that not perjoratively. how do you know he's serious this time? john, there is something that can clear this up, and that's leadership. mitch mcconnell would flat out come and say this is background check measure i would support. donald trump could come out with specifics. i'm not even convinced he fully understands the nuances of what background checks are because he's never spoken about them. he could come out and say this is background check. >> yeah, i wouldn't hold your breath from specifics from donald trump on any policy position. but it's clear it is his impulse. the problems is the stick tewativeness. one as dana said the nra is a dumpster fire of internal intrigue and scandal and investigation. they're not as strong as they once were. the second thing is political reality. 2018 mid-term elections republicans got their clocks cleaned in the suburbs