It is now going to be I think the basis of the Republican campaign. I would imagine it would be in their platform and it's hard to see how a candidate for the Republican Party could now run away from the Ryan approach without splintering the party.
Gergen discusses the significance of the House passing the Ryan budget as a defining moment for the Republican Party.
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Sadly, you know, I think for a variety of reasons he should not. I just, I don't think either Trump or Biden should be running.
I don't think Trump is out of the woods, even though his poll numbers are not only staying up, they have actually been strengthened some.
The midterms really helped him. They transformed the race, best midterm elections for any president in 20 years.
I think a lot of Americans do see it as disqualifying. And they're worried about it.
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