Coons to Deploy His Patented Bipartisan Savoir Faire on Manchin & Sinema – We are Fucked

Biden's "Build Back Better" has been trimmed to the bone in part because Coons signaled a willingness to give up half of the projected $400 billion plan prior to day one. Now, with Senate action scheduled in the coming weeks Machine and Sinema are threatening additional cuts. But don't worry. This WaPO article is here to let you know that Chris Coon is on it.
“Relationships, understanding where another senator is coming from and being respectful of their frame and their concerns is the best way to be persuasive with any senator,” said Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

RIP: Barry Harris

One of jazz' greatest pianists, and highly-revered by fans, fellow musicians, and his countless students.  I was fortunate enough to see Harris and tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan put on a…