Sen. McConnell "hopeful," "optimistic" on "cliff" deal

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For the first time, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell described himself as "hopeful" and "optimistic" for a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff." Nancy Cordes reports on the potential breakthrough and what to expect going forward.

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