Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) took to the House floor not to release details of the debt ceiling bill, but to plead with Biden and Schumer to negotiate with him.
Video of McCarthy pleading for compromise:
Kevin McCarthy is begging President Biden to take notice on the House floor. pic.twitter.com/ijJ21vNatq
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 19, 2023
McCarthy said, “The American people have elected a divided government, and our government is about compromise. That’s why the House, Senate and White House must negotiate a responsible debt ceiling increase now. You know, if you gave your child a credit card and they maxed it out, you couldn’t just blindly increase the limit.
McCarthy, who is playing politics with the debt limit, accused Biden and Schumer of playing politics:
McCarthy: President Biden and Senator Schumer have no right to play politics with the debt call. pic.twitter.com/meTClhGsfB
— Acyn (@Acyn) April 19, 2023
Democrats don’t want any politics in raising the debt ceiling, which is why McCarthy refuses to negotiate any spending cuts until a clean debt ceiling is passed.
President Biden responded to McCarthy On Wednesday, he said he was the speaker who brought the country to the brink of default and that McCarthy’s plan would hurt working people while helping the rich.
Kevin McCarthy finds himself in a dilemma. If a clean debt ceiling passes, a possibility Republicans want to avoid as speaker. If he doesn’t pass the net debt limit increase, Rep. McCarthy will be responsible for the potential deficit.
Democrats should not negotiate with Kevin McCarthy. Speaker can stop this situation today NY clean debt limit increase. The pressure is on House Republicans, and judging by McCarthy’s comments, they are giving up.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a member of the White House Press Pool and Congressional Correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in political science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform activities.
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