>> reporter: we are seeing reactions from democrats. nancy pelosi considers herself to be a master legislative tactician. raised tens and tens of millions of dollaring for fellow democrats, why she often says she is worth it. worth the attacks her fellow democrats take because of their association with her. what i have found in the red states, running to join the house and caucus are not so sure. >> all right. let's roll. >> reporter: paul davis knows to win an election in kansas as a democrat you have got to put in the miles. >> how much of your -- life now is spent like this? driving back and forth across this district? >> quite a bit. quite a bit. spend a lot of time in the car and i know all the good places to eat. >> reporter: one of a number of lessons learned in 2014, when he won kansas's second district during his failed run for governor. now, the second district seat is open. >> hello! how are you?