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In reply to the discussion: Joe Manchin NEVER INTENDED to let BBB pass in any form. He wants ONLY the BIF passed. [View all]FBaggins
(28,706 posts)19. I don't think I'm the one that's confused.
Or perhaps you're calling POTUS a liar?
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century an investment that will make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and just.
The President came into office promising to find common ground to get things done and hes delivering on that promise.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/06/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-support-for-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-framework/
Today, President Biden and Vice President Harris announced their support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework, the largest long-term investment in our infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century an investment that will make our economy more sustainable, resilient, and just.
The President came into office promising to find common ground to get things done and hes delivering on that promise.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/06/24/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-support-for-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-framework/
Yes... the President wants both... but it's flat untrue that he wants BBB and not BIF.
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Joe Manchin NEVER INTENDED to let BBB pass in any form. He wants ONLY the BIF passed. [View all]
CousinIT
Nov 2021
OP
Well... if your translation of his position is as accurate as your guess at mine...
FBaggins
Nov 2021
#7
Pull the bif and start over. This time start the reconciliation negotiations at 20T
ColinC
Nov 2021
#3
He was adamant at getting the bif through, and it isn't happening unless he can compromise
ColinC
Nov 2021
#13
Same. Although I don't see a ton of good options if he sticks to his way or the highway
ColinC
Nov 2021
#21
Manchin only wants BIF. He wants BBB to fail. If he won't pass BBB then his precious BIF should die.
LonePirate
Nov 2021
#14
It's been what 6 months? Is asking for his commitment now really so much to ask?
ColinC
Nov 2021
#34
The President and the other 48 in the caucus were onboard with the $3.5 trillion bill to begin with.
CentralMass
Nov 2021
#36