And check in with The Inside Edge next week when I profile a former congresswoman who would really shake things up.

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"I'm assuming at the next level you get a check, " Smith deadpanned.

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Then, while they are answering each question from the reporter, I ask them to put a check mark next to their message point each time they mention one during an answer.

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