Americans want Covid-19 relief done fast — even if it takes budget reconciliation

Americans want Covid-19 relief fast — and they’re supportive of passing it via budget reconciliation if that’s what it takes.

According to a new poll from Vox and Data for Progress, a majority of likely voters — 64 percent — would back more coronavirus relief, even if it means approving it via budget reconciliation, rather than the standard process for advancing most bills. Typically, most bills need 60 votes in the Senate in order to pass, but a budget resolution would only need 51 — and Democrats would be able...