party in the near to medium term. if that happens, i think he wants to set himself up as the person who takes advantage of that fall. i think he's thinking about impeachment. i think he's thinking about possible resignation, all those kind of scenarios that we've talked about as these investigations have swirled around the white house. >> kevin, what about that? it's kind of -- you could say it's a win/win for romney. i mean, what has he got to lose? it's not as if, you know, he's standing -- he seems to be standing by his principles or his believes about the president's character. he's got, you know, he's an elected senator. he's got six years in office. and he's got all the money he will every need to have. so why not just speak his mind? and if it turns out the president implodes somehow or doesn't seek reelection, he's set himself up as an independent voice. >> yeah, i would disagree that he is that calculating.