Biden, GOP’s Capito to Resume Infrastructure Talks Friday

The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations between President Joe Biden and Senator Shelley Moore Capito regarding the infrastructure spending plan. The meeting was described as frank, with both parties agreeing to continue discussions. Key issues include defining infrastructure, funding sources, and tax implications. The deadline for reaching a bipartisan agreement is approaching, with pressure from both sides to finalize a deal soon. If talks fail, Democrats may proceed without Republican support.

What was the main topic of discussion between Joe Biden and Senator Shelley Moore Capito?

• Healthcare reform

• Education policy

• Infrastructure spending plan

• Climate change

What is one of the significant issues in the infrastructure negotiations?

• Healthcare funding

• Tax issues

• Military spending

• Education reform

Who needs to brief the Republicans on the meeting details?

• Joe Biden

• Jen Psaki

• Senator Shelley Moore Capito

• Pete Buttigieg

What is the role of Joe Manchin in the infrastructure negotiations?

• To lead the Democratic party

• To negotiate with the GOP

• To decide when to end bipartisan talks

• To propose a new bill

What is the potential consequence if no significant progress is made in the negotiations?

• The Democrats may pull the plug on bipartisan talks

• The Republicans will take over the negotiations

• The infrastructure plan will be abandoned

• A new election will be called