Jonathan Bernstein: “The chances of passing this package over Republican opposition are enhanced by one striking factor: It appears that Democrats have agreed that one of the big lessons of 2009-2010 is that helping a Democratic president look like a success is more important to the re-election efforts of senators and representatives than siding with districts on individual bills or trying to differentiate themselves from the national party.”
“In an age of partisan polarization, the president’s approval rating matters more in midterm congressional elections than anything any individual member can do to please district voters. As long as Democrats believe that, they’re going to try to stick together to pass things.”
Washington Post: The infrastructure bill is Biden politics at its purest.
