Rock and Roll with the Congressional lawmakers and their President.... In the end? Both parties members have a LOT to gain with this..... The final numbers will probably NOT be anywhere close to what Biden and Democratic progressives wanted at first.... And … [Read more...] about Republicans calm down and some will support Biden’s Big Ticket second Infrastructure Bill….
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Under Republican Pressure President Biden says he’ll sign an Infrastructure ‘deal’ bill regardless ….
Biden HAD conveyed that he would NOT sign the bill unless he got a second BIGGER bill aimed more at social policy and that would include tax increases thru reconciliation .... His reversal is bound to cause him problems with fellow Democrats in Congress.... And it goes BACK … [Read more...] about Under Republican Pressure President Biden says he’ll sign an Infrastructure ‘deal’ bill regardless ….
Looks like Biden HAS a ‘possible’ Infrastructure deal….
The Bipartisan frame work has little to do with President t Biden's initial rollout .... It is 1/5 of what Biden wanted to spend.... There are NO new taxes.... And it's JUST about capital spending..... In order to make Democrats happy? There IS gonna have to be … [Read more...] about Looks like Biden HAS a ‘possible’ Infrastructure deal….
The outlook for Congressional Vote Reform?….Nope….
It's not gonna work in the US Senate..... The Senate will consider a Democratic bill on Tuesday that, if enacted, would be the most expansive federal election overhaul in generations. Republicans are expected to use the filibuster to block debate. Democratic leaders plan to … [Read more...] about The outlook for Congressional Vote Reform?….Nope….
Voter ID requirement and Democrats….
They have faught this in the past as discriminatory ... Now a Washington Post piece thinks that view is softening ? Yea... Among Democrats in Red states.... Any surprise in this? The idea in the piece is that Democrats are soooo desperate for a voter reform bill … [Read more...] about Voter ID requirement and Democrats….
Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..
Ezra Klein does piece in the NY Times about the West Virginia DEMOCRATIC USA Senator that seem's to be a pain in the ass to some in his party, but keeps getting re-elected in state that doesn't really elect Democrats anymore.... Let me start with something you don’t … [Read more...] about Some Praise For Joe Manchin?…..
Democrats mull the centrist Infrastructure deal…
Reality check for the Democrats.... Democratic Senator's Manchin and Sinema ARE in the drivers seat on this.... President Biden WILL take just about any 'deal'.... Problem for others? As Senator Collins has announced.... The 'deal' is half of what 'Go BIG' Biden … [Read more...] about Democrats mull the centrist Infrastructure deal…
Stop wishing for Bayer to retire…McConnell won’t allow a Left leaning replacement on the High Court…
Folks gotta stop forgetting.... The US Senate operates on a 'Super Majority' thing.... That rule isn't going anywhere.... Republican's play hardball on keeping their hand on court choices... Joe Biden is NOT gonna push hard Against it.... A Strong left leaning … [Read more...] about Stop wishing for Bayer to retire…McConnell won’t allow a Left leaning replacement on the High Court…