Let's Get Back To Incompetence
I've noted that my developing theory of incomptence is starting to show that a major factor, and a major indicator, is an inability to match the calendar with a realistic understanding of the time it takes to finish tasks. We've been seeing this all autumn in the repeated crises over passing the BIF in the House of Representatives, and as I noted yesterday, there's no indication this is going to stop. As The Hill noted, Speaker Pelosi ordered her committee chairs to finish drafting legistlative text for the BBB by last night so the Rules Committee could mark it up for a vote as early as tomorrow. Even The Hill has now backed off: A number of sticking points on the $1.75 trillion package could make it difficult to move speedily. These troublesome issues include locking in how the bill is paid for and whether paid leave and prescription drug negotiations will be added. Senate Democrats also need a decision from the parliamentarian on their latest immigration proposal...