the office with damaged goods and with little credibility because of the way the president put him in. >> we are 117 days away from an election. unemployment near double digits, we have an oil spill day 79 heading into day 80. we have always seen his incompetence. we don't see it being solved there. right track wrong track, barbara boxer is in trouble in a recent poll. russ fine gold is in trouble at a recent poll. harry reid reed is behind in nevada. 170 days out you would think this would be the last thing they would want to do. when you look into your crystal ball do you ee that magic number getting closer and closer? >> i do. let's understand why they are doing this. one is contempt. they have contempt for the press because they know they will not get asked tough questions. mr. gibbs has a question or two