Progressives, moderate Dems close to agreement on Biden's legislative agenda

[Donkees]

Oct 19, 2021

After a public feud between moderates and progressives earlier this week cast doubt on a path forward for Democrats trying to come to an agreement on the infrastructure and Build Back Better agenda, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed optimism Tuesday that the dust has settled in his ranks, paving the way to a compromise. Lisa Desjadins and Yamiche Alcindor join Judy Woodruff with more.

[Harker]

1. And I hope responsibility for scaling back the bill rests upon whom it should. n/t

[zentrum]

2. They are not "Moderate" Dems.

They are Conservative, right-wing Dems.

"Moderate" sounds "reasonable". They are not. Their position against Biden's vital initiatives is extremely destructive.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. This is how you squeak through agendas that would ignite the opposition

You appear to barely close the deal at the last minute. You encounter less opposition this way, and the opposition doesn't know where to focus to try to halt your agenda.

Think ACA Obamacare.