you look at a race like linda mcmahon. president obama was outspent by huge amounts. you have to have money to get into the game, but money doesn't win the game for you. and i don't even think that money was the problem here. she's just going after a particularly ruthless republican senator who was probably going to win that seat anyway. >> i was more fascinated by the preempt tiff strike to continue to announce that she was going to run. and already her opponent was fighting against her. is that just the way of the world now, pete? >> well, i think it's always been the way of the world, mitch mcconnell is a shrewd campaigner. ashley judd's big problem is, oh, she's ashley judd. that was her problem and her advantage. one of the best ways to succeed in politics is to have a name that's recognizable like bush or clinton. but, you know, even i would have a better chance, i'm on tv, i'm on the radio. but it doesn't make me any more