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How do you rate Biden's chances of passing any major legislation through Congress?

Asked by crazyguy (3207points) January 29th, 2021

This question is skating fairly close to controversy-land that I have promised to avoid. However, it is not intended to stoke any major controversy or any comparisons with the previous administration.

We know that passing actual legislation through Congress is hard. I think that is what the Founders intended. Hundreds of individuals, each with different opinions, have to agree on a compromise. Even if a majority of the individuals belong to one Party, there are different opinions about the details.

After watching the Biden administration rule by Executive Orders, even The NY Times (at least an op-ed in The NY Times) is starting to wonder. Major areas in which Congress buy-in may be required are:

1. Taxes.
2. Infrastructure.
3. Oil and Gas subsidies.
4. Alternative fuel subsidies.

Do you think Biden will be able to pass any major legislation? If so, what is a reasonable time frame? If not, how far do you think he can get with just Executive Orders?

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