Republican strategist Mike Murphy gives Mitt Romney high marks for his candid “exit interview” from the Senate.  He also sings reluctant praise for Nikki Haley, expresses his disappointment with Tim Scott, and sets up this week’s second GOP debate. And Jack Pitney of Claremont McKenna College explains what’s behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Plus: The indictment of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D). Songs in this episode: Sea of Madness by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Can We Still Be Friends by Todd Rundgren Oops! I Did It Again by Britney Spears