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Gov. Perry on debate performance 'I had a brain freeze'
Political observers are already calling it one of the biggest debate gaffes in modern history. During the debate in Rochester, Michigan on Wednesday night, Rick Perry said he would eliminate three federal agencies if elected President - but after struggling for nearly 50 seconds, he was able to name only two of them. Now many are saying this could well mark the beginning of the end of the Texas Governor's campaign.
Rick Perry explains to Christine Romans this morning why he's not dropping out of the race – and why voters will ultimately choose a candidate who realize that this country needs "substance more than we need style."
Penn State sex abuse scandal could leave university open to lawsuits
Many questions remain unanswered about the child sex abuse scandal involving Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno's former top assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky. What did university officials know – and when did they know it? Regardless, even Paterno admits that he should have done more at the time.
CNN legal contributor Paul Callan talks to American Morning about whether Paterno and Penn State could be legally liable for not reporting the abuse.
Eurozone markets send global markets on a roller coaster ride – is your 401k at risk?
The Eurozone debt crisis is sending global markets into a free-fall. The Dow took its biggest hit in six weeks yesterday. Increasingly, fears have spread to Italy – which accounts for a whopping 25% of the Eurozone's debt. And now there are even reports that Germany and France are holding talks about possibly downsizing the European Union.
Christine Romans speaks with Drew Kanaly, Chairman and CEO of Kanaly Trust, to discuss where this crisis is going – and how it is impacting your 401k.
Where should you invest your money? Some tips from Ali and Christine
All this week, Ali and Christine are teaching you how to 'speak money.'
Today, they talked about the markets. To achieve your financial goals, you can't hoard your money in a mattress. You have to play the investment game. But where do you start and how do you make sure you're making sound investments?
Ali Velshi and Christine Romans have authored a new book called "How to Speak Money" and in this video, they explain exactly what you can invest in to reach your financial goals.
Cain scandal leaves presidential campaign stalled – our panel weighs in on where it goes from here
Four women are now claiming that they were sexually harassed by Herman Cain; two of them have come out in public. But Cain vehemently denies the allegations – and says he's even willing to take a lie detector test to prove it. Moreover, the GOP frontrunner says that this will not end his bid for the presidency.
Ali Velshi speaks with David Frum, editor of FrumForum.com, and Will Cain, columnist for "The Blaze," to discuss where the Cain campaign is headed from here.
Is the Cain harassment scandal distracting the public from the GOP presidential primary race? RNC chair Priebus weighs in
The Herman Cain sexual harassment scandal has dominated the headlines and the airwaves recently – thereby pushing the Republican primary race of our nation's collective radar screen. This could potentially pose some real challenges for the GOP as the party seeks to find one candidate that everyone can rally around to defeat President Obama.
Carol Costello speaks with Reince Priebus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, to discus how his party can move past the Cain distraction.
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