in 1997. by 2017, it was down to 72. with safe seats skyrocketing for both parties and bits to get much worse. the decline in swing districts has led to the decline in both parties and that's a problem for the whole republican, not just the republican party. that's your reality check. michael? >> you know, i said at the outset of the program that in bob dole's everia, the way to get something done. today you just need a clever christmas card and everything you said made sense to me with one addition. i'm sure it is a fundraising magnet as a result for him. >> 100%. play to the base. you don't have to ever worry about a competitive general election. that makes people more crazy. >> john, thank you. we appreciate it. we'll be right back with some of your social media reaction.