joe biden, what do you tell him to do. cool off for the holidays, come back jan 1 and do what? >> cool off, reach out quietly on the phone to various people, start rebuilding pathways to manchin and others. there are reports other senators who would just as soon not vote on this, just as soon not be held responsible in their back home for voting yes on this bill. i don't think, it's not just joe manchin that's involved here. there are a number of other players. i think the president's best bet is to quiet his folks down, regroup over the holidays, let the good cheer and the goodwill of christmas and the holidays change the environment, and come back to the new year with fresh hope and fresh way to do this. >> like a good old family argument, let it cool off. >> absolutely. >> come back in the new year. david gergen, thanks so much.