"There are some people I have seen who have the following theory of why Senate Democrats have not cut a deal where they give eight votes and move along. And that is that Chuck Schumer is worried about a primary challenge from you and is worried about the politics to his left flank. And so, because of that, worry about a primary challenge, he's gonna shut down the government."
"The federal government will shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday unless the Senate passes a continuing resolution by that time. Republicans control the Senate 53-47, but they need seven Democrats to vote for the measure to overcome a procedural hurdle. In exchange for the necessary votes, Schumer is demanding that Republicans include an extension of Covid-era healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a., Obamacare. So far, the Senate GOP has not budged."
The federal government faces a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday unless the Senate passes a continuing resolution. Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority but need seven Democratic votes to overcome a procedural hurdle. Schumer conditions those votes on a Republican agreement to extend Covid-era premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act; Senate Republicans have declined to include that extension. Schumer angered many Democrats in March by supporting a GOP funding bill without concessions. Speculation exists about a potential primary challenge to Schumer and whether that influences his tactics. The situation centers on preserving insurance coverage for children and families.
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