as i can. >> do you think that now puts the e-mail question to rest or do you think this is still an opening for joe biden to get in? the e-mail controversy has nothing to do with the vice president running. it's given him time, there's no pressure to make a decision. this apology, if you will, is an acknowledgement that this issue is hurting. it's hurting her electability and causing some doubt in the minds of democrats whether or not she can go the distance. look, i think, if the vice president decides to run, it's based upon his own belief he is in position to help our country, move forward and face the challenges we all have today. >> south carolina state rep, james smith, thank you for being on "new day." remember, one week from today, watch the cnn republican debate, wednesday, september 16th at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. eastern.