no doubt that confirmation hearings for judge kavanaugh will go on next week despite some democrats pushing for a delay. our next guest as insight into the process. he was the leading communication strategist for judge neil gorsuch during his confirmation hearing process. great to have you on the program this morning, ron. if you could, give us some insight as to what goes into this process. >> right, well, it's a very labor-intensive. unfortunately, the confirmation process has now turned into more like a political campaign that lasts around two months and you'll only really see the nominee talk when he gives his nomination speech at the white house and then when he gives his opening statement at the senate judiciary committee hearing. and answers questions. and so literally in between meeting with senators to talk about his views on the law, he