Always thought it was Obama/Pelosi. And I hzve no doubt they had serious control.
But here is some serious evidence that Ron Kain is the key culprit. First post is about how he controlled the WH
White House Chief of Staff (2021–2023)Appointed White House Chief of Staff on January 20, 2021, Klain became the nerve center of Biden’s administration, steering its ambitious early agenda amid a divided Congress and cascading crises. He oversaw the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) in March 2021, delivering COVID-19 relief via stimulus checks and vaccine funding; the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in November 2021, rebuilding roads and bridges; and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, a $740 billion climate and healthcare package passed via reconciliation in August 2022. Facing blowback over soaring inflation (peaking at 9.1% in June 2022) and border security woes, Klain resigned February 7, 2023, succeeded by Jeff Zients. His 25-month tenure was a whirlwind of legislative wins and political firefighting, reflecting his knack for managing chaos.•American Rescue Plan: Klain drove the ARP’s passage in 60 days, negotiating with moderates like Joe Manchin to secure $1,400 checks, $350 billion in state aid, and 200 million vaccine doses by July 2021. Critics called it excessive, but Klain touted its 4% GDP boost and 11 million jobs added by 2022.•Infrastructure Triumph: He brokered the BIL with 19 Senate Republicans, a rare bipartisan coup, funding 20,000 miles of roads and 5G expansion. Klain’s daily calls to lawmakers—sometimes 50, per aides—kept it on track, though he clashed with progressives over its $550 billion cap.•Inflation Reduction Act: Klain salvaged Biden’s stalled Build Back Better plan, pivoting to the IRA with Chuck Schumer. It capped insulin at $35, cut emissions 40% by 2030, and raised $737 billion via corporate taxes—Klain’s “deal whisperer” role shone, though inflation critiques lingered.•Challenges and Exit: Inflation, fueled by supply chains and Ukraine’s war, dogged Klain—Biden’s approval dipped to 39% by late 2022. Border crossings hit 2 million annually, drawing GOP fire. Exhausted after 80-hour weeks, Klain stepped down post-midterms (Democrats held the Senate), handing off to Zients amid a stabilized but polarized nation.
White House - Biden Administration | Inflation Reduction Act
But here is some serious evidence that Ron Kain is the key culprit. First post is about how he controlled the WH
White House Chief of Staff (2021–2023)Appointed White House Chief of Staff on January 20, 2021, Klain became the nerve center of Biden’s administration, steering its ambitious early agenda amid a divided Congress and cascading crises. He oversaw the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP) in March 2021, delivering COVID-19 relief via stimulus checks and vaccine funding; the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in November 2021, rebuilding roads and bridges; and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, a $740 billion climate and healthcare package passed via reconciliation in August 2022. Facing blowback over soaring inflation (peaking at 9.1% in June 2022) and border security woes, Klain resigned February 7, 2023, succeeded by Jeff Zients. His 25-month tenure was a whirlwind of legislative wins and political firefighting, reflecting his knack for managing chaos.•American Rescue Plan: Klain drove the ARP’s passage in 60 days, negotiating with moderates like Joe Manchin to secure $1,400 checks, $350 billion in state aid, and 200 million vaccine doses by July 2021. Critics called it excessive, but Klain touted its 4% GDP boost and 11 million jobs added by 2022.•Infrastructure Triumph: He brokered the BIL with 19 Senate Republicans, a rare bipartisan coup, funding 20,000 miles of roads and 5G expansion. Klain’s daily calls to lawmakers—sometimes 50, per aides—kept it on track, though he clashed with progressives over its $550 billion cap.•Inflation Reduction Act: Klain salvaged Biden’s stalled Build Back Better plan, pivoting to the IRA with Chuck Schumer. It capped insulin at $35, cut emissions 40% by 2030, and raised $737 billion via corporate taxes—Klain’s “deal whisperer” role shone, though inflation critiques lingered.•Challenges and Exit: Inflation, fueled by supply chains and Ukraine’s war, dogged Klain—Biden’s approval dipped to 39% by late 2022. Border crossings hit 2 million annually, drawing GOP fire. Exhausted after 80-hour weeks, Klain stepped down post-midterms (Democrats held the Senate), handing off to Zients amid a stabilized but polarized nation.
