really that he will be better in this next debate. so, they know that he's got to improve his performance. you know, perry's spin is i'm not the most polished debater and slick. that is a contrast with romney. but that's for public consumption. they know and i think the governor's wife let it slip that he has to improve his performance in these things or the bad because is going to be deafening. >> speaking of performance what did you think of chris christie's performance at the reagan library? >> it is vintage christie. this is why a lot of the folks in the g.o.p. especially money guys who are excited about the possibility of a christie candidacy. my reporting, the reporting of my colleague indicate that he is at least giving this some thought now. if smart bet that he will ultimately do it but he is giving it one final look.