Progressives are outraged about this. They’ve already taken to Twitter, blasting Manchin for not acquiescing to their agenda with no questions asked. Some progressives also fear the lack of paid family leave in legislation will alienate their voters.
Weeks ago, Manchin made clear he doesn’t want this spending bill to morph America into an “entitlement society.”
The lawmaker also expressed concerns about Medicare expansion and drastic tax increases on billionaires. These comprise critical elements of progressives’ agenda.
In-fighting amongst the Democrat Party
For weeks on end now, Democrats have failed to reach an agreement on this legislation. Some House members want it combined with a climate change bill; others believe it should pass into law as is.
If this type of discord proceeds, there’s a possibility Democrats won’t pass any bill at all. Quite frankly, the nation would be all the more better off if Democrats ultimately don’t get any legislation through Congress.
