do you think that the republicans have done anything of merit when it comes to jobs? >> they are good at sound bytes and partisan rhetoric. let's not forget this is a group of people willing to shut down the entire federal government a few months ago to pursue their right wing orthodoxy extremism. >> jobs bill. >> they haven't done it. a $40 billion subsidy to big oil, that's a big bill. you want a jobs bill create infrastructure and education. >> congressman, where are you right now if the election were held tonight? how many do you defend? >> we need 17 seats to take back the majority. it is too early for me to tell you whether we are north or south of 17. there was a poll that showed house republicans managed to achieve a favorability rate of