Republicans are facing a political nightmare in the Missouri senate race. - Slate

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5. Joe Manchin

Finally ready to Build Back Something or Other?

Which elements of the Build Back Better Act, which the West Virginia senator felled late last year, could he support in a revived, slimmed-down package? That’s an important question. But the bigger question, Senate Democratic sources have been telling the Surge this winter, is: When is he ready to vote on a revived, slimmed-down package? And it looks like he may finally be ready to go. According to E&E News, Manchin “views the April-May Senate work period as a new goal to reach a deal” on a measure, which he hopes would narrowly focus on energy, prescription drug prices, and deficit reduction. This all still sounds easier in theory than in practice. Yes, there is a lowest common denominator between Manchin and other Democrats in Congress. But a few issues. First, he is insistent that some revenue come from raising corporate tax rates, something Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has rigidly opposed. Second, his earlier offer on the climate section of the bill is no longer on the table, and he’ll push for increased domestic oil and gas production as a trade for clean energy programs. Third, and most importantly: Good luck keeping this thing narrow. This reconciliation bill is likely Democrats’ last opportunity to pass major tax and spending legislation without Republican votes for years. Each member, and each interest group, is going to want its cut, still. We remain skeptical.

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