Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema act out of ego, not principle

‘I do know from 50 years’ experience in and around Washington that most of the people who serve in our nation’s capital have very, very large – shall we say? – egos.’ Photograph: Jacquelyn Martin/AP

This week, the spotlight once again will be on Democratic senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema (dubbed “Manchinema” by the Washington press corps when the two blocked much of Biden’s agenda).

Which is exactly where both of these politicians want it.