regardless of who they voted for in the last election or the next election. the focus of protecting voting rights was central to an impassioned speech given by president biden earlier. as a handful of gop led states continue infringing american s ability to vote. he gave a stark warning the behavior could go on some time. quote we re facing another test in 2022 in new wave of voter suppression and subversion. we have to prepare now, end quote. joining me now anita coup mar and associate editor for politico. good to see you. dual issues going op real legislative stuff with the infrastructure bills coming to fruition. but the voting rights fight has risen to a level that we have literally not seen in decades. arrests, the texas delegation leaving the state to avoid both arrest and the progress of anti-voting legislation. the arrests on capitol hill.