pinheads and patriots. the president is a mystery to me. i mean, he seems to be a guy who has got -- wants to retain his job, but he is doing all the things wrong. you know in the people have -- look, one more question, scott. haven't people lost confidence in him and the economy. i think that's what the polls say every day. they will don't have any confidence anymore in the man. >> absolutely. 50% say is he doing a poor job. they think he wants to raise spending and for most americans raising spending that's bad for the economy. if the president want to restore some credibility on that, he would have to find a significant program in the government that is he willing to get rid of and establish some credibility on the spending front. >> is he not going to do that thanks very much. plenty more ahead as the factor moves along this evening. our guys james cammeron -- james rosen and carl cameron standing by. how the media and various pundits are handling the debt debate story. is the coverage fair and balanced? we hope you stay tuned to those we hope you stay tuned to those