Schumer caves in. Another victory for Trump.
It seems that the Senate democrats have decided that a government shutdown would not only hurt the already suffering democrat party but also allow the President to make further cuts and determine what elements of government were essential. After all the tough talk minority leader Schumer said that he, himself would vote to keep the government open, thus pretty much insuring passage of the Republican funding bill.
It would appear that this gives the President and Congressional Republicans and important victory on the federal budget. The vote still has to take place sometime today.
It has been a busy month or so for fact reporters like yours truly. Covering the opening month of America's Golden Age can be a daunting task. As I recall the great Edward R Murrow would go through packs of Camel cigarettes in the course of a day.
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The sad part of the Democrats refusal is that the items in the CR are the same as the items in CR's passed at the end of the Biden Administration. The only real change is who the President is.
Not exactly. The part about redefining a “ calendar day ” is new.
The only real change is who the President is.
No, the real change is that Congress just gave away their power.
To do what?
Shut down the government?
No. Congress has the power to confirm or overturn Trump’s declaration of an emergency. Republicans inserted language into the CR that removes that authority.
So, they needed to shut down the government?
My point was that the CR was not the same. Follow the thread. I can’t tell you why individual members vote the way they do.
Can you show us the language you think is so different?
I linked to the thing I’m referencing way back in @2.1 when I first mentioned it.
Also, JBB posted the story a few days ago here .
Such a resolution must be brought to the floor within 15 calendar days and voted on within 3 calendar days. If successful, the underlying national emergency would be terminated, as would the IEEPA tariffs.
So, what happened?
They inserted language that says
So for the next two years - and in reference to this issue only - there is no such thing as a “calendar day.” When Democrats call for a vote (and yes, they can) on the issue, a clock starts ticking.
The way it works is the House has 6 months to develop a resolution in committee to confirm or terminate the emergency. The issue is referred to the committee, which has 15 days to produce the resolution. Then there must be a vote on it within 3 days. I’m saying “days” but the statute says “calendar days.”
Except the Republicans decided that there is now no such thing, so the vote doesn’t have to occur.
The consequence of a vote would be bad for many Republicans, no matter how they voted. Vote to reverse the declaration, and they are opposing Trump. That’s obviously a bad political move. But if they vote to affirm the declaration, then they go on the record supporting damaging tariffs that their constituents are complaining about. So, with no good outcome possible, they inserted this language to avoid the vote altogether.
Oh oh. The little bartender girl is mad...........
So out of touch........
She has far bigger problems than her TDS temper tantrum.
The lefts heroes are an interesting bunch, a horse face bartender and a little terrorist girl [✘] the [✘] Botox queen who got rich through insider trading is pretty much irrelevant, she had the good sense to disappear when things got bad.
The Democrats have no plan, the Democrats have no leader - the Democrats have no chance to rein in Trump without those two things.
They are wailing and whining, but the Idiot in Chief continues to mangle the government and detroy the country's standing in the world.
And the Democrats are content to watch
You mean not allowing the world to use the US as their security forces and bank? It's long past due that they do for themselves and quit relying on the US for, well, everything.
the Idiot in Chief continues to mangle the government and detroy the country's standing in the world.
No there was no hidden meaning to the statement, a literal interpretation of the words is exactly what I meant and exactly what Trump is doing.
Maybe Chuck didn't like how catchy the Schumer shutdown was?
This article is a bizarre promotion of cancer stix.
How To Look Like A Hero - when you don't have the votes.
And with Schumer and Fetterman caving, the party of hissy fit is having a meltdown.
Politics 101.
Talking tough at breakfast, caving by lunch.. Good job Chuckie boy.
But he called republicans "bastards" to signal to his base what a tough guy he is though.
Maybe it is nuanced but there is a difference between caving and having no choice. Schumer didn't cave any more than Zelensky and Putin caved.
Do not underestimate the power of retribution.
Update:
In the end, nine senators who caucus with Democrats joined with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) in voting to advance legislation to avoid a government shutdown, essentially giving up Democratic leverage over President Donald Trump for the foreseeable future.
Their support meant the bill was able to break the 60-vote threshold to avoid a filibuster, 62-38.
These nine senators are likely to share in Schumer’s political suffering, though none of them are an obvious target for an immediate primary challenge.
Here Are The Democrats Who Advanced A GOP Bill To Avoid A Government Shutdown
Well there's an asinine point of view. If the Dems shut the system down they would be the boogey man like the GOP regularly is after government shutdowns.
There was also no easy way for the Dems, had they shut down the Government, to call anyone back to D.C. to end it.
They chose bipartisan duty to the country.
Well there's an asinine point of view
Well, aoc is asinine.
Maybe Schumer and a few others did.
It seems that Jeffries and Pelosi disagree.
Who cares except the New Yorkers in her district?
Perfectly within their individual rights.
But you said it was an asinine point of view.
Are you defending them or condemning them?
Neither.
The author said they were giving up leverage for the foreseeable future.
That happened last November. There is little leverage in a shutdown.
It’s been amusing watching Kristin sinema (who with manchin saved the filibuster from destruction by democrats) retweeting all the democrats calling for its use yesterday who two years ago called the filibuster the “Jim Crow filibuster”, a tool for racists etc.
After driving sinema out of the party, there aren’t many adults left on the democratic side. All that’s left are clowns with the self control of toddlers who can’t see past what they want right now!
As with Lawrence O'Donnell, they are exhausted & beaten.
And it is only the beginning.
Schumer is now likely to be primaried by AOC.
AOC becoming the face of the dems would be a gift to Republicans
Absolutely!
Most people don't think like her. She may win in New York, but her state may be facing difficulties.
Who cares except New Yorkers?
And what would you like me to say about them?
Nothing. What makes you think a response was necessary?