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We as a country support a two-state policy but that doesn't mean the palestinians can be partners who believe that terrorism is the way to their national future. >> finally on the campaign. electability. a fair issue? do you think republicans -- are you concerned that republican primary voters may -- their heart may be with speaker gingrich but they may be concerned that he won't be as strong in the general election? >> i was very active working for ronald reagan back in 1980. all the things being said about newt gingrich and his electability at this point were being said about ronald reagan. ...

Central part of the state has great economic challenges. so, florida is a perfect state to hold an early primary. second, i can't see a republican winning nationwide without winning florida. so, if you can't win florida in a primary it is hard to say you would win florida in the general. >>neil: on herman cain, there are other polls that say when it comes to the enthusiasm factor, we like herman cain but it is like the whole, you know, candidate you like but don't think they have a chance so you vote for someone else. how does he cross that threshhold? >>guest: he has a chance to say and i quo...

Significant immigration reform of 2012 on the horizon. and if he's not going to sign an executive order, are you worried that it could threaten the latino vote for president obama? >> you know, i'm always concerned. what i always say, the variable out there is the enthusiasm factor. i think we have a true advocate in the president. i do think the has to have some sort of tangible action. i think the needs to leave the message and the legislative effort. there is no doubt all of that is going to happen. in terms of what is feasible and doable, you say it's unrealistic. i don't think it's unreal...

And the people at cpac, went those are the people that are getting -- creating the biggest stir, the republican field, the mainstream field has a bit of a problem. of course it's very early. remember, it was back in 2003, 2004 when the democrats had a very unexciting field to take on george w. bush and that presidential contest came down one state. we have 20 months to go, a very long time. right now the enthusiasm factor seem to be lacking a little bit from the republican field. but we'll find out what that field exactly looks like in the months ahead. >> thank you for reminding us. a lot of ...

Overall. you say that means what for the november midterm elections? >> first, megyn i've got to tell you, i can't remember a poll that had approval in any group at 5% for congress. i mean, given the margin of error it may be zero. so that's really remarkable. i connect that directly, and i think we should to the enthusiasm factor. the greatest advantage republicans have for november is that their voters are raring to get to the polls. they are about twice as likely from the polling i've seen to vote at least right now as democrats are, and look that's the whole ball game. this is a midterm el...