be known i asked three questions before i brought up the name of donald trump. but he is number one in polls right now. he's causing a lot of stress among party leaders for his comments about john mccain's war heroism, his comments about mexicans. do you think he's hurting the republican party brand? >> i don't worry about the republican party brand right now, jake. i mean the fact is whoever the nominee is is going to carry that message. i hope it's one that's positive and of inclusion. what i'm most focused on are the number of days i have left to get out here get out, get around do the town halls, have people see me and not only here but, of course in south carolina iowa and michigan. i don't have time to waste thinking about what the heck is going on with everybody else. i know what my brand is. i know what my record is. i think it's pretty good. >> let's talk about the economy. you had a unique perspective on the economic meltdown because you were an executive at lehman brothers when it collapsed.