republicans and there's many of them who are very disaffected with where the republicans have gone, so i think it's an uphill climb because we're against big money interests, but i actually think texans are ready for a new round of leadership that actually puts common sense and common decency for the common good as the number one goal of any policy decision we make. >> matthew dowd, thanks for coming on. matthew, we'll continue this conversation. >> thanks. i want to move to breaking news on capitol hill. pramila jayapal speaking to reporters. let's listen. >> there have been 28 short-term extensions of surface transportation just since 2003, so i'm not concerned that we can get an extension then so that we could take care of that. >> do you remain where you are on the infrastructure bill if they bring it to the floor today? >> yes. >> does your caucus remain where they are? >> there's a couple that will vote where they are? >> no. i'm very confident of our numbers. the reality is we're going to do bolt of these things. they are both part of the president's agenda. we're make sure we're holding up