when brownback was appointed to the ambassadorship. we'll see what happens. i'm looking at kansas' three biggest, socialist endorsed, and cortez f that person wins, then that seat may be a wash for democrats. >> can i ask you a quick followup. most people say if the president is going to get bee 450i7bd you, it doesn't matter what he does, he's behind you. but it is close to election night. what do you think of the timing? >> i think it could help them, but -- >> what was the delay? >> i don't know. but the concern for party leadership, the establishment, whatever, they're looking at this kansas race, the concern is that it may be competitive f you look at the governor's races across the country there are 36, republicans defending, i think, 26 of those races. republicans are on the defense when it comes to the cubetorial