Don't forget to put the cheese on AFTER the budget is cooked, Moobs!
Posted on 10/02/2025 11:20:53 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown. Now they have to figure out how to get out of it.
Just hours after the shutdown began, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that if the Republicans work with them, “the shutdown could go away very quickly.”
But that won’t be easy. Republican leaders — Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald Trump — have said that they won’t negotiate or be “held hostage ” by Democrats demanding concessions to reopen the government. The bill Democrats voted against was a simple extension of funding for 45 days, legislation they say should be noncontroversial.
While that uncompromising Republican position may not last long — there were some early, informal talks on the Senate floor Wednesday — reaching a deal would be difficult. It’s deeply uncertain, for now, if the two sides could find common ground on health care policy or sow enough trust for the Democrats to change their position.
At the same time, an extended shutdown could be increasingly painful for Democrats. The Trump administration has threatened to lay off thousands of workers and target Democratic-leaning states. On Wednesday, the White House announced it was putting a hold on subway and tunnel projects in Schumer’s home state of New York.
“This Democrat shutdown is actually delaying progress on the issues that Democrats claim to be interested in,” Thune, who represents South Dakota, said on the Senate floor Wednesday.
Some wavering Democrats emerge in shutdown saga
Republicans were encouraged Tuesday evening when three Democrats voted with them to keep the government open — Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Catherine...
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Do not negotiate with the Dems. This peace creep stance of talking with them is wrong and enables their power.
Say no to concessions and other signs of tolerating these demons.
Don’t give in to Dems.
The Dems walked right into Trumps trap. Keep it shut down til Christmas.
Trump is cutting off the money that the unions kick back to Dems for their elections.
It’s interesting that the AP, staffed by Democrats lapdogs and sycophants, phrased the headline they say they did. Even they see that Mr Trump and the GOP have the advantage.
three Democrats voted with them to keep the government open
Only two dems voted to keep the govt funded. Angus King is unenrolled.
three Democrats voted with them to keep the government open
Only two dems voted to keep the govt funded. Angus King is unenrolled.
Don't forget to put the cheese on AFTER the budget is cooked, Moobs!
Unlike the GOP, the Dems WILL primary people who do not toe the left wing line.
Schumer faces a primary challenge. He CAN’T fold.
In contrast, we have Lindsey Graham.
I wonder how close we are to being able to actually afford the amount of federal government that is still running? If it’s close, just keep the rest permanently shut down, end of deficit, badda bing!
I then asked her if she is concerned about parks, museums, and such being closed? She said no, but concerned about all the so-called firings of Fedgov employees. I had to tell her they are mostly paid layoffs, which amount to paid vacations. Like most, she didn't know that.
I always find the Fedgov shutdowns a farce and most Americans don't notice much of a difference. Point being, Fedgov shutdowns have very little impact on our populace and show how little we need the Fedgov.
Rand Paul voted no with the rest of the No Democrats
Rand will change his vote if he becomes the deciding vote, if Dems pick up another 5-6 votes.
“DISCUSSING” WHETHER ILLEGALS SHOULD GET OUR HEALTH CARE SUPPORT===
SHEER INSANITY
There are also RIF’s being threatened by the White House. Remains to be seen how extensive that will be. Dems are already in court over that possibility. I don’t think the USSC is going to look favorably on their argument just based upon recent rulings.
Let it stay closed.
"Yeah," he continued, "All they have to do is surrender and give us everything we want. It's always worked before."
Hopefully the stupid party stays strong here!
Without Trump they’d fold like a cheap suit
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