another bit of counter programming, the democratic group organize niz fog for america decided to con vaas in dozens of cities today urging people to vote democratic. for a nonpolitical day, chris, things are awfully political. >> nancy, thank you. let's take a closer look at glenn beck's rally. political editor for the atlantic is in our washington bureau. mark, good morning. >> good morning. >> are you buying this whole it's a coincidence on the 47th anniversary of the "i have a dream speech"? >> it may have been a coincidence early on, but clearly it has turned into a deliberate attempt to change the meaning of the anniversary for the people who are there. >> let me ask you, as far as glenn beck is concerned, huge ratings on fox news channel. enjoys tremendous book sales and whatnot. what's he trying to do here? what's his play? a potential political career in his future? >> i don't think glenn beck will ever run for political office. i think he enjoys the power that he has. just look at the gentleman in nancy's piece who says what glenn beck says we will do. and beck seems to understan