and the question now is, will they be motivated to get out there and do something about it on november 2nd? count me in. joining me now is new mexico governor bill richardson. governor, good to have you with us tonight. sometimes tough love is good especially coming from you, not only the white house, but now from you who's been out there in the political wars for years. what could a rally like this do for progressives out there who might be somewhat hesitant? >> well, the rally, which i understand was very successful, and i hear you were great, energizes the democratic base. the last year, the base, the traditional democratic coalition, has been a little dormant. has been critical. what rallies like this do, coupled with the president and vice president campaigning around the country, i believe very effectively getting out there in these backyard chats and these big rallies like the one in wisconsin at the