republican graham. saying they ll decide by the end of may. crowded crowded field. crowded and starting lively. thank you, doug, as always. so eric and doug hillary clinton may be the only democratic candidate in the presidential race so far but independent vermont senator sanders said he ll decide soon whether to challenge clinton and depends on fund raising. when you got the super pacs and billionaires able to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the candidates of their voice making sure you have the money to run a credible campaign is very very important. joining me now, lars larson a syndicated radio host with alpha media networks and alan coombs. good to see see both of you. nice to be here. alan is senator sanders serious? yes. at least he s been on my radio