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Is that for real? is he really doing that? >> he has. it's of some value. it's, if he was currently president, of course it would be a completely different thing. it's of some value. it will be, it can't hurt mccarthy, let's put it that. why there's other sees, calling sean andrews, those others who are out there calling on mccarthy's behalf. now, you have to remember, our leadership election is not a popularity contest. members voted for someone for leader, or for speaker because it helps them. how it helps them is a test. is it for reelection, does it help you with fundraising, does it help ...

Hillary clinton and bill clinton said the e-mail server controversy is a right wing conspiracy and it feeds that. i don't think it will hurt mccarthy's chance at speakership because of the lack of alternatives at this point. >> susan, how do you see it? >> there is a lack of alternative to kevin mccarthy. but the statement he regrets saying about benghazi, could not have come at a worse time for him. he did not have the 218 points to be the next speaker. conservatives have doubts about him. >> stay with us for a moment. >> going to oregon where the sheriff is at the microphone. we'll listen in...