behind. there's a winner, somebody who comes in second. >> bret: is bachmann in poll position heading into ames, iowa? >> i think so. clearly that's the momentum and energy but her problem is expectation. how well somebody's expected to do. and this is -- it's early for her to peak because she has a lot of media scrutiny. how does she hold up under the scrutiny. she's got a long way to go. >> bret: the other question is who else gets in. texas governor rick perry obviously is doing well. >> there's room for more candidates to get in. mows republican caucusgoers have not made up their minds. they're not entirelily satisfied with the field in a sense they're saying some -- [ inaudible ] haven't even picked a candidate so there's room for somebody like rick