multiple african-americans running on race reform. >> hasn't ever democrat acknowledged that the ticket, when it finally happens, will include a woman and/or a person of color? >> bernie sanders came out and said that he thinks people need to be judged on the basis of their ideas and not just -- >> well. >> not their age, not their gender. >> sure. bringing the berlington to the national race. i think part of what is inspiring folks about beto, he did inspire people, is that punk rock politics ethos. and we will see how it translates. but that authenticity is his greatest strength. in the profile he's comparing this race to lord of the rings and "star wars," the generational struggles. and if he can keep that narrative and if he can keep that authenticity, he will continue to inspire people in a way than ore politicians try and fail. >> we shall see. we're 14 minutes in. thank you guys very much. we have another big breaking story.