Opinion by Jennifer Rubin: Why Biden is going to Kentucky — with McConnell, no less
to tout the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021.
Biden feels vindicated in his success bringing around enough Republicans to pass not just the infrastructure bill but also the Chips and Science Act, expanded health access for sick veterans and other legislation. Still, each of those achievements was made possible with a Democratic House majority. Now that Republicans are in control, Biden’s ability to reach across the aisle will be greatly tested.
Meanwhile, McConnell has his own reason for making the trip. He has deliberately tried to dissociate Senate Republicans from their House counterparts, hoping that his caucus can maintain an image that is less toxic than House Republicans. McConnell was a driving force behind passage of the omnibus bill last month, not wanting to leave the risk of a government shutdown to the crazies in his party.House Republicans for vowing to undo every Biden initiative, including the infrastructure bill.
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