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Democrats promoting infrastructure bill

President Biden is hitting the road again this week, promoting the newly passed infrastructure bill. Democrats are trying to leverage the legislative success ahead of next year's midterms, but debate about the past election continues to shape discourse on Capitol Hill. Natalie Jennings, a deputy Washington editor for the Washington Post, and David Siders, a national political correspondent for Politico, join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more.

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N.H. governor to seek reelection, declines Senate run

Republican Governor Chris Sununu has decided against challenging Democrat Maggie Hassan for her Senate seat and will instead run for a fourth term as New Hampshire governor. Senate Republicans had largely expected Sununu to be their best chance at flipping the chamber in next year's midterms. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss what led to Sununu's decision and what it means for 2022.

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Election results raise red flags for Democrats

In a race that was supposed to be a comfortable victory for Democrats, CBS News projects New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will narrowly win a second term. Democrats are growing concerned about the party’s messaging following former Governor Terry McAuliffe’s defeat in Virginia. And Congress has yet to pass President Biden’s infrastructure bill or Build Back Better plan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins “CBSN AM” to discuss.

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What's next for Democrats, GOP after Virginia?

The Republican Party picked up a major victory in Virginia's gubernatorial election. The results are being looked at as a reflection of how voters are thinking and feeling ahead of next year's midterm elections, and which party could gain control of Congress. CBS News political analyst and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the race's results and what's next for both parties.

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House Democrat on key spending bills

Democrats are still working to pass two key pieces of legislation, President Biden's social spending plan and the bipartisan infrastructure bill. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will add paid leave back to the social spending bill. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan and a deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joined CBSN and spoke to Tanya Rivero about the legislation and his takeaway from the Virginia and New Jersey governor's races.

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