the nation's job deficit is to deep that a powerful recovery would leave large numbers of americans out of work for years. experts say with growth now weakening analyst are doubtful that companies will boost payroll significantly any time soon. let me get you both to start out by giving me your version of the state of the economy. >> start with me? >> sure. >> it's obviously a tough economy for working people right now. and this labor day workers are actually looking for economic patriots. people that will help create good jobs that will stop the outsourcing, that will help build retirement security and they're looking for people to do that. but they have a lot of hope because the foundation has been built. for eight years we got worked over by the bush administration and now we have an administration that's working with us instead so there's some hope. the foundation has been built.