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peppertree

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6. The problem is, they're convinced Biden would be blamed

Reply to Chi67 (Reply #4)

Mon May 29, 2023, 07:06 AM

May 2023

For most Republicans, passing up on a default is passing up a great opportunity.

The harm it would do to the nation, and millions of American families (including themselves)?

Meh. You make an omelet, you break a few eggs.

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AOL News: Republicans criticize McCarthy, Biden debt ceiling deal [View all] sprinkleeninow May 2023 OP

Hopefully budget will pass bucolic_frolic May 2023 #1

I'll rest a whole lot easier when a positive outcome. nt sprinkleeninow May 2023 #2

That's what I am praying for! BlueKota May 2023 #3

If the Reps sink this... Chi67 May 2023 #4

Exactly. Ball is in their court now, and everyone knows it. Midnight Writer May 2023 #5

The problem is, they're convinced Biden would be blamed peppertree May 2023 #6