republican party and soon. >> and if the republican party is going to be a presidential party and not just a congressional party then they have to appeal to the independent voters. in the most recent "washington post" poll, 2/3 independent voters are done with the republican party. >> do you think this has lasting impact. the elections are 13 months away. >> i would say to gloria's point which is right on, the national party has to listen and appeal and persuade other people out of their hard base. and this is a huge challenge for republicans right now. i think there is a sorting out period right now where they are finding their way. but they're going to have to when they talk about compassionate conservativism or empowerment they have to have a narrative and agenda that backs