Sen. Durbin: Romney is "on the defensive"

September 10, 2012 5:19 AM

Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin talked to CBS This Morning hosts Norah O'Donnell and Charlie Rose about GOP nominee Mitt Romney's stance on the president's healthcare reform law, the state of the economy, and the impact of Chicago's teacher strike.

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