it will be embarrassing, but he's got a long year to heal things up. he's got a great position as head of the republican governors. his job is to run new jersey really well. and to go out and help elect republican governors around the country. he certainly will be one of the key contenders. barring something new coming out that we don't know about right now, chris christie will be one of four or five leading contenders. i think we're going to have several more governors. scott walker, john kasich, rick perry, bobby jindal, at least two u.s. senators in ted cruz and rand paul. it will be a lively race. but there is no reason christie -- at this moment should be counted out. he's a serious person and has a pretty powerful, compelling story to tell. >> what about jeb bush, the former florida governor? >> well, if general wants to run, jen is automatically a formidable national figure. he is one of the most creative figures in the last 30 years. i really admire him. i think he is the best politician in the bush family. although george p., his son, may