Dec 21, 2021
Over the weekend, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) pretty much brought the Administration's "Build Back Better" bill to a grinding halt. Manchin said he couldn't justify the increase in spending in the face of continued inflation and fiscal imbalances. Not surprisingly, people on both sides of the political aisle were agog. However, should they have been? Should politicians represent their parties or their constituents? In this week's Trading Perspectives, Sam, Courtney, and John discuss what happened and why with Joe Manchin and the ill-fated, BBB bill.