Thom Tillis is facing a difficult re-election campaign, possibly against a popular former governor, in 2026. He is responding by moving a bit into Susan Collins territory; he expresses concerns about some of the leadership’s priorities, but he ultimately votes the party line anyway.
Two different clean energy lobbying groups are running commercials in North Carolina reminding him of the consequences to them and him if he rolls over on their tax credits. How will he respond? If history is any guide, he will vote for the BBB, including the tax credit repeal, and expect gratitude for his expressions of sympathy with its victims.