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Fiendish Thingy

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2. Why should we help republicans in the midterms?

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Sep 13, 2025, 01:38 PM

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The deal currently on the table is to extend the ACA tax credits/subsidies through January 2027, so the impact won’t be felt by Americans until after the midterms.

Why would Dems agree to such a terrible deal?

The only deal they should agree to is one that repeals that section of the OBBB, so that the tax credits become permanent .

Dems should hold firm to that position, and if it doesn’t pass, shrug and say “we tried our best to make a deal…”, and let the chips fall…on the Republicans shoulders.

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Health premiums could jump 50% for millions if Congress fails to act [View all] BumRushDaShow Saturday OP

Dems will be blamed for shutting down government, Bayard Saturday #1

Why should we help republicans in the midterms? Fiendish Thingy Saturday #2

Shut it down. Shut it all down. PSPS Saturday #3

If it's shut down that opens up the door for them to have free unmitigated reign over it all. ... littlemissmartypants Saturday #5

Um, they already have "free unmitigated reign over it all" PSPS Saturday #6

It would be even worse. Congress would relinquish everything to... littlemissmartypants Saturday #7

Um, Congress has already relinquished everything PSPS Saturday #8

No congress hasn't. But if the government shuts down, they will. littlemissmartypants Saturday #9

Point out just one of trump's actions that congress has blocked. Just one. PSPS Saturday #13

LOL...that was the case that Schumer was making. If the Gov stayed open Trump Bengus81 Saturday #11

How did it not work, Bengus81? Is it the staff or the protocols... littlemissmartypants Sunday #15

Open,closed it's still going to be a shit show for everyone that isn't loaded with CASH Bengus81 Sunday #16

rePUKES will only bail out billionaires wolfie001 Saturday #4

I can't afford to live in 2026. BigmanPigman Saturday #10

Democrats should be on the air waves 24/7 about Republicans trying to kill the ACA Bengus81 Saturday #12

And employer-based health insurance is expected to see a big increase progree Sunday #14