Sun Devil 92
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- Apr 2, 2015
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One week ago, it started to become clear that one key component of the package -- the small business 'paycheck protection' forgivable loans -- were extremely popular would need more funding to keep up with demand. Because the previous legislative process (described above) had been so needlessly contentious, causing so much precious time to be wasted, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wisely opted to propose a clean, standalone "top up" of that existing pot of money. The program itself was devised by Senators from both parties, the need was undeniable and a point of consensus, and the structure had already been negotiated and agreed to.
Nevertheless, Democrats decided that they wanted to exploit the moment, demanding many billions in add-ons. Republicans countered that additional priorities could be debated and addressed in broader 'phase four' legislation, arguing that this was a smarter course of action anyway because much of the 'phase three' money hadn't even begun to go out the door yet. Let's replenish the PPP silo now, which will soon be urgently needed, then weigh other spending in the next stage, they said, noting that they don't automatically oppose any number of Democrats' proposals. Democrats rejected this idea, objecting to the plan and derailing it for days. And now here we are, as of yesterday:
The article then talks about how Pelosi (who really is getting to be as fucked up as Biden) has countered this.....then....
Meanwhile, Pelosi is giving interviews applauding Senate Democrats for refusing to fund paycheck protection for workers...while standing in front of her $22,000 refrigerator system, filled with premium chocolates and expensive ice cream. Just watch for yourself, then recall her comments about the president "fiddling" while the country suffers. I don't begrudge Pelosi her wealth, her luxury goods, or her expensive tastes. Good for her. But any Republican engaged in these optics, under these exact circumstances, would be getting absolutely roasted. I'll leave you with this:
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Trump isn't making his re-election any easier.
But Pelosi is giving him some help.