'I think Sen. Sinema is wrong.' Responding to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's statement over voting delays on Pres. Biden's infrastructure agenda, Sen. Bernie Sanders tells jonkarl: 'Both of these bills are going forward in tandem... we've got to pass them both.'
Sinema released a statement Saturday accusing progressives of “an ineffective stunt” and slammed House Democratic leadership for failing to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal.
“Denying Americans millions of good-paying jobs, safer roads, cleaner water, more reliable electricity and better broadband only hurts everyday families," Sinema wrote. Asked by Karl to respond to her statement, Sanders said he thinks Sinema is wrong and “both of these bills are going forward in tandem,” adding that he voted for the infrastructure bill.
“This really is a test on whether democracy can work,” Sanders said. “I hope very much and I expect that the Democratic caucus and the president -- I know he will -- stand firm.” Democratic Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has called the $3.5 trillion price tag too high. Pressed on whether the Democratic infighting will not only hurt Democrats in the midterms, but also hurt McAuliffe in his race November, Sanders said he “wishes Terry McAuliffe the best of luck” and emphasized the popularity of the reconciliation bill.This is a developing news story. Please check back for updates.