aren't like him. it doesn't seem like it's genuine. he's had problem after problem and still not been able to fix it. >> do you know how all that happened this week is going to play out in the key swing states? what was your prediction be, david? >> i think the president's going to host his nominating convention in charlotte, north carolina. i think that's up for grabs. but they're focusing a lot on that in virginia. they're sending vice president biden to ohio. these are important states. but certainly it's going to be nip and tuck all the way. >> joe? >> i think it's up for grabs. for every reaction, you have an op sate reaction that's almost as intense. i think that the gay marriage support will help president obama ultimately. the swing states is going to be about the economy. those social issues may matter on the fringes. they may ding or nick his support a bit. i don't think it's going to dent it at all that much. >> guys, thank you so much. good to talk with you both. here's what we've been