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Will Infighting Upend The Democratic Party's Goals?

Democrats in Washington are divided again. Will Democrats let party infighting destroy their own, and President Biden's, ambitious goals?
U.S. Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) leaves after a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol. Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Democrats in Washington are divided … again.

Here’s President Biden:

“A vote against this plan is a vote against lowering the cost of health care, housing, childcare, eldercare and prescription drugs for American families.”

But party bickering could tank what Democrats believe is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

Today, On Point: Will Democrats let party infighting destroy their own, and President Biden’s, ambitious goals?

Guests 

Rep. Henry Cuellar, Democratic representative for Texas’ 28th Congressional District, an area South of San Antonio that ends at the U.S.-Mexico border. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee. ()

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