The most optimistic, Aaron Sorkin-esque view of American politics would hope that politicians would be willing to set aside petty ideological squabbles in a time of crisis. Fresh off temporarily derailing crucial, time-sensitive coronavirus response legislation in order to push a divisive progressive wish list, Nancy Pelosi continues to do her best to destroy that optimistic view of politics once and for all. Her current legislative priority in the midst of a national health and economic crisis?Expanding a tax deduction that primarily benefits the wealthiest Americans.
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