executive privilege, they couldn't vet her. she had to withdrawal. >> three days later, that's what they did. >> are you surprised by the amount of influence that you have with your column with special report, that you hear or see things that happen as a result of a column or a statement? do you ever think about it? >> i think about it. i find it worrisome. the reason is what was totally unknown, i could say anything i pleased. >> coming up, power players and power hitters. from the all-star panel to the ballpark in eight minutes flat.