election. next year looks very close for this president. thank you for this. you are the best, steve kornacki. you are. i do not say anything but the truth here and that is the greatest truth. >> that's really nice, thank you. up next, a look back at 20 years of "hardball" college tours. wait until you see, this is when young people get involved, which we always try to do here, get them involved. you're watching "hardball." chris, 20 years in and you are still throwing the heat on "hardball." you're the first thing i watch after i finish my broadcast each evening. your unique ability to cut through the daily heapings of political word salad has never been more important. to you and the entire "hardball" staff, congratulations on a remarkable milestone, 20 years and wishing you many more. go get 'em, pal. >> chris, congratulations on 20 years of "hardball" on msnbc. as a philly girl, you have always been one of my biggest inspirations. you've turned tough interviews into an art.