Joe Manchin was never going to vote for Build Back Better. Now that he’s declared himself a “no” and all but killed President Biden’s titanic spending package, it’s time for Democrats to admit as much.
To be sure, Manchin has played well the role of centrist negotiator. He’s furrowed his brow and raised pragmatic concerns over renewable energy and inflation.
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