President Joe Biden took his pitch for enhanced infrastructure and social safety net spending to Howell, Mich., this week, accompanied by the town’s congresswoman, Democrat Elissa Slotkin.

CQ Roll Call senior writer Paul M. Krawzak also went to Howell, located in exurban Detroit, and spoke to people about how they felt about the president, his positions, and politics more broadly. He joins us on this episode of the Political Theater podcast.

Show Notes:

• Biden plays for time on infrastructure, larger budget package
• Infrastructure uncertainty rankles vulnerable Democrats
• Business groups blast House GOP opposition to infrastructure bill
• Biden pitch meets resistance in Michigan GOP stronghold