along with whatever the republican position is at the end of the day. >> can't bring it back? >> that's the risk. >> what happened to mitt romney, right? >> that's the risk. that's why you see ted cruz with the policies not as far as donald trump. he knows donald trump is too far. he wants to find that middle ground. that middle ground keeps moving. that's a problem for him now but could be a benefit for him later. >> josh, good to speak with you. interesting night tomorrow night. all the positions being staked out will be a great night to find out exactly where all of this is now heading over the next couple of days. josh, thank you. and the final debate of the year among the republican candidates right here on cnn. wolf blitzer will be moderator. coverage starts tuesday, 3:00 p.m. pacific time. that's 6:00 p.m. on the east. and in hong kong, the coverage begins wednesday, 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. in tokyo. so set your alarm clocks and get up early. i'll have much more from lost wages in just a moment. las vegas. but let's first, let's head back