well. the new york times writes this about it, quote, the president and top democrats appeared as far as ever from an agreement but there is a darker reality looming that the picture of democratic dysfunction to threaten the foundations of democracy itself. if it costs the democrats, the majority of in congress and clears the way for the mushrooming war on democracy. the high stakes standout for president biden s agenda is where we start. yamiche alcindor is here, also here highland, nbc news and msnbc national affairs analyst, host and executive proulser of show stooim s the circus and congress man jerry conlin is here from virginia a member of the house oversight committee. congressman, what we miss maybe from the house is that there is a lot of unity of purpose if not