Biden ‘misunderestimated’ Kevin McCarthy, and it led to a major conservative victory

[JWBooth]

Biden ‘misunderestimated’ Kevin McCarthy, and it led to a major conservative victory​

McCarthy folded like an origami crane and the beltway state stenographers are going to try to sell it as a victory for spending limits.
Gotta be a fucking moron to buy into this shit.

 

[candycorn]

Now the MAGAcritters want to oust Kevin. Hasn't happened yet so I don't see anything for them to celebrate yet.

I think it is finally dawning on some of them that the 3 decades of rage have failed. Losing nearly every popular vote since 1988 has finally seeped through to remind them that their "all or nothing" approach to governing is a losing proposition.

You'll always have the firebrands who will be loud and obnoxious--its the only way they get attention you see. But governing is done by those willing to build coalitions.

 

[okfine]

I think it is finally dawning on some of them that the 3 decades of rage have failed. Losing nearly every popular vote since 1988 has finally seeped through to remind them that their "all or nothing" approach to governing is a losing proposition.

You'll always have the firebrands who will be loud and obnoxious--its the only way they get attention you see. But governing is done by those willing to build coalitions.

Look at all of the past GOP speakers. They eat there own most often than not.

 

[candycorn]

Look at all of the past GOP speakers. They eat there own most often than not.

What was that guy's name--Eric cantor or something like that?

 

[Cellblock2429]

/——-/ Given time democRATs will start giving Dementia Joe credit for the deficit reduction, just like they give him credit for reducing the price of eggs.

/——-/ Well, that didn’t take long. Dementia Joe is grabbing the credit already.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Dark Brandon is right, and cellblock is light in several regards.

 

[berg80]

Biden ‘misunderestimated’ Kevin McCarthy, and it led to a major conservative victory​

Biden ‘misunderestimated’ Kevin McCarthy, and it led to a major conservative victory

Biden underestimated McCarthy, inadvertently paving the way for remarkable conservative victories that will have a lasting effect on the nation.

thehill.com

2 Jun 2023 ~~ By Matt Mowers

When debt ceiling negotiations reached a fever pitch, President Biden made a crucial mistake. To steal a word coined by former President George W. Bush, he severely misunderestimated the strategic prowess of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (Calif.).
In doing so, Biden inadvertently paved the way for McCarthy and the Republican Congress to achieve remarkable conservative victories that will have a lasting impact on the nation.
House Republicans’ shrewd maneuvering resulted in the largest reduction in spending in history — a rollback of nondefense spending to fiscal 2022 levels, the implementation of work requirements for government benefit programs and the successful clawback of billions in unspent funds from COVID-19 programs.
These accomplishments became possible even though Biden and his administration had maintained for months that they would never negotiate on the debt ceiling.
The debt ceiling negotiations were a battleground for ideological clashes between the two major parties. Biden, perhaps blinded by the initial success of his policy agenda under one-party rule and the bumpy process to kick off the most recent Congress, failed to recognize his adversary’s tactical acumen.
~Snip~
McCarthy just orchestrated the largest spending reduction in U.S. history, including substantial cuts across various sectors of government expenditure. This feat not only demonstrates Republican commitment to fiscal responsibility but also highlights his ability to galvanize support and achieve tangible results.
~Snip~
Finally, the success in clawing back billions of unspent funds from COVID programs highlights a commitment to fiscal accountability. McCarthy recognized the need to scrutinize the distribution and utilization of COVID funds and fought to reclaim unspent dollars. This action not only safeguards taxpayer money, but also ensures that these resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to address the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.
President Biden’s failure to fully comprehend McCarthy’s capabilities during the debt ceiling negotiations has had far-reaching consequences. These conservative victories have set a precedent for responsible fiscal governance, welfare reform and enhanced accountability. It is only a first step, but America is better off for McCarthy’s bold actions.


Commentary:
Indeed. It was a fake Uniparty “victory” that kicked the can with complete fabrication and camouflage. A huge LIE!
We do not have regular order in Congress. More non-budgeting continuing resolutions for decades. Not budgets, not bills and no conferencing.
Tricksters. And this “writer” is an apparatchik on crystal meth. Federal Reserve bunco crap. 44 trillion in debt. Not repayable. Slaves to a private bank.
The gaslighting will continue until we cheer over the major conservative victory.
When the Hill chalks this up as “fooling the Democrats” and a “victory for Republicans,” it is certain it is a loss for all American taxpayers.

Hilarious. Repubs agreed to the discretionary spending cuts lasting for two years. Why? To give a potential Repub prez a chance to disregard them in the 2025 budget. Why? Because Repubs don't give a rat's ass about deficits when they are in power.

 

[hadit]

Let's use proper terminology. Hitting the debt limit does NOT equate to defaulting on the debt. That's just a lie told by congresscritters to scare the voters into supporting unlimited borrowing and spending. Hitting the debt limit would only mean that OTHER programs would have to give up some funding while paying the interest on the debt would continue, as required by law. No default on the debt need ever happen.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Hilarious. Repubs agreed to the discretionary spending cuts lasting for two years. Why? To give a potential Repub prez a chance to disregard them in the 2025 budget. Why? Because Repubs don't give a rat's ass about deficits when they are in power.

/——-/ And yet we fought got the cuts and won them. When is the last time drmocRATs pushed for budget cuts?
Now sit back and enjoy this:

Progressive losses mount: Here are five big disappointments - NewsBreak

Progressives faced a stinging defeat this week when Congress voted to approve a bipartisan debt limit deal many in their caucus had opposed. It was the latest setback for the left flank in several months, where they have lost out not only on policy concessions but also in a recent high-profile...

share.newsbreak.com

 

[Synthaholic]

The correct take:

 

[Synthaholic]

 

[Cellblock2429]

/——-/ Fake News, but democRATs had two years to roll them back- but didn’t because they get the tax cuts too.

 

[Synthaholic]

 

[my2¢]

When the Hill chalks this up as “fooling the Democrats” and a “victory for Republicans,” it is certain it is a loss for all American taxpayers.

Definitely.

We need all of congress to enroll in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. The level of deficit spending is one consideration. With the sharp rise in interest rates, the increase cost of borrowing also shouldn't be neglected.

 

[Cellblock2429]

Definitely.

We need all of congress to enroll in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. The level of deficit spending is one consideration. With the sharp rise in interest rates, the increase cost of borrowing also shouldn't be neglected.

/—-/ Congress already knows how to manage their personal finances very well. They make $150k a year and amass 10s of millions in wealth. Their over spending is intentional, not incompetence.