take bait like this very often to go after other republicans. that tells you he sees this as a beg problem. democrats latched onto it. it was a huge tactical mistake. i think he is trying to knock it down and not have to come back up again. >> manchin mcconnell verbally slamming. he is taking that pushoff from mcconnell, i think in the eyes of some, rick scott represents a different wing, one more in line with what former president trump would want to see for the gop. >> reporter: i think senators trust mitch mcconnell more than rick scott. i know there has been bad blood going on for a long time. i think rick scott generally thinks he is on the right side of things. i am sympathetic on putting out a policy agenda. mitch mcconnell more than anything understands politics. that's what this comes down to.