with large signs and protesting. we saw a plane with a planner or banner flying above. but generally they hold them in private enclosed properties. these are areas that they have control and haven't had to deal with a lot of proesters protesters away at a safe distance. but when you head to a supermarket, sometimes the message is in the hands of the people who are there. and in this case these people may not be mitt romney's biggest supporters. >> thank you for phoning in, peter. new today, president obama issuing a strong message on the economy in his weekly address aimed directly at the republican-controlled congress. >> congress should pass a bill to help states put thousands of teachers and firefighters and police officers back on the job. they should have passed a bill a long time ago to put thousands of construction workers back to work, rebuilding our roads and bridges and runways. and instead of just talking about job creators, they should give small business owners a tax