Bipartisan Infrastructure and Progressive Politics

This chapter explores the speaker's support for a bipartisan infrastructure package tied to a broader reconciliation bill that tackles vital issues like climate change and healthcare. It emphasizes the increasing influence of the Progressive Caucus within Congress, highlighting the importance of reforming the filibuster and passing the For the People Act to safeguard democracy. The discussion also analyzes recent electoral dynamics within the Democratic Party, reflecting on public support for progressive policies and the challenges faced by candidates in their pursuit of political change.