Biden Triangulates on the D.C. Crime Bill

Playbook: “With the veto threat off the table, expect Senate Democrats to back the resolution in big numbers when it comes to the floor as soon as next week. And expect vulnerable House Democrats who opposed the measure to face a surge of political attacks back home.”

“Meanwhile, Biden has once again made it clear that he believes criticism from the right over increases in crime is a serious vulnerability for Democrats — it drove the Dems’ House losses in New York in November — and that his party should insulate itself, even if that means violating a core principle about self-governance.”