President Joe Biden spoke with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who is leading a Republican response to Biden’s infrastructure proposal, on Thursday about the president’s plan to pass a sweeping $2.3 trillion infrastructure package, according to the White House. The call signals willingness from both sides to negotiate on a bipartisan infrastructure plan following intense criticism over the Democrats’ decision to push forward with the latest COVID-19 relief package without Republican support. The concerns about the lack of bipartisanship were renewed following Biden’s 100-day speech on Wednesday, with Republicans remaining cynical about how much input Democrats actually want from Republicans. “They had a warm, friendly conversation and continued their dialogue about infrastructure and jobs, reiterating their willingness to negotiate. They also discussed having another potential in-person meeting in the near future,” the White House said in a statement to reporters. Meanwhile, Capito described the call as “constructive and substantive” in a separate statement. “We …