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Bill Scher: Republicans Can End the Government Shutdown Today

“If Republicans don’t want a bipartisan deal, they can kill the filibuster. So why aren’t they? The longest federal government shutdown in American history is 35 days, spanning December 2018 and January 2019. Technically, it was a partial shutdown because … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: The Democrats Shutdown Strategy Is Bad

“The president’s decision to threaten mass layoffs of federal workers should prompt Democrats to shift course. With little chance of passage for legislation to keep the federal government open before the new fiscal year begins on October 1, President Donald … Continue reading

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Jonathan Zimmerman: Don’t Shut Down Free Speech in Charlie Kirk’s Name

“The slain conservative activist was a vigorous debater in the public square. Silencing discourse in his name betrays the 31-year-old’s legacy as would canceling those criticizing his views. Charlie Kirk championed free speech as a fundamental American value. So, it’s … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Ezra Klein (Almost) Gets It Right

“Democrats shouldn’t abet authoritarianism by supporting MAGA spending bills. But neither should they own a government shutdown. There’s a better way. The headline of Ezra Klein’s buzzy New York Times column—“Stop Acting Like This Is Normal”—is correct, because “Democrats cannot … Continue reading

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Bill Scher: Budget Reconciliation Could Be the Beginning of The End of The Republican Party

“Civil War: Steve Bannon and House Speaker Mike Johnson represent dueling factions of the President’s coalition. Asked by a reporter on Wednesday if he supported a millionaire’s tax, President Trump replied, “I think it would be very disruptive because a … Continue reading

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