it's refreshing. nobody likes a wimp. nobody likes somebody who says, i'm afraid of what i believe. president obama is being strong about what he believes again. i don't think people like it when you're so into compromise you start looking like you'll give away the store. >> even in conservative districts. i think that's exactly right. let me ask you in terms of people thinking about democratic sfranlg f strategy for these elections. when you're looking at politically indefensible elections, does the question of what makes a soft target for a republican candidate -- does what makes a soft target vary from race to race or district to district? are there some things you can run against republicans on no matter where you are? >> if the republicans nominated