Fortunately for Democrats, they’re confident that the Supreme Court seat opening will amount to a much more simple exercise in party unity, a vote they can even win with Republican help. The easiest way to get there is by putting a stop to some of the infighting that’s plagued them for the past six months.
“We need to get work done. Right now. We’ve got Build Back Better still hanging in the balance. I want to work with all 50 Democrats and get something passed now,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
Yet Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Monday he’s not backing down, despite the crucial role Sinema and Manchin will play in near future on Democrats’ agenda. He downplayed the possibility that backing primary challenges to the duo would alienate them at crucial moments on the Senate floor: “They’re big boys and big girls.”
It’s “not my job to tell Arizona or West Virginia what to do but if the people in those states want new leadership, I’d be prepared to support them,” Sanders added.
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