Did Manchin threaten Progressives w/ GOP votes if they held up the bipartisan infrastructure bill?

[egbertowillies]

Progressives need to be very aware that they are currently at a dangerous moment. Republicans could unite with enough Democrats to play them. Nancy Pelosi holds the key to maintain unity and ensure we get legislation that addresses all.

https://egbertowillies.com/2021/08/01/did-manchin-threaten-progressives-w-gop-votes-if-they-hold-up-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-bill/

[Uncle Joe]

1. Good point on the "whoever takes one"

Thanks for the thread egbertowillies.

[aocommunalpunch]

2. LMAO

Oh, so many Republicans will suddenly just vote for the stuff that helps their constituents! Please, just stop with the transparent bullshit, already.

[TiberiusB]

3. They will if it helps re-election and stops a broader progressive agenda

Nobody is claiming a sudden attack of conscience. It's all calculated, and the ultimate prizes are the 2022 and 2024 elections. If a severely watered down bill that throws money to GOP districts helps advance that plan, of course just enough will vote for it to squeeze out Progressive opposition.