previous month but retailers are hoping it will translate into a better holiday season. already we ve seen lots of increases in the number of people planning to be hired for the holiday season. consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of all economic activity in the united states. we re taking a break. when we come back, president obama is back, out on the campaign trail. our buddy ed henry to join us to talk about the delaware stop and about a special guest coming to the white house today. [ male announcer ] you wouldn t swim in a pool with no water.