from the presidential election and at a turning point in the campaign. considered a boxing match, today was the day political equivalent of when the referee brings the fighters into the middle and says, shake hands, come out fighting. the president phoned mitt romney congratulating him on clinching the republican nomination. governor romney went over the top in delegates last night. both campaigns described the conversation as cordial and brief. gloria borger is here as we start the conversation. i want to start over to the magic wall for a minute. why was the conversation brief. a lot of work to do. the blue states leaning or solid for president obama. the red states leaning or solid for governor romney. 247-206, advantage, obama. a half dozen toss-up states. an easier path for the democratic incumbent. a very competitive race. some numbers getting better for romney. look at the washington post abc poll. 52% to 41%. the president still is liked by more voters if you will. if