Biden setbacks rattle Democrats facing tough elections

Democrats facing tough reelection bids in the House and Senate are grappling with what to tell their constituents about the party's failure to advance major pieces of President Biden's agenda as they head to their home states and districts for the holidays.

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) effectively killed President Biden’s Build Back Better plan on Sunday when he said he would not support the mammoth social spending legislation. The move sparked outrage from moderates and progressives alike.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.), who is one of the most vulnerable House Democrats facing reelection next year, called...