John Podesta's got a message for Joe Biden: Drop the Republicans

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A raft of influential progressive and environmental groups has a message for the Biden White House on its efforts to cut an infrastructure deal with Republicans: Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

They are sounding the alarms that compromising with Republicans on a scaled-down infrastructure bill — and spending the time that such a deal might require — could make it increasingly difficult to pass the rest of Biden’s sweeping agenda.

“It’s a risky strategy,” John Podesta, the founder of the left-leaning Center for American Progress, told POLITICO.

Podesta, the measured former counselor to President Barack Obama whose words carry weight among Democrats, is among more than a dozen liberal leaders and groups who signed a letter urging the White House and congressional leaders to act quickly on his massive $4 trillion infrastructure proposal, casting it as a once-in-a-lifetime moment that Democrats should seize on now.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/risky-strategy-progressives-bristle-over-033000667.html

Joe can make the attempt to reach out but if the Repukes do not reciprocate we should go on without them.

[Atticus]

1. How many features were trimmed from "Obamacare" in an effort to get a few Republican votes?

How many Republicans voted for it?

One definition of "insanity" is doing the same thing again and again while expecting a different result.

The Republicans can't lead and they won't follow. The least they can do---which is all anyone expects from them---is to get the hell out of the way

[DENVERPOPS]

7. Someone needs to tell Joe and Dem leaders

the one about "fool me once, etc"

Just how many times did Trump and/or McConnell ask the Dems about a single F***ing thing??????

Offer to listen, then go on, full steam ahead.

THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO BE PLAYING PATTY-CAKE, OR TO PUSSY FOOTING AROUND. TOO MUCH IS AT STAKE.

[Demsrule86]

13. The bottom line with Obamacare is the votes were not there...you must have the votes.

[Grasswire2]

2. bipartisanship is highly over-rated when the opposition does not intend good faith.

We've already been steamrolled even before the 2020 election. All these "negotiations" with obstructionists are a trap.

[bullwinkle428]

3. Here's the scenario I fear, if we decide to go down "Bipartisan Avenue".

We water down "Infrastructure Lite, Part 1" to the point where Republicans are "satisfied" with it, and then watch exactly none of them vote for it. We're forced to pass it through reconciliation.

When we bring "Infrastructure Sweeping, Part 2" to the floor, Joe Manchin will say, "I already voted for infrastructure! Why should I vote on a second bill on the same subject, to spend even more money!"

Podesta is totally on the money in his assessment.

[Lovie777]

4. The republicans that are in office(some of them) . .

are stone cold nuts. . .absolutely insane and would try and overturn the government again.

[WA-03 Democrat]

5. Stick to emailing pasta recipes John

President Biden has got this.

[kirkuchiyo]

6. What difference does it make. With the filibuster intact it ain't going anywhere. nt

[hedda_foil]

8. This bill qualifies to pass under budget reconciliation with 50 votes.

We only have 50 Senators and two are insisting on working with the other side. The idea is to try good faith negotiation to persuade the two Dem holdouts to vote for reconciliation when the Rs who are negotiating now, make it clear they aren't acting in good faith and will vote no on anything, as McConnell insists. Biden has set a deadline for next month.

If anyone knows this game, it's President Biden.

[Demsrule86]

14. We don't have 50 votes at the moment. Both Sinema and Manchin want bipartisanship.

[Elessar Zappa]

16. I think those two

will eventually sign on to some bill. It will likely be much reduced but I think we’ll get something.

[Bev54]

9. I do think that is what Biden is doing

and a lot of it I think is for the benefit of Manchin. I am hoping that when Biden proves to him that he has made the effort and republicans are refusing to play, then he will come around. My biggest concern is if we lose a dem senator in a republican state.

[NewHendoLib]

10. fuck. all. republicans. period

[LakeArenal]

11. I voted for Joe to handle stuff.

He knows more politics than anyone
He knows McMoscow. He knows Linnseed.
He knows Puttie pie. He knows Puttie pie’s big orange anus. More than any of us.
So until Joe or Kamala do something that I know something about and I have an opinion for, I will stick with Joe.

[Demsrule86]

12. We have a 50 50 Senate. We have two Senators who won't vote for a bill unless it is bipartisan...

Manchi and Sinema...now what exactly should Joe and Democratic leaders do...always blame the Democratic Party. Podesta as usual has a breathless complaint and no solutions...that is what is wrong with some of these left organizations...they demand and demand the impossible and offer few solutions. There is going to be some sort of compromise or we get nothing and we may get nothing anyway. Try electing more Democrats and everyone needs to show up at the polls because this election coming up is as important as any presidential election. We lose the House and we get nothing in terms of policy. In the meantime perhaps some could refrain from attacking Pres. Biden and Democratic leaders.

[Nululu]

15. Swap them for Collins and Murkowski

They'll do what they can to get it done but they can't allow 2 democrats to hold it up.

[SergeStorms]

17. Biden campaigned on bipartisanship.

For him to not consult with, or at least try to work with republiCANTS, would mean Joe lied to the country. Lies and deceit are THE OTHER GUY'S bailiwick, not Biden's.
I suggest far-left progressives calm down a bit, and see what transpires. Joe hasn't disappointed so far, and I don't think he will here either.