Treasury Secretary Warren? Progressives stand in line to press their agenda on the pitch

The database, which now has 500 to 600 names, covers everything from cabinet positions to sub-secretarial posts in vague executive-branch offices and bureaus, such as the chairman of the Export-Import Bank and the director of the patent and trademark office. The team hopes to submit the list to the Biden Change Committee by this weekend.

Progressives acknowledge that their work on appointments and policy would be much more difficult if there was a Republican Senate. While this may not confirm the appointments to key government positions that Republicans consider to be the most left-wing, Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican majority leader in Kentucky, has already suggested he continue.

Without enough democratic allies in the Senate, Mr. Biden has no chance of implementing even the pre-election agenda, which means lowering the medical eligibility age from 65 to 60.

“If Mitch McConnell eventually controls the Senate, it will dramatically lower the ceiling on what is legally possible, increasing the urgency of appointing good people to the executive branch to do things there,” said co-founder Adam Green. The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is the sister organization of the Progressive Change Agency and a partner of Ms. Warren.

Although the Republican Senate worked very hard, the progressives did not give up hope of passing legislation. They believe the Senate still has broad legislative legislation, including the Corona virus relief bill, a $ 15 federal minimum wage and investment in infrastructure.

“I believe it changes the dynamic of people knowing that if Joe Biden is in the White House, there will be a president who will sign these things into law,” Ms Jayapal said. “It will help us a lot.”

“The question is: Are Republicans going to continue to execute the outrageous Trump agenda even when they leave the White House?” He added. “Or are they really going to start talking for their members?”