case. and that's still there. and hillary clinton campaigned for him as well. helping with the woman's vote as well. >> republicans downtown have as deep a bench. >> one of the great challenges for '16, two of the most popular politicians today are bill and hillary clinton. it's a fact, and it's something that republicans have to think about strategically. >> her numbers are so high. >> the fact that chris christie will win in new jersey, any larger implications for republican party in that? >> people want change. they want effective implementable change. most of the republican governors are in good shape. it's washington that's a total mess. >> the larger question is whether the republican party will accept one like christie. >> you have to get through the primaries as you know. thank you guys so much for coming today. thank you all for watching "state of the union." i'm candy crowley in washington. head to cnn.com/sotu for analysis and extras. and don't forget instagram and if you missed any part of today's show,