last four times we tried. >> it is better than nothing. >> sean: good point. >> it is -- if the trillion stimulus didn't work why would half a trillion stimulus work? >> this is pure politics. obama is using another attempt to try to get the republicans to raise taxes so they can break their no new taxes pledge. that's what this is about. corporate loopholes, yes they should be closed. as part of an overall tax reform. obama doesn't want overall tax reform because some of his contributors, including general electric love the current tax system. >> sean: it is not going to happen. tax reform is going to mean a way to cover-up a tax increase. back to this election in new york 9th anthony weiner, the weiner seat. republicans republican up by six points, 75% democratic district. good reporter, "new york post", good article, democrats trying to spin in. they want the democrat to