Dem Labels Infrastructure as ‘Top Thing’ Trump Can Accomplish

April 25, 2017

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) believes the Trump administration could score a major legislative victory if he negotiates with Democrats on a $1 trillion infrastructure package.

Klobuchar said Monday evening that Democrats have repeatedly shown openness to working with Trump on a rebuilding proposal, and dismissed concerns that her party would be reluctant to hand the GOP a win before the 2018 midterm elections.

“I was surprised the White House didn’t lead with it,” Klobuchar said at an infrastructure event sponsored by Politico. “There’s a lot of momentum for infrastructure funding right now, and the president is going to have to decide. I would list this as the top thing he could get done if he wants to go for it.”

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