of the democratic party going forward. and that is to make sure that our average middle class families who have lost their jobs, who are worried about the economic future, who are the consumers that we know need to feel confident again to get this economy going, have what they need to make that happen. and that's the priorities we will be fighting for over the next two years. >> senator murray, i know next year, i want to show quickly you are the head of the dsec. it's a tough road to climb because of so much success democrats had in 2006. you have 23 democratic seats that you're in charge of defending. i go the to ask you was it because of that tough climb that made you a little reluctant to say yes the first time harry reid came acalling? >> i have never taken on a challenge because it's easy. i have accepted this challenge because it's the right thing to do. i ka irabout -- care about my country, i care about the families that are trying to get