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Dana Milbank: Fools on the Hill

The Bulwark Podcast

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Inaction Breeds Self-Critique

House Republicans express discontent with their performance, acknowledging a lack of significant achievements despite controlling the House. Key figures highlight a division between those believing that maintaining government funding and passing messaging bills represent success, while others voice frustration over their inability to advance a more aggressive agenda. The conversation reveals a lack of willingness to compromise with Democrats, leading to an ironic acceptance of inaction as a form of victory. Notably, there is a stark self-awareness among Republicans, with many openly criticizing their collective failures, indicating a deep sense of dissatisfaction that permeates their ranks.

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