'This is not a time to be cute': Rep. Katie Porter slams Sen. Kyrsten Sinema over holdup of

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Democratic-led infrastructure bill

Rep. Katie Porter of California last Wednesday blasted Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona for stalling infrastructure talks with President Joe Biden and congressional Democratic leaders, saying the lawmaker should stop being "cute" and offer her concerns with the legislation.

During an appearance on CNN's "Don Lemon Tonight," Porter, the deputy chair of the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus, said that Sinema has so far not been transparent about issues with the proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill that have prevented her from supporting the legislation.

While Porter called out Sinema and Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the two moderate lawmakers that have prevented Democrats from passing a larger bill, she did give credit to Manchin for spelling out some of his grievances with the bill.

"I think what we're looking for is people to show character," she said. "I think Senator Manchin expressed concern about the climate provisions, for example, and from all reports is engaging in discussions about what he would support, what his concerns are."

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[ymetca]

1. I'm starting to wonder

if Sinema will even make it through her term. I mean, she knows how to mash grapes now so...

She definitely should borrow Melania's jacket at this point.

[Walleye]

3. Fox would probably give her $1 million contract right now

[marble falls]

2. They can delay it, but they aren't going to stop most of it. There is intense pressure being ...

... put on Sinema and Manchin. We may see some degree of about face from both of them.

[spooky3]

4. Sadly, I believe Sinema has been bought by

big Pharma and other donor interests. She can’t be frank about this, and since nothing will convince her to vote against their perceived interests, she tries to tap dance around the questions.

A friend speculated that Sinema sees that Susan Collins has never paid a price for similar behavior.

[Trueblue1968]

5. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema LIKE A TODDLER THROWING A TANTRUM

[Trueblue1968]

6. BREAKS MY HEART THAT SHE IS ACTING THE IMMATURE & SELFISH WAY SHE IS

[Irish_Dem]

7. Sinema is showing her character.

And it is not a pretty picture.