might not be theoretical. what if democrats lose the house because of it? >> i don't think we will, s.e. let me tell you what i think the polls are saying. most americans believe that the president's conduct was wrong and there was an abuse of office. but there's also a frustration with every branch of government because what people want is us to focus on infrastructure, on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, on education, and they feel we're not getting anything done. the ambivalence is reflected in the polls. they agree what the president did is wrong, but they want us to actually do things that are going to improve people's lives. that's the challenge for democrats. we have to do our constitutional responsibility, but we have to be focused on our positive agenda and convince people that our priority really is fixing problems in their everyday lives. >> so when -- do you know when the public hearings will begin? and part two, are you concerned that there will be a circus with everyone watching?