White House Sees Progress Towards Deal

Playbook: “It’s often the case that major legislative deals look like they’re on the verge of total collapse before they come together.”

“Perhaps take it with a big grain of salt, but the White House insisted that while Tuesday looked like a giant setback, a deal is within reach.”

“Democrats close to the White House tell us that Biden has been bullish on landing Manchin but has found Sinema more frustrating and difficult to nail down on precisely what it would take to win her support.”