Republicans keep saying they want a “serious” conversation about the nation’s finances. But they're not handling it any serious way. (via MaddowBlog)
Late last week, Donald Trump delivered a firm directive to congressional Republicans, though GOP lawmakers probably felt a little confused by the message. On the one hand, the former president wants his party to use debt ceiling hostage tactics to pursue their goals, including spending cuts. On the other hand, Trump, “Under no circumstances should Republicans vote to cut a single penny from Medicare or Social Security.
Two days earlier, Rep. Nancy Mace appeared on “Meet the Press,” and Chuck Todd asked the South Carolina Republican — who’d just emphasized her desire to cut spending — if she could point to one idea she’d put on the table. “Well, obviously no cuts to Medicare or Medicaid or Social Security,” the congresswomansummarized the problemRepublicans have Very Serious budget demands. Unfortunately, they can’t identify what any of those demands are.
On the other hand, we also see those same congressional Republicans say they don’t want to cut Social Security. Or Medicare. Or Medicaid. Or veterans benefits. Or funds for the military. And before the right responds, “That sounds great,” let’s note that such a move would mean no funding for border protection, air-traffic control, agriculture, and a few thousand of the priorities that benefit the American public.
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