In an upset that will kill the Democratic filibuster-proof majority, Republican candidate Scott Brown beat Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley for that state’s senate seat left after Sen. Edward Kennedy’s death last year. This marks the first time a Republican has won such a seat in Massachusetts since 1972.

With Brown in, it is very likely that the 60 votes needed for President Obama’s proposed health care reform will be blocked by Republicans who have, thus far, been essentially powerless to stop the measure.

TELL US: Do you think this loss reflects on Pres. Obama/Democrat’s reputation or just part of the political cycle?

You’ve heard the news about the devastating 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti with untold deaths, injuries and disaster. Earlier today, Roland spoke to Joe Baptiste, president of the National Organization of Haitian Americans and former colonel in the U.S. Army, who sheds more light on the developing news there.

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There’s only one place to see President Obama talk candidly about the Harry Reid debacle and that’s right here on TV One. Roland Martin sat down with the president to talk about his first year in office, the continuing issue of race and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See the full interview on January 18 at 8pm and 11pm(ET).

What did Armstrong Williams just say about fellow African-American republican, Michael Steele? Watch as Roland and the panel discuss Steele’s latest statements and how he’s bucking against his own party.

TELL US: Do you agree with Williams? Do you think Steele is helping or hurting the Republican party?

Roland and his round table discuss the one issue that Democrats and Republicans agree on — going after the financial sector that is making incredible profits during this recession.

TELL US: What’s the best way to address this issue? More or less regulation of banks and Wall Street?