critical. critical. >> we should point out that is a live rally that terry mcauliffe is having there in fairfax, virginia. but i mean, senator manchin's press conference today all signs are pointing to the house voting on both those bills this weekend. if that is more or less resolved very soon, do you think that democrats can actually unite with a cohesive message for the midterms and beyond, james? >> well, first of all, you point out i sent 47 e-mails on behalf of terry mcauliffe. i probably send e-mails as much as any three people in the democratic party and i am not going to send another one or ask anybody for a dollar until they vote on this and pass it. and i think every democratic donor ought to say if you give $25, tell 'em i will give 50 but i'll give it after this is passed. i have no idea who is right or who's wrong in this. but we got to move this thing and, you know, right now, i think this economy is -- is really good. it really favors workers and we got to come in and -- and -- and finish this deal. and get this thing done and i --