Tanden-tious: Biden's Indian-American cabinet pick meets storm of criticism

Tanden also tangled often with supporters of Democrat Socialist Senator Bernie Sanders who did not regard her as progressive enough, although Republicans claim she is a "liberal hack." With the US Senate currently at 50-48 (and 50-50 if Democrats win the run-off for two Georgia seats), Tanden would need the support of every Democrat lawmaker and a couple of Republicans to become the first Indian-American, to head the OMB.