Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"
3 years, 2 months ago

Cori Bush pushes back on Joe Manchin's demands: "I do not trust his assessment"

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. Congresswoman Cori Bush of Missouri blasted Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday for once again threatening to tank the Build Back Better Act, a safety net and climate proposal that the West Virginia lawmaker and other corporate Democrats have already watered down by removing key provisions and slashing funding for the remaining programs. "Joe Manchin does not get to dictate the future of our country," Bush said in a statement Monday evening after Manchin—a necessary swing vote in the evenly split U.S. Senate—publicly refused to support the latest iteration of Democrats' reconciliation package, whose top-line was cut from $3.5 trillion over 10 years to $1.75 trillion in an effort to appease a small group of conservatives. "Senator Manchin must support the Build Back Better Act." CPC chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal told reporters Monday that her caucus is prepared for a vote on the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan infrastructure bill as soon as this week even if Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema —another key Democratic holdout—don't publicly vow to support the reconciliation package.

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Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor
7 months, 1 week ago

Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party amid speculation he’ll run for West Virginia governor

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senator Joe Manchin announced on Friday that he had left …

Republicans may tank Manchin's energy deregulation bill to get revenge on him: report
2 years, 3 months ago

Republicans may tank Manchin's energy deregulation bill to get revenge on him: report

Raw Story  

When Manchin helped Democrats pass the Inflation Reduction Act, securing hundreds of billions for health care and climate reforms, one of the conditions was that Manchin could introduce a bill for permitting reform — which would help energy and infrastructure projects around the country, both clean and dirty, get approved more quickly, including, crucially, a pipeline in Manchin's home state …

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal
2 years, 5 months ago

Democrats Outsmart Mitch McConnell With Surprise Reconciliation Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said last month that he wouldn’t allow the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill on computer chips if Democrats tried to revive their “Build Back Better” agenda. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin announced they’d agreed on the new bill Wednesday after Manchin had refused to support …

Democrats Insist Build Back Better Only Somewhat Dead
2 years, 11 months ago

Democrats Insist Build Back Better Only Somewhat Dead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin annoyed some of his fellow Democrats on Tuesday by describing the Build Back Better Act as “dead” even as they try to resurrect parts of the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters that Democrats are “fighting hard” for the legislation, which Manchin basically killed last year when he said he wouldn’t support …

Manchin, key Dem, says Build Back Better bill is ‘dead’
2 years, 11 months ago

Manchin, key Dem, says Build Back Better bill is ‘dead’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Joe Manchin declared Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s vast social and environment bill is “dead,” using his strongest language to date to underscore that any revival of Democrats’ top domestic priorities would have to arise from negotiations that are now moribund. “What Build Back Better bill?” Manchin said Tuesday, using the legislation’s name, when reporters asked about …

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill
3 years ago

Democrats try to ‘build back’ after Manchin tanks $2T bill

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are struggling to pick up the pieces after Sen. Joe Manchin effectively crushed President Joe Biden’s big domestic policy bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed on Monday that the chamber would vote early in the new year on Biden’s “Build Back Better Act” as it now stands, so every senator “has the opportunity to make their …

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback
3 years ago

Build Back Better: Biden insists he and Manchin will ‘get something done’ after setback

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Tuesday insisted that he and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin will “get something done” on the Build Back Better Act after Manchin defied his party by torpedoing the key piece of Biden’s domestic agenda. “I still think there’s a possibility of getting Build Back Better done.” The President also told reporters he had been …

Coal miners want Joe Manchin to reverse opposition to Build Back Better
3 years ago

Coal miners want Joe Manchin to reverse opposition to Build Back Better

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Senator Joe Manchin is facing calls from a powerful group close to his heart to reconsider his opposition to the Build Back Better Act: Coal miners. A day after the West Virginia Democrat appeared to kill Build Back Better, America’s largest coal mining union put out a statement lauding the legislation’s provisions and pushing Manchin …

Schumer plans on vote for Build Back Better after Manchin objects
3 years ago

Schumer plans on vote for Build Back Better after Manchin objects

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told Democratic senators that he …

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'
3 years ago

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no'

NPR  

Democrats plan to vote on the social spending bill, despite Manchin's 'no' Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP A day after Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., appeared to torpedo chances of its passage, the Senate majority leader said he still intends to bring the Biden administration's proposed $2 trillion social and climate program bill up for …

Pelosi says Democrats ‘will not let this opportunity pass’ despite Manchin’s stance
3 years ago

Pelosi says Democrats ‘will not let this opportunity pass’ despite Manchin’s stance

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi projected confidence Monday, vowing Democrats will not give up on passing the Build Back Better Act, despite Sen. Joe Manchin saying he will not vote for the package in its current form. I’m not deterred at all.” Asked if there’s any hope left for Build Back Better, Pelosi said, “We never give up,” and …

Manchin says he still sees himself as a Democrat even after thwarting Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Manchin says he still sees himself as a Democrat even after thwarting Build Back Better plan

CNN  

Washington CNN — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that he still considers himself a Democrat even after he defied his party by torpedoing a key piece of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda. Manchin on Monday strongly defended his rationale for effectively sinking the legislation in its current form, saying he’s been clear that the proposal is too unwieldy …

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan
3 years ago

Democrats Slam Manchin For Saying He Can't Vote For Biden's Build Back Better Plan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin was branded a coward and supporter of monied interests by Democrats on Sunday after declaring that he will not support President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, a decision that likely dooms the bill’s passage in the Senate, which is split on party lines. “He has continued to move the goalposts, he has never …

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin says he won't support President Biden's Build Back Better plan Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin doomed President Biden's roughly $2 trillion social spending and climate legislation known as Build Back Better on Sunday, telling Fox News in an interview that he cannot support it. Sponsor Message White …

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)
3 years ago

Did Joe Manchin just sink Biden’s plan? (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Paul Begala, a Democratic strategist and CNN political commentator, was a political consultant for Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign in 1992 and served as a counselor to Clinton in the White House. CNN — With his announcement on “Fox News Sunday” that he will not vote for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better plan, Sen. Joe Manchin has handed …

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan
3 years ago

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan

NPR  

Joe Manchin may have just killed Biden's Build Back Better plan Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal blow to Joe Biden's Build Back Better agenda. SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: Democratic West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News this morning and delivered what sounded like a fatal …

"This is a no": Joe Manchin effectively kills Build Back Better during Fox News appearance
3 years ago

"This is a no": Joe Manchin effectively kills Build Back Better during Fox News appearance

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., announced on Sunday that he will not vote for President Joe Biden's Build Back Better bill, bringing months of negotiations over the $1.7 trillion social safety net bill to a screeching halt. He made the comments on "Fox News Sunday" in its first week without longtime host Chris Wallace, telling fill-in anchor Bret Baier that he …

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are not expected to vote for Biden’s signature legislation; to pass it will need full support from the Democrats. “We will act as quickly as possible to get this bill to President Biden’s desk and deliver help for middle-class families,” the Senate leader said. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-213 after the Congressional Budget Office …

Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchin lays out long list of demands as key Senate chairs move to win his vote

CNN  

CNN — In the Senate, all roads lead to Joe Manchin. As she met with her members on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, Washington Sen. Patty Murray, who chairs the panel, also talked privately with Manchin to hear his concerns about provisions on free community college and universal pre-K – issues that are also central to President …

Manchin says Americans face 'grave consequences' if Congress passes $3.5trillion budget
3 years, 4 months ago

Manchin says Americans face 'grave consequences' if Congress passes $3.5trillion budget

Daily Mail  

While progressives are threatening to tank a rare bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill unless the Senate approves another $3.5T spending plan, their Democratic colleague Sen. Joe Manchin raised concerns over the 'grave consequences' of adding that much to the debt. Manchin's 'yes' vote was followed by a condemnation of the blueprint's hefty pricetag Manchin cautioned his fellow Senators against 'irresponsible …

Manchin Is Unmoved On The Voting Rights Bill After He Met With Civil Rights Groups
3 years, 7 months ago

Manchin Is Unmoved On The Voting Rights Bill After He Met With Civil Rights Groups

NPR  

Manchin Is Unmoved On The Voting Rights Bill After He Met With Civil Rights Groups Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Sen. Joe Manchin praised a Tuesday morning meeting with civil rights leaders, calling it "constructive" and "informative," but maintained his opposition to a sweeping set of election overhaul measures known as the For the …

Manchin blasts Democrats' voting rights bill, says pursuit of bipartisanship "not naive"
3 years, 7 months ago

Manchin blasts Democrats' voting rights bill, says pursuit of bipartisanship "not naive"

Salon  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-WV, handed a double blow to progressives Sunday morning, destroying any hopes that the strident moderate might come around on filibuster reform that would allow the chamber a chance to pass the ambitious legislative agenda favored by President Joe Biden. Manchin denied that his continued support for the filibuster was "naive" during an appearance on Fox News …

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.
3 years, 7 months ago

Democrats Are Losing Patience The GOP On Infrastructure. Joe Manchin Is Not.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Joe Manchin wants President Joe Biden to spend more time trying to reach a bipartisan infrastructure deal with Senate Republicans even as negotiations teeter on the brink of collapse and progressives are urging the White House to pull the plug. Democrats are broadly wary of GOP willingness to negotiate in good faith, remembering how Republicans slow-walked …

Union Groups Mobilize To Keep Moderate Democrats In Line For Biden's Proposals
3 years, 8 months ago

Union Groups Mobilize To Keep Moderate Democrats In Line For Biden's Proposals

NPR  

Union Groups Mobilize To Keep Moderate Democrats In Line For Biden's Proposals Union groups are trying to keep moderate Democrats in line on Biden's jobs and infrastructure proposals. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Union groups are mobilizing to make sure moderate Democrats stay in line behind President Biden's $2 trillion plan for infrastructure and jobs. DON GONYEA, BYLINE: When the president outlined …

Joe Manchin: Any Voting Rights Legislation Has To Make Trump Supporters Happy
3 years, 9 months ago

Joe Manchin: Any Voting Rights Legislation Has To Make Trump Supporters Happy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Congress shouldn’t pass voting rights legislation unless it helps Donald Trump supporters trust that their votes will be counted, according to Sen. Joe Manchin. Manchin’s top concern about Democrats’ For the People Act ― which he has said he supports ― seems to be that passing it without Republican backing would overly upset these volatile Trump supporters. …

Joe Manchin may block $4TN climate and infrastructure bill if Republicans left out of negotiations
3 years, 10 months ago

Joe Manchin may block $4TN climate and infrastructure bill if Republicans left out of negotiations

Daily Mail  

Joe Manchin, 73, won't accept a simple majority rule in the Senate, threatening in a Monday clip to block Joe Biden's next massive legislative overhaul if Democrats don't allow Republicans a seat at the negotiating table. Don't abuse it,' he told Axios He threatened to hold up President Joe Biden's next $4 trillion climate and infrastructure bill if Democrats don't …

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him
3 years, 10 months ago

Column: Sen. Joe Manchin drives Democrats crazy. Here’s why they need more senators like him

LA Times  

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., speaks during a news conference with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to unveil a proposal for a COVID-19 relief bill. Sen. Joe Manchin, the self-styled conservative Democrat from West Virginia, is driving progressives crazy — and he doesn’t seem to mind. He hasn’t decided whether to support Biden’s choice for Interior secretary, Deb Haaland, because she …

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