Pelosi’s Challenge

Politico: “A senior Democratic aide said that whether or not the handful of moderates planned to follow through on their threat, one thing was certain: If Pelosi puts the Senate’s infrastructure bill to a vote this month, it will fail due to overwhelming progressive opposition.”

“While some moderates believe their hand is strengthened by the dozens of Republicans who are expected to back the Senate’s bipartisan plan, other Democrats insist their party cannot count on GOP votes. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA.) has not said whether he will discourage his members from supporting the Senate-passed infrastructure bill.”

Pro tip: Never bet against Nancy Pelosi.