Biden's economic point man draws praise — and pushback

By artappraiser on Mon, 02/15/2021 - 12:47am |

I found this quite juicy with info. from congressional anonymice with what's been going on.

Allies laud Brian Deese's leadership on the stimulus negotiations, but he's rubbed some the wrong way.

By Megan Casella, Tyler Pager and Marianne Levine @ Politico.com, Feb. 14

The success of Joe Biden's presidency will be defined by his ability to end the Covid-19 pandemic and rescue the American economy. And that’s thrust the man at the center of the initial response — Brian Deese — into the spotlight, drawing plaudits from allies but making him a target for critics who question whether he’s up for the task.

The 42-year-old head of the National Economic Council, Deese has emerged as a major player in the early days of the administration, holding the ear of the president as he shuttles between the White House and Congress [....]