have too few students to teach? the other thing is, look, we are in a depression. right now, public sector employment doesn't crowd out private sector employment. it is the reverse. slashing those jobs is making our economy worse. it is a stupid argument to say we need fewer teachers but for sure a bad time to lay them off. >> even if we didn't have enough this might be a good time for some extras. >> that's right. by the way, the president did say what about the potholes which are proliferating, certainly across new jersey, what about construction and repair and public spending we have been cutting at the time it should be increasing instead. >> paul krugman, nobel prize winning columnist, author of "end this depression now" which is required reading. thank you for being here. a big election update up next. ttd# 1-800-345-2550