little bit more enthusiasm could turn things in their favor, but it's an uphill battle, cards are stacked against them in terms of the open races, the demographics in those elections, but we'll have to wait and see. >> can i just push back a little bit? >> yeah. >> he's saying the democrats have to have a positive message. the republicans just won the house, the senate, and the presidency, with very dark messaging. the american public is not asking for an opt -- the country's not asking for an optimistic message. donald trump is uniquely unpopular in this country. his popularity rating is at about 40%. he's had no major legislation passed. the country does not like donald trump. the democratic party could run just anti-trump and be very -- [ all speak at once ] >> and yet, and yet, we're heading to a run-off. >> yeah, your guy didn't win tonight. >> and they didn't win in kansas. >> and the most conservative