So Schumer and McConnell are both hypocrites.
When Schumer was Minority Leader, he was all for the filibuster.
When McConnell was Majority Leader, he oversaw the use of the reconciliation procedure to pass a major fiscal bill (the Trump tax cuts) without a single Democratic vote. Now, he is absolutely horrified that Schumer, as Majority Leader, might oversee the use of the reconciliation procedure to pass a major fiscal bill (on infrastructure) without a single Republican vote.
I just wish they would both stop posturing. They should admit that it’s power politics. Right now, the Dems have the power, though limited by the narrowness of their edge.
When Schumer was screaming that there would be payback, this is what he meant. And honestly, had McConnell and a lot more elected Republicans fought the 2020 election with just a little energy, we may not even be here. So McConnell can spare me the fake drama. The real only hope is for a Democrat “maverick” or two to show up. Otherwise, this is Fed Gov until Nov 2022.