A Fair Trade

In the Democratic House and Senate there is a struggle between the most
vocal Conservative Democrats Senators Manchin and Sinema and the House
Progressive Caucus. There is a proposed deal for them to support the
bi-partisan Infrastructure legislation and another bill the Progressives
want. Senators Manchin and Sinema seem comfortable with getting what
they want (the bi-partisan infrastructure legislation), but seem
confused about the Progressive legislation and why they should vote for it.

Here's the deal as has been stated many time already: Progressives will
vote for the bi-partisan deal if the Conservatives vote for their
Progressive legislation. It's a simple trade.

What Sen. Manchin has said indicates that he doesn't think the
Progressives are serious and that they will vote for the bi-partisan
bill in any case. That is a serious mis-reading of the deal that was
made. So, if you want to say, "I've got mine. F you" beware because the
Progressives are going to echo your words back and say, "Vote for my
bill or all of us lose."

I could use rude language to express how the Progressives feel about
Manchin and Sinema, but it only clouds the discussion. It's really
simple. Progressives will vote for the bi-partisan legislation IF and
ONLY IF the Conservatives also vote for the Progressive legislation. If
it doesn't happen, then "Sayonara. See ya later. Adios. Have a nice day."