this is looks like a tidalwave, i am not saying it is irreversible for the president. but here is not a lot of time for this president. try as he might, he has his debate points down, but it is mitt romney who is the guy driving his poll numbers up. to iowa, both candidates stomping big time today. and governor of this fine state joining me, i don't think we've even seen the likes of two guys fighting so hard for all of 6 electoral votes, what do you make it was? >> we love being a battle ground state, i think that romney has momentum here. you know, a lot of iowans voted for obama, but they feel disappointed even betrayed he has not been a consensus type of leader, a big concern is that huge increase in the national debt, and president of the united states spends time blaming others, and now attacking romney. that is not leadership. people see what i've done as governor, and other governors to reduce the size and cost of government and to encourage business by reducing taxes and regulations. neil: do you think it is your success? is your success, governor? a bit of a