Posted on 10/03/2021 12:24:26 PM PDT by simpson96
Rep. Katie Porter of California last Wednesday blasted Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona for stalling infrastructure talks with President Joe Biden and congressional Democratic leaders, saying the lawmaker should stop being "cute" and offer her concerns with the legislation.
During an appearance on CNN's "Don Lemon Tonight," Porter, the deputy chair of the influential Congressional Progressive Caucus, said that Sinema has so far not been transparent about issues with the proposed $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill that have prevented her from supporting the legislation.(snip)
"I think what we're looking for is people to show character," she said. "I think Senator Manchin expressed concern about the climate provisions, for example, and from all reports is engaging in discussions about what he would support, what his concerns are."
While Sinema has so far not publicly disclosed a price tag that could attract her support for the bill, Manchin in recent weeks has stated that $1.5 trillion would be the most he'd be willing to spend, a significant departure from the $3.5 trillion package, which would provide hefty investments in healthcare, childcare, higher education, and climate initiatives.
Porter, who represents an Orange County-based district and has gained a huge following across country for her frequent usage of whiteboards and rapid-fire grilling of top-level executives, said that Sinema has declined to offer specifics that could aid in the negotiation process.
"All we heard from Senator Sinema today when she was asked, people want to know where you are, progressives in the House, progressives in the Senate, everybody in the House, everybody in the Senate wants to know where you are. Her answer is: 'I'm right here in front of the elevator.' I just want to repeat again, this is not a time to be cute - this is a time to show character."
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Being “cute” is not her strong suit.
Do I detect a little jealousy?
LOL
Nah. She’ll be a porker within a couple of years.
They better not push her too much. She bites.
“Fat Katie district is in South o.c. Irvine and South, not many Asians there,more white progs,Persians and Indians, lots of dem ballot harvesting done too”
I’m very aware of the demographics of the Irvine High School student body. Easy 40 to 50% Asian. Higher if you factor in kids of Indian / Paki descent.
Here is the official demographics for the city of Irvine.
White 48.8%
Asian 41.2%
Hispanic 9.7%
Multirace 4.9%
African American 2.1%
Other 3%
Here's the worst part, and talk about insult to injury...
US taxpayers will be paying for all the nice improvements to ChiCom run ports.
Our Congress is filled with traitors.
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