Donald Trump knows it. Mike Johnson knows it, and made sure to set the trap. Heck, even John Fetterman realizes it.
But does Chuck Schumer? And more importantly, does Schumer’s caucus? The Wall Street Journal spelled it out for them on Monday:
If the GOP measure does pass the House on Tuesday, it goes to the Senate, where 60 votes are required to overcome the filibuster to move the bill. The GOP has a 53-47 majority.
Democrats could simply block the bill. In this case, however, walking away would almost certainly lead to a government shutdown. Democrats worry about taking the blame but also are nervous about letting funding lapse, given that it would cut off federal workers’ pay just as Trump has shown he is intent on squeezing government workers and closing offices—and might not be in a rush to make any deal.
“It’s going to be awful either way,”…
