents of cities hit by the blizzard, but also on the reputations of government officials. Mayors of cities up and down the eastern seaboard are used to being judged on how well they respond to snow storms, and this blizzard is no exception.

New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has been criticized for not doing enough to clear up the Big Apple’s streets but across the river, Newark mayor Cory Booker is being praised for his hands-on approach. John Avlon speaks to Kiran Chetry and Joe Johns about the blizzard and how your elected officials are responding.