happen between governor walker and the unions. and it's the same with libya. so the best they can do is continue to move forward and get their message out, but it's hard not to get lost in this cacophony of other voices and issues that are now around him. >> it's hard for us when we're covering these stories day-to-day and doom and gloom. but you talk to the people. what sense do you get from the callers about the implications here at home and overseas? >> a couple of weeks ago if you had asked me that question, i would have said there's a renewed sense of confidence that things are on the rebound, people looking forward to the spring housing market and hopeful that it will show some growth. now i think there's far more concern, concern that perhaps we've entered a period of stagnation. this is all going to have an impact on the 2012 election. regardless of whether the obama administration can control the events that you're running through and outlining, they'll be held accountable for them. >> consumer confidence, that is