earlier told. here is what he had to say. >> it will be a tremendous boost. it would be. technically it's not an all in to it because the delegates -- we're going to get delegates one way or the other, but a win gives awe lot of psychological boost and helps build momentum. >> what's really interesting about the maine caucus is there are a few thousand people that participate. there are over 200,000. well over 200,000. about 275,000 registered republican here's if the state. but only about 5500 showed up to caucus in 2008. so the numbers are small. it could have a big impact because the next nominating contest is more than two weeks away in arizona and michigan. >> eric: romney, paul, gingrich, santorum, we'll see who pull it is off. we'll get back to you thanks. >> arthel: in political fireworks, cpac conference coming to a close today in washington and conservatives from across the country choosing mitt romney as the winner of this year's cpac straw poll.