They're afraid to agree to something reasonable and rational and short term because they know that they're likely to be criticized by their political base. The more radical elements in the Democratic base. Well, don't Take my word for it. Minority Leader Schumer has made it clear that he is willing to impose almost any cost on ordinary Americans in order to try to appease his radical progressive base. In one of the more telling quotes, he admitted to Punchbowl News last week that this was all about politics when he said, quote, every day gets better for us. (15:30–15:44)
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Asserts that Schumer is willing to impose costs on Americans to appease his base.
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