there is going to be a hunger, i think, for some kind of alternative to an 81-year-old running against a 78-year-old. manchin called you brother when you asked, his way of dodging the straightforward question. jonathan martin, thank you so much for joining us. appreciate it, my friend. thank you, john. see you. new day continues right now. good morning to our viewers in the united states and all around the world. it is tuesday, june 28th. i m john berman with brianna keilar. we have morning intrigue surrounding the january 6th committee hearing today. a surprise hearing, not on the sch schedule. one surprise witness has been central to their investigation, that witness is cassidy