Caren. Admittedly it was always going to be difficult because the majority margins in both House and Senate are wafer thin and do not accommodate inevitable hold-outs.

That said, the President makes a difference, and unfortunately Biden is not a crowd pleaser, convincer or ideas man. He is what he is.

The infrastructure bills need passing asap and simultaneously voting rights aggressively managed. Not to mention aggressive R&D in dealing with climate change because simply legistlating away from dirty fuels does get us there by itself. Biden seems only to be able to work on one thing at one time.

Worse. There seem to be no plans from Biden or the administration. Example. What do we should China make moves on Taiwan? I'd put money on "no plan --we'll deal with that if it happens".

Much to be worried about. Basics need changing.