realists. you're right. the israelis have preferred the assad family, because they control the military completely. had you make a deal with the assad family, they stick to it. as long as the details are speck. there's been very few incidents along the syrian israeli border over the year. they're afraid of chaos, and chaos in that part of the world is something the israelis are very worried about. what would happen if people started coming over the border? what would happen in lebanon? all the arrangements that brought security to the north are at risk if hasan goes. >> from the state department and executive editor of "the view" by the way, it's growing. i'm an avid reader now. i didn't think i would be. so congratulations. >> to add to your reading list. >> i know. a long one, but it's very good. congratulations on that. up next, "daily rundown" panel. it's a new york centric one but we've got washington on the brain. i promise. why some presidential hopefuls are staying silent on the debt