Democrats spot opening to kneecap GOP's budget plans

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Feb 24, 2025 -
Politics & Policy


House Democrats want to hobble Republicans' efforts to pass wide-reaching fiscal policy legislation — and a key vote this week on a budget framework is emerging as a possible golden opportunity for them to do just that.

Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with several potential defections on their side. With a razor-thin majority, unified Democratic opposition could cement the budget bill's demise.

But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is dealing with the fact that some of their older and ailing members have regularly missed votes this year, and he will need to be at full strength to make his power felt.

Democratic leadership will also have to ensure their centrist members — prone to breaking ranks on key bills — are fully behind them this time.
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/24/hakeem-jeffries-republican-budget-vote-johnson

[Bluetus]

1. We need to learn this lesson

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There is nothing in the middle of the road except for roadkill. If people cannot support progressive values we need to get rid of them.

And if some of them are too old or feeble to attend critical votes then they should take themselves out of the equation. I understand there can be emergencies and health crises. But this stuff is too important to let people half-ass it.

We have to do the best with the team that we have in front of us today. But let's not forget the lessons. We really need to clean house.

[LymphocyteLover]

2. it's not even supporting progressive values here-- it's more just saving vital programs