would only sign the bipartisan bill if congress also approved the separate reconciliation bill. but the white house was forced to quickly walk back on that threat. apparently the president was guilty of having spoken the quiet political maneuvering that everybody expected. that part of it he said out loud. so what exactly is the point for these conservative democrats to call for a vote on infrastructure before a vote on reconciliation when it has been perfectly clear since june that the progressives won't go along with it? will it blow up any chance of passing either bill, or can manchin and company agree on a compromise that allows the house to vote on something next week keeping everyone happy? my next guest is at the center of those negotiations in her