AOC says Dems need to play hardball if they help Republicans keep the government open
AOC says Dems need to play hardball if they help Republicans keep the government open
As the Trump administration takes a slash-and-burn approach to the federal government, Ilhan Omar told The Independent ‘there’s no reason to help them out’
Summary
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar insist Democrats should demand major concessions if they help Republicans avoid a government shutdown.
With a narrow three-seat majority, Republicans need Democratic votes to pass a spending bill, but progressives argue the GOP must "sort themselves out" first.
They oppose Republican efforts to slash corporate taxes and gut federal agencies.
Concerns remain that even if Democrats secure agreements, the Trump administration might ignore them. Some moderate Democrats agree that Republicans must take responsibility for funding the government.
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It's one of the few levers they have. If they don't use it they're complicit
They could refuse to cooperate instead of being complcit.
Problem is, government shutdown is what president Elon wants.
Not refusing to refuse is still being complicit. I find it hilarious that inside trading fucks blame progressives every chance they get.