I think Mitch was afraid they would be forced into doing that. They feel forced to do it. This though gives us time to pass build back better.
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Al Franken reflects on Mitch McConnell's fear of Democrats changing the debt limit rules and the opportunity it creates for passing the Build Back Better plan.
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