"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.