majority. but 2016 is rocky ground for republicans. 23 seats are held by republicans that are up compared to 10 democratic seats because of the 20 10 wave. this much we know. harry reid's retirement means two new faces. a new senator from nevada and new leader for the democrats. let's bring in the panel, joe, chuck schumer, for harry reid what changes do you expect? >> that's a big tradeup for the democratic party and america. >> trade up? >> trade up. harry reid is majority leader in the senate and the tea party in the house it was a disastrous combination. chuck schumer is an interesting person who not only will be better for his party, because it is going to be be able to tateke the message to americans more. like tip o'neill, one thing he hates more is gridlock and getting nothing done. i think we're all better off now. >> i agree with almost everything there except harry reid was described as this guy -- the behind the scenes guy