little bit because obama is a conflict-adverse person and some of the issues the republicans have managed to dominate the argument on this. i think he's got to make a forceful case for himself and his administration and what he will do, and that be a great contrast with the gop is offering. >> it's nice to be here and getting to talk to you in person. thanks for being here. alex wagner. coming up, rick perry's campaign is saying that his book "fed up" isn't, quote, to reflect his person views. kate middleton is wearing dresses from multiple public events to show solidarity with the millions of british people with economic crisis. mitt romney decides to triple the size of his home? that's coming up. ♪ be okay, be okay ♪ i just want to be okay today