precarious position as it tries to appease the one democrat holding the bill hostage. despite his opposition, chuck schumer is vowing to hold a full floor vote on the bill early next year. however, without manchin's support, the bill is doomed to fail given that all 50 republicans unanimously oppose it. at the moment, democrats don't appear to have a plan b. they don't seem like they will likely take no for an answer. joining me to discuss this is steve bullock, the former democratic governor of montana and a former 2020 presidential candidate. the co-chair of american bridge, a democratic political organization. good to see you this morning. i appreciate you getting up early for us. you got an interesting take on manchin. i almost feel that you have a bit of empathy for him. >> yeah. first it's great to see you this morning. you know the old adage, laws are like sausages. it's better not to see either of them being made.