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Can Johnson and Trump avoid a shutdown tomorrow?

Dec 19, 2024
As the clock ticks down to a potential government shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson grapples with urgent political pressures. Internal conflicts among Republicans complicate budget negotiations, especially with figures like Trump weighing in. The discussion pivots to the implications for Democratic strategies and the fallout of funding decisions. Expectations rise as party dynamics shift, leaving Johnson's leadership precarious. This tense political landscape underscores the urgent need for bipartisan solutions amid a financially strained government.
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INSIGHT

CR Failure

  • Speaker Mike Johnson's 1500+ page CR failed less than a day after its release.
  • Republicans criticized its size, and influencers like Elon Musk and Donald Trump hastened its demise.
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Unsustainable CR

  • The failed CR was destined to fail due to its length (84 days) and inclusion of policies like a pay raise.
  • Such a plan has been untenable in Congress for the last decade.
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Trump's Demands

  • Trump wants all negotiations, including the debt limit, completed before his term begins.
  • The speakers should have addressed this with an omnibus bill or a series of smaller bills, as Steve Scalise suggested.
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