Russert: lots of people die from smoking or second-hand smoke.  Do you favor a national no public places smoking law?Clinton: it's worked well in NYC.  We should be moving toward a bill regulating tobacco through FDA.  That … [Read more...]

Russert: people on SS and medicare are going to double, and if nothing is done, we'll have to cut benefits or double the taxes.  Right now, you pay ss tax on the first $97,500 of income.  Why not tax the full income?Biden: the … [Read more...]

Clinton says she's proud of trying to solve health care.  I've come back with a different plan that's very reflective of what people want -- you can keep what you have, or buy into federal employee plan.  Also, it's a different … [Read more...]

Alison King (from NECN) asks about sanctuary cities, and allowing locals to ignore federal law.  She starts with Richardson.Richardson: "You asked me that because I'm the Hispanic, but I'll answer your question."  [laughter]  … [Read more...]

Russert starts with Clinton.  If Israel concluded that Iran's nuclear capability threatened its security, would Israel be justified?Clinton: it's a hypothetical that we shouldn't answer at this time.  Russert tries to get her to … [Read more...]

Follow up: in 2013, will you pledge there'll be no US troops in Iraq?  Obama won't bite -- says it's irresponsible to project that far ahead.  [This is a big opening for Richardson.  Let's see how much he chooses to make of … [Read more...]

Tim Russert, tonight's moderator, is doing his pre-game show routine.  (By the way, if you want to watch this thing, which I don't necessarily recommend, I think it's streaming from MSNBC).  Telling hilarious stories ... praising … [Read more...]