who has a record and previously at least a reputation for stang up strong on the planks and the platform, that being freedom and capitalism and economic equality and -- gosh, work ethic, the planks of the republican platform. aim surprised that rhinos would turn on one who would stand strong? no, because many of us have lived through that. we have come out stronger, i think, and being able to hold our head up higher, even though perhaps we're in a different place politically speaking because that machine does control so much, of course, and the political arena in america. but, no, neil, i'm not surprised. >> neil: so when steve schmitt, john mccain's 2008 campaign strategist, republicans have to be careful of this insanity. and do county the think he was taking a shot at you? >> i don't know what steve schmidt and his crew have been saying lately. i don't like anonymous sources and i think it really allows degrade addition of the journalist-in end thicks. >> neil: the said it on msnbc. >> i'll make the point about anonymous sources being used. and journalists need to quit using anonymous