how were you guys able to do this. >> we got people to unite across the entire political spectrum from the republicans to the green party. people sent a clear message that if we put you in charge of educating our children to do your job and the focus on competence was something everyone could agree on. lawrence: david axlerod who is known to be one of the brilliant strategists for the democrats. this is what he had to say. he said parents absolutely should be involved in the schools their kids attend. politicians should not. do you think this is a tide turning for democrats. they realize they have lost the parents? >> i think what's happening in? san francisco is related to the elected leaders on the school