‘Game of Chicken’

What You Need To Know

Today’s posts that caught my eye:

1. As the Democrats’ social spending bill continues to flail, much has (rightfully) been written about Sen. Joe Manchin’s power (like it or not). Perhaps more should also be written about Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.): "I tried to tell anybody who would listen that we didn't have the…