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POLITICO Playbook Daily Briefing
September 9, 2024: A pre-election spending fight
Sep 9, 2024
Rachael Bade, co-author of Playbook, dives into the contentious spending battle in Congress as lawmakers return to session. She discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson's provocative proposal linking budget discussions to election integrity. The conversation highlights the intricate dynamics among Republicans and the pressures stemming from internal party disagreements. Bade also explores the potential implications of this showdown on funding deadlines and how it could shape the upcoming elections.
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- The imminent government funding deadline is heightening tensions between lawmakers as Speaker Johnson proposes new voting registration requirements amidst a spending standoff.
- Despite a critical atmosphere, some Democrats are surprised by Johnson's strategic willingness to propose a clean resolution, shifting expectations for upcoming negotiations.
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Spending Standoff and Legislative Strategy
Lawmakers face a critical deadline as the government is set to run out of funds in three weeks, initiating a spending showdown. Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposal aims to extend current funding levels until March while introducing a provision requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, which Democrats have vehemently opposed. The negotiation tactics employed by Johnson serve dual purposes: framing a narrative around voting integrity to put Democrats on the defensive and securing time to negotiate potential spending cuts. As tensions rise, the dynamics of the House leadership are also at play, where Johnson's actions are closely observed by his Republican colleagues ahead of upcoming leadership elections.
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