CNN Political Briefing

Here we go again... House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House could vote on the Build Back Better act as early as tonight, and the bipartisan infrastructure bill tomorrow. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where the reconciliation bill stands today and why Democrats are eager to deliver on their promises. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to stay unanimously opposed to the bill and have virtually nothing to do with it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first big election night since 2020 ended with some key victories for Republicans, including the governor’s race in Virginia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where Democrats went wrong and what both parties can learn from the election results. Meanwhile, the gubernatorial race in New Jersey is dangerously close for Democrats who thought they had it in the bag. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People are voting all over the country today in races where the results could signal what 2022 could be like, especially with the governor’s race in VA. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the gubernatorial candidates there spent their final days on the campaign trail. Voters will also decide on some other historic elections today... from replacing the Minneapolis police department to a socialist candidate for mayor.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moderate Senator Joe Manchin gave President Biden and Democrats a huge reality check today on the Build Back Better agenda. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what his announcement could mean for the passage of both the social spending bill and the bipartisan infrastructure package. However, Progressive Democrats seem to still have faith in the President to secure the votes.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Virginia gubernatorial election is in its final days... and it’s still anyone’s race. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin are spending these critical moments leading up to voting day. Plus, both candidates released their closing campaign ads today.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden unveiled the framework for the Build Back Better Act, followed by Congress releasing the legislative text. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why all of these developments don’t necessarily mean the entire party is on board. Will Democrats finally be able to pass Build Back Better and the bipartisan infrastructure bill?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The phrase “time is money” has a whole new meaning on Capitol Hill today... CNN Political Director David Chalian explains time is running out for Democrats to reach a deal on the social spending bill and money is one of the main reasons why. At the same time, the House still has to vote on the bipartisan bill soon and the President leaves for Europe tomorrow.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re exactly one week away from the highly-anticipated gubernatorial race in Virginia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what both candidates are doing in their final days to get voters to the polls. What will the results of this race tell us about the political landscape going into 2022? Chalian has a bold prediction...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been talked about for months. But this week, President Joe Biden’s economic agenda might become a reality. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Democrats are optimistic and what they’re still stuck on for the social spending bill. Will a framework be agreed upon? Will the bipartisan bill pass? These are all questions left unanswered days before Biden leaves for Europe...To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a CNN Town Hall last night, President Biden actually spoke candidly about some key issues in Washington right now. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Biden’s updates and insight on what’s in and what’s out of his social spending bill, including where the two Senators holding it up stand. Plus, Biden offered a new perspective on the future of the filibuster.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices