Heimlich's mom and dad are here

Steve Kemme reports:

Phil Heimlich's parents, Dr. Henry and Jane Heimlich are enjoying themselves at his election night party at the Havana Martini Club.

Dr. Heimlich, a world-renowned physician who invented the Heimlich Maneuver, a technique to save choking victims, said he never was tempted to become a politician.

"I could never have been a politician," said Heimlich, 87. "However, in my life in medicine, I found there's plenty of politics between medical organizations and doctors."

Jane Heimlich said it's heartening for her to see so many of her son's long-time supporters at tonight's party.

"What really touches me," she said, "is to see so many people here who were Phil's supporters when he entered politics about 20 years ago. There's a loyalty and a kinship there that's wonderful to see."