In a flurry of statements following Senate Democrats’ lunch this afternoon, we finally saw some substantial movement on reconciliation negotiations — more tangible movement toward an actual deal than we’ve seen in months at this point.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that members had reached an agreement on the drug pricing provision in the bill, a puzzle piece that has been a sticking point for not just the typical holdouts, Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), but also a few other members of Schumer’s caucus.
Within minutes of that announcement, Sinema released a rather snarky statement confirming she did in fact support the plan. As Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) put it, just minutes before Sinema released her statement of support, all eyes on are now on Manchin.
“Is this the last piece of the puzzle? Ask Manchin,” he said.
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In a flurry of statements following Senate Democrats’ lunch this afternoon, we finally saw some substantial movement on reconciliation negotiations — more tangible movement toward an actual deal than we’ve seen in months at this point.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that members had reached an agreement on the drug pricing provision in the bill, a puzzle piece that has been a sticking point for not just the typical holdouts, Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), but also a few other members of Schumer’s caucus.
Within minutes of that announcement, Sinema released a rather snarky statement confirming she did in fact support the plan. As Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) put it, just minutes before Sinema released her statement of support, all eyes on are now on Manchin.
“Is this the last piece of the puzzle? Ask Manchin,” he said.
Follow our live coverage below.
If SiniMan won’t commit to voting for BBB then nothing should pass.
Put it to a vote, Madam Speaker.
Pressure is the only thing that may finally pressure Manchinema.
Manchin and Sinema represent proof positive that the attainment of power can lead to a form of drunkenness.
Counterpoint: let’s get something done for the middle class, already. Been seeing a bunch of the pollsters in VA talking about how the failure to get anything done on this is part of what’s hurting McAuliffe.
ETA: Just to make it clear, I don’t agree with those voters who are saying ‘how come the Dems can’t get anything done?’ It’s been less than a year, after all, and focusing on short-term results/gratification while ignoring the long-term structural issues is about 90% of, well, every problem in the US. But saying ‘well, those voters are being unrealistic’… still doesn’t get their vote.
I wouldn’t think these 2 were drunk on power. If they had any power they’ve wasted it on being morons because that’s how they’ll be remembered, if they’re remembered at all. Manchin is just dumb and Sinema is more brain damaged or nutz. She’s drunk on getting attention and she’s not getting the kind of attention she craves.
Ultimately our government is dysfunctional because the American public at large doesn’t seem to care who’s running the country. Trump made a lot of people believe anyone can be President and qualifications don’t matter. That’s left us with Idiots on Parade at the most crucial moment in the history of humanity. This is not the time to be toying with our future but here we sit. Ugh!