Pelosi Says House Won’t Consider Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan without Reconciliation Proposal

[Winehole23]

so its better to do nothing and flail angrily instead of doing at least something. this is bernie or bust all over again

I don't think so, it's objectively a different point in history.

USA post-Trump=/= USA pre-Trump

[spurraider21]

I don't think so, it's objectively a different point in history.

USA post-Trump=/= USA pre-Trump

trump is likely going to be the nominee again and even more dangerous. last thing dems need to be focusing on is demonizing their own

[Winehole23]

trump is likely going to be the nominee again and even more dangerous. last thing dems need to be focusing on is demonizing their own

continue to coddle Manchinema while they prevent the Dems from doing anything.

sounds like a winning message.

[spurraider21]

continue to coddle Manchinema while they prevent the Dems from doing anything.

sounds like a winning message.

"coddle"

its pragmatism. the dems have 50 seats in the senate but 2 of them are "dems". theyre not going to magically become berniebros just because you threaten to hold up another bill that they already werent too enthusiastic over to begin with

[Winehole23]

"coddle"

its pragmatism. the dems have 50 seats in the senate but 2 of them are "dems". theyre not going to magically become berniebros just because you threaten to hold up another bill that they already werent too enthusiastic over to begin with

never said they would be converted, but it seems the Dems are fearful to offend them or use party leverage against them in any way. hard to see how this improves their chances in the upcoming election, it underscores their tendency of being more or less completely unwilling to use their power to fight for good .