Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she’s a flat NO on the $3.5 Trillion that Biden wants to enact his far left agenda under the guise of infrastructure. AOC had a crying fit about it on Twitter. But a deal was reached today and this evening, Sen. Mitch McConnell, along with Sen. Roy Blunt, said he’d vote yes on the motion to proceed to debate on the bill.
It’s conditional on the idea that Democrats keep their word about the Portman Sinema amendment.
Based on a commitment from Leader Schumer to Senators Portman and Sinema that the Portman-Sinema amendment to be filed will be the substitute amendment, I will vote to proceed to the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
— Leader McConnell (@LeaderMcConnell) July 28, 2021
Sinema earlier today put a thumb in the Dems eyes, alongside her usual ally Joe Manchin, earning her some pretty strong praise.
Sinema is more of a Republican than McCain was
BREAKING: Sinema won't support Democrats' $3.5T infrastructure billhttps://t.co/jPQhJnXV1l
— Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) July 28, 2021
And some pretty hilarious tears.
Good luck tanking your own party’s investment on childcare, climate action, and infrastructure while presuming you’ll survive a 3 vote House margin – especially after choosing to exclude members of color from negotiations and calling that a “bipartisan accomplishment.” 👍🏽👍🏽 https://t.co/0VF8Z73vAa
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 28, 2021
President Trump is advising Republicans not to fall for any tricks.
Sen. Toomey said “no comment” when asked how he’ll vote on the motion. Cornyn says nope.
Cornyn says bipartisan infrastructure bill isn't ready for procedural vote: Until this bill is actually written and we have a chance to review it, including all the details, the costs, the pay-fors, and the impact it will have on our states, I will not support it.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) July 28, 2021
And that’s the latest.
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