Posted on 07/13/2021 1:41:48 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) on Tuesday tempered expectations for both versions of the “infrastructure” bill.
When speaking to reporters, Manchin gave a stark warning that both the bipartisan plan and the reconciliation package including Democrat wish list items require full funding.
“I think everything should be paid for. We’ve put enough free money out,” Manchin said to reporters.
A frequent swing voter, the West Virginia senator could cause problems for both sides during the process.
His comments come as the Senate Democrats on the Budget Committee prepare to revisit the plan on Thursday. The Democrats are reportedly trying to decide on a “top line spending number.”
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Free Money , like robbing a bank ?
Free money? I haven’t seen any. What does it look like? How do you get it?
Positioning himself to run against commie-la harris in 2024?
Agree !
That actually is a hopeful sign …
Most reasonable thing I’ve heard from a DC Democrat in a looong time.
Though I’m unsure a white straight male can get the Rat nomination in 2024.
He’s a democrat politician, thus, never trust a liar who holds a public office. NEVER!!
” We’ve put enough free money out,”
That actually is a hopeful sign …
No, that a sign that tax increases will fund the next round of giveaways.
Trump gave us 1800. Biden 1400. Of course, people act like Biden’s just awesome. Dang media.
When you make multimillions every year, chances are your not going to get what is equivalent to 5 bucks. Sorry.
They want to spend TRILLIONS of dollars yet I still haven't seen a dime of my tax refund after MONTHS of waiting. They don't even have money to for the tax refunds so how can they even think of spending this proposed amount?
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