Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has rejected every short-term government funding deal because he said he doesn't have the votes for anything that doesn't restore Obamacare subsidies.
No one wants a government shutdown, but both sides need to negotiate in good faith to achieve an equitable outcome. The Big Beautiful Bill was shoved through without any Democratic input. Many of the parts of that bill to provide outrageous tax cuts to billionaires are achieved by cuts to essential services to those Americans who are struggling to pay the bills. Enough is enough! I encourage the Democrats to hold the line.
That is the Problem with the old school democrats. There is no good faith with the house republicans , they are cowards, they have no morals, no honor. They are only loyal the law breaker rapist Trump who would screw his own mother.The congress is bound to
I am an old school Democrat, have been for decades. I didn't vote nor have I ever voted for any maga. Don't blame me for this shit show. I called, walked and canvassed my town to get out "normal" voters, what did you do?
Yes! Dems are being blamed for Kirk's assassination, and dems will be blamed for shutting down the government or the consequences for not doing so. The tables must be turned. Make the Republicans shut down the government because they refuse to do the right thing for Americans.
I think every last Dem in DC should stand firm and refuse to play ball with the Rethuglicans. It is way past time for Stupido and his suckophants to go down!
Do it, damn it! Let the government shut down. It’s about time the elected Democratic Reps fight for us and not against us!! I only wish Republicans would do the same.
Fuck the subsidies. Talk about them, but they really need to force Trump to stop invading cities and stop defunding universities and to stop politicizing disaster aid.
Democrats need to defend their own voters, NOT rescue Republicans from hurting theirs. Also, NO farm bailouts!
Democrats need to take a stand - even if it hurts because it’s only going to hurt much more every time they give in. The line has been crossed too many times to count. The Supreme Court, Republicans, companies and the ultra rich have failed US people. Going down the current path is absolutely destroying our Democracy. When there is nothing left China and Russia will be left to fight it out until the destruction of mankind.
Democrats have fixed and cleaned up maga shit since 1933! Why are WE always on the hook to keep repeating to save this circle jerk of a country? The fucked up billionaire free press and social media created this monster, so just exactly how are we supposed to bring down this new golden magazilla? Then, IF we save the day again, how do we keep maga from coming back in 50 or 60 years?
This constant cycle of maga cicada comebacks started because of the 3/5ths compromise in the US Constitution Itself that promoted Slavery! We thought it was settled at Gettysburg in July of 1863 but then Lincoln was murdered and a Pro Slavery VP took over. We thought it was settled again in December of 1948 when Mussolini, Tojo and Hitler were dead. We thought it was over in July of 1964 when Civil Rights rose up and Jim Crow ended. Yet, here we are again 60 years later.
I have a list of my own to "undo" the immediate problems IF, we get back power that includes: ending the Senate Filibuster, forcing ethics and stiff penalties on ALL branches of Government, no more "no shows" or claiming the 5th for Senate or House investigation subpoenas that include real jail time, allow Puerto Rico and D.C. in as States with full representation, bar ALL corporate money from politics, abolish the electoral college, expand the supreme court with four (4) new progressive justices, reign in the Executive power to pardon, reverse Dodd, reverse Citizens United and reverse immunity for the Executive Branch criminal acts as a start.
I have an ENTIRE “laundry list” of items the Republicans need to guarantee through 2035. Basically, they need to secure the passage of stock trading restrictions, drop Citizens United to get REAL people back into political donations, recognize the importance of labor unions in the workplace, restore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Restore the NLRB, Acknowledge the INDEPENDENCE of the Federal Reserve Board, prosecute Donald Trump for his refusal to follow his oath to the Constitution, Remove all cabinet positions held by people clearly not qualified to be in charge, restore military integrity to the Pentagon, hold all positions to rules of accountability and transparency, release the entire 100,000+ files comprising the Epstein files and allow victim testimony to drive prosecution of any and all people involved in this horrendous scandal, imprisoning all predators WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF ANY KIND OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. and the list continues. We need to get the Republicans to pass clear law that WILL be upheld by SCOTUS to bring an end to this authoritarian regime that is terrorizing our country and the world.
The US Constitution needs a refresh. The filibuster, electoral college, Citizens United, Dodd, Exec Immunity, fairness doctrine, truth on all media platforms, declarations of War, ethics, subpoena power, sedition, insurrection, civil rights, well regulated militia and more HAVE to be clearly defined by We The People and Our Congress for the 21st Century.
You're reply is by far the most important reply so far. The Dem Elite needs to look an act on the whole part of the destruction the Repubs are causing. If not shut it down or be prepared to be voted out. This is for all who would vote to keep it open. Take care of ALL the people.
It’s about time. Bernie and AOC must be getting some traction.
YES! Hold the line, Dems! 👏👏👏
Get the ACA subsidies back (as a start) or shut down the government.
No one wants a government shutdown, but both sides need to negotiate in good faith to achieve an equitable outcome. The Big Beautiful Bill was shoved through without any Democratic input. Many of the parts of that bill to provide outrageous tax cuts to billionaires are achieved by cuts to essential services to those Americans who are struggling to pay the bills. Enough is enough! I encourage the Democrats to hold the line.
That is the Problem with the old school democrats. There is no good faith with the house republicans , they are cowards, they have no morals, no honor. They are only loyal the law breaker rapist Trump who would screw his own mother.The congress is bound to
I am an old school Democrat, have been for decades. I didn't vote nor have I ever voted for any maga. Don't blame me for this shit show. I called, walked and canvassed my town to get out "normal" voters, what did you do?
You got that right
Dems need to take their stand and don't back down.
I agree no more sitting on the sidelines fight back and do it right
Yes! Dems are being blamed for Kirk's assassination, and dems will be blamed for shutting down the government or the consequences for not doing so. The tables must be turned. Make the Republicans shut down the government because they refuse to do the right thing for Americans.
We get blamed for rain or sunshine anyway so who cares at this point?
Shut. It. Down. All high roads are now closed. 😒
It is time for Dems to grow a pair! Learn from the opposition and no more nice guy!
I think every last Dem in DC should stand firm and refuse to play ball with the Rethuglicans. It is way past time for Stupido and his suckophants to go down!
Do it, damn it! Let the government shut down. It’s about time the elected Democratic Reps fight for us and not against us!! I only wish Republicans would do the same.
We Democrats are your last hope. So ask us nicely to save the country again... ok.
Fuck the subsidies. Talk about them, but they really need to force Trump to stop invading cities and stop defunding universities and to stop politicizing disaster aid.
Democrats need to defend their own voters, NOT rescue Republicans from hurting theirs. Also, NO farm bailouts!
You don't bring a knife to a gun fight. Dems need to grow a pair, roll up their sleeves and fight dirty. No body remembers who came in second.
You own a piece? If so, are you ready to use it?
Several.
Democrats need to take a stand - even if it hurts because it’s only going to hurt much more every time they give in. The line has been crossed too many times to count. The Supreme Court, Republicans, companies and the ultra rich have failed US people. Going down the current path is absolutely destroying our Democracy. When there is nothing left China and Russia will be left to fight it out until the destruction of mankind.
Democrats have fixed and cleaned up maga shit since 1933! Why are WE always on the hook to keep repeating to save this circle jerk of a country? The fucked up billionaire free press and social media created this monster, so just exactly how are we supposed to bring down this new golden magazilla? Then, IF we save the day again, how do we keep maga from coming back in 50 or 60 years?
This constant cycle of maga cicada comebacks started because of the 3/5ths compromise in the US Constitution Itself that promoted Slavery! We thought it was settled at Gettysburg in July of 1863 but then Lincoln was murdered and a Pro Slavery VP took over. We thought it was settled again in December of 1948 when Mussolini, Tojo and Hitler were dead. We thought it was over in July of 1964 when Civil Rights rose up and Jim Crow ended. Yet, here we are again 60 years later.
I have a list of my own to "undo" the immediate problems IF, we get back power that includes: ending the Senate Filibuster, forcing ethics and stiff penalties on ALL branches of Government, no more "no shows" or claiming the 5th for Senate or House investigation subpoenas that include real jail time, allow Puerto Rico and D.C. in as States with full representation, bar ALL corporate money from politics, abolish the electoral college, expand the supreme court with four (4) new progressive justices, reign in the Executive power to pardon, reverse Dodd, reverse Citizens United and reverse immunity for the Executive Branch criminal acts as a start.
Elbows up!
I have an ENTIRE “laundry list” of items the Republicans need to guarantee through 2035. Basically, they need to secure the passage of stock trading restrictions, drop Citizens United to get REAL people back into political donations, recognize the importance of labor unions in the workplace, restore the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Restore the NLRB, Acknowledge the INDEPENDENCE of the Federal Reserve Board, prosecute Donald Trump for his refusal to follow his oath to the Constitution, Remove all cabinet positions held by people clearly not qualified to be in charge, restore military integrity to the Pentagon, hold all positions to rules of accountability and transparency, release the entire 100,000+ files comprising the Epstein files and allow victim testimony to drive prosecution of any and all people involved in this horrendous scandal, imprisoning all predators WITHOUT POSSIBILITY OF ANY KIND OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. and the list continues. We need to get the Republicans to pass clear law that WILL be upheld by SCOTUS to bring an end to this authoritarian regime that is terrorizing our country and the world.
The US Constitution needs a refresh. The filibuster, electoral college, Citizens United, Dodd, Exec Immunity, fairness doctrine, truth on all media platforms, declarations of War, ethics, subpoena power, sedition, insurrection, civil rights, well regulated militia and more HAVE to be clearly defined by We The People and Our Congress for the 21st Century.
You're reply is by far the most important reply so far. The Dem Elite needs to look an act on the whole part of the destruction the Repubs are causing. If not shut it down or be prepared to be voted out. This is for all who would vote to keep it open. Take care of ALL the people.
Prove that Democrats are for the people. Stand up to this fascist dictatorship. Don't give in!!!