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house of representatives is one of the most powerful positions in american politics. but the process of choosing one is in total chaos now. that is after the congressman widely assumed to succeed jab john john boehner dropped out. kevin mccarthy was considered the front-runner until he changed his mind this week. now most eyes are on paul ryan. he told fellow republicans he s thinking and praying about seeking the position. you might remember that ryan was mitt romney s vice presidential running mate in the 2012 election. you are watching cnn newsroom. still to come this hour, details about the deadly bombing of a doctors without borders hospital in afghanistan. where were the alleged taliban fighters being targeted? an exclusive interview with the afghan defense minister is ahead. plus, an iranian american journalist reaching a grim milestone while in iranian detention as we continue.
billion in gun sales a year, almost double what it did in 2010. here we go. prep time is dwindling for the u.s. democratic presidential candidates before their first major primary debate. there are just four days left until the event in las vegas, nevada. on tuesday night right here on cnn, the two white house hopefuls leading the pack are former u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton and far left-leaning vermont senator bernie sanders. sanders might be new to the presidential debate spotlight, but the vermont senator is no by no means a stranger to debating. cnn s randi kaye has the story. reporter: this is not his first rodeo. i ve been active in political life in the state of vermont for the last 16 years. reporter: senator bernie sanders has taken part in at least 19 political debates. hillary clinton at least 25. vermont journalist greg guma saw