they think if they do, maybe they can have a shot. showing you what they're up against. this is how democrats have done in the last generation here in alabama. you can see they won barely in '86. this was a cutoff point. since then democrats have gotten smoked in senate elections in alabama haven't even been close. they're up against some profound history and and regional shifts. there are very much underdogs there. >> uphill fight if i ever saw one. thank you so much for explaining all that being with us on the night shift tonight. for all of us, that is your on our broadcast for what is just tuesday evening. thank you for being here with us. good night from nbc news headquarters here in new york. >> uphill fight if i ever saw