>> president obama has been meeting with voters in what he calls backyard chats. he's held these in real people's backyards. you know something, i think all politicians should talk to people in their backyard. then they take what they say and spread it on the lawn and that would be fantastic! >> white house thought it was a good idea and look at the jokes. >> by the way, when are we going to call -- stop the damage, stop the madness. backyard chats have not done -- have not done well. >> they have not. maybe he's not doing it in the right place. down south, they have the backyard barbecues and they take the news crews to the backyard barbecues. they do them every friday night on local news channels. >> that sounds good. is there beer? >> i'm sure. we should volunteer. >> if you're joining us, ainsly