on some of these republicans, even though the house doesn't vote on this, the injection of these issues into the race will, i think, impact on these midterm elections in some of these purple house districts. so, you know, it is going to be a major, major item of discussion throughout the fall. >> but, let me press you on this, because what can democrats do as a practical matter? when you say it seems faded, it seems we'll have a big political debate, what can democrats do to actually functionally pushback on this nomination? >> well, look, i think that the implications are more for the election than they are for the nomination itself. i think that democrats are going to demand that chuck schumer do whatever is in his power to try and delay the outcome of this vote -- >> which is? >> and put maximum pressure -- he has all kinds of tools as his