Live Blog from the Anchor Desk 01/19/10
A woman found buried alive in Haiti, one week after the quake hit. Plus, we're tracking the aid. What's taking so long to get supplies to those who need it? And, we're awaiting the results in the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts. Will the GOP win Ted Kennedy's senate seat? We'll bring you the vote totals.
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So sad to hear those people celebrate that 41% holds the power in what is supposed to be a democracy.
Anderson and Dr. Gupta are doing a great job. How could more of us help take care of or adopt some of the children from Haiti. I agree that they need to be taken out of the country until things have been cleaned / cleared up. We watch your program every day and I am amazed that it has taken so long to get doctors on site to help these people. Where is all the aid money going?? Doctors who are willing to volunteer should be outfitted with supplies and immediately sent in with guards to protect them from potential danger.
Today is a great day fill with blessing. Sooo happy about the people that were pulled from the rubble. Very happy news 🙂 Great job guys!!!! hope they find more people tomorrow 🙂
Scott Browns wife is Boston Channel 5 news reporter Gail Huff.I wonder if she will stay here.....and see what happens in November.
Honestly, I do not know what the people of MA think Scott Brown is going to do for them.
Voters here in CA elected Arnold Schwarzenegger as governor under a similar steam of anger over various things, and he's been little more than misery for us.
Be careful what you wish for Massachusetts.
@Emily
Yes, indeed!
Wow it's a miracle she has been able to survive this long. Kudos Anderson for all the great reporting from Haiti.
BTW, HSUS is trying to get help into Haiti for the animal victims of the earthquake. From what I understand they are coming in from the Dominican Republic.
So let me get this straight... they're saving people for what? It's like they get them out and that's it! NO doctors, no nothing! This is ridiculous, seriously.
That is good discussion with Wolf Blizter and panels, I also agree with David Gergen's comment, including others.
That is truely remarkable to see a 70-year old woman emerge from the rubble! Someone was watching over her for sure 🙂
@Jo Ann, I think that you are right about David Gergen. He is as sharp as these dogs are that have found these survivors here in Haiti! Good to see that someone is keeping them honest!
Hello AC360 people and bloggers,
I'm sad about MA but let's see how things go.
I'm glad to know that the rescued elderly woman has received proper medical care...Bless her strength!
It's incredible that this woman has survived so long. The search and rescue teams are doing an amazing job of finding the people who are trapped.
This is not about whether democrats in trouble keep there jobs. Being a senator is about representing the people not a job. The agenda needs to fixed and put in play. To do anything else was a waste of the previous election.
7 days is about the limit for someone without water.
Is there a report that a Air Force Col. is missing in Hati??? What is the latest?
if the dems won't admit this is a referendum on the policies of late, they are going to be clobbered in next elections...it will be even worse if they push something through that the people don't want with bribes and backdoor deals
The elderly woman's story is amazing. Cheers to the strength of women!
I just heard that the reason the Coast Guard came to pick up the 70 year old lady from the church, was because they saw the need on CNN. If CNN hadn't been there when they pulled the how would the military have known? Why can't they have a military person with means of communication with each search team?
Why are they water to that woman who probably has internal injuries? They could be killing her! They should give an IV.
Poor old lady! She endured all these days... How she is strong!!
@Megan Dressler-WA
You are right, she is lucky. However, i have come to believe that Haitians are "a strong people". Not only in their hearts, but physically and spiritually too.
Yes Emily!
I agree with you..... All people (Search and Rescue) are our heroes!!!!! They are so hard workers tonight! 🙂
It's the faith that you will live the will to live!
Kudos to the President for calling to congratulate Scott Brown on his Senate win.
Another dramatic day in Haiti ~ great reporting Anderson, Sanjay, Ivan, Soledad and the rest of the CNN crew. Everyone on the news teams are the best. No other coverage has come close.
@Gloria,
These dogs are just brilliant!
You found some victims under the rubble in 7 days, you may as look for more on day 8
Otherwise, come day 8 and someone gets helped by others, it will make all those in charge look like fools.
If a 73 year old lady can survive 7 days, maybe some one else can do the same for day 8
@Emily, I think David Gergen is the only one willing to admit that this is a very bad sign for the Democrats.
@ Mike, formerly from Syracuse,
"Wow, huge event in MA. Today America told Obama "STOP!" "
this is about right!
...even those in his own party were saying this and he didn't seem to hear them either!
he has no choice now.
I don't think that are going to be able to do anything in a couple of days that they have not been able to do in months, will they?
francine,
Doctors from Cuba are already arrived there in Haiti right now.
Impressive, amazing 70-year old woman miracle; in the National Cathedral? Sign of God's strength & presence in otherwise terrible times. Appreciate both you and Dr. Gupta, and CNN, for being there and increasing exposure.
Good job rescue crews and rescue dogs!
I wasn't thrilled with Coakley at all.Her public persona was lukewarm at best,but I did believe in what she wanted for all of us.Mudslinging is NOT the way to win a campaign, Martha.
This is a great debate here Wolf has with this panel!
Go David Gergen!
Good evening Anderson, Isabel, everyone. Good evening to Wolf Blitzer and the panel and John King, Dana Bash, Jessica Yellin.
I feel a bit out of it on the Mass. Senate election, but am learning about the campaign right now. Sounds like Scott Brown out campaigned Marth Coakley.
Maybe so on the need to internalize the result of this election, though I've been feeling like how health care reform would work is beginning to be comprehended.
Anderson, is the road from airport in Santiago? DR the alternate route of choice when flights can't get into Port au Prince airport?
I wish with ALL my heart, that Congress would stop worrrying about their "elections" and start truly caring about the American people!
Great to hear about the woman in her 70's being rescued today! I still pray (against the odds) that many more are foudn alive!
The GOP hasn't put together a united message and platform yet but are winning anyway – the Democrats in DC have angered the voters enough that the GOP may not need a cohesive message to win in the November elections this year. Next year seems like it will be an interesting year politically.
Hello Anderson Cooper:
I want to personally thank you for covering the situation in Hati. Mr. Cooper you are such a loving and caring person, I recently found out that your mom is Gloria Vanderbilt I love her Jeans (smile), you are from a rich family yet you are so humble people in American should take a page from your book. I enjoy watching you on TV, because you are a genuine person.
God Bless you and you should get a humanitarian award for all the good you have done.
I am an independent voter yet, I voted for Obama. As a graduate student in a Healthcare profession, I was not completely sold on the Healthcare idea. I could understand why Mass. citizens would want to use their votes to voice their concerns.
Has there been an update on the Lynn University students that were staying at Hotel Montana?
@Megan,
This is the first that I'm hearing about this. It's great news! 🙂
In her 70s...she sounds like a fighter...Truly amazing indeed! 🙂
What are major companies in Haiti doing to help their employees' family members recover the bodies? Have they made contact with them? Are they providing any materials to help with the recovery efforts?
I am so frustrated about the help in Haiti. The help is there....why isnt it getting to everyone and why is it being turned away? Who is running the dog and pony show there?
Hey Anderson! Great reporting from you and your team. Thank You! Looking forward to news tonight about the 'Doctors Without Borders' story you spoke of last night. I applaud your 'rant' last night, it's an important story.
I do not understand why Doctors Without Borders are having so much trouble getting into Haiti when the politicians are all getting in without any trouble.
It sounds like Scott Brown won just like B. Obama won!
...by saying that he would work with others; and pointing out the problems with the current Administration.
Emily,
I heard she is so lucky to alive tonight, Only 70's years old woman! She is so amazing lady! 🙂
The Democratic Party has failed again. I am very disappointed in the past year.