As RedState reported, Joe Manchin has officially killed the “Build Back Better” bill that the administration and Democrat leaders in Congress have fought for months to pass. The move marks a huge blow to Joe Biden’s presidency and also does mortal damage to the trust between the White House and the progressive wing.
Almost two weeks ago, I noted that it felt like Manchin was stalling, looking to run out the clock before putting the kibosh on the bill. That appears to be what happened.
Put all that together and it feels like Manchin is stalling. He keeps trying to please his party by appearing open to their demands but every time they bring him up to the edge, he finds a reason to back away. I think Manchin knows that if this gets into next year that the chance of passage goes down even further, and he’s just fine with running out the clock. I’ve had my doubts about whether he’d hold the line, but I’m starting to believe he knows what he’s doing here.
With the Senate now in recess and next year’s election season just days away, Manchin was in a position to finally have to make a final decision. Now, that decision has been made, and it’s got the left coping and seething at levels not seen since the night of the 2016 election.
Thanks to Joe Manchin!
Additional kudos to Kyrsten Sinema!
Two Democrats with common sense and a backbone.
You are both welcome to join the Republican Party as the rest of the Democrats dislike you and are less qualified to actually represent the people!
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