joe manchin is opposed to the democrats' bill, weven that, kate, lacks 60 votes. despite the pressure from the white house, getting legislation through, extremely grim at this moment. >> something has got to give. you're laying it out perfectly, manu, and where it stands right now. joining me for more on this, cnn political director david chalian. i want to read how cnn's steve collins put it eloquently this morning about the attack on voting rights in america. he said the mechanisms of american institutions that barely survive trump's illegal attempt to stay in power are still being manipulated by republicans to make the country less democratic. what is your gut check on congress getting any voting rights protections passed? >> reporter: we should note our