was trying to profit his campaign fund by using state government to do so. he's been much more on task, a lot less colorful. i know that might disappoint some folks but it's been more to the point of the case. jenna: well put, steve, well put. thank you very much, steve brown for us in chicago today. >> reporter: you're welcome. jon: let's talk a little politics now, republicans are taking a fresh look at their approach to medicare reform. after losing a congressional race earlier in week in a district long held by the gop. there is concern in the party now that medicare reform, which played at least some role in the democrat's victory could become a defining issue of the next big race, 2012. will republicans try to counts that and turn it to their advantage. it's talk about it with paul gigot, editorial page editor of the "wall street journal." it's funny how these things