A band of House conservatives Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) …

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    1 year ago

    I’m still lost as to why they need to be figuring out funding for the government till the last minute at all?

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      1 year ago

      because to them its a bargaining chip.

      If Dems don’t cave and give them what they want, then people wont get their social security checks, Children wont get fed, etc etc.

      Because they see the most vulnerable americans as worthless tokens to hold hostage.

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      “I’m sorry, if you’re not wearing a tie at this moment then we shouldn’t really be talking about the government shutdown” --real quote from politician, probably