any new taxes. this is a way to indegrees the spending half a trillion at a time. everyone understands you have to cut spending. >> how much does it factor the 2012 race? >> it's huge, especially for mitt romney. the republicans are clearly in 2012 are going to run on repealing healthcare. >> it explains the decision in massachusetts. >> the president is huge. he can cut a deal, tax deal and pivot to center on all kind of ways. do it with bill daley and chief of staff and the rest of the clin top retread. that's not quite fair. veteran of the clin top administration. this provides a clear voice for voters in 2012 on the political thoughts do you want guiding public poll i?