Biden to restart talks with Manchin after 'cooling off' period

[left-of-center2012]

Source: The Hill

Senate Democrats agreed at a virtual lunchtime meeting Tuesday that everyone in their caucus would take a deep breath and step back from the heated debate over Biden’s sweeping climate and social spending plan to give Manchin some space.

Democratic senators say they have agreed to a cooling off period to give Biden and Manchin time to restart the talks that collapsed after Manchin told “Fox News Sunday” on Dec. 19 that he could not support the $1.75 trillion framework unveiled by the White House in October.

“We all acknowledge, understand there’s a cooling off period and we need to give a little distance to Manchin and Biden on this so they can come back together and try again,” said a Democratic senator who participated in Tuesday’s caucus discussion. “My guess is there will be a very significant reworking of the bill,” the lawmaker added.

Manchin on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to Build Back Better when asked about potential changes to the bill that might secure his support. “I’m really not going to talk about Build Back Better anymore because I think I’ve been very clear on that,” he said.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/588275-biden-to-restart-talks-with-manchin-after-cooling-off-period

[NewHendoLib]

1. I hope Biden is armed with the money trail behind Manchin's stance

[olegramps]

4. Manchin has only one concern; protecting his money and those who made him rich.

[NewHendoLib]

7. Exactly. Bright light needs to be shown on how he's been bought off

[Calista241]

8. you're assuming Manchin cares about a money trail being public.

[NewHendoLib]

9. that's true. we are in uncharted territory these days

[mucifer]

2. manchin and sinema will do anything to keep their dark money

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

5. It's not that dark.

Manchin is in the pocket of the oil-gas coal industry. Sinema is owned by Big Pharmacy.

Plus, Manchin loves the power he wields. It's probably the first time in his life that he's gotten so much attention. It's easy. All he has to do is make demands without offering a single positive solution.

Sinema is just bat-shit crazy. Everything she is doing is in direct opposition of what she ran on.

[IronLionZion]

3. Major might like a bite

and sick Commander on him too

[Hotler]

6. Here we go again. I sure hope we continue to play nice, That's always worked for us in the past. nt

[Firestorm49]

10. A "cooling off period"! Well, another victory for Manchin. And we're falling for it again.

Here we are again. Too afraid to fight. Too afraid to call his bluff. Too afraid to act in whatever manner is necessary to keep this democracy in one piece.

I’m sick and tired of Manchin’s tactics. In a month or two, he’ll agree to the program, but at the last minute, find a reason to oppose the bill. Right now, I don’t think I could stand to be in a room with either him or Sinema.

[left-of-center2012]

11. We need LBJ to do some arm twisting

[Bayard]

13. Yes

We have gotten too nice, both to our obstinate members, and the other side.

[Midnight Writer]

12. Like sex, if the first round is unsatisfying, the second round is not likely to be better.

[turbinetree]

14. Give him space......how much more space does he need, a child tax credit has expired.....

and who caused that......fuck this playing nice.....I feel like he trying on the suit for Buzz Light Year....

[monkeyman1]

15. munchkin :"keep the money coming boy's , I'll keep the stall going " !