>> larry: we're back with mitt romney. his book "no apology." let's get to some other issues. sarah palin. what do you think? >> energetic, positive force in the republican party, a leader in our party. and having a positive impact on bringing out a lot of folks that were in the silent majority are finding they're not silent anymore. that's a good thing. >> larry: think it could be you against her for the party nomination? >> i -- it could be. you won the straw poll. this year you lost it to ron paul. i mean, you're certainly a figure in the party. >> there are a number of figures in the party, and i can't speculate as to who is going to be in. i don't know if i'm going to be in. time will tell. >> larry: what do you make of the tea party? >> i think it's a good thing. i think it's a good thing to see