The article discusses House Speaker Mike Johnson's legislative tactics regarding a potential government shutdown, highlighting a notable shift in dynamics among congressional Republicans. While historically divided over spending cuts, the pressure has eased due to executive branch actions and Trump’s endorsement of a continuing resolution. This situation has allowed Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to align support for extending government funding while simultaneously creating challenges for Senate Democrats, positioning them as less influential in the process.
Like most observers, I vacillate regularly as to whether House Speaker Mike Johnson is an unexpectedly shrewd legislative tactician, or is instead Mister Magoo.
He's devising a trap for congressional Democrats that is leaving them irresolute and possibly more powerless than ever.
Suddenly the right-wing pressure for achieving the demolition of the hated federal government via cuts in congressional spending bills has been relaxed significantly.
It's been easier for Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to line up votes for the continuing resolution that Trump himself recently endorsed.
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