i think that's a real mistake. they are now starting to fall through the cracks. unless they get the type of support mechanism they need just to make ends meet i think it's a mistake on the republican's part to forget these. >> what are the major sticking points for republicans why they can't come to consensus on this? >> in my estimation is a silly notion. we have long term debt and deficit problems with respect to unfunded mandates on social security and medicare. already it's possible that the deficit will be smaller this year than expected.