Discussion on lack of progress and unity within the House Republican Conference. Israeli Prime Minister talks about potential hostage release and election results. Exploring the future of the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza's governance after the war. Lack of outrage and government dysfunction. Negotiations for release of hostages and calls for ceasefire. The rise of a third political party in the United States. Importance of voting and understanding the significance of every vote. The power of abortion as an issue and its potential impact on the election.
House Republicans divided on proposed government funding plan, raising concerns about securing enough support to pass the bill.
Opposition from House Republicans to the proposed plan stems from a lack of spending cuts, potentially requiring Democratic assistance for passage.
House Democratic support is crucial in gaining votes for the proposed government funding plan.
The idea of third-party candidates running for office raises concerns about the impact on democracy, particularly in the context of the threat of Donald Trump and his autocratic movement.
Deep dives
House Republicans disagree on plan to fund government
House Republicans are divided on a proposed plan to fund the government, with some opposing the clean continuing resolution (CR) put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson. The plan involves a lattered CR, extending funding for certain services until January 19th and the rest of the government until February 2nd. However, at least three House Republicans have already announced their opposition to the bill, citing concerns about the lack of spending cuts. If Republicans cannot secure enough support within their own party, they may need to seek Democratic assistance to pass the bill.
Concerns over government shutdown persist as deadline approaches
With only five days remaining until the deadline for a potential government shutdown, concerns continue to grow. The proposed plan put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson to fund the government has faced opposition within the House Republican Conference. While the plan involves a lattered continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding until January 19th and February 2nd, some Republicans have voiced their opposition, citing a lack of spending cuts. The discord within the Republican Party raises questions about whether they can secure enough support to pass the bill, potentially necessitating assistance from Democratic lawmakers.
Republicans face challenges in passing government funding plan
Republicans in the House of Representatives are facing challenges in passing a proposed plan to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson's plan involves a clean continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding until January 19th and February 2nd. However, some House Republicans have expressed opposition to the bill, raising concerns about the lack of spending cuts. If Republicans cannot unite behind the plan, they may need to seek support from Democrats to secure its passage.
House Republicans divided on proposed government funding plan
Proposed government funding plan by Speaker Mike Johnson is facing opposition from House Republicans. The plan involves a clean continuing resolution (CR) that extends funding until January 19th and February 2nd. However, several House Republicans have already announced their opposition, citing a lack of spending cuts. This rift within the Republican Party raises concerns about whether they can secure enough support to pass the bill, potentially leading to a need for Democratic assistance.
The Challenges of Government Funding and House Democratic Votes
The main challenge in government funding lies in gaining House Democratic votes. While a two-step approach to funding could keep the government funded, House Democratic support is crucial. However, previous attempts to govern solely within the Republican caucus have proven to be ungovernable.
The Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Gaza is facing an escalating humanitarian crisis, with hospitals surrounded by intense Israeli bombardment and gunfire. The largest hospital in Gaza, Al-Shifa, has been forced to suspend its services due to a lack of fuel and ongoing attacks. The World Health Organization has lost communication with its contacts at the hospital. Nonprofit medical organizations are rushing to send critical supplies, but the blockade and ongoing violence make it difficult to provide aid.
The Perils of Third-Party Candidates and the Importance of Democracy
The idea of third-party candidates running for office, including Joe Manchin's potential presidential bid, raises concerns about the impact on democracy. While more parties and candidates can be healthy for a democracy, the current climate, with the threat of Donald Trump and his autocratic movement, makes it a perilous time. Voters have to consider whether their vote for a third-party candidate would inadvertently support Trump and undermine the democratic values and liberties that Americans hold dear.
Ali Velshi is joined by Steve Benen, Producer on The Rachel Maddow Show, Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser at The Lincoln Project, Peter Beinart, Editor-at-Large at Jewish Currents, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Creator of “the 1619 Project”, Norman Ornstein, Senior Fellow Emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute, Fmr. Rep. Charles Dent, Executive Director & Vice President of the Congressional Program at Aspen Institute, Dr. Nahreen Ahmed, Medical Director at MedGlobal, Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer at the Washington Post, and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project
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