president four years ago, is also saying donald trump should be replaced as the nominee. but with mike pence at top of the ticket. so it is very clear, at this hour, that donald trump's apology or whatever you want to call it, that statement, doesn't go near where he needs to go at this point. and john, keep in mind, this is a critical point in the campaign. this is two days, roughly to the minute, from this debate rematch with hillary clinton. this was supposed to be a moment for donald trump to redeem himself and right his campaign. and instead, the campaign is -- it may not be imploding at this point, but certainly, we are reaching critical mass. >> mike pence on the campaign trail, he has been asked about this already. how has he responded? >> mike pence has not responded. and there are some top republicans out there who have not responded. mike pence has not responded. paul ryan, the speaker of the house, has not said anything yet. mitch mcconnell, the senate majority leader, has not said anything yet. there are reporters who are