makes for clean campaigning. the state law in west virginia is much better than the laws in texas. it was that conversation that elevates the discussion to help understand in some states the discrimination is not accidental. it's intentional. do need a national standard, and we're very inspired to see senator manchin coming around on this issue. america needs a better dem democracy. >> you met with the vice president. you didn't meet with manchin. i know you were incredibly a great tofl meet with his staff, but you didn't get to meet with him, and i wonder, you know, if you would have had better luck. what dawes dus that indicate? i wonder, how seriously is he taking this if he's not going to sit down for a meeting with you? >> listen. i understand the legislative process. i understand he's huddling with