it's exactly the opposite. and hardiman's people said it's hardiman. he called the vice president, and he had told three other people that they were on the list. because the decision was so late, the white house had to prepare for background packages, even asking each one of the nominees who they would put on their guest list if they were chosen. so -- >> if you are one of the other people and you have your guest list, it's like that kind of sad. >> they people supporting the individual candidate said we've been asked for a guest list. i guess he is the one who he believes can get nominated, or confirmed through the process by the first of october. they think that's really important job.