Needless to say, the most vocal progressives are not enthusiastic about this strategy. (Incidentally, the bill includes $150 billion worth of spending that is similar to what Biden recently proposed in his American Jobs Plan, so it proves GOP opposition is not impenetrable.) There were never large numbers of Republicans at the negotiating table, but it garnered 68 votes. The model here is Endless Frontier, the industrial policy bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday. A bipartisan deal could create a centripetal force in the Senate that pulls in other Republicans, including Capito herself. Here’s the optimistic case, per senior White House aides: The big question is: Why does Biden think that this new infrastructure relationship will work out any better than his last one, especially since there are only five Republicans in this group, half the number needed to overcome a filibuster?

Biden liked the sound of some half a trillion dollars in new spending, and Cassidy opened up about how the way to his heart is “flood resiliency and energy provisions.” Biden explained that while it was an awkward time to be starting something new - he’s leaving for Europe today for eight days - he “would be in contact” “by phone.” The call with Cassidy was longer and filled with the heightened expectations of a new relationship. Capito expressed more recriminations, telling Fox News the relationship began with a massive “miscommunication” that they never overcame. Biden emphasized they would remain friends, noting “his gratitude” for “her efforts and good faith conversations” despite his “disappointment” that they didn’t have the same goals, according to a statement. BILL CASSIDY (R-La.).Īs might be expected, the call ending things with Capito was short (less than five minutes). SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO (R-W.Va.) and started them with Sen. In a quick succession of phone calls Tuesday, President JOE BIDEN exited infrastructure negotiations with Sen. In Washington, relationships come and go. | Drew Angerer/Getty Images DRIVING THE DAY Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was filled with the heightened expectations of a new relationship.

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