steven: jeff kaufmann, your take on the number? jeff: right now, we have about 14 that i would consider interacting with the republican party of iowa on a regular basis. we have inquiries from others. i don't think -- i don't know the answer to that yet. it continues to grow. i couldn't agree with jennifer strong enough. this diversey that we have across the political spectrum is exciting. grassroots republicans out here in iowa have a very tough choice . it will be a fun fun time. a real part of grassroots politics here. steven: of course both of your states, first in the nation as the caucus process begins. let me turn to ken thomas of "associated press." kenneth: one of the things on the agenda is the straw poll. i'm wondering how this will be different this year. do you think you will be able to get the real frontier presidential candidates to participate in the straw poll this time? jeff: fair question. we have gone through several different questions and debates as a party. we first asked the fundamental question, do we want t

from iowa, jeff kaufmann. both of you, thank you for being with us. jeff: pleasure. thank you. steven: and joining us are caitlin huey-burns and kenneth thomas. i want to ask you, at the end of the day, how many republican candidates will be in the field this year? jennifer: we're hosting a big republican leadership summit here in new hampshire in april. as of now, we have