Why Biden succeeded on infrastructure (and Trump didn't)

[LetMyPeopleVote]

TFG tied all infrastructure plans to the Congressional democrats agreeing not to investigate his many crimes. That stupidity cost TFG any chance for an infrastructure bill

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In the first two years of Trump's presidency, when his party controlled the House and Senate — by larger margins than Democrats enjoy now — the GOP focused its energies on unnecessary tax breaks and a hapless health care crusade that ultimately failed. After the 2018 midterm election cycle, which left the House in Democratic hands, there were still hopes that an infrastructure deal was possible, and Democratic leaders were prepared to make it happen.

But as regular readers may recall, the then-president decided to attach some strings. In May 2019, however, according to Trump's own version of events, the Republican presented Democrats with an offer: The White House would work on infrastructure if Democrats agreed to stop investigating the then-president's many scandals. Democratic leaders, naturally, said that wasn't an option — they added, of course, that Congress can legislate and conduct oversight at the same time — at which point Trump abandoned the process.

Two years later, the Republican settled on a different kind of idea: If he couldn't have an infrastructure deal, then Biden shouldn't get one, either.

Indeed, Politico reported months ago that the former president was determined to "sabotage" the entire process: "Trump is trying to ensure that his successor, Joe Biden, suffers the indignity of the 'infrastructure week' jokes as well."

[tanyev]

1. Because Trump was only interested in it as a headline grabber and a cudgel.

He doesn't actually care about the country's infrastructure.

[underpants]

4. He had to make it about himself

as usual.

Great dealmaking - We want this AND I want this personally

He never respected the office and he didn’t understand the power of the Presidency.

[vanlassie]

2. Loser.

[patphil]

3. The difference between the two was basically leadership skills.

Having been there, Joe understands Congress and how to get things done. He knows how to work with people, and is patient enough to work through obstacles to seal the deal.
The hallmarks of Biden's Presidency will be his integrity, genuine concern for the people, and his ability to work through obstacles to get the job done.

Trump never realized that there was more than one person in a position of power in the US government. His style was to force people to conform to his will. He also lacked the ability to follow through; being more interested in the announcement of a project than in the hard work needed to make it happen.
For Trump, the hallmarks of his presidency were his greed, dishonesty, and gross incompetence.

[gohuskies]

5. So very well stated ;)

You summarized the stark differences between President Biden and the egotistical bigot who doesn't know how to do jack s*it. I am proud of the leadership and dogged determination President Biden has demonstrated; my only regret is that his grand vision was obstructed by the corrupt minority party. History will not look at the GQP kindly when all is said and done.

[underpants]

6. Well lookee lookee - GOP may strip committees from those who dared to not follow

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216033682

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. The Lincoln Project-It's infrastructure week -- four years later.

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