and so many factors go into the economy and we've seen the president -- it's been a great pride of his presidency. you're right. i do think we could have seen him and offer a steady hand. we saw him at the rally in ohio yesterday. he could have said the economy has been so robust that we were due for some kind of course correction. but i don't think the president has mastered the art of that kind of subtle or supple messaging. instead, we saw him sort of lash out at the critics. though he is quick to take credit for the economy, he, of course, doesn't like being blamed when it takes a turn for the worse. >> in terms of that, christine, as the discussion continues today, the headlines are drawing people in. the numbers are drawing people in. is enough of the conversation happening, though, around those little tidbits? >> what's interesting about the president's position, he has used the stock market as a