"She smiled and said, Thank you, Burchett. I mean, you know, she's my friendly neighborhood Marxist. I realize she's as about as far left as I am right. But, you know, she actually believes that garbage. And that's why I can actually I she and I are friends. I don't agree with her on anything. You know, when she has death threats, I pray for her safety. And I've defended her against a physical altercation once before. And so, you know, look, I'm from Tennessee."
"Democrats had demanded that Republicans agree to extend healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients in exchange for the votes needed to advance the GOP's spending bill. Republicans, however, did not relent and ultimately, eight Democrats voted to advance the bill without extending the subsidies, which expire and Dec. 31. Most of the 24 million Americans on Obamacare will see their premium costs double, on average."
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill to reopen the government after a shutdown that began Oct. 1. Democrats sought an extension of healthcare premium subsidies for Obamacare recipients in exchange for votes to advance the GOP spending bill. Republicans refused and eight Democrats ultimately advanced the bill without extending the subsidies, which expire Dec. 31. Most of the 24 million Americans on Obamacare will see average premiums double. Many Democrats criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for failing to prevent defections. Rep. Tim Burchett blamed Schumer, expressed concern about a potential AOC challenge, and described AOC as a "friendly neighborhood Marxist" while noting their friendship despite deep disagreement.
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