it is to -- the president can bring some enthusiasm back to democrats, some of whom think that he's gone too far to the middle. some of whom have look at the economy and feel not enough has been done. the president no only raises money but just generates enthusiasm which is always helpful. >> harry reid's challenger, sharon angle, she is not only the tea party darling, but there are other reasons she is a threat. what are they? >> well, it is actually in some ways -- if we go back to tom daschle who was the democratic leader in the senate until the people of south dakota went well, it doesn't look like he represents us anymore. it is very hard to be the majority leader or democratic leader you begin to look way too washington. in some ways, harry reid is very dash his success runs against him. so there's that. she also is going to have some money and has -- she also has very enthusiastic backers.