missy franklin as you said becoming her own phenom. and as kevin tibbles has been saying comporting herself quite well and intense rivalry between the u.s. and china. there's been no shortage of controversy in the games as well. that may have excited people too. >> this hunger games effect talking about archery, that's like the cool, hip sport now. >> my 10-year-old son has been begging for a bow and arrow for some time now. he's not getting it -- >> smart dad. >> but it is quite something. it's really fun to watch that. ron insana, good to have you. front page politics is next, we've got plenty to talk about there. both candidates weighing in on their investigation of the new jobs report. the latest swing state polls. does mitt romney have anything new to worry about? >>> of course our olympic coverage continues with the history about to be made tonight in track and field. stick around you're watching "weekends with alex witt." [ donovan ] i hit a wall. and i thought "i can't do this, it's just too hard." then there was a moment. when i decided to