"In the past, that has always been obstruction. "You have to assume he's doing what's best for his 2022ers and work backwards from there," said progressive strategist Adam Jentleson, a longtime McConnell critic. Last year, he asked voters for their support to help the state " punch above its weight" and cited infrastructure projects as proof that he can use his leadership position to do so. The issue also has unique appeal to McConnell, who showcases federally funded projects he has secured for Kentucky whenever he's up for re-election. McConnell's office noted that the parameters he laid out from the start - including a cost of about $600 billion and no tax increases - had been met by the working group. If McConnell had stopped a bipartisan deal, he might have denied Republicans a seat at the table to make sure their priorities were addressed and pare the total cost. "Sometimes we forget that in addition to being the minority leader he's the senior senator from Kentucky and he's got a constituency."ĭemocrats were likely to advance an infrastructure bill with or without Republicans. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., said in an interview. And infrastructure is the political safe zone," Sen. "I don't like to speak to what his motives are, but I do think Mitch would like a good thing to happen. And even some Republicans who are unlikely to vote for a bill might not be too upset if it passes. A group of Republican moderates who have stuck with McConnell through tumultuous years want to prove they can govern with Democrats. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, are heavily invested in a deal. Infrastructure is a longtime priority for many members. Here's what they believe is driving his approach.
By acquiescing to a deal, he can reward Republican allies, head off Democratic efforts to end the filibuster and even score some popular goodies for his state. No" image he has cultivated over a decade and a half as the Senate Republican leader, according to senators and aides familiar with his thinking, as well as Democratic antagonists.
McConnell's incentives are more complicated than the "Dr. If this proves to be the exception, that's fantastic." His record is clear: He has great enthusiasm for killing Democratic legislation. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, said: "I was a little surprised.
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