still going on for all intents and purposes. that's what the white house, that's how they're operating politically. the second number in the poll that they're also going to pay attention to in the white house is one basically asking do you think the president's policies have made the economy better. when you only have 36% say yes, it's made the situation better, 61% saying no, it has not made it better, this is the president's conundrum. he feels that it's going to take more time for these policies to take hold. does he have -- is it going to take longer than 36 days though? that's when the mid-term elections are coming. they're coming pretty fast. that's why the president has been down the road, four states this week. he's doing to be in new mexico tonight. iowa, wisconsin, as well as richmond, virginia. the next few days you're going to see him really amp this up, ali. >> speak about amping it up, nice job from you, my friend. good to see you again. >> well, you know, i don't know if it's a hollywood style performance but, you know. >> excellent. award winning, no question about that. ed, good to see you, my friend.