| | | | | | | Presented By Meta | | | | Axios AM | | By Mike Allen · Jul 16, 2022 | | Happy Saturday. Smart Brevity™ count: 1,197 words ... 4½ mins. Edited by TuAnh Dam and Donica Phifer. | | | | | | 1 big thing: Dems' Manchin rage |  | | | Photo illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images | | | | Democrats are fuming — on the record — that Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) can't be trusted and has doubled-crossed them yet again on Build Back Better. - Why it matters: Dems fear that with Manchin demanding another month to consider the inflation ramifications of a $300 billion bill to fight climate change, they'll get nothing, Axios' Hans Nichols reports.
But these Dems are left shouting their outrage on Twitter and cable news. Because in a 50-50 Senate, they need Manchin for what he says he is willing to do. - Party leaders are moving to vote on a prescription-drug pricing and health care subsidy package this month. Capping drug costs is hugely popular across party lines, and could give Democrats a major boost ahead of November — if infighting doesn't sink a deal.
Between the lines: Frustration with Manchin in the Democratic caucus runs deep. It stems, in part, due to his habit of always playing for more time. What's happening: Fellow Democratic senators didn't hide their rage and indignation after reports Thursday night that Manchin had told party leaders that because of inflation, he was out on any economic package with climate change spending, or new taxes on the wealthy or corporations. - After negotiating with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer all spring on a package to include $1 trillion in revenue and $500 billion in new spending, Manchin was again taking his ball and going home.
💭 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), chair of the House Progressive Caucus, told reporters: "We're going to have to get two more Democrats — real Democrats — who will actually help us to implement the president's agenda and not obstruct it." - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) told SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah: "Manchin is not particularly concerned about President Biden succeeding. He's not particularly concerned about the needs of working people."
- Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) tweeted: "Senator Manchin's refusal to act is infuriating."
👀 What we're watching: Manchin tempered his stance yesterday, telling a West Virginia radio host that he simply wants more time and to see how the Fed responds to the 9.1% June inflation report. Manchin also underscored his willingness to get the Medicare piece done now. 🗞️ Today's front pages ... WashPost: "Manchin once more puts Biden in a bind" ... N.Y. Times: "Manchin Again Has Democrats Fuming." |     | | | | | | 2. 💰 Senate GOP money flop |  | | | Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios | | | | Top Senate Republican candidates turned in poor fundraising numbers in key races from Arizona to New Hampshire, Axios' Josh Kraushaar reports. - Why it matters: It's as if big GOP donors either don't realize a Senate majority is in reach — or wrongly think it's a sure thing. And it's clear they don't like a lot of the Trumpy candidates.
Context: Democratic Senate candidates are posting blockbuster hauls. - Republicans could be surfing a tidal wave of discontent about the country (75% wrong track in Real Clear Politics average) and President Biden (39% approval).
What's happening: Here's what Josh found in Q2 fundraising reports, due last night. - In Arizona, the leading Republican candidate, Blake Masters, raised just $827,000 in the quarter ($1.58 million cash on hand) to $13.6 million ($24.9 million cash on hand) for Sen. Mark Kelly, the Democratic incumbent. Another GOP candidate, Jim Lamon, brought in $1.2 million ($1 million of his own).
- In Pennsylvania, another underwhelming fundraising tally from a big-time GOP Senate candidate: Dr. Oz raised $1.6 million in the latest fundraising report, and put in $2.2 million of his own money — ending June with $1.1 million cash on hand. Democrat John Fetterman, despite his absence from the trail following a stroke, raised $10 million ($5.5 million on hand).
- In New Hampshire, Sen. Maggie Hassan (D) raised $5.07 million, to just $538,000 for her leading GOP challenger, state Senate President Chuck Morse.
🥊 Two Senate Republican candidates had strong quarters: Herschel Walker in Georgia ($6.2 million) ... and Adam Laxalt in Nevada ($2.8 million). Chris Hartline, NRSC communications director, tells Axios: "The NRSC has raised records amounts of money this cycle and we've been spending early to define the Democrats and remind voters that the pain they're feeling at the pump, in the grocery stores and in their communities is caused by the Democrats." | | | | | | | | 3. 🇸🇦 Biden courts Arab leaders | | Saudi Crown Prince MBS receives President Biden at Al Salman Palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, yesterday. Photo: Bandar Algaloud/Saudi Royal Court via Reuters President Biden told nine Arab leaders at a summit in Saudi Arabia today that the U.S. "will not walk away" from the Middle East "and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran," Axios from Tel Aviv author Barak Ravid reports. - Why it matters: The visit — part of Biden's first trip to the region since becoming president — is aimed at recalibrating ties with Saudi Arabia and bolstering U.S. influence in the region.
The summit includes leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and the UAE — as well as from Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq. - U.S. officials say Biden will discuss energy security. No announcements on oil production are expected during the visit.
💭 "Let me state clearly that the United States is going to remain an active, engaged partner in the Middle East," Biden said during an address at the summit. - "No matter what," Biden added, "the United States is committed to ensuring that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon."
Share this story ... Full remarks. | | | | | | | | A message from Meta | | The metaverse may be virtual, but the impact will be real | | |  | | | | Meta is helping build the metaverse so aviation mechanics will be able to practice servicing different jet engines – preparing them for any complex job. The results: A more skilled workforce. Learn how Meta is helping build the metaverse. | | | | | | 4. 📷 1,000 words | | LeCandice Durham and her daughter, Treasure, 4. Photo: Lauren Petracca/Reuters A refurbished Tops Friendly Market reopened in Buffalo, 62 days after the mass shooting that killed 10 Black people on a Saturday afternoon. - Roses were placed on a memorial at the market. Single carnations were handed to customers as they entered. Keep reading.
| | | | | | | | 5. 📊 Abortion bans to reshape where young people live |  Data: Generation Lab/Axios Poll. Chart: Nicki Camberg/Axios State abortion laws could significantly influence where Americans ages 18-29 attend college, move for work or build families, Axios' Oriana Gonzalez writes from a Generation Lab/Axios poll. - Why it matters: Several states are banning or heavily restricting abortions after the Supreme Court overturned Roe. The poll by The Generation Lab, founded by Cyrus Beschloss, shows laws in the post-Roe era will affect how young people live and love.
62% of young women — and 53% of young men — said state abortion laws will have "somewhat" or "a lot" of influence on where they live. - Democrats (67%) were nearly twice as likely as Republicans (36%) to say so.
Share this story ... Full results (click on "summary report" for 15 slides). | | | | | | | | 6. 🧱 1 fun thing: "The Office" à la Lego | | Lego revealed its highly anticipated model of Dunder Mifflin Scranton, the workplace for "The Office," Axios' Ina Fried writes. - The 1,164-piece set costs $119.99 and ships from Oct. 1. In the U.S., Walmart.com has the exclusive.
The set comes with 15 mini-figures: Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, Ryan Howard, Angela Martin, Oscar Martinez, Kevin Malone, Stanley Hudson, Kelly Kapoor, Phyllis Lapin Vance, Meredith Palmer, Creed Bratton, Toby Flenderson and Darryl Philbin — along with Garbage, one of Angela's cats. Lego's "The Office" is filled with objects from iconic moments from the show — including a stapler in Jell-O, a Dundie award, a golden ticket, Kevin's pot of chili and the teapot Jim gives Pam. | | | | | | | | A message from Meta | | The metaverse will make learning more immersive | | |  | | | | Virtual reality will enable students to see and experience biological concepts in new ways — deepening their knowledge and sparking curiosity. The metaverse may be virtual, but the impact will be real. Learn how Meta is helping build the metaverse. | | | | 📬 Invite your friends to sign up here for their daily essentials — Axios AM, PM and Finish Line. |  | | Are you a fan of this email format? It's called Smart Brevity®. Over 300 orgs use it — in a tool called Axios HQ — to drive productivity with clearer workplace communications. | | | |
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