and turn in the campaign, trying to make sure it's all on the record, trying to get all the details and ultimately, some economist or political scientist reminds us at the end of the day, the ohm thing that makes a difference is the unemployment rate. or the only thing that makes a difference is the price of gas. they pick one economic indicator that explains every electoral result over the last 40 years, everything you've been doing for the last year is pointless. it's a nihilist feeling. those people who say listen, it's the economy, stupid, it doesn't matter what the candidates do. it's a compelling case. but we still can't use that as an excuse to not cover these things. >> we ask about who is rachel maddow. are you still drinking as much? [ laughter ] >> i mean i love that. you're an excellent mixologist. >> i'm an alcohol enthusiast. it took me a long tile to come up with that. >> some people say booze hound. i say alcohol enthusiast. for my birthday this year, the staff of the "rachel maddow show" installed a bar in my