Sen. Manchin Wavers On Social Spending Plan, Rebuffs Progressives

The West Virginia Democrat says he needs more time and clarity before getting on board with the president's $1.75 trillion spending plan.

Sen. Joe Manchin wavered Monday on his support for President Joe Biden's sweeping $1.75 trillion domestic policy proposal, saying instead it's "time to vote" on a slimmer $1 trillion infrastructure package that has stalled amid talks.

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The West Virginia Democrat's announcement comes as Democrats want a signal from Manchin that he will support President Biden's big package. He's one of two key holdout senators whose votes are needed to secure the deal and push it toward passage.