i think we're going to have a good showing. we already have. we're doing quite well in new hampshire. so i would say that the momentum for the cause of freedom in this country and restoration of the constitution, sensible foreign policy and addressing the federal reserve and our economic crisis and spending, i would say the people are with me on this. and the momentum is going to continue regardless of exactly what happens in what place i am on tuesday night. >> reporter: ron paul earlier today on "state of the union." joining me now tonight, alex castle, ron brownsteen, stalwart fellows. thank you for being here. let me run some scenarios by you. ron paul wins iowa. how big a problem is that? >> well, i don't think it's ultimately a problem in terms of the nomination for mitt romney or rick santorum. as we talked about before, i think it's striking, it's notable that the romney campaign has spent a lot of time both in the debates and then their super