at the post talk to a lot of democratic strategists, white house officials and operatives today and there is a sense of excitement about this opportunity and this reframing of the political stakes in the supreme court nomination battle. and there is a sense that this battle, even if it becomes contentious, will only serve to remind voters about the state midterm elections. and a reminder about abortion policy and the other core issues in their states, depending on the supreme court. >> a very good point. and i should remind our viewers, to be fair to joe manchin, he has voted for every single one of joe biden's judicial nominees so far. harry, let me bring you in now. as pbs spoke about the retirement back in september to justice breyer. let's listen. >> there are many different considerations and i have not yet made up my mind just exactly when. but i don't want to die on the court. and before