Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast Rep. Suozzi: No To The Shutdown Compromise (and Zohran Mamdani)
Nov 10, 2025
U.S. Representative Tom Suozzi from New York's 3rd District, a centrist champion of bipartisan solutions, discusses his stance on the looming government shutdown. He emphasizes the need for a House vote on ACA premium tax credits and critiques the Senate compromise. Suozzi talks about the political ramifications of public distrust, the human impact of the shutdown, and his dedication to working with fellow Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, despite ideological differences. He sheds light on local GOP strength in Nassau County amidst a Democratic wave.
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Force House Accountability On Senate Deals
- Push for a House vote when negotiating Senate deals so promises become enforceable.
- Use discharge petitions or Speaker commitments to ensure measures like ACA credits reach the House floor.
Short Extensions As A Practical Compromise
- Short-term extensions can buy time to craft a better long-term health policy compromise.
- Suozzi's bipartisan framework aimed at a two-year extension with phased eligibility limits.
Toxic Politics Undermines Trust
- Toxic political environments block even practical bipartisanship by eroding trust.
- Suozzi warns that public frustration stems from lawmakers' inability to talk and solve problems.