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6. Hope this isn't a fake-out device

Tue May 16, 2023, 06:09 PM

May 2023

where McCarthy lies there is a deal, when there isn't. And that pressures Biden to accept something.

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Biden, McCarthy hopeful on debt ceiling deal, US president cuts Asia trip short [View all] BumRushDaShow May 2023 OP

I can tell you what happens next.... TheRealNorth May 2023 #1

He doesnt need the Freedumb idiots. honest.abe May 2023 #9

Only takes one freeDumb guy to force another Speaker contest. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #13

Not a majority of his party, a majority of the house Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #15

I suspect Dems will support him in this situation. honest.abe May 2023 #16

They will if the alternative is default. honest.abe May 2023 #18

Maybe Im confused what you are saying.. honest.abe May 2023 #20

I'll layout a timeline, that might help clarify Bernardo de La Paz May 2023 #21

Sounds risky. honest.abe May 2023 #22

Lucy ... football... ananda May 2023 #10

Hope Biden Doesn't Give In OhioTim May 2023 #2

"McCarthy says debt ceiling deal possible this week after talks with Biden" J_William_Ryan May 2023 #3

As long as the Civics 101-ignorant media keep doubling down on the stupid BumRushDaShow May 2023 #5

Yeah, they want a cliffhanger. forgotmylogin May 2023 #12

Hope this isn't a fake-out device no_hypocrisy May 2023 #6

I suspect this is real. honest.abe May 2023 #7

markets are already suffering RussBLib May 2023 #8

simple - slash programs for red states like farmer welfare etc nt msongs May 2023 #11

Always bet on Biden. BootinUp May 2023 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Omaha Steve May 2023 #25