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It took one Vote.
One Vote … according to their own Rules.. and Massie stabbed us in the back.
The Dems abdicated their rights when they offered no bill, and Joe left early for the beach delegating McCarthy to get it done.
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The President does not sit in on these negotiations. Neither does McCarthy. This is ALL done by staff. High-level staff, but staff nonetheless. They have the authority to negotiate, and when they shake hands, the deal is done. Both parties lose if a deal wasn’t reached. The truth is, neither party has any interest in spending less. Trump had control of BOTH houses for two years and spend more than anyone in history. This negotiation was a dog and pony show.