the federal deficit. 34% trust republicans more. 39% were more concerned about an agreement that cuts too much from government programs. only 19% were concerned about an agreement that authorizes too much federal spending. let's bring in senior fellow at the center for budget and policy priorities, jared bernstein, who used to work with vice president biden. and also republican strategist ron christie. gentleman, where are we? ron christie, let me ask you. i pointed out, $4.7 trillion, the president put it on the table, the republicans didn't take it. let's go back to square one. if they're not going to take that first offer at that big number, what are they going to take? >> well, good evening, ed, and good evening jared. i think what the republicans are going to take is something that's in the best interest of the american people. and what's in the best interest of the american people is a responsible plan, a plan that is going to get us, trying to finally get our fiscal house in