CNN analyst and former Democratic staffer Kirsten Powers implored Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to leave the Democratic Party Thursday, claiming "it would be better off" for President Biden if he could avoid accusations of being unable to unite the party around his massive social spending bill. Moderate Democrats support this bill in the House. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPTense negotiations have been ongoing amongst Senate Democrats over the bill following its passage in the House of Representatives last month. Biden met with Manchin on multiple occasions in an attempt to secure his support, but no agreement has been made. With the Senate split evenly amongst Democrats and Republicans, Biden can't afford to lose a single Democratic vote, assuming all 50 Republicans vote against the measure.

Source: CNN December 18, 2021 10:54 UTC