Republicans are all over the map about how their party should proceed on the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal
axios.com/gop-mcconnell-…
axios.com/gop-mcconnell-…
GOP strategists tell @axios they've struggled over not only whether they support the current Senate negotiations but how to message off the broader infrastructure debate
There are competing dynamics at play, they say, making it difficult (thread)
There are competing dynamics at play, they say, making it difficult (thread)
The conservative movement has existential worries about the increase in spending, particularly as vaccines fuel a better economy and inflationary fears grip consumers — and send the stock market diving, as happened Monday
They're wary of going on the record supporting a package that includes such a steep price tag, particularly after Congress already passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus package this year
They're also terrified of being held responsible for killing the bipartisan deal
They're also terrified of being held responsible for killing the bipartisan deal
All this comes as they try to message against "reconciliation" and "inflation" — two terms not well understood by everyday Americans — and search for ways to simplify their attacks
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
