convincing, if he comes off looking wobbly, he has been been impressed. i went back last night and i watched that fox news interview with kavanaugh taking questions. he was very robotic. if he comes off as robotic and just keeps saying the same thing over and over and doesn't seem convincing, we might have a very different story line tomorrow morning. >> and if there's one thing the president likes, he likes a good tv performer. >> a good fighter, as well. what are you hearing as far as republicans? you say they're not wavering as of yet. what are they telling axios about this mood? and how much of that testimony hinges on what will come out of it? >> if the white house side of