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Again and Again

January 6, 2014 Buck Banks

The 113th Congress is back in session again.
The Republican-led House is doing it yet again.
They’re starting off
Right where they left off,
They’re voting to defund Obamacare — again.

Some Republicans Breaking with Conservatives on Obamacare Approach

November 26, 2013 Buck Banks

A lot of conservatives say, ‘Nah, let’s just step back and let this thing fall to pieces on its own.’ But I don’t think that’s always the responsible thing to do.

— Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), quoted by The Hill, breaking with many Republicans who say they want to just let Obamacare fail.

Sounds Like GOP Is Gearing Up for a January Showown

October 24, 2013 Buck Banks

The American people are going to demand a fight in January. Look, when this thing goes into full effect, some of those people will go, ‘Why didn’t y’all stand tighter? Why did y’all let this happen?’

— Rep. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA), quoted by Politico, predicting another showdown over Obamacare when the threat of another government shutdown may resurface.

— Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D), writing in the New York Times, in defense of President Obama’s health care law.

You’ve got to hand it to “Tailgunner” Ted Cruz,
He bloviated 21-plus hours in his running shoes.
His wasn’t the longest,
Most important or strongest,
But he’s the only filibusterer to quote Dr. Seuss.

Cruz’ Blatherbuster Only Fourth Longest in Senate History

September 26, 2013 Buck Banks

filibusters_longest1-800x662 — Chart by the Associated Press

It should be noted that “Tailgunner” Ted Cruz’ marathon was not technically a filibuster, since it was not delaying a Senate vote.

GOP Playing Russian Roulette in Debt Ceiling Debate

September 24, 2013 Buck Banks

An approach to the debt ceiling that says one will not vote for its extension unless ObamaCare is defunded is the political equivalent of playing Russian roulette with all the chambers of the gun loaded. It is the ultimate no-win strategy.

— Former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), writing for The Hill.

Bruisin’ for Cruz

September 24, 2013 Buck Banks

“Tailgunner” Ted Cruz must’ve sensed he was in trouble
When McConnell and Cornyn pulled their support on the double.
Cruz’ call for a filibuster
Lost much of its luster
When the GOP’s Senate heavies burst his Obamacare bubble.

Plurality Opposes Shutting Down Government to Defund Obamacare

September 23, 2013 Buck Banks

44% to 38%

Plurality by which Americans oppose defunding Obamacare, a new CNBC Poll finds. “Opposition to defunding increases sharply when the issue of shutting down the government and defaulting is included. In that case, Americans oppose defunding 59% to 19%, with 18% of respondents unsure. The final 4% is a group of people who want to defund Obamacare, but become unsure when asked if they still hold that view if it means shutting down the government.”

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Again and Again

Some Republicans Breaking with Conservatives on Obamacare Approach

A lot of conservatives say, ‘Nah, let’s just step back and let this thing fall to pieces on its own.’ But I don’t think that’s always the responsible thing to do.

— Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA), quoted by The Hill, breaking with many Republicans who say they want to just let Obamacare fail.

Sounds Like GOP Is Gearing Up for a January Showown

The American people are going to demand a fight in January. Look, when this thing goes into full effect, some of those people will go, ‘Why didn’t y’all stand tighter? Why did y’all let this happen?’

— Rep. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-GA), quoted by Politico, predicting another showdown over Obamacare when the threat of another government shutdown may resurface.

Obamacare — ‘Get Over It’

The Affordable Care Act was approved by Congress and sanctioned by the Supreme Court. It is the law of the land. Get over it … and get out of the way so I can help my people.

— Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D), writing in the New York Times, in defense of President Obama’s health care law.

Live, From Whoville …

Cruz’ Blatherbuster Only Fourth Longest in Senate History

GOP Playing Russian Roulette in Debt Ceiling Debate

An approach to the debt ceiling that says one will not vote for its extension unless ObamaCare is defunded is the political equivalent of playing Russian roulette with all the chambers of the gun loaded. It is the ultimate no-win strategy.

— Former Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), writing for The Hill.

Bruisin’ for Cruz

Plurality Opposes Shutting Down Government to Defund Obamacare

44% to 38%

Poetic Justice

Verbatim

“The man is afraid of the voice of the people and that the people understand and know what he’s doing. He’s trying to stifle the ability of journalists to let the people of America know what’s really going on with their government.”

— “Kamala Harris called President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House ‘absolutely abhorrent,’” The Wrap reports.

“Not one of them is trained in technical skills. Not one research PhD, as opposed to China, where half the cabinet is science and technology PhDs. We’re led by grifters and fools.”

— Columbia professor Jeffrey Sachs, on X, on President Trump’s 35-person cabinet.

“Mr. President, some of your immigration enforcement efforts have gone too far… The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed today.”

— Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), breaking with President Trump in a direct-to-camera video.

Numerati

1,000

10%

“The unprecedented spate of mid-decade redistricting for the U.S. House has changed the congressional districts for one-tenth of Americans and significantly altered the makeup of at least one-fifth of districts, according to a new study,” the Associated Press reports.

71%

A new Fox News Poll finds 71% of voters think the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy for ending the Iran War, including 95% of Democrats, 83% of independents, and 43% of Republicans. Sixty percent say U.S. military action against Iran was the wrong decision, while just 37% say it was right.

$9.5 billion

“The Trump administration last year spent $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave for federal workers as part of its plan to shrink the government and save taxpayers money, according to a new estimate by a congressional watchdog,” CNN reports.

470

Reuters has documented at least 470 targets of retribution under Trump’s leadership – from federal employees and prosecutors to universities and media outlets. The list illuminates the sweeping effort by the president and his administration to punish dissent and reshape the government.