[T.j. Holmes, Cnn Anchor:] Good Sunday morning to you all on this November 27th. This is a big travel day for you all or a lot of you at least. It is 8:00 a.m. here in Atlanta, 7:00 a.m. in Chicago, 5:00 a.m. in L.A. wherever you may be, we are glad are you right here. We do have a business travel day. We'll talk about that plenty. And a big storm system is actually going to cause problems for you. But it's also a big morning in politics. Listen to this. Word we are just getting that could further boost Newt Gingrich's still surging campaign. The influential New Hampshire "Union Leader" newspaper has now endorsed the former speaker. They have thrown their support behind him now for the Republican nomination for president. They have put out their endorsement in today's paper. Let me read you a bit from it. And it says, and I quote, "Republican voters too often make the mistake of preferring an unattainable ideal to the best candidate who is actually running. That candidate is Newt Gingrich." New Hampshire, as you know, holds the first in the nation primary. That's happening a week after the Iowa caucus. So, Gingrich who has seen his campaign surge over the past several weeks actually is now picking up an influential endorsement. He has moved up in the polls in New Hampshire as we know, going up to the double digits. But, still, it has been Mitt Romney who has been surging and had at least 40 percent in a number of the polls. So, he's way ahead in polls but now, Gingrich who has become a front-runner could now really start to surge after this influential endorsement. Our Rachel Streitfeld covers all things New Hampshire for us. She is on the line now. Rachel, I'm trying to give our viewers the best perspective as possible these newspaper endorsements come and go. This one carries some weight.
[Rachel Streitfeld, Cnn Political Producer:] Sure, you are right, T.J. This is the biggest newspaper in New Hampshire. It is closely watched both locally and on a national scale obviously. The paper says Newt Gingrich is not the perfect candidate, but as you said, they said that he is the best candidate to get the job done. And this certainly helps Newt Gingrich solidify some support that we've started to see as an alternative to Mitt Romney. The endorsement is also interesting because Mitt Romney has been a long-time front runner in this state. He was governor of Massachusetts which was nearby, he has a summer home in New Hampshire. So it's also notable to look to who this endorsement does not go to.
[Holmes:] And, Rachel, in their endorsement, it seems they are admitting of course, we know this is not a perfect candidate and we shouldn't be looking for a perfect candidate. What do you make out of some of what they're saying that it almost in some ways sounds like we know we don't have maybe the greatest crop or the perfect candidate that we might all like, but Gingrich is the way to go?
[Streitfeld:] Well, you know, the editorial also takes aim at the media and says that this race has been focused on a lot of bluff and silliness and minor miscues by candidates. But they say Newt Gingrich has the best chance based on both his for a thinking strategy is what they call it, and then the leadership that he showed in Washington in the past which is something we've heard Gingrich talk about when he makes trips here, that he knows Washington. He's the best person to come in and, you know, get to work quickly and change it up.
[Holmes:] And the historical perspective, we're starting to get some. But even though this can be influential and can help a campaign surge, they don't necessarily always pick the person who eventually goes on to become president. So some historical perspective, if you can, here. Last time around, you said they skipped over Romney, so they pick McCain last time. We know how that worked out, but still it helped McCain's campaign. So, again, just historically how big of a deal has this endorsement been for a lot of these candidates?
[Streitfeld:] You're right about what you're saying. This is known as a very conservative editorial page and so sometimes they choose people, you know, based on ideology and electability is not their only number one perspective. So they chose Steve Forbes and he placed third in the primary here. So, you are right to look in the past. They did choose John McCain and he went on to win New Hampshire four years ago. But they're saying that yes, I mean, conservative ideals are an important thing for this paper this editorial page. You are right.
[Holmes:] All right. Rachel Streitfeld, we appreciate you hopping on the line for us. But an important morning once again for Newt Gingrich who has been surging in the polls as we have seen over the past few weeks. He did have that slip-up last week or a lot of people called a slip-up in the CNN debate in which he talk about what some of his fellow Republicans candidates say he was soft on illegal immigrants and even advocated for amnesty. He says, of course, that's not what he was advocating for. Just advocating for treating people humanely who have been in this country a long time and have roots in this country. But still a lot of people looking at that as maybe a way he would possibly slip up. But now, this endorsement, which is a key endorsement that does carry weight locally there in New Hampshire and it will carry weight nationally as well, "The New Hampshire Union Leader," the largest paper in New Hampshire of course, the state with the first primary of this Republican nominating season has now endorsed Newt Gingrich for president. We will be talking about this more throughout the morning again endorsing Gingrich for the Republican nomination. We're five minutes past the hour now. And again, this is a big travel day. We'll get back to that now. You got to grandma's house. Now, you need to get back home tomorrow and today, considered two of the busiest travel days of the year. But just in time for this travel, a big storm in the eastern half of the country. It is and that could complicate it will complicate things for a lot of folks. George Howell is at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. It's probably starting to get a little busier. You can probably notice that. It will get busier. But so far, so good? Is that the word still?
[George Howell, Cnn Correspondent:] Well, T.J., each hour we want to give you a snapshot, a look at what's happening here at the world's busiest airport. And so far, as you mentioned, so good. People getting through the airport with no major problems, though some weather moving through the area shortly and that could change the situation here. However, we want to give you some perspective here. I covered this story Wednesday. At this hour today, things are busier now than they were at the same time Wednesday. So we're seeing more people out here. And also want to give you a look at what passengers are facing inside. Take a look.
[Howell:] First, I want to look at big boards here where you can see that the flights are on time, no major delays to speak of here at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. But take a look at the lines here. The crowds and lines are building here just outside the Delta check-in area. Though we did speak to some people here who say the way to get ahead of these crowds is to check in early. Scott and Maryann Lyle right here. So, tell me, you guys are flying to Baltimore, you say. How has it been so far?
[Unidentified Male:] It's been just great. I had no problems. Of course, we plan ahead, check in early, take the trains to the airport do everything we need to do to ensure that there are no hiccups. So it's been great.
[Howell:] When you see what's around you right now though, are you surprised on a day like this?
[Unidentified Female:] Yes, actually I am. I was expecting the airport to be more crowded. So, this is a pleasant surprise.
[Unidentified Male:] We've been here and it's taken a few hours, OK? So it's been quick at times and other times have been slow. So, hopefully, we can get through this quickly. We're hoping that it is going to be quick and easy.
[Unidentified Female:] I see people moving quickly now. So
[Unidentified Male:] So, we're excited about getting home and getting out of here.
[Howell:] Thank you. Thanks for taking a minute with me.
[Unidentified Female:] Thank you.
[Howell:] And you can see right now for yourself, these security lines definitely growing in the last hour. But people are moving through quite quickly here at the world's busiest airport. No major delays that we can speak of at this hour. But certainly weather moving into the Atlanta area and that situation could change for people who come a little later through the day. Also, to give awful look at what's happening, we took a check at the FAA Web site and didn't find any delays to speak of. Also on Twitter, looking for grumblings of delays no grumblings. But by our own Bonnie Schneider tweeting with a hashtag, airport delays possible in the South and Midwest, hashtag, have patience. So that's a look at what's happening right now. Clearly, weather could change the situation for many travelers today.
[Holmes:] All right. George, thank you. And let me turn to Ms. Hashtag herself right now, Bonnie Schneider is in studio. I don't know. A lot of people are following and keeping up with meteorologists right now because you all are giving them info.
[Bonnie Schneider, Ams Meteorologist:] Just want to keep everybody calm after the crazy Black Friday.
[Holmes:] Everybody calm? Should they be calm now?
[Schneider:] Well, I think so. You know, as George has been reporting, the traffic is building. But so far, we don't have delays according to the FAA. However, it's still very early in the morning across the country. We are likely to see delays due to whether this afternoon in cities like Atlanta, even though the volume is increasing, the clouds will lower and that will lower visibility. We're anticipating that for today. Detroit is already windy and wet out there. So, look for delays to possibly pop up. Chicago, also another trouble spot for today. Incidentally if you are headed to Chicago, if you've been maybe in a warmer destination, the temperatures are really plummeting and have gotten much colder there and it will be even colder there tomorrow. Cincinnati, Memphis, St. Louis and Little Rock and here's something even more interesting I think. Snow showers are in the forecast possibly for Memphis and Little Rock. It is a possibility we may not see it but it is something we are monitoring for tonight on into Monday night and Tuesday. Here's a look at this weather mess. You can see some wintry conditions building in to parts of Arkansas and Missouri. We've been monitoring this very carefully. Here's the reason why. The temperatures are falling. Behind the cold front, it's 44 degrees in Memphis as that cold air starts to surge in. But here in Atlanta, it's already 61. So, we're really seeing a change over as we go through. And the reason why, of course, is not only the cold front but low pressure building in the Ohio Valley will pull down that colder air and as that cold air wraps around, you see all this white for Tuesday morning. Notice how far south it goes, just north of Atlanta. So the mountains of north Georgia may see some snow showers mixing in early Tuesday morning, late on Monday. I think you will see the snowflakes falling likely towards Tennessee but in terms of shoveling out, I don't think this will be a problem. A lot of this will just possibly stick towards grassy areas. Highs today will be nice and warm ahead of the front, in Florida in the 80s. Very mild, incredibly warm as well into cities like Boston, 63 degrees. You know, it's really an incredibly warm month of November so far. Another day like that for today and another one yet for tomorrow for New York and Boston. The rain though is on the way and, of course, that is impacting so many places for those of you that are driving. Another important note to make, as we've been talking about airport delays: Most people travel by car for today. Keep your eyes to the conditions on the roads because in cities like St. Louis and in Memphis you may see that change over at times. It may start off as rain and it may change over to something like freezing rain or sleet. So, just give yourself extra time to get where you are going. I did that hashtag on Twitter: have patience. I think that holds true for drivers as well.
[Holmes:] All right. Bonnie Schneider, thank you so much for the forecast and for tweeting things out as well. We're 11 minutes past the hour. Weather is not going to get in the way, though, for millions of Americans who plan to do their shopping online tomorrow. You know this phenomenon that's come up in the past five years or so, Cyber Monday. It kicks off the online holiday shopping season. Some analysts are predicting $1.2 billion in sales just on Monday. But where are you supposed to be going to find that best deal? Listen to Katie Linendoll.
[Katie Lindendoll, Tech Expert:] I think there is a lot of opportunities out there. Just to give you some of the sites I am keeping my eye on, first off, cybermonday.com. It's a great site to aggregate a number of the ads, a number of the deals. It's a subsidiary of shop.org, a really great site to look at, to make sure that you are staying in touch with everything that's going to be on sale. Also if you are really into a big brand, what I recommend doing is going on to their Facebook page and hitting that "like" button because now more than ever, online retailers are using social media sites to make sure they are rewarding their loyal fans.
[Holmes:] All right. Twelve minutes past the hour now. You heard the story, another developing story this weekend: three U.S. students jailed in Egypt. They are now finally out of jail and finally home. We'll show you the arrival and you will hear from one of them that I talk to.