$6 million in los angeles, but it's the number of fund-raisers versus appearances, which is worrying some republicans who feel the race slipping away and are demanding big campaign changes. romney was dismissive when cbs' "60 minutes" asked if he can turn around his campaign. >> well, it doesn't need a turnaround. we've got a campaign, which is tied with an incumbent president of the united states. >> reporter: tied in national polls but not leading in any states that may decide the race. and after the release of a secretly taped video of romney saying 47% of americans are victims who want government handouts, the head of the republican party was asked about the apparent disconnect over changing strategy. >> but is he in denial? >> no, i don't think so, george. i think that we had a good week last week. we were able to frame up the debate. >> reporter: while romney says he doesn't need a turnaround, his campaign is kicking off a new strategy. advisers promise an intense battleground schedule in colorado, then ohio, and virginia.