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In reply to the discussion: All I hear or see on TV, the news, and even this site is how Manchin [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)50. Let's wait for the House votes, too. Yes, Manchin....
"...called on the House of Representatives to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill and warned, in an implicit rebuke to progressives, that "holding this bill hostage" won't work in getting him to support the larger social spending and economic package."
Manchin has already voted for the bipartisan infrastructure bill, how about some Democrats in the House?
Progressives withhold their support for the $1 trillion infrastructure bill, demanding more tangible progress.
Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington, the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said that her members wanted to see the text of the Build Back Better plan before voting on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.l
Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington, the chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, said that her members wanted to see the text of the Build Back Better plan before voting on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.l
Representative Cori Bush, Democrat of Missouri, said she felt a little bamboozled. Representative Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, said she was a hell no.
Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, the Congressional Progressive Caucuss vote counter, emerged from a closed-door caucus meeting to say House Democratic leaders still lacked the votes to pass the infrastructure bill
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/us/politics/progressives-infrastructure-biden-pelosi-support.htm
So who is on board with the bipartisan infrastructure bill and who isn't?
You can "lol" and
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Yes. He's making a lot of sense. He's on board with the infrastructure bill. He's frustrated....
George II
Nov 2021
#40
"LOL". So what do you think about others who said openly they won't vote for either at this time?
George II
Nov 2021
#43
Sure it did. He's on board for one of the two bills, unlike some other Democrats who are on record..
George II
Nov 2021
#48
NOPE. lol "Manchin and Sinema are now on board with Schumer and Biden and Pelosi..."
bluewater
Nov 2021
#49
Like I said, let's see how the House votes. As of today Manchin is in all in for one of the two....
George II
Nov 2021
#53
Manchin calls Biden's $1.75 trillion spending proposal a "shell game" (Bashing Biden! OMG)
bluewater
Nov 2021
#54
My topic has always been Machin obstructing HALF of the President's agenda. lol
bluewater
Nov 2021
#57
Because it's a given that the republicans are dedicated to the destruction of the country.
PSPS
Oct 2021
#2
So rather than devote months of dragging, harassing in bathrooms & at their homes...
Budi
Oct 2021
#11
Republicans live to block Dem legislation. That's what they do. I will not give "Dems" a pass
Autumn
Oct 2021
#5
Dems do not block important legislation because some CEO asks them for a donation. That CEO...
George II
Oct 2021
#19
We're talking about campaign contributions Autumn. Please don't change the subject.
George II
Oct 2021
#27
I will say what I want George I will change any subject i want. But what I posted fit in with my
Autumn
Oct 2021
#28
The "facts" you posted were irrelevant to my part of this discussion. They had nothing to do with...
George II
Oct 2021
#29
As a matter of fact, they're not "facts". It's basically the same ol' thing over and over again...
George II
Oct 2021
#38
LOL. Sure. Villify evey Dem Leader into the ground & stay silent on the Republicans
Budi
Oct 2021
#17
That is the very point I was trying to make, somewhat poorly perhaps. BBB is for
dugog55
Oct 2021
#21
The thing is I do t have expectations from Rs. I expected more from the Ds and the
Nanjeanne
Oct 2021
#25
Hey, whenever anyone says "2 people are blocking it" I remind them it is 52. n/t
PoliticAverse
Oct 2021
#10
I think is worse as it is seen as treason or a family member siding with an enemy (civil war as an
yaesu
Oct 2021
#22
Should be the first thing mentioned, how Republicans aren't even a real political party.
betsuni
Oct 2021
#31
This is a reconciliation bill that is not intended to get any Republican support
AZProgressive
Oct 2021
#32