he was asked about his claim that criminals and rapists are pouring over the border. this is how he justified that claim. let's listen. >> border patrol people that i deal with and talk to, they say this is what's happening because our leaders are stupid. our politicians are stupid. >> all right. leave the substance of the immigration debate aside for a second. leaders are stupid and politicians are stupid. going after megyn kelly, does this make sense for donald trump in a debate? >> it is donald trump. in any other universe and other rational universe, a candidate who performed like donald trump last night would be in big trouble. because donald trump has struck such a chord with a segment of republican primary voters, i am not sure that he will face the same judgment that a normal candidate would have. >> it sure doesn't seem so. at least to this point.