There’s a simple test to determine whether the GOP is negotiating in good faith — and it can be found in Biden’s budget.
— illustrated how tight the restraints on McCarthy are. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-Va., a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, told Politico that McCarthy wooed the group by characterizing the bill as a floor, not a ceiling. That’s the exact opposite of an opening bid. A McCarthy spokesman didn’t dispute Norman’s characterization. Any hint that McCarthy is considering increased revenues would immediately put him at risk of being ousted as speaker.
Establishing Republicans’ intentions immediately is important for three reasons. First, it clarifies how much time Washington has before default. Thanks in part to McCarthy’s dawdling, lawmakers have justbefore June 1, the earliest possible default date, according to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. If a deal is somehow on the table, it must be struck quickly to get through Congress before then.
Second, this approach sends a message to voices urging Biden to negotiate. They include so-called moderates such as
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