The Daily Punch Scalise draws a line on Obamacare
Oct 17, 2025
During a critical shutdown period, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise stands firm against extending Obamacare tax credits, asserting they were intended as temporary measures. The conversation uncovers House GOP dynamics, revealing a reluctance to unify on health care solutions. The podcast also highlights intriguing fundraising insights, showing incumbent patterns and financial power struggles ahead of the 2026 elections. Additionally, Georgia's GOP Senate primary is shaping into a competitive challenge with significant implications for party strategy.
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Scalise: No Extension For Obamacare Credits
- Steve Scalise firmly rejects extending Obamacare tax credits and frames them as temporary policy fixes.
- His stance signals a hardened House GOP position that reduces chances of a quick bipartisan rescue.
Hardening GOP Conference Reduces Escape Hatches
- House Republicans are hardening their stance as the shutdown stretches into day 17, making compromise less likely.
- Scalise's rhetoric discourages Democrats from taking symbolic