Pete Buttigieg insists White House WILL get Manchin to back the Democrats' ...

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday became the latest Democrat to express confidence that Sen. Joe Manchin would ultimately back the president's spending plan – even after Manchin once again threw off leaders' plans for floor action with a blistering statement Monday.

Asked in an appearance on CNN whether he was 'very confident' President Biden could get Manchin's support, Buttigieg responded: '  

'Absolutely. Very confident that this can get through the House and the Senate,' said Buttigieg.

'You know, a few days ago, i said we're the closest we've ever been. This morning, we're closer still. We want to see this literally signed, sealed, and delivered. But what is clear is there is enormous momentum behind this legislation,' he said.

Manchin showed obvious frustration at a Capitol press conference Monday, amid repeated demands from progressives that he and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) issue a clear statement of support of the $1.75 'framework' agreement announced by the White House before Biden's trip to Europe.  

But Manchin, who said Friday he was operating in 'good faith,' refused to go further.  

'Simply put, I will not support a bill that is this consequential without thoroughly understanding the impact that it will have on our national debt, our economy,' he said. 

'I'm open to supporting a final bill that helps move our country forward. But I am equally open to voting against a bill that hurts our country,' he said, once again leaving his final view in doubt.

Manchin's refusal to grant his full support has not caused House progressive lawmakers to bolt, however. House Progressive Caucus chair Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)  told CNN's 'New Day' she was willing to 'trust' the president to

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