the 2012 campaign has been starting. we have been hearing about toning down rhetoric. in 19 targeted congressional districts attacking republicans trying to soften them up well ahead of the 2012 elections. districts like allen west in florida, shawn duffy, these democratic leading districts, criticizing them for opposing president obama's spending plans. >> peter, thanks. your next political update in an hour. for all political news go to our website cnnpolitics.com.