do you predict he runs? >> i don't predict he runs. the reality remains one of these individuals has to catch fire with the base. they've got to lead up to the ames polling in august. we'll see what happens. >> as a public figure, the guy just doesn't add up to me. thank you, michael steele. thank you, bob shrum. up next, michele bachmann says the press wants to see a mud wrestling fight between her and sarah palin. she says that. catch the side show next. i think she has something to do with this wrestling match. you're watching "hardball" only on msnbc. some people think allstate only protects your car.