Biden Insists Build Back Better Can Pass Despite Manchin Opposition
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On Tuesday, President Joe Biden passionately defended his ambitious package of social policy and climate change proposals. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden appeared determined Tuesday to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin, right-leaning articles highlight that West Virginians who spoke with Fox News said they supported Manchin's decision to oppose Biden's Build Back Better Act.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden appeared determined Tuesday to return to the negotiating table with Sen. Joe Manchin. Biden joked that he holds no grudges against the conservative West Virginia senator.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting that Biden still believes it is possible to get the legislation through Congress. Biden’s remarks came two days after Senator Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., announced he could not support the president’s signature Build Back Better bill.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that West Virginians who spoke with Fox News said they supported Manchin's decision to oppose Biden's Build Back Better Act. One woman said, "Nothing in that bill was going to help West Virginia. In fact, it would cost us jobs, for which we, of course, would be paying as taxpayers."