andrew yang is the eighth candidate to make the cut for the next democratic debate that will be held on november 20th in georgia. my hunch he won't wear a tie. now to you guys. steve: he could hover board in. ainsley: president bush speaking out showing appreciation for comedian and talk show host ellen degeneres after she defended their friendship. >> i'm friends with george bush. in fact, i'm friends with a lot of people who don't share the same beliefs that i have. we are all different and i think we have forgotten that that's okay that we are all different. just because i don't agree with someone on everything, doesn't mean i'm not going to be friends with them. when i say be kind to one another, i don't mean only the same people that think the same way that you do. i mean be kind to everyone. steve: well-said, ellen. iraq vet rob schmitt joins us now with reaction. is he a spokesperson for turning point u.s.a. based here in new york. good morning to you. >> good morning. steve: she has got it right. that's the way people used to be. >> absolutely. i wanted to say where america is right now is the closest we have been to a