about will not be social issues, but what different they will do as they approach the continues economic anxiety. here is kevin madden. a well-known republican strategist. >> the number one issue is the economy. it will be about spending. it will be about deficits, it will be about how you can create jobs. >> reporter: how you can create jobs, how are you going to deal with the federal deficit. how are you going approach debt. that will define how the election is fought out in the trenches. i have got to say that is the most beautiful place to be on assignment. i'm glad you are there doing it for us. >> it's tough diewfdy. i expect combat pay. tomorrow washington is telling israel not to worry about iran's autumn i can weapons program. the former ambassador to the