knowing lindsay graham a little bit. he's actually a very reasonable guy and i think he was speaking from the heart there, i think there are a lot of republicans, i certainly talked to some, who are very concerned about, you know, the limbaugh, to the glenn becks and becomes the face of their party. but at the same time, like i say, they don't remind the voters to turn out. >> the larger part of the criticism is that the republican party is the point of view. somebody like me is that it's set by media figures in four ratings, not progress for the nation, but really progress for their own side. is there anything blowing back against that, is there any impetus for change in that party. >> if they got out there with some new faces that are more reasonable maybe, but the problem for republicans is that they're addicted to one's actually a shrinking universe of voters who are very vocal and used to be their mainstay, but as our society. a chunk of voters. they're still addicted to it. but as long as you've got the howard behl

knowing lindsay graham a little bit. he's actually a very reasonable guy and i think he was speaking from the heart there, i think there are a lot of republicans, i certainly talked to some, who are very concerned about, you know, the limbaugh, to the glenn becks and becomes the face of their party. but at the same time, like i say, they don't remind the voters to turn out. >> the largers part of the criticism is that the republican party is the point of view. somebody like me is that it's set by media figures in four ratings, not progress for the nation, but really progress for their own side. is there anything blowing back against that, is there any impetus for change in that party. >> if they got out there with some new faces that are more reasonable maybe, but the problem for republicans is that they're addicted to one's actually a shrinking universe of voters who are very vocal and used to be their mainstay, but as our society. a chunk of voters.

i want to look at lindsay graham at glen beck on this issue. i think we should look at that right now. let's look at rush limbaugh first. there seems to be a pattern -- well, let's go to lindsay graham, talking about glen beck. let's watch. >> what do you think about glen beck? >> only in america can you make that much money crying. glen beck is not aligned with any party, as far as i can tell. he is aligned with cynicism. >> well, this is the whole question whether the right is being pushed back by the -- these people that just want the president to fill fail as opposed to running for office. here is glen beck responding to lindsay graham. >> there are a lot of things i'll wear as a badge of honor. lindsay graham hating my guts is probably the highest honor i've ever received. >> i have no idea what that means. let's look at graham responding on fox "news sunday" yesterday. >> what i'm saying, he doesn't represent the republican party. you can listen to him if you like, i choose not to. because, quite frankly, i don't want to go down the road

knowing lindsay graham a little bit. he's actually a very reasonable guy and i think he was speaking from the heart there, i think there are a lot of republicans, i certainly talked to some, who are very concerned about, you know, the limbaugh, to the glenn becks and becomes the face of their party. but at the same time, like i say, they don't remind the voters to turn out. >> the larger part of the criticism is that the republican party is the point of view. somebody like me is that it's set by media figures in four ratings, not progress for the nation, but really progress for their own side. is there anything blowing back against that, is there any impetus for change in that party. >> if they got out there with some new faces that are more reasonable maybe, but the problem for republicans is that they're addicted to one's actually a shrinking universe of

that's republican there lindsay graham. we're back with david gregory and ron brownstein. back to my point, with the "politics fix." less talking. is there something going on? you first, ron. in the republican party where this craziness, we play the game here building up rush, building up glenn beck, sarah palin every night in "the sideshow." are they saying enough sideshow, we are have to get to the main event and win this thing next time? >> there is a relationship between the left and right. any fight -- >> center left? >> yeah. fights, you win if you're fighting, regardless of who lands the most blows. if you're wondering about winning elections this is a different calculous. in 2010, the electorate is going to be older, whiter, more conservative. because that's the way midterm elections look. based mobilization strategy could be effective for republicans. >> go right or go center? >> no. for 2010, probably be pretty tough and pretty focused on mobilizing the base. what people like lindsey graham are focusing on, when you get back to 2012, likely the nonwhite, will be

but doesn't this give ammunition to the critics, certainly john mccain, lindsay graham, joe lieberman and others who want more troops in afghanistan. won't they really go after the president and say, look, you know, in march you named general mcchrystal and now you're going against his advice and isn't this an awkward position politically for president obama to be in? >> i think that john mccain especially has just been salivating waiting for the moment when he can pounce and attack obama on this score. can i just say about general petraeus and his role. when he was the field commander in iraq he was the frund man and he would come and give the testimony to congress and so on. his superior at sent com, you wouldn't see so much of. now he's at coentcom and his proper role is to be one step back. i was there last week and they are doing, petraeus' staff is doing some really valuable research and evaluation of the situation on the ground in afghanistan. they're feeding that information into mcchrystal. so, i think that his role is, you know, there's all this, we always indulge in the pol

grahame and sax by sham bliss. chambliss a republican from georgia. lets gate to yeerngs we have seen significant developments overnight and senators, the front page of "the new york times," this morning, has this story, and reports say iran has data to make a nuclear pom and an analysis by the iaea, and, the times writes, quote, most dramatically the report says the agency assesses iran has sufficient information to be able to design and produce a workable implosion nuclear device. and based on highly enriched uranium and the excerpts also suggest that iran has done much research and testing to perfect nuclear arms like making my high voltage debt naerts and dining warheads and we should pointed out "the times" is following up on the reporting by the associatedest press and other sites on the secret iaea report and so, senators, your thoughts on this report, and how or should it factor into the negotiations with iran? senator graham, first. >> absolutely, i think we want to do -- is challenge the iranians, to give

when gop senator lindsay graham coming out and calling birthers crazy. >> this is what the republican party has to do, and this is a good point. we have to see it's crazy. those that think the president was born somewhere other than hawaii is crazy. >> i love that. >>> and one more for you. hero pilot making the news, and back in the air yesterday. the gop tried to recruit him for a 2010 congressional bid in his own town. he is a registered republican, and not interested in running. they have a second term democrat and they thought this guy might be good to bring in. >> we need somebody -- well, i should hold my tongue. now the wyden plan put to death before being brought to a vote at 1:00 in the morning. and you wonder why our politicians may not work for us? we're back after this. so instead of searching for "deals" out there... you get everyday low prices, right here. vo: ave money. live better. walmart. that make every day special. fancy feast introduces an entirely new way to celebrate any moment. fancy feast appetizers. simple high quality ingredients like wild alaskan salmon, w

add to that committee member senator lindsay graham saying the policy should not change just because the president made a campaign pledge. graham also wants the military to weigh in on the policy. >> thank you so much. >>> you know what? you have some important decisions to make this year as open enrollment begins at work. now, i took a break during the show. went to the ladies room. there's a big sign plastered on the mirror that says open enrollment begins. it can be very costly if you make the wrong choices. good morning, jen. >> the kind of the thing the envelope comes and people are like do i have to think about this? look, it really makes a big difference when it comes to your health insurance, how much you par for it, so it's worth it to sit down for a few minutes. one of the problems i find with them is that they're written -- it's not easy to understand them. one buzz word i want you to look out for is consumer directed. you may like this. it means less money out of your paycheck. but it means you're going to have to pay more at the doctor's office. be careful if you expect

lindsay graham spoke out about it and became national news. he took on glenn beck. the reality is and you saw this in the presidential campaign. rush limbaugh was the touchdown. there was a limbaugh primary and it was the biggest one. while he didn't want john mccain, john mccain became the nominee and when john mccain went out of his way to court rush limbaugh for support, mccain's support dropped dramatically. >> that's interesting, but who do you think should speak out against them? >> i stand up for my party. when moveon.org took on general petraeus with inappropriate ads you saw them stand up to denounce it. the republican party has refused to stand up to glenn beck or rush limbaugh. ? or glenn buck. >> thank you, robert. valerie bertinelli joins me next. >>> dad, don't you think we should be able to spend our money on a car if we want to? >> not if it doesn't make good sense. your mother was absolutely right for getting it. there's only one sensible solution. >> i know, keep taking the bus. >> actually i was thinking of buying you a new car. dad, who wants to

lindsay graham spoke out about it and became national news. he took on glenn beck. the reality is and you saw this in the presidential campaign. rush limbaugh was the touchdown. there was a limbaugh primary and it was the biggest one. while he didn't want john mccain, john mccain became the nominee and when john mccain went out of his way to court rush limbaugh for support, mccain's support dropped dramatically. >> that's interesting, but who do you think should speak out against them? >> i stand up for my party. when moveon.org took on general petraeus with inappropriate ads you saw them stand up to denounce it. the republican party has refused to stand up to glenn beck or rush limbaugh. or glenn buck. >> thank you, robert. valerie bertinelli joins me next.              >>> dad, don't you think we should be able to spend our money on a car if we want to? >> not if it doesn't make good sense. your mother was absolutely right for getting it. there's only one sensible solution. >> i know, keep taking the bus. >> actually i was thinking of buying you a new