The caller, who was identified as a Republican and a military spouse, said she wouldn't be able to afford her children's medication if the shutdown continues.
But Johnson made it clear on a conference call with House Republicans on Thursday that he does not plan on passing a standalone bill to pay the troops before Wednesday, when military personnel are set to miss their first paychecks, according to two Republican sources on the call.
During the call, Johnson received some slight pushback from GOP members over his strategy. Two Republicans spoke up to express their concerns over the House’s remaining out of session, the sources on the call said, but several others spoke up in support of the idea.
I do well believe if Schumer finally decided a shutdown was worth it, then he’s got good polling saying the public is blaming Republicans increasingly. If this goes on until Thanksgiving, Christmas, it’ll have major impacts across the country and will actually start taking full points off our economic growth rate. The GOP seems to want to double down with thousands of layoffs. I do not think this will end well for them.
It’s a risk he’s willing to take.
They’re going to Out-Brannigan, Zap Brannigan at this pace.
Yup (from the same article)
I do well believe if Schumer finally decided a shutdown was worth it, then he’s got good polling saying the public is blaming Republicans increasingly. If this goes on until Thanksgiving, Christmas, it’ll have major impacts across the country and will actually start taking full points off our economic growth rate. The GOP seems to want to double down with thousands of layoffs. I do not think this will end well for them.
He’s a Farkwaad
A sacrifice he’s willing to make.