Pod Save America “Not my default.”
Oct 7, 2021
Sean Patrick Maloney, the Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and representative of New York's 18th district, joins the conversation to unpack the Democratic party's midterm strategies. Topics include Mitch McConnell's recent economic decisions and their potential consequences. The discussion navigates voter turnout disparities and effective grassroots mobilization, while also balancing immediate public benefits against long-term spending implications. Humor emerges through a game rating questionable political takes, keeping the tone lively amidst serious political topics.
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Debt Ceiling Delay
- Mitch McConnell agreed to a short-term debt ceiling increase, giving Democrats two months.
- This delay avoids immediate default but postpones the larger issue.
Debt Ceiling Politics
- Democrats are hesitant to raise the debt ceiling via reconciliation due to potential attack ads.
- McConnell wants this because he believes forcing Democrats to own the dollar amount will hurt them politically.
Manchin on Filibuster
- Joe Manchin remains opposed to filibuster reform, even to prevent default.
- This suggests his stance on filibuster reform for other issues won't change.