making mid-course correction and providing check and balance to runaway federal government. >> led by nancy pelosi and senate majority reid democrats have two tough decisions with big economic and political consequences. first, billions in bush tax cuts set to expire and rates go back up slowing the recovery unless congress extends the cuts. separately, 13 massive government spending bills to fund the government next year are almost certain to increase spending. and some democrats are distancing themselves from the president and party's big spending. in arkansas democratic incumbent lincoln trails her g.o.p. opponent by double digits and the ads speak volumes. >> i want to show you what it is like in washington these days. tax dollars? that is why i voted against money to wall street, against the auto company bailout, again the public option health care plan. >> some liberal democrats taking a pounding and considered at