kim explain that. she works for the wall street journal. that's the big sticking point, taxes. i was surprised right after the election we will put more revenue on the table but we will do it by closing loopholes and eliminating deductions and the president said no, you have to raise tax rates on the wealthy. how do they resolve that in six weeks? >> it all depends on whether or not the president is willing to bend. there is reason for optimism here because for the first time we have a framework. for years democrats have been saying you have to give us some revenue and as you said right after the election boehner came out and said, okay, have some revenue. but the president has moved the goalpost and said it isn't just revenue, it has to be a certain kind. my liberal base -- >> wait, wait. he did mention this once or twice during the campaign. >> but the question is are you going to stick on what you campaigned on or are you going to find a compromise? the reality is if you are