houses of congress. let's take a listen. >> i know you always ask me how are we doing. we're going to win this time around. i feel really good about our chances. i think we will keep the senate, pick up a seat. i think we have a chance to win in the house. i don't think we're going to not win. i'm on the pheufbg. -- optimistic. i really am. >> joining us is al franken, congressman from pennsylvania charlie dent. al, let some he start with you first. that's a pretty big prediction from the president. obviously he wants to remain hopeful and optimistic in all of this. in terms of strategy, al, the president used a primetime address a few days ago this week to talk about threats to democracy. poll after poll shows the economy is the issue. how do you see the choice facing