CNN’s Bill Weir Tweets Republicans Are Bringing About the ‘End of a Livable Earth,’ Then Promptly Deletes It
thewrap.compic.twitter.com/jnTrpms2ptShortly after, Weir deleted the tweet and posted a subsequent message explaining that he “Deleted a tweet that was poorly worded and did not land as intended.
Apologies.” Deleted a tweet that was poorly worded and did not land as intended. ApologiesThough Weir deleted the tweet, the sentiment was similar to the one he expressed in July when Democrats were struggling to garner sufficient votes for climate legislation.
At the time, he told CNN anchor Jim Sciutto, “This is hung up on an old-fashioned filibuster, sort of recent, made-up American rules, where the fate of life on earth is at stake and doesn’t seem to match.” Ultimately, the House voted 220-207 to pass the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday despite the lack of support from Republicans.
President Joe Biden is now expected to sign it into law in the upcoming week. The legislation, which covers health care, climate and taxes, passed in the Senate 51-50.“There are a few days in a congressional career that feel truly historic.
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