so-called generic ballot where people asked whether they plan to vote for a republican or democrat. the democrats are in very poor shape as well. they are considered complicit in all of this obama policies, which a great many people see as having failed. so that s the lay of the land. but it is not all roses for the republicans, who have some things to overcome, particularly congressional republicans. bill: thank you. be on standby, will you? we may get it this hour. we ll bring you back if we do. brit hume in washington. jamie: president obama not the only one in a big stake in the big decision set to come down from the supreme court. governor romney has one too. and chief political correspondent carl cameron traveling with the republican nominee for president. carl, good morning to you, good to see you. reporter: hi,. jamie: me, the gallop poll has says the economy and jobs are number one.