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5. It isn't a question of whether or not they're bluffing

Wed Sep 22, 2021, 06:10 AM

Sep 2021

It's a question of whether or not they have the power to dictate the results even if they're telling the truth.

Moderates absolutely have that power because of the narrow margins... but the math doesn't work the same way for the progressives. Their leverage faded rapidly once Pelosi announced that there would be a floor vote - because they can't control how many Republicans will vote for the bill.

The only way this works out to avoid the "try us" is if a Senate reconciliation bill is settled on by Monday.

From CNN:

Jayapal said they didn't talk a lower price tag because they don't know where the Senate is

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'Try Us': Jayapal Says House Progressives Not Bluffing On Infrastructure Bills - Rachel Maddow MSNBC [View all] Rhiannon12866 Sep 2021 OP

We shall see who caves and who doesn't. n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #1

I would prefer qazplm135 Sep 2021 #2

Unfortunately I don't think we're going to get the pony we want... PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #3

"Try us!" That's what determination sounds like. Duppers Sep 2021 #4

Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Sep 2021 #6

It isn't a question of whether or not they're bluffing FBaggins Sep 2021 #5

Yes that is why the "moderate Democrats" in the House pushed for a vote on the 27th. PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #9

We promised the American people 3.5T and that's what we should deliver Just_Vote_Dem Sep 2021 #7

What will Manchin and Sinema be willing to "deliver"? n/t PoliticAverse Sep 2021 #10

If they don't deliver the bill as promised Just_Vote_Dem Sep 2021 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2021 #8