I think the whole thing with Manchin and Sinema

[Sogo]

is that they, as *Senators* cannot and will not be seen to be negotiating their votes with the House (much less the progressives in the House), which of course, is the "lower" house of Congress. I think Manchin and Sinema have, at last, told President Biden in confidence where their votes are and that he has agreed to not reveal what they have told him because he, having been a Senator, understands the position they are in. But he can and did say this morning, "Today I'm pleased to announce after months of tough and thoughtful negotiations I think we have a historic — I know we have a historic economic framework."

He has a deal for the Senators' votes, but just can't tell the House. That's part of the deal....

This is the reason he is asking the progressives to stay with it, why Nancy has agreed to go forward with the vote, and why she has told the House Dems "take the President at his word he will get the larger bill through." (I believe he has given Nancy enough of an indication for her to "know"....)

[PoliticAverse]

1. Who is worried about Biden's word? People are worried about the word of someone

that wears an F U ring and someone that has expressed the opinion that there is no reason to pass the BBB bill this year.

[cilla4progress]

2. Yes,

Indeed

[live love laugh]

3. This reminds me of how Republicans led Hillary on.

Why we place trust in untrustworthy people is beyond me.

[FoxNewsSucks]

4. They did the same to Obama

and Moscow Mitch is constantly doing it in the Senate.

They never keep their word. Ever.

[rickyhall]

5. Bipartisanship is a fantasy, I'm afraid. Just another RW scam.