Lawyers and lobbyists have been some of Cheney’s biggest benefactors throughout her political career, and K Street has continued to put its money behind Cheney in her reelection fight.
In focusing their initial legislative efforts here, Democrats are acknowledging other ideas floated by vulnerable members, such as the gas tax holiday and providing direct rebates to drivers, are dividing the caucus.
It’s a huge win for agriculture states and ethanol backers but could garner pushback from environmentalists who fear greenhouse gas emissions linked to ethanol production and from refiners who question the legality of extending E15 sales.
Manchin appears open to renegotiating a climate and energy package from the ashes of the Build Back Better bill, and the key players in his orbit could offer some hints into what it’ll look like.