wasn t just about more people on the ground, better data, better systems, all of that we put in place. but, you know, dean s thing was you have to show up and ask people for their vote. it is a sign of respect. the republicans don t even show up for that extra 47%. but even independent of that, there is a reality, michael steele talking about the number of, you know, latin latinos that turn 18 every week. there is an understanding michael steele may not be at the heart of the republican party in terms of are where they re moving they have a serious problem if they are going to get past 2016. the failure to be per served of the champion of the middle class, i m not sure the republican party will ever be seen as champions of the middle class. a lot of talking to be done about the elephant stampede. after the break, however, as tensions escalate in the middle east, concerns are growing that