adviser in the form of a speech coach, they had pushed her hard. the last 99 county tour brought her to the breaking point. it was exhausting. she was exhausted mentally, physically and emotionally, and i felt for her. i was concerned for her health at that moment. >> now, there have also been -- >> the defeat saved her life. >> there have also been allegations of theft involving a staffer called barbara hekay, whose home school database was allegedly stolen and used by a bachmann staffer for campaign mailings. now, as you know, a trial date has now been set for may the 14th next year. >> yes. >> i have to ask you this. do you think she's chosen not to run for re-election next year because her campaign would coincide with the court case? >> i think you're absolutely right. i think there are two things.