Biden traveling to Scotland without being close to a deal would suggest another hit on a president, who is already undergoing falling approval ratings that have not been supported by the Democratic infighting over his agenda.
Lawmakers revealing optimism this week that a settlement could be reached highlighted the summit, saying they wanted to help Biden deliver.
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), who aspires to attend the conference in Glasgow along with several of his Senate Democratic colleagues said it will be “critical” to get “an agreement in principle next week that clearly articulates what we’re committed to and how that will build momentum” to handle the global warming issue.
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Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) said, “my hope is we can come together with a package that meets the president’s promise for Glasgow, and that’s going to be our assignment.”
The administration intends to make a notable show of force at the climate summit, known as COP26, by sending 13 Cabinet-level members and other high-ranking officials along with the president.
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Democratic lawmakers and associated support groups say it would be a hindrance if Biden shows up without a framework deal with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) to show other leaders that the Congress is bound to Biden’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas pollution by 50 percent by 2030.
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“This is a real concern,” Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) told CNN last week. “I think it’s critical that we go to Glasgow with the package of President Biden’s proposals moving forward.”
According to a Gallup tracking poll published Friday, Biden’s support rate rating has firmly dropped downward since the summer, leveling off at 42 percent this month. His public approval has declined by 14 percentage points since June, according to Gallup.
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Democrats say growing public annoyance and frustration over the president’s delayed legislative agenda is likely a part of the cause.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said the dull talks are “hurting Biden” and “hurting the Democrats.”
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“It’s undermining the vision of all the accomplishments we will have as being highly significant. The frustration is people’s heads are blowing off,” he told MSNBC’s Chuck Todd last week on “MTP Daily.”
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Democratic lawmakers and aides say the fast-approaching climate summit is another pressure point for getting at least a framework agreement struck by the end of the month.
Another emerging date is the expiration of a one-month approval of highway plans at the end of October.
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