David Axelrod actually said...

"He wants to stick to the text of his report. He doesn't want to go beyond it."

"He wants to elevate these four young members of Congress to make them the emblem of the Democratic Party."

"The real truth is I think they understand that the most important thing is to show that he is in command."

"I think this is a big night for him, and I think he has -- it's interesting. The oldest and the youngest candidates are going to be standing next to each other. And for both of them, age is an issue i..."