argument that too many folks in america are dependent on the government? >> i think absolutely. i think part of the reason why that tape from paul ryan is not all that surprising is that because of the comments that mitt romney made about the 47%. but whatever, i think that the larger point is that it's not going to be all that shocking because most americans actually agree there is this sort of, we have a problem with entitlements in this country. and we have a problem with welfare dependency and people getting hooked on it. it is not because it hurts people that pay taxes. it hurts people trapped, enslaved in that terrible sort of, form of life. gregg: all right. >> and that's the concern. and so, i would be sort of surprised to see if thatçó really sort of moves the needle too much in terms of voters. gregg: we'll wait and see. charlie hirt of "the washington times." good to see you, charlie. >> thanks, gregg. jenna: what is happening now, president obama getting ready for tonight's showdown in a resort in nevada before heading to denver in a few