"I was actually black before the election."
Now unemployment is up.
"People want jobs."
Polls are down.
"It's below 50% in approval."
The Salahis' drop-in.
"We were invited."
Democrats drop out.
And no one ever expected this.
"The independent voice of Massachusetts has spoken."
It's enough to make a president wish for day one again.
"Remember the inauguration. That was pretty cool."
And if the first year left him nostalgic, Matt, last night's election in Massachusetts was a wake up call, whatever happen to "Yes, we can". Matt.
Jamie Gangel in Washington. Jamie, as always, thank you very much.