Biden basks in bipartisan triumph – but is it a new start or a swansong?

The signing of a $1.2tn infrastructure act was a much-needed win but Washington’s deep divisions were all too apparent

“Here is what I know to be true, Mr President,” Vice-President Kamala Harris said on Monday, as she addressed Joe Biden. “You are equal parts believer and builder. And because you are, we are all better off.”

Biden is a believer in the ability of the American people, US democracy and Democrats and Republicans to work together and get things done. It was the theory of his candidacy for president.

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source https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/15/joe-biden-bipartisan-infrastructure-signing-sketch

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