Thanks to a divided Democratic Party the original $3.5 trillion social safety net and combat climate change bill has been whittled down to $1.75 trillion over a decade.
The 1.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill contains basic needs of the country such as roads, lead-free pipes, bridges, and funds for public transportation. These are clear necessities of the nation that fit the very definition of infrastructure.
So what’s the problem?
The progressive wing of the Democratic Party insists that both of these laws be passed together or they will vote for no bills. Essentially they are saying if we can’t get what we want we would rather have nothing. On the moderate side of the Party two senators want the $3.5 trillion bill cut to $1.5 trillion.
President Biden says it’s all about compromise. The GOP is thrilled. The Democratic Party is giving the Republicans a campaign gift in 2022.
The Republicans will be telling everyone that the Democratic Party cannot govern.
The dictatorships of the world are clapping their hands with joy. They are saying to their people “see, democracy doesn’t work.”
My question is not just why should these two bills be linked but instead why not introduce a series of laws to address different issues? For example, why not create legislation to make Medicaid more accessible? Why not pass legislation that will enable Medicare to negotiate lower prices? Why should these things be linked to anything else?
Public perception is everything. As it stands today the Democratic Party is likely to lose both houses of Congress next November. That will put President Joe Biden in the same category as other one term presidents. Those who were unable to unify the nation and successfully address real issues.
It appears likely Americans will be voting for a Republican president in November 2024.
Coast Contact 
Not really thinking that this will make people vote for a republican.