“Principled” Democrat senators buckle under pressure. Demand home state graft to go along with huge green boondoggle spending bill.

Sinema demands CHANGES to $740bn Inflation Reduction Act: Democrat wants more climate funds for her OWN state of Arizona and restructured taxes (after Manchin got gas pipeline for West Virginia)

    • Manchin reached deal with Majority Leader Charles Schumer on package, which raises $739 billion in revenue
    • Most comes from new 15% minimum bracket for large corporations
    • Sinema wants to strike provisions ending carried interest loophole
    • It brings in $14 billion in revenue and is a priority for Biden and Manchin
    • She also reportedly wants $5 billion in drought resiliency funds
    • Democrats need backing by all 50 Democrats to pass under budget ‘reconciliation’ procedures, which provide filibuster protection
Doug Santo