washington phenomena. the issue is why are you in government and what do you want to do, fix the problem or just string the problem along for years, as we-- >> so don't dodge the debate. and engage it directly. what they're trying to do, solve problems and you know, that's what elections should be about. >> exactly. >> okay, when we come back, the medicare fight, conventional wisdom. such as it is, says this is a debate republicans can't win. but mitt romney and paul ryan say bring it on. so, is it different this time around? >> the president, i'm told, is talking about medicare today. ichltd. >> jamie: we want--