debate next week. christie also known for being confrontational, did ding governor desantis a little bit. >> we have folks in this race who have called vladimir putin brilliant, a great leader. just yesterday, donald trump c said he was the apple of putin's eye. i have to tell you the truth. i don't want to be the apple of vladimir putin's eye. i don't. >> reporter: you can see there the governor trying to distinguish himself on foreign policy from others in this crowded field. the only other presidential hopeful we're hear from today is vivek ramaswamy. >> eva, thank you so much. joining me is cnn senior political analyst and senior editor for the atlantic ron brownstein. good morning to you.